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 | 1,202,000 |
| Italy | 264,059 |
| Turkey | 99,095 |
| Belgium | 43,718 |
| Spain | 27,843 |
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 | 672,076 | 529,924 | -142,152 |
| Italy | 158,799 | 105,260 | -53,539 |
| Turkey | 14,591 | 84,504 | +69,913 |
| Belgium | 15,539 | 28,179 | +12,640 |
| Spain | 13,903 | 13,940 | +37 |
| France | 20,716 | 5,154 | -15,562 |
| United States | 20,047 | 1,853 | -18,194 |
| Netherlands | 9,373 | 9,976 | +603 |
| Denmark | 9,172 | 8,407 | -765 |
| China | 11,813 | 4,925 | -6,888 |
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 | 1,210,515 |
| Italy | 320,403 |
| Turkey | 99,095 |
| Belgium | 46,091 |
| Spain | 23,271 |
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 | 675,437 | 535,078 | -140,359 |
| Italy | 196,774 | 123,629 | -73,145 |
| Turkey | 14,591 | 84,504 | +69,913 |
| Belgium | 17,912 | 28,179 | +10,267 |
| Spain | 10,901 | 12,370 | +1,469 |
| Indonesia | 8,490 | 8,546 | +56 |
| China | 11,253 | 4,925 | -6,328 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,218,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 416,288 |
| Air transport | 98,121 |
| 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) | 689,328 | 529,233 | -160,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,798 | 221,490 | +26,692 |
| Air transport | 52,800 | 45,321 | -7,479 |
| 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 | 711,231 |
| Felixstowe | 289,796 |
| Dover | 230,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,723 |
| London | 136,175 |
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 | 452,335 | 258,896 | -193,439 |
| Felixstowe | 188,042 | 101,754 | -86,288 |
| Dover | 82,915 | 147,541 | +64,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,922 | 134,801 | +100,879 |
| London | 67,897 | 68,278 | +381 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,779 | 21,054 | -8,725 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,179 | 23,880 | +2,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,961 | 15,967 | +2,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,405 | 3,402 | -14,003 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 112 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 64 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 56 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 50 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 48 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 47 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 33 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 32 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 90,312 |
| United States | 48,353 |
| Ireland | 38,848 |
| Netherlands | 28,105 |
| Kenya | 18,602 |
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 | 48,616 | 41,696 | -6,920 |
| United States | 33,905 | 14,448 | -19,457 |
| Ireland | 35,783 | 3,065 | -32,718 |
| Netherlands | 23,731 | 4,374 | -19,357 |
| Kenya | 7,034 | 11,568 | +4,534 |
| China | 10,000 | 7,308 | -2,692 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,459 | 9,279 | +5,820 |
| Viet Nam | 8,930 | 1,085 | -7,845 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 9,002 | +9,002 |
| Australia | 1,279 | 5,509 | +4,230 |
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 | 189,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,964 |
| 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 | 117,521 | 71,486 | -46,035 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,733 | 49,231 | -38,502 |
| 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 | 104,134 |
| Dover | 69,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,044 |
| 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 | 79,094 | 25,040 | -54,054 |
| Dover | 35,462 | 34,238 | -1,224 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,268 | 13,894 | -17,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,554 | 13,490 | -4,064 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,553 | 10,247 | -1,306 |
| Holyhead | 18,891 | 1,099 | -17,792 |
| ZLC | 7,593 | 12,230 | +4,637 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,728 | 6,159 | +431 |
| 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