Import/export HS code 551512: Woven fabrics mixed with man-made filaments
Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,891,912 |
| United States | 1,082,181 |
| Turkey | 927,536 |
| Italy | 823,136 |
| Germany | 713,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,828,760 | 2,063,152 | +234,392 |
| United States | 715,393 | 366,788 | -348,605 |
| Turkey | 634,807 | 292,729 | -342,078 |
| Italy | 406,587 | 416,549 | +9,962 |
| Germany | 285,251 | 427,801 | +142,550 |
| Belgium | 304,333 | 385,236 | +80,903 |
| Switzerland | 169,590 | 75,705 | -93,885 |
| France | 156,066 | 63,485 | -92,581 |
| India | 38,416 | 87,567 | +49,151 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 98,725 | 0 | -98,725 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,057,743 |
| Turkey | 1,120,726 |
| Italy | 1,074,393 |
| United States | 1,027,268 |
| India | 676,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,926,440 | 2,131,303 | +204,863 |
| Turkey | 709,531 | 411,195 | -298,336 |
| Italy | 572,785 | 501,608 | -71,177 |
| United States | 670,869 | 356,399 | -314,470 |
| India | 306,971 | 369,679 | +62,708 |
| Germany | 208,293 | 311,612 | +103,319 |
| Switzerland | 160,007 | 74,029 | -85,978 |
| France | 103,418 | 44,454 | -58,964 |
| Belgium | 36,791 | 65,236 | +28,445 |
| United Kingdom | 12,539 | 13,661 | +1,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 4,249,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,274,277 |
| Air transport | 2,216,912 |
| Road transport | 352,773 |
| Other | 1,669 |
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) | 1,969,559 | 2,279,615 | +310,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,346,521 | 927,756 | -418,765 |
| Air transport | 1,208,515 | 1,008,397 | -200,118 |
| Road transport | 231,693 | 121,080 | -110,613 |
| Other | 294 | 1,375 | +1,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,024,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,540,304 |
| Dover | 1,125,154 |
| Manchester Airport | 780,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 712,731 |
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 | 580,118 | 1,444,099 | +863,981 |
| Felixstowe | 1,089,741 | 450,563 | -639,178 |
| Dover | 643,099 | 482,055 | -161,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 518,049 | 262,388 | -255,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 432,366 | 280,365 | -152,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 326,330 | 261,431 | -64,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,196 | 398,037 | +208,841 |
| London Stansted Airport | 215,332 | 185,140 | -30,192 |
| ZLC | 258,478 | 134,987 | -123,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,127 | 203,192 | +108,065 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 79 |
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 68 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 63 |
| TOKYO FABRIC INT LIMITED | 60 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 52 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 46 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 44 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 554,696 |
| Ireland | 164,987 |
| Canada | 161,295 |
| Italy | 124,915 |
| France | 110,604 |
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 | 383,227 | 171,469 | -211,758 |
| Ireland | 68,865 | 96,122 | +27,257 |
| Canada | 65,109 | 96,186 | +31,077 |
| Italy | 69,828 | 55,087 | -14,741 |
| France | 72,982 | 37,622 | -35,360 |
| Netherlands | 53,828 | 28,384 | -25,444 |
| North Macedonia | 77,158 | 0 | -77,158 |
| Tunisia | 39,327 | 27,685 | -11,642 |
| Germany | 29,809 | 32,655 | +2,846 |
| Morocco | 33,443 | 20,165 | -13,278 |
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 | 814,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 780,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 259,034 |
| Road transport | 2,538 |
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 | 544,481 | 269,907 | -274,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 472,732 | 307,841 | -164,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,247 | 158,787 | +58,540 |
| Road transport | 2,538 | 0 | -2,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 484,348 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,357 |
| Dover | 182,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 163,569 |
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 | 355,856 | 128,492 | -227,364 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,015 | 101,342 | -139,673 |
| Dover | 121,404 | 61,460 | -59,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,304 | 81,755 | -549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,242 | 97,327 | +31,085 |
| Holyhead | 43,667 | 88,318 | +44,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,271 | 34,603 | -16,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,910 | 40,463 | +6,553 |
| ZLC | 40,706 | 14,570 | -26,136 |
| Southampton | 5,493 | 48,977 | +43,484 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments