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 | 1,108,641 |
| Italy | 314,310 |
| Belgium | 122,245 |
| France | 97,246 |
| 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 | 630,398 | 478,243 | -152,155 |
| Italy | 171,454 | 142,856 | -28,598 |
| Belgium | 74,725 | 47,520 | -27,205 |
| France | 9,625 | 87,621 | +77,996 |
| Germany | 35,642 | 45,823 | +10,181 |
| United States | 43,543 | 21,617 | -21,926 |
| Spain | 10,234 | 29,584 | +19,350 |
| 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 | 1,258,519 |
| Italy | 330,772 |
| Germany | 97,041 |
| France | 78,801 |
| 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 | 712,747 | 545,772 | -166,975 |
| Italy | 182,837 | 147,935 | -34,902 |
| Germany | 50,181 | 46,860 | -3,321 |
| France | 0 | 78,801 | +78,801 |
| Spain | 6,516 | 16,861 | +10,345 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| United States | 10,456 | 6,963 | -3,493 |
| China | 2,966 | 9,975 | +7,009 |
| India | 6,666 | 2,144 | -4,522 |
| Belgium | 6,292 | 0 | -6,292 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| 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 | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 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) | 1,446,399 |
| Air transport | 199,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,591 |
| 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) | 805,947 | 640,452 | -165,495 |
| Air transport | 83,403 | 116,582 | +33,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,695 | 97,896 | +19,201 |
| Road transport | 20,354 | 20,270 | -84 |
| Other | 223 | 4,794 | +4,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 824,481 |
| Dover | 290,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 229,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,775 |
| Thamesport | 101,941 |
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 | 308,548 | -207,385 |
| Dover | 107,536 | 182,736 | +75,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,470 | 122,222 | +14,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,378 | 29,397 | -51,981 |
| Thamesport | 50,552 | 51,389 | +837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,530 | 57,316 | +33,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,385 | 44,363 | +17,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,768 | 12,099 | -27,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,691 | 33,965 | +19,274 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 55 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 52 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 45 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 27 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 26 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 25 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 16 |
| S.ROSS & CO.LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 485,471 |
| Myanmar | 187,708 |
| United States | 82,553 |
| Romania | 54,873 |
| Indonesia | 43,709 |
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 | 0 | 485,471 | +485,471 |
| Myanmar | 105,230 | 82,478 | -22,752 |
| United States | 66,976 | 15,577 | -51,399 |
| Romania | 14,109 | 40,764 | +26,655 |
| Indonesia | 40,124 | 3,585 | -36,539 |
| 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 |
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) | 703,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,676 |
| 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) | 128,652 | 574,414 | +445,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,844 | 68,832 | -39,012 |
| Air transport | 119,388 | 52,589 | -66,799 |
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 | 146,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,886 |
| Felixstowe | 40,124 |
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 | 0 | 505,360 | +505,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,528 | 69,054 | -19,474 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,715 | 60,079 | -26,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,047 | 20,839 | -69,208 |
| Felixstowe | 40,124 | 0 | -40,124 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,812 | 14,664 | -4,148 |
| 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 |
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