Import/export HS code 551622: Dyed artificial fiber fabrics
Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,818,433 |
| India | 296,089 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 |
| Netherlands | 222,239 |
| Italy | 169,659 |
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 | 625,683 | 1,192,750 | +567,067 |
| India | 179,727 | 116,362 | -63,365 |
| Slovenia | 142,960 | 104,385 | -38,575 |
| Netherlands | 81,255 | 140,984 | +59,729 |
| Italy | 109,910 | 59,749 | -50,161 |
| Taiwan | 69,635 | 87,830 | +18,195 |
| Turkey | 97,322 | 18,833 | -78,489 |
| Spain | 69,406 | 10,916 | -58,490 |
| Germany | 43,019 | 35,365 | -7,654 |
| France | 16,987 | 12,982 | -4,005 |
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 | 1,866,604 |
| India | 296,089 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 |
| Italy | 181,265 |
| Taiwan | 166,040 |
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 | 651,782 | 1,214,822 | +563,040 |
| India | 179,727 | 116,362 | -63,365 |
| Slovenia | 142,960 | 104,385 | -38,575 |
| Italy | 120,715 | 60,550 | -60,165 |
| Taiwan | 74,317 | 91,723 | +17,406 |
| Turkey | 97,322 | 24,194 | -73,128 |
| Spain | 70,653 | 10,916 | -59,737 |
| Lithuania | 17,662 | 34,106 | +16,444 |
| Germany | 25,357 | 0 | -25,357 |
| Bulgaria | 8,301 | 3,054 | -5,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 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) | 2,253,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,461 |
| Other | 237,849 |
| Air transport | 201,051 |
| Road transport | 89,720 |
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) | 902,599 | 1,351,235 | +448,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,915 | 210,546 | -95,369 |
| Other | 95,380 | 142,469 | +47,089 |
| Air transport | 101,800 | 99,251 | -2,549 |
| Road transport | 81,784 | 7,936 | -73,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,456,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,591 |
| Dover | 406,530 |
| Southampton | 328,789 |
| 000 | 237,849 |
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 | 823,296 | 633,581 | -189,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,032 | 450,559 | +433,527 |
| Dover | 272,134 | 134,396 | -137,738 |
| Southampton | 37,483 | 291,306 | +253,823 |
| 000 | 95,380 | 142,469 | +47,089 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,414 | 46,361 | -5,053 |
| ZLC | 82,869 | 7,936 | -74,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,387 | 32,128 | +12,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,698 | 16,180 | -6,518 |
| Thamesport | 16,640 | 20,397 | +3,757 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 88 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 87 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 73 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 61 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 50 |
| EUROPRIDE LIMITED | 37 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 34 |
| GOSSIP CLOTHING LIMITED | 20 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 19 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 574,471 |
| Romania | 268,069 |
| China | 89,442 |
| Ireland | 50,839 |
| United States | 49,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 479,343 | 95,128 | -384,215 |
| Romania | 188,364 | 79,705 | -108,659 |
| China | 50,474 | 38,968 | -11,506 |
| Ireland | 43,246 | 7,593 | -35,653 |
| United States | 9,800 | 40,103 | +30,303 |
| Viet Nam | 20,390 | 15,299 | -5,091 |
| Spain | 17,192 | 0 | -17,192 |
| Italy | 11,434 | 5,522 | -5,912 |
| Austria | 15,340 | 0 | -15,340 |
| France | 6,769 | 5,018 | -1,751 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,991 |
| Switzerland | 14,422 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,587 | 12,404 | +8,817 |
| Switzerland | 6,829 | 7,593 | +764 |
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) | 910,808 |
| Air transport | 139,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,970 |
| Other | 30,413 |
| Road transport | 951 |
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) | 730,894 | 179,914 | -550,980 |
| Air transport | 59,374 | 79,648 | +20,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,299 | 33,671 | -38,628 |
| Other | 10,416 | 19,997 | +9,581 |
| Road transport | 951 | 0 | -951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 810,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,513 |
| Portsmouth | 73,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,614 |
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 | 687,561 | 122,712 | -564,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,652 | 61,182 | +34,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,842 | 33,671 | -18,171 |
| Portsmouth | 24,645 | 49,137 | +24,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,877 | 13,737 | -11,140 |
| 000 | 10,416 | 19,997 | +9,581 |
| Holyhead | 20,070 | 0 | -20,070 |
| Dover | 7,121 | 8,065 | +944 |
| ZLC | 6,384 | 4,729 | -1,655 |
| Milford | 10,834 | 0 | -10,834 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551622
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye