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 | 573,087 |
| France | 164,238 |
| India | 103,140 |
| Germany | 60,240 |
| 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 | 263,163 | 309,924 | +46,761 |
| France | 86,808 | 77,430 | -9,378 |
| India | 70,597 | 32,543 | -38,054 |
| Germany | 26,839 | 33,401 | +6,562 |
| Spain | 3,971 | 24,413 | +20,442 |
| United States | 3,395 | 10,873 | +7,478 |
| Belgium | 4,790 | 6,480 | +1,690 |
| Switzerland | 6,965 | 2,922 | -4,043 |
| 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 | 633,970 |
| India | 131,635 |
| France | 114,312 |
| Spain | 28,384 |
| Germany | 23,357 |
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 | 292,961 | 341,009 | +48,048 |
| India | 87,354 | 44,281 | -43,073 |
| France | 60,262 | 54,050 | -6,212 |
| Spain | 3,971 | 24,413 | +20,442 |
| Germany | 5,604 | 17,753 | +12,149 |
| Belgium | 6,647 | 7,743 | +1,096 |
| Turkey | 11,468 | 937 | -10,531 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
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) | 591,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,970 |
| Air transport | 146,165 |
| 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) | 265,181 | 326,299 | +61,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,666 | 107,304 | -20,362 |
| Air transport | 80,426 | 65,739 | -14,687 |
| 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 | 240,502 |
| Dover | 211,984 |
| London | 136,837 |
| Thamesport | 86,210 |
| Southampton | 65,594 |
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 | 137,720 | 102,782 | -34,938 |
| Dover | 111,642 | 100,342 | -11,300 |
| London | 11,748 | 125,089 | +113,341 |
| Thamesport | 23,803 | 62,407 | +38,604 |
| Southampton | 48,796 | 16,798 | -31,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,418 | 18,159 | -26,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,336 | 25,150 | -11,186 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,165 | 16,246 | -15,919 |
| Felixstowe | 18,731 | 0 | -18,731 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 366,180 |
| France | 159,278 |
| Ireland | 81,957 |
| 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 | 185,878 | 180,302 | -5,576 |
| France | 61,921 | 97,357 | +35,436 |
| Ireland | 38,405 | 43,552 | +5,147 |
| Canada | 34,538 | 15,360 | -19,178 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,028 | 17,127 | +3,099 |
| Germany | 2,948 | 27,273 | +24,325 |
| Italy | 6,800 | 18,222 | +11,422 |
| Philippines | 3,285 | 12,617 | +9,332 |
| Mexico | 0 | 14,903 | +14,903 |
| Portugal | 3,615 | 9,967 | +6,352 |
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 | 723,363 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,959 |
| 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 | 285,208 | 438,155 | +152,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,841 | 68,118 | -30,723 |
| 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 | 470,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 132,604 |
| Dover | 95,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,960 |
| 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 | 144,154 | 326,681 | +182,527 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,743 | 36,861 | -58,882 |
| Dover | 58,164 | 37,300 | -20,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,659 | 58,301 | +28,642 |
| Holyhead | 25,296 | 17,153 | -8,143 |
| ZLC | 13,531 | 15,284 | +1,753 |
| 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