Import/export HS code 551429: Various woven synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,184,505 |
| Italy | 289,350 |
| Turkey | 98,176 |
| Belgium | 43,718 |
| France | 25,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 591,195 | 593,310 | +2,115 |
| Italy | 185,956 | 103,394 | -82,562 |
| Turkey | 14,591 | 83,585 | +68,994 |
| Belgium | 15,539 | 28,179 | +12,640 |
| France | 16,630 | 9,240 | -7,390 |
| United States | 21,749 | 1,853 | -19,896 |
| Netherlands | 9,373 | 9,976 | +603 |
| China | 11,813 | 4,925 | -6,888 |
| Denmark | 9,172 | 7,300 | -1,872 |
| Spain | 13,903 | 1,106 | -12,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,193,020 |
| Italy | 344,719 |
| Turkey | 98,176 |
| Belgium | 46,091 |
| Indonesia | 17,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 594,556 | 598,464 | +3,908 |
| Italy | 221,547 | 123,172 | -98,375 |
| Turkey | 14,591 | 83,585 | +68,994 |
| Belgium | 17,912 | 28,179 | +10,267 |
| Indonesia | 8,490 | 8,546 | +56 |
| China | 11,253 | 4,925 | -6,328 |
| Spain | 10,901 | 1,106 | -9,795 |
| United States | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
| Viet Nam | 883 | 1,430 | +547 |
| France | 2,167 | 0 | -2,167 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 1,199,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,660 |
| Air transport | 87,452 |
| Road transport | 11,785 |
| Other | 5,249 |
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) | 608,447 | 591,049 | -17,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,869 | 222,791 | +4,922 |
| Air transport | 54,502 | 32,950 | -21,552 |
| Road transport | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
| Other | 2,632 | 2,617 | -15 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 713,461 |
| Felixstowe | 287,842 |
| Dover | 248,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,952 |
| London | 143,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 391,430 | 322,031 | -69,399 |
| Felixstowe | 168,066 | 119,776 | -48,290 |
| Dover | 103,339 | 144,834 | +41,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,922 | 117,030 | +83,108 |
| London | 72,233 | 71,516 | -717 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,090 | 22,743 | -5,347 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,179 | 22,773 | +1,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,663 | 4,703 | -10,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,405 | 2,483 | -14,922 |
| Belfast Port | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 111 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 63 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 56 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 49 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 48 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 47 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 33 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 31 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 29 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 90,011 |
| United States | 48,353 |
| Ireland | 38,848 |
| Netherlands | 34,903 |
| Australia | 21,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 49,025 | 40,986 | -8,039 |
| United States | 33,905 | 14,448 | -19,457 |
| Ireland | 32,469 | 6,379 | -26,090 |
| Netherlands | 25,722 | 9,181 | -16,541 |
| Australia | 16,451 | 5,509 | -10,942 |
| Kenya | 7,034 | 11,568 | +4,534 |
| China | 0 | 17,308 | +17,308 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,745 | 10,993 | +9,248 |
| Viet Nam | 8,930 | 1,085 | -7,845 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 9,002 | +9,002 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 207,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,067 |
| Road transport | 5,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 124,569 | 83,316 | -41,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,955 | 55,440 | -33,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,422 | 13,645 | +2,223 |
| Road transport | 5,715 | 0 | -5,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 105,292 |
| Dover | 67,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 78,048 | 27,244 | -50,804 |
| Dover | 34,404 | 33,528 | -876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,660 | 18,701 | -16,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,700 | 16,516 | -13,184 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,915 | 18,885 | +15,970 |
| Holyhead | 18,891 | 1,099 | -17,792 |
| ZLC | 7,593 | 9,656 | +2,063 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,028 | 4,981 | -7,047 |
| Southampton | 8,930 | 0 | -8,930 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,977 | +7,977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton