Import/export HS code 551643: Color-mixed artificial fiber fabrics
Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers using yarns of different colors
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 | 3,681,904 |
| Turkey | 3,328,797 |
| Belgium | 1,659,997 |
| France | 801,602 |
| United States | 46,151 |
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 | 1,819,904 | 1,862,000 | +42,096 |
| Turkey | 1,928,575 | 1,400,222 | -528,353 |
| Belgium | 824,628 | 835,369 | +10,741 |
| France | 462,440 | 339,162 | -123,278 |
| United States | 21,167 | 24,984 | +3,817 |
| India | 22,870 | 18,462 | -4,408 |
| Romania | 32,194 | 0 | -32,194 |
| Germany | 17,073 | 13,046 | -4,027 |
| Spain | 11,040 | 11,155 | +115 |
| Switzerland | 951 | 18,424 | +17,473 |
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 | 3,861,095 |
| Turkey | 3,660,076 |
| Belgium | 1,418,336 |
| France | 640,400 |
| India | 57,243 |
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 | 1,908,586 | 1,952,509 | +43,923 |
| Turkey | 2,071,828 | 1,588,248 | -483,580 |
| Belgium | 754,088 | 664,248 | -89,840 |
| France | 346,349 | 294,051 | -52,298 |
| India | 35,197 | 22,046 | -13,151 |
| Spain | 4,125 | 7,010 | +2,885 |
| United States | 5,827 | 2,181 | -3,646 |
| China | 7,408 | 0 | -7,408 |
| Germany | 2,907 | 3,577 | +670 |
| Hungary | 4,703 | 0 | -4,703 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,308,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 744,409 |
| Air transport | 502,282 |
| Road transport | 129,283 |
| Other | 3,652 |
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) | 4,323,705 | 3,984,839 | -338,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,685 | 303,724 | -136,961 |
| Air transport | 287,160 | 215,122 | -72,038 |
| Road transport | 94,692 | 34,591 | -60,101 |
| Other | 1,400 | 2,252 | +852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,953,628 |
| Dover | 2,488,495 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,442,848 |
| London | 1,348,265 |
| Felixstowe | 337,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,709,400 | 1,244,228 | -465,172 |
| Dover | 1,229,084 | 1,259,411 | +30,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 773,934 | 668,914 | -105,020 |
| London | 588,099 | 760,166 | +172,067 |
| Felixstowe | 232,986 | 104,027 | -128,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,159 | 104,097 | -12,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,146 | 95,671 | -21,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,063 | 120,446 | +31,383 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,304 | 64,813 | -16,491 |
| Thamesport | 64,204 | 44,749 | -19,455 |
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 furniture | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 82 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 74 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 63 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 60 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 60 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 54 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 50 |
| HARRISON SPINKS BEDS LTD | 46 |
| VI - SPRING LIMITED | 45 |
| RELYON BEDS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,246,796 |
| France | 671,206 |
| Romania | 115,680 |
| Canada | 96,656 |
| Italy | 89,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 482,660 | 764,136 | +281,476 |
| France | 305,647 | 365,559 | +59,912 |
| Romania | 77,745 | 37,935 | -39,810 |
| Canada | 65,530 | 31,126 | -34,404 |
| Italy | 71,160 | 18,095 | -53,065 |
| South Africa | 18,061 | 32,408 | +14,347 |
| Portugal | 7,301 | 38,581 | +31,280 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,957 | 17,121 | -7,836 |
| Australia | 24,088 | 16,906 | -7,182 |
| Qatar | 18,877 | 10,909 | -7,968 |
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 | 1,733,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 829,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,822 |
| Road transport | 58,140 |
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 | 775,065 | 958,790 | +183,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 376,458 | 452,572 | +76,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 87,822 | +87,822 |
| Road transport | 58,140 | 0 | -58,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,193,595 |
| Dover | 608,815 |
| East Midlands Airport | 250,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 541,488 | 652,107 | +110,619 |
| Dover | 235,262 | 373,553 | +138,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,198 | 139,242 | +28,044 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,081 | 77,956 | -62,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,012 | 110,386 | +37,374 |
| ZLC | 102,709 | 52,992 | -49,717 |
| Southampton | 0 | 87,822 | +87,822 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,798 | 900 | -3,898 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 3,163 | +3,163 |
| Holyhead | 1,115 | 1,063 | -52 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551643
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers using yarns of different colors