Import/export HS code 551430: Colorful woven synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, featuring yarns of different colors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 649,576 |
| India | 243,472 |
| France | 186,394 |
| Turkey | 137,726 |
| Spain | 79,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 322,135 | 327,441 | +5,306 |
| India | 106,126 | 137,346 | +31,220 |
| France | 98,631 | 87,763 | -10,868 |
| Turkey | 74,072 | 63,654 | -10,418 |
| Spain | 21,126 | 58,322 | +37,196 |
| Germany | 30,352 | 37,147 | +6,795 |
| United States | 10,370 | 24,058 | +13,688 |
| Belgium | 15,349 | 13,100 | -2,249 |
| China | 10,389 | 1,265 | -9,124 |
| Switzerland | 6,965 | 2,922 | -4,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 729,906 |
| India | 288,027 |
| Turkey | 150,160 |
| France | 115,416 |
| Spain | 82,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 359,353 | 370,553 | +11,200 |
| India | 134,769 | 153,258 | +18,489 |
| Turkey | 85,569 | 64,591 | -20,978 |
| France | 60,262 | 55,154 | -5,108 |
| Spain | 21,263 | 61,728 | +40,465 |
| Germany | 11,146 | 18,665 | +7,519 |
| Belgium | 11,839 | 14,363 | +2,524 |
| China | 15,551 | 1,265 | -14,286 |
| United States | 0 | 16,006 | +16,006 |
| Pakistan | 4,094 | 0 | -4,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 388,786 |
| Air transport | 201,218 |
| Road transport | 35,107 |
| Other | 841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 394,671 | 441,844 | +47,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,234 | 212,552 | +36,318 |
| Air transport | 106,185 | 95,033 | -11,152 |
| Road transport | 26,756 | 8,351 | -18,405 |
| Other | 0 | 841 | +841 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 270,549 |
| Dover | 250,166 |
| London | 210,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,851 |
| Southampton | 109,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 162,973 | 107,576 | -55,397 |
| Dover | 123,345 | 126,821 | +3,476 |
| London | 56,337 | 154,058 | +97,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,718 | 129,133 | +87,415 |
| Southampton | 91,025 | 18,063 | -72,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,316 | 53,189 | +5,873 |
| Thamesport | 23,803 | 62,407 | +38,604 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,338 | 32,838 | -13,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,741 | 18,159 | -31,582 |
| ZLC | 26,756 | 11,500 | -15,256 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 58 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 46 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 37 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 32 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 28 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 23 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 20 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 18 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 17 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 650,631 |
| France | 191,546 |
| Ireland | 81,957 |
| Germany | 51,009 |
| Canada | 50,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 399,212 | 251,419 | -147,793 |
| France | 73,441 | 118,105 | +44,664 |
| Ireland | 38,405 | 43,552 | +5,147 |
| Germany | 15,743 | 35,266 | +19,523 |
| Canada | 35,466 | 15,360 | -20,106 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,348 | 17,127 | +779 |
| Italy | 13,408 | 18,222 | +4,814 |
| Morocco | 26,342 | 3,467 | -22,875 |
| Portugal | 9,525 | 11,167 | +1,642 |
| Australia | 9,135 | 9,093 | -42 |
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 | 1,051,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,087 |
| Road transport | 8,025 |
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 | 522,077 | 529,492 | +7,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,533 | 96,482 | -44,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,105 | 7,982 | -11,123 |
| Road transport | 8,025 | 0 | -8,025 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 531,971 |
| London Stansted Airport | 362,523 |
| Dover | 130,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,351 |
| Holyhead | 42,449 |
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 | 160,267 | 371,704 | +211,437 |
| London Stansted Airport | 293,003 | 69,520 | -223,483 |
| Dover | 75,960 | 54,722 | -21,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,155 | 69,196 | +16,041 |
| Holyhead | 25,296 | 17,153 | -8,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,021 | 16,071 | -3,950 |
| ZLC | 13,531 | 18,044 | +4,513 |
| Portsmouth | 25,135 | 0 | -25,135 |
| Heysham | 7,598 | 3,373 | -4,225 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, featuring yarns of different colors