Import/export HS code 55159920: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or bleached woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 143,284 |
| Spain | 78,964 |
| Germany | 38,051 |
| China | 21,373 |
| United States | 6,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 54,410 | 88,874 | +34,464 |
| Spain | 37,342 | 41,622 | +4,280 |
| Germany | 27,380 | 10,671 | -16,709 |
| China | 12,767 | 8,606 | -4,161 |
| United States | 6,551 | 0 | -6,551 |
| Italy | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 143,284 |
| Spain | 78,964 |
| Germany | 38,051 |
| China | 21,373 |
| United States | 6,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 54,410 | 88,874 | +34,464 |
| Spain | 37,342 | 41,622 | +4,280 |
| Germany | 27,380 | 10,671 | -16,709 |
| China | 12,767 | 8,606 | -4,161 |
| United States | 6,551 | 0 | -6,551 |
| Italy | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 165,725 |
| Air transport | 85,515 |
| Other | 38,051 |
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) | 68,245 | 97,480 | +29,235 |
| Air transport | 43,893 | 41,622 | -2,271 |
| Other | 27,380 | 10,671 | -16,709 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 93,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,622 |
| 000 | 38,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,342 |
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 | 52,548 | 40,598 | -11,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,911 | 48,276 | +45,365 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 41,622 | +41,622 |
| 000 | 27,380 | 10,671 | -16,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,342 | 0 | -37,342 |
| Southampton | 11,718 | 0 | -11,718 |
| London | 0 | 8,606 | +8,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,551 | 0 | -6,551 |
| Thamesport | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 24,662 |
| Kenya | 12,256 |
| United States | 7,194 |
| India | 4,755 |
| Poland | 3,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16,644 | 8,018 | -8,626 |
| Kenya | 0 | 12,256 | +12,256 |
| United States | 1,626 | 5,568 | +3,942 |
| India | 4,755 | 0 | -4,755 |
| Poland | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
| Portugal | 2,869 | 0 | -2,869 |
| Viet Nam | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
| Netherlands | 1,838 | 0 | -1,838 |
| Ireland | 1,299 | 0 | -1,299 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
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 | 34,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,869 |
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 | 16,129 | 18,848 | +2,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,644 | 8,018 | -8,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,869 | 0 | -2,869 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,735 |
| Dover | 2,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,644 | 8,018 | -8,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,300 | 2,818 | -9,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,256 | +12,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,530 | 1,205 | -1,325 |
| Dover | 2,869 | 0 | -2,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,569 | +2,569 |
| ZLC | 1,299 | 0 | -1,299 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or bleached woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers