Import/export HS code 551221: Unbleached or bleached synthetic-cotton fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 92,759 |
| United States | 82,849 |
| China | 70,469 |
| Pakistan | 22,252 |
| Belgium | 4,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 42,045 | 50,714 | +8,669 |
| United States | 47,183 | 35,666 | -11,517 |
| China | 41,701 | 28,768 | -12,933 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 22,252 | +22,252 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,532 | +4,532 |
| Morocco | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| France | 3,039 | 0 | -3,039 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,914 | +2,914 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,053 | +1,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 119,201 |
| China | 73,769 |
| United States | 56,407 |
| Pakistan | 25,166 |
| Belgium | 4,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 42,045 | 77,156 | +35,111 |
| China | 45,001 | 28,768 | -16,233 |
| United States | 47,183 | 9,224 | -37,959 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 25,166 | +25,166 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,532 | +4,532 |
| France | 1,881 | 0 | -1,881 |
| India | 1,158 | 0 | -1,158 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,053 | +1,053 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 103,939 |
| Air transport | 90,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,366 |
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) | 48,780 | 55,159 | +6,379 |
| Air transport | 50,664 | 40,198 | -10,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,824 | 50,542 | +12,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 86,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,902 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,387 |
| London | 35,480 |
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 | 41,701 | 44,314 | +2,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,333 | 18,569 | -3,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,655 | 0 | -40,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,350 | 34,037 | +28,687 |
| London | 11,471 | 24,009 | +12,538 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,950 | +10,950 |
| Thamesport | 5,198 | 4,139 | -1,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,158 | 4,532 | +3,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,881 | 3,720 | +1,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,178 | 1,629 | +451 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 151,244 |
| Italy | 65,931 |
| United States | 25,854 |
| China | 21,770 |
| Slovenia | 17,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 97,408 | 53,836 | -43,572 |
| Italy | 63,289 | 2,642 | -60,647 |
| United States | 25,854 | 0 | -25,854 |
| China | 11,365 | 10,405 | -960 |
| Slovenia | 17,758 | 0 | -17,758 |
| Poland | 1,426 | 3,285 | +1,859 |
| Kenya | 0 | 2,831 | +2,831 |
| Finland | 2,781 | 0 | -2,781 |
| Netherlands | 2,334 | 0 | -2,334 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,266 | +2,266 |
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) | 239,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,422 |
| Air transport | 29,131 |
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) | 181,678 | 58,251 | -123,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,277 | 3,145 | -25,132 |
| Air transport | 13,253 | 15,878 | +2,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 100,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,177 |
| Dover | 54,197 |
| Southampton | 21,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 61,180 | 39,594 | -21,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,047 | 1,130 | -79,917 |
| Dover | 36,670 | 17,527 | -19,143 |
| Southampton | 21,444 | 0 | -21,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,022 | 3,542 | -7,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,336 | +12,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,833 | 879 | -5,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,781 | 0 | -2,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,266 | +2,266 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, unbleached or bleached