Import/export HS code 55159110: Unbleached or bleached fabrics with man-made filaments
Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 828,482 |
| United States | 253,603 |
| France | 41,724 |
| India | 35,762 |
| Spain | 3,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 419,992 | 408,490 | -11,502 |
| United States | 66,062 | 187,541 | +121,479 |
| France | 14,657 | 27,067 | +12,410 |
| India | 3,456 | 32,306 | +28,850 |
| Spain | 1,200 | 2,795 | +1,595 |
| Italy | 1,250 | 1,254 | +4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 828,482 |
| United States | 185,793 |
| India | 150,541 |
| Italy | 1,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 419,992 | 408,490 | -11,502 |
| United States | 66,062 | 119,731 | +53,669 |
| India | 20,563 | 129,978 | +109,415 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,254 | +1,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West of England | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 682,218 |
| Air transport | 481,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 390,476 | 291,742 | -98,734 |
| Air transport | 116,141 | 365,153 | +249,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,558 | +2,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 302,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,424 |
| Manchester Airport | 163,711 |
| Southampton | 77,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 236,166 | 65,970 | -170,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,671 | 218,405 | +170,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,652 | 225,772 | +211,120 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,168 | 119,543 | +75,375 |
| Southampton | 77,653 | 0 | -77,653 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,005 | 0 | -62,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,205 | 27,205 | +26,000 |
| Bristol Airport | 20,722 | 0 | -20,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,558 | +2,558 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,375 | 0 | -2,375 |
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 | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 30 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 13 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| PPT GROUP UK LTD | 10 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 6 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 4 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 3 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 2 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 2 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2,918,892 |
| Viet Nam | 75,087 |
| Italy | 69,056 |
| Turkey | 66,011 |
| Czechia | 62,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1,672,472 | 1,246,420 | -426,052 |
| Viet Nam | 75,087 | 0 | -75,087 |
| Italy | 35,826 | 33,230 | -2,596 |
| Turkey | 0 | 66,011 | +66,011 |
| Czechia | 2,796 | 60,076 | +57,280 |
| China | 47,672 | 0 | -47,672 |
| Germany | 0 | 40,980 | +40,980 |
| United States | 6,180 | 26,744 | +20,564 |
| India | 4,899 | 20,849 | +15,950 |
| Lithuania | 10,864 | 0 | -10,864 |
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) | 3,010,529 |
| Air transport | 367,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,674 |
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) | 1,562,542 | 1,447,987 | -114,555 |
| Air transport | 318,367 | 49,034 | -269,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 9,674 | +9,674 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,932,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 274,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,206 |
| Dover | 72,967 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,714 |
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 | 1,547,502 | 1,384,947 | -162,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,615 | 20,849 | -232,766 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,200 | 12,006 | -51,194 |
| Dover | 10,864 | 62,103 | +51,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 11,714 | +11,714 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,674 | +9,674 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,552 | 4,465 | +2,913 |
| Holyhead | 4,176 | 937 | -3,239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments