Import/export HS code 551642: 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 | 868,105 |
| Portugal | 64,653 |
| France | 58,134 |
| India | 52,671 |
| Turkey | 34,452 |
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 | 362,459 | 505,646 | +143,187 |
| Portugal | 0 | 64,653 | +64,653 |
| France | 41,439 | 16,695 | -24,744 |
| India | 25,834 | 26,837 | +1,003 |
| Turkey | 22,641 | 11,811 | -10,830 |
| Spain | 8,061 | 0 | -8,061 |
| Switzerland | 3,883 | 3,411 | -472 |
| Romania | 7,202 | 0 | -7,202 |
| United States | 1,511 | 3,208 | +1,697 |
| Sweden | 4,070 | 0 | -4,070 |
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 | 944,455 |
| Portugal | 64,653 |
| India | 59,873 |
| Turkey | 34,452 |
| France | 4,510 |
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 | 413,817 | 530,638 | +116,821 |
| Portugal | 0 | 64,653 | +64,653 |
| India | 33,036 | 26,837 | -6,199 |
| Turkey | 22,641 | 11,811 | -10,830 |
| France | 4,510 | 0 | -4,510 |
| China | 4,070 | 0 | -4,070 |
| United States | 0 | 1,908 | +1,908 |
| Spain | 922 | 0 | -922 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 889,280 |
| Air transport | 116,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,044 |
| Other | 17,197 |
| Road transport | 14,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 342,401 | 546,879 | +204,478 |
| Air transport | 75,610 | 41,153 | -34,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,040 | 36,004 | -5,036 |
| Other | 17,197 | 0 | -17,197 |
| Road transport | 2,806 | 11,811 | +9,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 657,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,351 |
| London | 62,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,766 |
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 | 233,338 | 424,570 | +191,232 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,095 | 102,256 | +49,161 |
| London | 33,426 | 29,072 | -4,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,656 | 18,257 | -24,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,766 | 0 | -27,766 |
| Felixstowe | 17,317 | 6,747 | -10,570 |
| 000 | 17,197 | 0 | -17,197 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,293 | 12,658 | +9,365 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,281 | 3,419 | -8,862 |
| ZLC | 2,806 | 11,811 | +9,005 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other personal service 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 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J. BROWN FABRICS LIMITED | 40 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 28 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 27 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 19 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 15 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 12 |
| H&M HENNES & MAURITZ UK LIMITED | 10 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 75,856 |
| Japan | 37,648 |
| Romania | 25,570 |
| United States | 24,101 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 67,562 | 8,294 | -59,268 |
| Japan | 1,738 | 35,910 | +34,172 |
| Romania | 20,053 | 5,517 | -14,536 |
| United States | 9,779 | 14,322 | +4,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,438 | 0 | -14,438 |
| Italy | 3,016 | 8,045 | +5,029 |
| Portugal | 3,252 | 5,063 | +1,811 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,477 | 0 | -7,477 |
| Canada | 4,549 | 2,045 | -2,504 |
| Belgium | 3,992 | 0 | -3,992 |
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 | 170,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,340 |
| Road transport | 2,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,168 |
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 | 104,262 | 66,417 | -37,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,796 | 20,544 | -15,252 |
| Road transport | 2,294 | 0 | -2,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,168 | 0 | -1,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 76,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,562 |
| Dover | 26,778 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 62,539 | 13,514 | -49,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,966 | 25,236 | +10,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,045 | 5,517 | -18,528 |
| Dover | 11,751 | 15,027 | +3,276 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,326 | 7,960 | -7,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,725 | 6,830 | -6,895 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 12,877 | +12,877 |
| Felixstowe | 1,168 | 0 | -1,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551642
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye