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 | 95,475 |
| United States | 81,220 |
| China | 60,213 |
| 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 | 47,435 | 48,040 | +605 |
| United States | 30,892 | 50,328 | +19,436 |
| China | 33,171 | 27,042 | -6,129 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 22,252 | +22,252 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,532 | +4,532 |
| Morocco | 0 | 3,300 | +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 | 121,917 |
| China | 63,513 |
| United States | 54,778 |
| 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 | 47,435 | 74,482 | +27,047 |
| China | 33,171 | 30,342 | -2,829 |
| United States | 30,892 | 23,886 | -7,006 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 93,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,082 |
| Air transport | 89,233 |
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) | 36,061 | 57,622 | +21,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,103 | 46,979 | +2,876 |
| Air transport | 34,373 | 54,860 | +20,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 75,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,181 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,387 |
| London | 31,917 |
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 | 33,171 | 42,588 | +9,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,612 | 18,569 | -10,043 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,364 | 16,291 | -8,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,350 | 34,037 | +28,687 |
| London | 11,471 | 20,446 | +8,975 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,950 | +10,950 |
| Thamesport | 1,009 | 8,328 | +7,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,158 | 4,532 | +3,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,881 | 3,720 | +1,839 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,323 | 0 | -2,323 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 164,228 |
| Germany | 139,676 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 161,586 | 2,642 | -158,944 |
| Germany | 61,806 | 77,870 | +16,064 |
| United States | 4,410 | 21,444 | +17,034 |
| 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) | 326,658 |
| 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) | 244,373 | 82,285 | -162,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,833 | 24,589 | +17,756 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,474 |
| Hull | 89,206 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,344 | 1,130 | -178,214 |
| Hull | 25,578 | 63,628 | +38,050 |
| Dover | 36,670 | 17,527 | -19,143 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,444 | +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