Import/export HS code 55143090: Various colorful synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, with colorful yarns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 569,967 |
| France | 162,194 |
| India | 98,980 |
| Germany | 57,029 |
| Spain | 28,384 |
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 | 265,588 | 304,379 | +38,791 |
| France | 85,644 | 76,550 | -9,094 |
| India | 63,508 | 35,472 | -28,036 |
| Germany | 20,592 | 36,437 | +15,845 |
| Spain | 5,310 | 23,074 | +17,764 |
| United States | 3,395 | 10,873 | +7,478 |
| Switzerland | 6,965 | 2,922 | -4,043 |
| Belgium | 2,726 | 6,480 | +3,754 |
| Poland | 6,745 | 0 | -6,745 |
| Turkey | 2,664 | 0 | -2,664 |
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 | 630,882 |
| India | 125,431 |
| France | 114,312 |
| Spain | 28,384 |
| Germany | 20,114 |
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 | 293,262 | 337,620 | +44,358 |
| India | 78,221 | 47,210 | -31,011 |
| France | 60,262 | 54,050 | -6,212 |
| Spain | 5,310 | 23,074 | +17,764 |
| Germany | 2,361 | 17,753 | +15,392 |
| Turkey | 11,468 | 937 | -10,531 |
| Belgium | 4,583 | 7,743 | +3,160 |
| United States | 0 | 6,959 | +6,959 |
| China | 5,162 | 0 | -5,162 |
| Pakistan | 2,508 | 0 | -2,508 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 586,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,649 |
| Air transport | 147,071 |
| Road transport | 2,664 |
| 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) | 266,881 | 319,415 | +52,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,858 | 108,791 | -7,067 |
| Air transport | 77,734 | 69,337 | -8,397 |
| Road transport | 2,664 | 0 | -2,664 |
| Other | 0 | 841 | +841 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 243,026 |
| Dover | 204,276 |
| London | 136,837 |
| Thamesport | 86,210 |
| Southampton | 64,605 |
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 | 141,037 | 101,989 | -39,048 |
| Dover | 110,025 | 94,251 | -15,774 |
| London | 11,748 | 125,089 | +113,341 |
| Thamesport | 23,803 | 62,407 | +38,604 |
| Southampton | 46,320 | 18,285 | -28,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,846 | 18,159 | -22,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,089 | 25,150 | -4,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,045 | 15,366 | -17,679 |
| Felixstowe | 15,646 | 0 | -15,646 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 14,258 | +14,258 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 47 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 28 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 24 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 23 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 23 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 18 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 17 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 359,843 |
| France | 166,847 |
| Ireland | 82,759 |
| Canada | 49,898 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,155 |
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 | 176,343 | 183,500 | +7,157 |
| France | 63,429 | 103,418 | +39,989 |
| Ireland | 36,329 | 46,430 | +10,101 |
| Canada | 34,538 | 15,360 | -19,178 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,849 | 3,306 | -24,543 |
| Germany | 2,948 | 27,273 | +24,325 |
| Italy | 6,800 | 21,998 | +15,198 |
| Philippines | 3,285 | 12,617 | +9,332 |
| Mexico | 0 | 14,903 | +14,903 |
| Portugal | 6,288 | 8,478 | +2,190 |
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 | 723,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,506 |
| Road transport | 8,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,608 |
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 | 296,627 | 427,345 | +130,718 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,273 | 75,233 | -23,040 |
| Road transport | 8,025 | 0 | -8,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,608 | +1,608 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 464,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,074 |
| Dover | 104,087 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,561 |
| Holyhead | 40,373 |
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 | 153,020 | 311,103 | +158,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,623 | 37,451 | -58,172 |
| Dover | 59,672 | 44,415 | -15,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,659 | 62,902 | +33,243 |
| Holyhead | 23,220 | 17,153 | -6,067 |
| ZLC | 16,204 | 14,861 | -1,343 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,019 | 5,129 | -890 |
| Heysham | 7,598 | 3,373 | -4,225 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,764 | 5,163 | +3,399 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55143090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, with colorful yarns