Import/export HS code 551612: Dyed artificial fiber fabrics
Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 969,584 |
| China | 888,617 |
| India | 193,058 |
| Turkey | 148,984 |
| Slovenia | 116,366 |
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 | 515,000 | 454,584 | -60,416 |
| China | 457,680 | 430,937 | -26,743 |
| India | 61,742 | 131,316 | +69,574 |
| Turkey | 94,562 | 54,422 | -40,140 |
| Slovenia | 97,606 | 18,760 | -78,846 |
| Spain | 62,994 | 26,878 | -36,116 |
| Germany | 14,492 | 41,790 | +27,298 |
| United States | 1,147 | 45,805 | +44,658 |
| South Korea | 0 | 42,069 | +42,069 |
| Romania | 22,764 | 19,299 | -3,465 |
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 | 973,948 |
| China | 915,143 |
| Turkey | 206,623 |
| India | 195,953 |
| Slovenia | 116,366 |
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 | 512,986 | 460,962 | -52,024 |
| China | 473,875 | 441,268 | -32,607 |
| Turkey | 113,709 | 92,914 | -20,795 |
| India | 62,703 | 133,250 | +70,547 |
| Slovenia | 97,606 | 18,760 | -78,846 |
| United Kingdom | 39,393 | 24,858 | -14,535 |
| Spain | 51,290 | 12,797 | -38,493 |
| Germany | 14,373 | 41,608 | +27,235 |
| United States | 0 | 44,833 | +44,833 |
| South Korea | 0 | 41,028 | +41,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 1,376,710 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,105,026 |
| Air transport | 175,732 |
| Road transport | 60,032 |
| Other | 1,041 |
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) | 666,546 | 710,164 | +43,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 603,500 | 501,526 | -101,974 |
| Air transport | 73,380 | 102,352 | +28,972 |
| Road transport | 37,996 | 22,036 | -15,960 |
| Other | 0 | 1,041 | +1,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 966,367 |
| Felixstowe | 659,281 |
| Southampton | 368,881 |
| Thamesport | 229,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 538,916 | 427,451 | -111,465 |
| Felixstowe | 396,833 | 262,448 | -134,385 |
| Southampton | 109,676 | 259,205 | +149,529 |
| Thamesport | 135,664 | 93,755 | -41,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,910 | 96,019 | +69,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,621 | 62,490 | +49,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,979 | 32,386 | +1,407 |
| ZLC | 37,996 | 22,036 | -15,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,245 | 26,293 | -5,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,983 | 17,384 | -1,599 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 36 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | 3,842,710 |
| Morocco | 528,131 |
| Germany | 122,387 |
| Romania | 113,234 |
| Poland | 54,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 639,286 | 3,203,424 | +2,564,138 |
| Morocco | 264,791 | 263,340 | -1,451 |
| Germany | 4,366 | 118,021 | +113,655 |
| Romania | 74,969 | 38,265 | -36,704 |
| Poland | 30,150 | 24,161 | -5,989 |
| France | 4,311 | 45,681 | +41,370 |
| China | 16,143 | 32,662 | +16,519 |
| Indonesia | 32,537 | 7,142 | -25,395 |
| Ireland | 4,053 | 7,095 | +3,042 |
| Turkey | 9,437 | 0 | -9,437 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,763,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 933,704 |
| Air transport | 196,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,798 | 3,212,723 | +2,661,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,954 | 510,750 | +87,796 |
| Air transport | 134,132 | 62,809 | -71,323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,672,218 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,548 |
| Portsmouth | 390,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,082 |
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 | 549,123 | 2,123,095 | +1,573,972 |
| Felixstowe | 34,212 | 1,087,471 | +1,053,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,602 | 245,946 | +41,344 |
| Portsmouth | 159,316 | 231,275 | +71,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,197 | 37,885 | -70,312 |
| Dover | 21,943 | 19,037 | -2,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,485 | 17,591 | -4,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,486 | 9,732 | +7,246 |
| Holyhead | 2,070 | 5,920 | +3,850 |
| ZLC | 2,528 | 3,598 | +1,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye