Import/export HS code 551519: Various woven fabrics of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 672,337 |
| Italy | 477,123 |
| Netherlands | 455,638 |
| India | 230,298 |
| Indonesia | 156,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 305,557 | 366,780 | +61,223 |
| Italy | 275,894 | 201,229 | -74,665 |
| Netherlands | 202,877 | 252,761 | +49,884 |
| India | 88,297 | 142,001 | +53,704 |
| Indonesia | 87,987 | 68,126 | -19,861 |
| France | 114,511 | 11,747 | -102,764 |
| Spain | 57,982 | 56,153 | -1,829 |
| China | 61,972 | 47,835 | -14,137 |
| Germany | 53,470 | 23,682 | -29,788 |
| Switzerland | 2,167 | 65,044 | +62,877 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 597,314 |
| Indonesia | 479,892 |
| Italy | 472,354 |
| Belgium | 218,943 |
| Turkey | 207,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 266,185 | 331,129 | +64,944 |
| Indonesia | 237,011 | 242,881 | +5,870 |
| Italy | 271,074 | 201,280 | -69,794 |
| Belgium | 96,933 | 122,010 | +25,077 |
| Turkey | 119,321 | 88,093 | -31,228 |
| China | 69,834 | 96,283 | +26,449 |
| France | 96,635 | 25,269 | -71,366 |
| Spain | 57,982 | 53,856 | -4,126 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 62,791 | +62,791 |
| Taiwan | 36,941 | 12,141 | -24,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 1,391,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 754,481 |
| Air transport | 448,621 |
| Other | 96,502 |
| Road transport | 67,550 |
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) | 763,922 | 628,053 | -135,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 335,317 | 419,164 | +83,847 |
| Air transport | 233,773 | 214,848 | -18,925 |
| Other | 45,432 | 51,070 | +5,638 |
| Road transport | 1,835 | 65,715 | +63,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 752,696 |
| Dover | 298,235 |
| Felixstowe | 256,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,837 |
| Birmingham Airport | 172,462 |
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 | 427,419 | 325,277 | -102,142 |
| Dover | 128,481 | 169,754 | +41,273 |
| Felixstowe | 151,540 | 105,139 | -46,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,459 | 106,378 | -5,081 |
| Birmingham Airport | 98,321 | 74,141 | -24,180 |
| Southampton | 82,749 | 68,126 | -14,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,774 | 130,899 | +126,125 |
| Harwich | 71,441 | 44,460 | -26,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,913 | 53,705 | +9,792 |
| 000 | 45,432 | 51,070 | +5,638 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
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 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 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 | 74 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 46 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 36 |
| DECOR QUIP LIMITED | 34 |
| GOSSIP CLOTHING LIMITED | 34 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 33 |
| STEVENS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 28 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 21 |
| R & M HEYS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,233,580 |
| Morocco | 1,090,711 |
| China | 703,756 |
| France | 449,601 |
| Italy | 409,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 648,658 | 584,922 | -63,736 |
| Morocco | 639,233 | 451,478 | -187,755 |
| China | 427,424 | 276,332 | -151,092 |
| France | 294,710 | 154,891 | -139,819 |
| Italy | 249,962 | 159,183 | -90,779 |
| Latvia | 173,609 | 163,939 | -9,670 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 212,025 | +212,025 |
| Bangladesh | 99,616 | 90,903 | -8,713 |
| Turkey | 116,976 | 53,625 | -63,351 |
| Portugal | 58,571 | 55,508 | -3,063 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,491 |
| Greece | 660 |
| China | 563 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 54 |
| Turkey | 50 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,491 | +11,491 |
| Greece | 0 | 660 | +660 |
| China | 0 | 563 | +563 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 54 | +54 |
| Turkey | 0 | 50 | +50 |
| Lithuania | 26 | 17 | -9 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 19 | +19 |
| XU | 0 | 19 | +19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,276,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,254,922 |
| Air transport | 1,473,251 |
| Other | 12,899 |
| Road transport | 7,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,187,391 | 1,089,112 | -98,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,385,974 | 868,948 | -517,026 |
| Air transport | 718,974 | 754,277 | +35,303 |
| Other | 26 | 12,873 | +12,847 |
| Road transport | 7,601 | 0 | -7,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,949,685 |
| Southampton | 954,879 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 689,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 631,654 |
| Portsmouth | 415,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,097,572 | 852,113 | -245,459 |
| Southampton | 500,787 | 454,092 | -46,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 303,612 | 385,853 | +82,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 306,133 | 325,521 | +19,388 |
| Portsmouth | 342,184 | 73,054 | -269,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,751 | 72,270 | -217,481 |
| Felixstowe | 253,278 | 89,335 | -163,943 |
| Dover | 65,450 | 163,045 | +97,595 |
| Manchester Airport | 57,941 | 151,933 | +93,992 |
| ZLC | 39,505 | 112,222 | +72,717 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere