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 | 611,998 |
| United States | 428,348 |
| India | 334,633 |
| 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 | 360,030 | 251,968 | -108,062 |
| United States | 249,705 | 178,643 | -71,062 |
| India | 218,735 | 115,898 | -102,837 |
| Italy | 32,746 | 25,264 | -7,482 |
| Belgium | 14,049 | 12,153 | -1,896 |
| Turkey | 13,522 | 9,315 | -4,207 |
| France | 2,440 | 10,212 | +7,772 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 6,092 | +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 | 619,647 |
| United States | 424,816 |
| India | 368,217 |
| Italy | 55,686 |
| Turkey | 26,953 |
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 | 366,538 | 253,109 | -113,429 |
| United States | 241,037 | 183,779 | -57,258 |
| India | 234,464 | 133,753 | -100,711 |
| Italy | 35,666 | 20,020 | -15,646 |
| Turkey | 13,522 | 13,431 | -91 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 851,200 |
| Air transport | 551,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,383 |
| Other | 10,360 |
| Road transport | 9,315 |
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) | 516,241 | 334,959 | -181,282 |
| Air transport | 307,628 | 244,302 | -63,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,334 | 23,049 | -36,285 |
| Other | 10,360 | 0 | -10,360 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,315 | +9,315 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,625 |
| Felixstowe | 310,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,358 |
| Southampton | 204,795 |
| 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 | 270,851 | 192,774 | -78,077 |
| Felixstowe | 236,749 | 73,391 | -163,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,599 | 195,759 | +151,160 |
| Southampton | 162,645 | 42,150 | -120,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,701 | 0 | -71,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,165 | 33,328 | +12,163 |
| Dover | 28,054 | 13,613 | -14,441 |
| London | 10,048 | 22,759 | +12,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,049 | 6,670 | -7,379 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 27 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 21 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 19 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 15 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 14 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 9 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 8 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-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 | 1,057,015 |
| United States | 910,291 |
| Morocco | 599,230 |
| China | 386,677 |
| 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 | 552,091 | 504,924 | -47,167 |
| United States | 518,112 | 392,179 | -125,933 |
| Morocco | 472,659 | 126,571 | -346,088 |
| China | 161,756 | 224,921 | +63,165 |
| Viet Nam | 269,489 | 0 | -269,489 |
| South Korea | 69,795 | 27,606 | -42,189 |
| Japan | 42,056 | 7,438 | -34,618 |
| Spain | 26,568 | 20,817 | -5,751 |
| Netherlands | 10,593 | 26,130 | +15,537 |
| France | 20,222 | 11,955 | -8,267 |
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) | 1,677,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,308,866 |
| Air transport | 703,795 |
| 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) | 980,142 | 697,524 | -282,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 939,368 | 369,498 | -569,870 |
| Air transport | 372,910 | 330,885 | -42,025 |
| 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 | 1,574,845 |
| Southampton | 877,353 |
| Manchester Airport | 373,978 |
| Felixstowe | 251,600 |
| Portsmouth | 215,059 |
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 | 929,263 | 645,582 | -283,681 |
| Southampton | 507,855 | 369,498 | -138,357 |
| Manchester Airport | 145,279 | 228,699 | +83,420 |
| Felixstowe | 251,600 | 0 | -251,600 |
| Portsmouth | 186,117 | 28,942 | -157,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,170 | 39,333 | -65,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,257 | 41,145 | -30,112 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,287 | 20,390 | -897 |
| Dover | 25,901 | 14,002 | -11,899 |
| 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