Import/export HS code 55121990: Various synthetic fabrics
Woven synthetic fabrics, not printed, unbleached, or bleached
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,587,554 |
| Turkey | 2,061,219 |
| Italy | 2,011,666 |
| India | 1,080,952 |
| Germany | 1,000,332 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,380,885 | 1,206,669 | -174,216 |
| Turkey | 997,408 | 1,063,811 | +66,403 |
| Italy | 1,170,245 | 841,421 | -328,824 |
| India | 524,683 | 556,269 | +31,586 |
| Germany | 409,068 | 591,264 | +182,196 |
| Ireland | 351,331 | 414,402 | +63,071 |
| Belgium | 349,598 | 264,028 | -85,570 |
| Czechia | 281,229 | 260,862 | -20,367 |
| Switzerland | 206,406 | 328,400 | +121,994 |
| Sweden | 259,214 | 268,114 | +8,900 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,952,380 |
| Italy | 2,426,343 |
| Turkey | 2,413,882 |
| India | 1,221,611 |
| Germany | 878,677 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,554,684 | 1,397,696 | -156,988 |
| Italy | 1,371,566 | 1,054,777 | -316,789 |
| Turkey | 1,181,668 | 1,232,214 | +50,546 |
| India | 574,527 | 647,084 | +72,557 |
| Germany | 307,780 | 570,897 | +263,117 |
| Ireland | 384,137 | 471,409 | +87,272 |
| Sweden | 251,780 | 266,831 | +15,051 |
| Switzerland | 178,632 | 318,792 | +140,160 |
| Netherlands | 165,494 | 173,662 | +8,168 |
| United States | 181,931 | 79,706 | -102,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 52 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 38 | 34 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,296,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,094,890 |
| Air transport | 3,249,147 |
| Road transport | 216,264 |
| Other | 185,156 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,587,775 | 2,708,701 | +120,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,822,511 | 2,272,379 | -550,132 |
| Air transport | 1,439,549 | 1,809,598 | +370,049 |
| Road transport | 98,533 | 117,731 | +19,198 |
| Other | 131,001 | 54,155 | -76,846 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,586,931 |
| Dover | 1,639,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,350,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,184,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,169,792 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,396,932 | 1,189,999 | -206,933 |
| Dover | 895,692 | 743,646 | -152,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 667,202 | 683,290 | +16,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 519,741 | 664,405 | +144,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,524 | 734,268 | +298,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 599,052 | 437,777 | -161,275 |
| Southampton | 506,024 | 415,504 | -90,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 342,131 | 310,177 | -31,954 |
| Thamesport | 328,881 | 272,204 | -56,677 |
| Manchester Airport | 271,873 | 197,294 | -74,579 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 81 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 45 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
| 2025-07 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 116 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 99 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 83 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 82 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 71 |
| SKOPOS FABRICS LIMITED | 68 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 67 |
| I.J.PARKASH LIMITED | 62 |
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 58 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 14 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,487,020 |
| France | 1,031,683 |
| United States | 915,169 |
| Canada | 632,276 |
| Sweden | 303,261 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 841,740 | 645,280 | -196,460 |
| France | 545,888 | 485,795 | -60,093 |
| United States | 438,971 | 476,198 | +37,227 |
| Canada | 205,922 | 426,354 | +220,432 |
| Sweden | 145,263 | 157,998 | +12,735 |
| Ireland | 123,532 | 109,393 | -14,139 |
| Romania | 141,416 | 82,700 | -58,716 |
| Germany | 150,395 | 62,057 | -88,338 |
| Indonesia | 174,435 | 3,934 | -170,501 |
| Slovakia | 150,375 | 0 | -150,375 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,490 |
| Switzerland | 3,899 |
| XI | 215 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 594 | 4,896 | +4,302 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,899 | +3,899 |
| XI | 0 | 215 | +215 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,910,189 |
| Air transport | 2,944,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,559 |
| Road transport | 108,142 |
| Other | 9,604 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,107,436 | 1,802,753 | -304,683 |
| Air transport | 1,365,525 | 1,579,098 | +213,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,266 | 250,293 | -16,973 |
| Road transport | 108,142 | 0 | -108,142 |
| Other | 594 | 9,010 | +8,416 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,431,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,022,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 998,788 |
| Dover | 958,161 |
| London Stansted Airport | 664,328 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,411,895 | 1,019,821 | -392,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 294,883 | 727,773 | +432,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 636,631 | 362,157 | -274,474 |
| Dover | 430,493 | 527,668 | +97,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 299,558 | 364,770 | +65,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,358 | 167,234 | +16,876 |
| ZLC | 201,735 | 101,763 | -99,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,569 | 111,525 | -30,044 |
| Southampton | 63,243 | 90,464 | +27,221 |
| Holyhead | 46,594 | 60,731 | +14,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55121990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven synthetic fabrics, not printed, unbleached, or bleached