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 | 988,465 |
| Turkey | 783,849 |
| Belgium | 229,696 |
| France | 78,369 |
| 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 | 486,362 | 502,103 | +15,741 |
| Turkey | 502,745 | 281,104 | -221,641 |
| Belgium | 141,388 | 88,308 | -53,080 |
| France | 44,784 | 33,585 | -11,199 |
| United States | 38,428 | 19,084 | -19,344 |
| Netherlands | 24,146 | 32,368 | +8,222 |
| Spain | 2,736 | 38,678 | +35,942 |
| Austria | 12,910 | 13,212 | +302 |
| China | 18,921 | 993 | -17,928 |
| Romania | 18,920 | 0 | -18,920 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,013,680 |
| Turkey | 1,002,108 |
| Belgium | 82,225 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 501,464 | 512,216 | +10,752 |
| Turkey | 633,712 | 368,396 | -265,316 |
| Belgium | 49,737 | 32,488 | -17,249 |
| 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 | 12,910 | 13,212 | +302 |
| India | 23,414 | 1,960 | -21,454 |
| China | 18,921 | 993 | -17,928 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,334,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,523 |
| Air transport | 270,108 |
| Road transport | 8,819 |
| 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) | 854,616 | 479,834 | -374,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,094 | 448,429 | +172,335 |
| Air transport | 160,461 | 109,647 | -50,814 |
| Road transport | 4,573 | 4,246 | -327 |
| Other | 5,073 | 0 | -5,073 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 670,224 |
| Dover | 651,937 |
| ZLC | 283,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,845 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 250,726 | 419,498 | +168,772 |
| Dover | 307,426 | 344,511 | +37,085 |
| ZLC | 279,600 | 4,246 | -275,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,828 | 39,017 | -74,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,794 | 46,348 | -32,446 |
| London | 67,296 | 44,169 | -23,127 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,642 | 50,104 | -6,538 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,387 | 57,117 | +32,730 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,383 | 0 | -35,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,542 | 1,378 | -29,164 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 55 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 45 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 45 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 27 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| MADEAUX LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 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 | 351,663 |
| Czechia | 89,854 |
| Kenya | 67,098 |
| France | 41,703 |
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 | 186,078 | 165,585 | -20,493 |
| Czechia | 89,854 | 0 | -89,854 |
| Kenya | 28,295 | 38,803 | +10,508 |
| France | 28,136 | 13,567 | -14,569 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 36,773 | +36,773 |
| Germany | 15,899 | 12,693 | -3,206 |
| Romania | 17,361 | 10,115 | -7,246 |
| Canada | 10,967 | 8,440 | -2,527 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 18,775 | +18,775 |
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 | 521,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,203 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 254,413 | 267,313 | +12,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 471,766 | 43,326 | -428,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,719 | 60,484 | -85,235 |
| 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 | 176,738 |
| London Stansted Airport | 160,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,815 |
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 | 90,468 | 86,270 | -4,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 79,554 | 80,801 | +1,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,516 | 47,082 | -65,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,009 | 92,806 | +56,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,647 | 0 | -62,647 |
| ZLC | 51,586 | 7,436 | -44,150 |
| Dover | 27,714 | 13,402 | -14,312 |
| 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