Import/export HS code 55151230: Printed fabrics with man-made filaments
Printed woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 457,472 |
| Germany | 135,404 |
| India | 79,672 |
| Italy | 9,999 |
| United States | 9,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 241,586 | 215,886 | -25,700 |
| Germany | 56,946 | 78,458 | +21,512 |
| India | 18,747 | 60,925 | +42,178 |
| Italy | 7,711 | 2,288 | -5,423 |
| United States | 9,156 | 0 | -9,156 |
| Belgium | 2,970 | 4,797 | +1,827 |
| Switzerland | 4,648 | 0 | -4,648 |
| Netherlands | 1,410 | 1,854 | +444 |
| Spain | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 457,472 |
| Germany | 135,725 |
| India | 87,439 |
| Italy | 11,088 |
| United States | 9,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 241,586 | 215,886 | -25,700 |
| Germany | 58,356 | 77,369 | +19,013 |
| India | 21,717 | 65,722 | +44,005 |
| Italy | 7,711 | 3,377 | -4,334 |
| United States | 9,156 | 0 | -9,156 |
| Switzerland | 4,648 | 0 | -4,648 |
| Spain | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
| China | 0 | 1,854 | +1,854 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 312,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,280 |
| Air transport | 40,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 218,699 | 94,255 | -124,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,778 | 195,121 | +110,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,210 | 55,070 | +32,860 |
| Air transport | 20,604 | 19,762 | -842 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 312,954 |
| Dover | 248,001 |
| Felixstowe | 62,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 218,699 | 94,255 | -124,444 |
| Dover | 72,694 | 175,307 | +102,613 |
| Felixstowe | 17,713 | 44,328 | +26,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,034 | 16,597 | +15,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,925 | 7,403 | +1,478 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,229 | 0 | -11,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,742 | +10,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,557 | +10,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,785 | 2,288 | -3,497 |
| Thamesport | 4,497 | 0 | -4,497 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 73,116 |
| South Korea | 21,952 |
| France | 12,042 |
| Italy | 9,081 |
| Morocco | 6,600 |
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 | 19,996 | 53,120 | +33,124 |
| South Korea | 21,952 | 0 | -21,952 |
| France | 0 | 12,042 | +12,042 |
| Italy | 2,296 | 6,785 | +4,489 |
| Morocco | 1,624 | 4,976 | +3,352 |
| Australia | 2,777 | 0 | -2,777 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,421 | +2,421 |
| Germany | 1,903 | 0 | -1,903 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,617 | +1,617 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 1,578 | +1,578 |
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 | 116,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,377 |
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 | 48,924 | 68,031 | +19,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,781 | 18,596 | +15,815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 65,389 |
| ZLC | 28,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,488 |
| Dover | 12,042 |
| Portsmouth | 6,600 |
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 | 23,426 | 41,963 | +18,537 |
| ZLC | 20,782 | 7,580 | -13,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,488 | +18,488 |
| Dover | 0 | 12,042 | +12,042 |
| Portsmouth | 1,624 | 4,976 | +3,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,157 | 1,578 | +421 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55151230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments