Import/export HS code 551521: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,116,983 |
| Italy | 342,945 |
| Belgium | 121,672 |
| France | 110,303 |
| Germany | 81,465 |
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 | 616,780 | 500,203 | -116,577 |
| Italy | 186,785 | 156,160 | -30,625 |
| Belgium | 75,529 | 46,143 | -29,386 |
| France | 9,769 | 100,534 | +90,765 |
| Germany | 35,642 | 45,823 | +10,181 |
| United States | 40,906 | 25,958 | -14,948 |
| Spain | 11,397 | 28,421 | +17,024 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| India | 3,858 | 2,144 | -1,714 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,749 | +5,749 |
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 | 1,267,834 |
| Italy | 356,220 |
| Germany | 99,831 |
| France | 91,858 |
| Spain | 23,377 |
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 | 701,479 | 566,355 | -135,124 |
| Italy | 194,981 | 161,239 | -33,742 |
| Germany | 50,181 | 49,650 | -531 |
| France | 0 | 91,858 | +91,858 |
| Spain | 7,679 | 15,698 | +8,019 |
| United States | 9,442 | 8,514 | -928 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| China | 2,966 | 9,975 | +7,009 |
| India | 6,666 | 2,144 | -4,522 |
| Japan | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,477,511 |
| Air transport | 214,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,270 |
| Road transport | 40,624 |
| Other | 5,017 |
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) | 790,520 | 686,991 | -103,529 |
| Air transport | 91,409 | 123,337 | +31,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,546 | 94,724 | +10,178 |
| Road transport | 20,354 | 20,270 | -84 |
| Other | 367 | 4,650 | +4,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 838,550 |
| Dover | 314,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 221,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,567 |
| Thamesport | 104,486 |
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 | 515,933 | 322,617 | -193,316 |
| Dover | 105,151 | 209,712 | +104,561 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,239 | 130,113 | +38,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,567 | 27,000 | -57,567 |
| Thamesport | 57,289 | 47,197 | -10,092 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,907 | 70,373 | +48,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,499 | 45,383 | +19,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,768 | 14,889 | -24,879 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,320 | 23,322 | -998 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 19,370 | +19,370 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 53 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 46 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 27 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 26 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 25 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| S.ROSS & CO.LIMITED | 16 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 485,471 |
| Myanmar | 187,708 |
| United States | 82,553 |
| Romania | 55,119 |
| Estonia | 38,130 |
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 | 84,875 | 400,596 | +315,721 |
| Myanmar | 105,230 | 82,478 | -22,752 |
| United States | 67,901 | 14,652 | -53,249 |
| Romania | 8,381 | 46,738 | +38,357 |
| Estonia | 38,130 | 0 | -38,130 |
| Ireland | 7,235 | 17,238 | +10,003 |
| Morocco | 3,895 | 19,531 | +15,636 |
| France | 14,523 | 3,273 | -11,250 |
| Tunisia | 14,853 | 0 | -14,853 |
| Canada | 6,780 | 2,191 | -4,589 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,567 |
| Air transport | 171,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,283 | 486,659 | +310,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,761 | 74,806 | -25,955 |
| Air transport | 120,313 | 51,664 | -68,649 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 505,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 84,875 | 420,485 | +335,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,408 | 66,174 | -25,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,632 | 66,053 | -13,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,047 | 20,839 | -69,208 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,737 | 13,739 | -5,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,641 | 13,112 | +5,471 |
| Dover | 13,894 | 2,326 | -11,568 |
| Holyhead | 1,650 | 6,427 | +4,777 |
| ZLC | 1,473 | 2,098 | +625 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,415 | 1,876 | +461 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments