Import/export HS code 55159190: Various fabrics with man-made filaments
Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere
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 | 647,231 |
| United States | 428,348 |
| India | 303,415 |
| Italy | 58,010 |
| Belgium | 26,202 |
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 | 386,895 | 260,336 | -126,559 |
| United States | 249,705 | 178,643 | -71,062 |
| India | 202,630 | 100,785 | -101,845 |
| Italy | 32,746 | 25,264 | -7,482 |
| Belgium | 15,145 | 11,057 | -4,088 |
| Turkey | 11,368 | 4,565 | -6,803 |
| France | 4,008 | 8,644 | +4,636 |
| Bulgaria | 6,092 | 0 | -6,092 |
| Morocco | 2,336 | 0 | -2,336 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,080 | +2,080 |
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 | 654,880 |
| United States | 424,816 |
| India | 336,999 |
| Italy | 55,686 |
| Turkey | 20,049 |
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 | 393,403 | 261,477 | -131,926 |
| United States | 247,129 | 177,687 | -69,442 |
| India | 219,455 | 117,544 | -101,911 |
| Italy | 35,666 | 20,020 | -15,646 |
| Turkey | 12,936 | 7,113 | -5,823 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,355 | +4,355 |
| Morocco | 2,336 | 0 | -2,336 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,080 | +2,080 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,098 | +1,098 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 861,541 |
| Air transport | 546,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,479 |
| Road transport | 9,315 |
| Other | 9,309 |
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) | 536,192 | 325,349 | -210,843 |
| Air transport | 307,148 | 239,507 | -67,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,302 | 23,177 | -29,125 |
| Road transport | 5,974 | 3,341 | -2,633 |
| Other | 9,309 | 0 | -9,309 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 464,922 |
| Felixstowe | 308,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 276,033 |
| Southampton | 180,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,943 | 187,979 | -88,964 |
| Felixstowe | 263,614 | 45,000 | -218,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,599 | 231,434 | +186,835 |
| Southampton | 146,522 | 33,484 | -113,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,701 | 0 | -71,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,165 | 33,328 | +12,163 |
| London | 17,689 | 16,099 | -1,590 |
| Dover | 19,926 | 13,613 | -6,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,145 | 5,574 | -9,571 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,251 | 7,703 | +2,452 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 57 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 46 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 28 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 21 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 15 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 9 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 9 |
| MULBERRY COMPANY (DESIGN) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,032,963 |
| United States | 918,472 |
| Morocco | 592,861 |
| China | 385,412 |
| Viet Nam | 269,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 509,699 | 523,264 | +13,565 |
| United States | 434,647 | 483,825 | +49,178 |
| Morocco | 427,250 | 165,611 | -261,639 |
| China | 158,711 | 226,701 | +67,990 |
| Viet Nam | 269,489 | 0 | -269,489 |
| South Korea | 68,678 | 27,606 | -41,072 |
| Japan | 38,177 | 7,438 | -30,739 |
| Spain | 20,581 | 20,817 | +236 |
| Netherlands | 11,372 | 24,783 | +13,411 |
| France | 20,222 | 15,135 | -5,087 |
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) | 1,688,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,270,488 |
| Air transport | 698,907 |
| Road transport | 4,452 |
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) | 932,542 | 755,534 | -177,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,158 | 461,330 | -347,828 |
| Air transport | 364,566 | 334,341 | -30,225 |
| Road transport | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,582,315 |
| Southampton | 884,384 |
| Manchester Airport | 372,713 |
| Felixstowe | 251,600 |
| Portsmouth | 169,650 |
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 | 881,663 | 700,652 | -181,011 |
| Southampton | 423,054 | 461,330 | +38,276 |
| Manchester Airport | 142,234 | 230,479 | +88,245 |
| Felixstowe | 251,600 | 0 | -251,600 |
| Portsmouth | 140,708 | 28,942 | -111,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,213 | 39,333 | -62,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,261 | 44,325 | -21,936 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,623 | 20,204 | -2,419 |
| Dover | 25,901 | 15,979 | -9,922 |
| ZLC | 30,402 | 0 | -30,402 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere