Import/export HS code 551529: Various woven fabrics of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 948,224 |
| Turkey | 796,476 |
| Belgium | 233,446 |
| France | 75,479 |
| United States | 57,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 489,038 | 459,186 | -29,852 |
| Turkey | 521,932 | 274,544 | -247,388 |
| Belgium | 138,105 | 95,341 | -42,764 |
| France | 40,510 | 34,969 | -5,541 |
| United States | 38,428 | 19,084 | -19,344 |
| Netherlands | 24,146 | 32,368 | +8,222 |
| Spain | 2,736 | 38,678 | +35,942 |
| Austria | 14,217 | 13,212 | -1,005 |
| Romania | 22,655 | 0 | -22,655 |
| China | 4,072 | 17,914 | +13,842 |
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 | 1,019,329 |
| Italy | 973,439 |
| Belgium | 81,238 |
| Spain | 41,414 |
| Netherlands | 40,615 |
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 | 652,448 | 366,881 | -285,567 |
| Italy | 504,140 | 469,299 | -34,841 |
| Belgium | 46,366 | 34,872 | -11,494 |
| Spain | 2,736 | 38,678 | +35,942 |
| Netherlands | 24,146 | 16,469 | -7,677 |
| United States | 22,799 | 10,992 | -11,807 |
| France | 0 | 28,932 | +28,932 |
| Austria | 14,217 | 13,212 | -1,005 |
| India | 23,414 | 1,960 | -21,454 |
| China | 4,072 | 17,914 | +13,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 1,366,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 674,769 |
| Air transport | 269,290 |
| Road transport | 6,642 |
| Other | 5,073 |
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) | 881,828 | 484,743 | -397,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,542 | 399,227 | +123,685 |
| Air transport | 138,300 | 130,990 | -7,310 |
| Road transport | 4,573 | 2,069 | -2,504 |
| Other | 5,073 | 0 | -5,073 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 666,553 |
| Thamesport | 621,458 |
| ZLC | 281,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,884 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 320,161 | 346,392 | +26,231 |
| Thamesport | 250,174 | 371,284 | +121,110 |
| ZLC | 279,600 | 2,069 | -277,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,494 | 42,390 | -64,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,716 | 46,348 | -55,368 |
| London | 66,185 | 43,824 | -22,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,019 | 52,837 | +1,818 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,698 | 58,806 | +36,108 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,383 | 0 | -35,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,621 | 18,299 | +4,678 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 44 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 44 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 27 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| MADEAUX LIMITED | 14 |
| CARIBBEAN BLINDS (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| KWICK SUPPLIES LTD | 12 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 412,400 |
| United States | 336,969 |
| Czechia | 89,854 |
| Kenya | 59,564 |
| France | 43,143 |
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 | 411,283 | 1,117 | -410,166 |
| United States | 177,121 | 159,848 | -17,273 |
| Czechia | 89,854 | 0 | -89,854 |
| Kenya | 28,295 | 31,269 | +2,974 |
| France | 28,266 | 14,877 | -13,389 |
| Romania | 21,443 | 10,115 | -11,328 |
| Germany | 13,249 | 15,343 | +2,094 |
| Canada | 14,763 | 8,440 | -6,323 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 18,775 | +18,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,420 | 1,710 | -14,710 |
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) | 515,092 |
| Air transport | 469,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 210,770 |
| Road transport | 3,204 |
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) | 471,766 | 43,326 | -428,440 |
| Air transport | 241,945 | 227,836 | -14,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,531 | 62,239 | -86,292 |
| Road transport | 3,204 | 0 | -3,204 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 447,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 172,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,680 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,906 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,486 |
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 | 409,119 | 38,704 | -370,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,359 | 84,212 | -4,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,598 | 47,082 | -69,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,502 | 82,404 | +5,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,009 | 46,477 | +10,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,647 | 0 | -62,647 |
| ZLC | 44,279 | 14,743 | -29,536 |
| Dover | 26,444 | 15,157 | -11,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,622 | +4,622 |
| Holyhead | 3,452 | 0 | -3,452 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere