Import/export HS code 600122: Man-made fiber pile fabrics
Pile fabrics made from synthetic fibers, lightweight and easy to care for
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,236,436 |
| Spain | 829,498 |
| Germany | 532,935 |
| Thailand | 382,775 |
| Italy | 283,670 |
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 | 1,240,639 | 995,797 | -244,842 |
| Spain | 394,641 | 434,857 | +40,216 |
| Germany | 370,673 | 162,262 | -208,411 |
| Thailand | 208,197 | 174,578 | -33,619 |
| Italy | 129,477 | 154,193 | +24,716 |
| United States | 73,063 | 133,341 | +60,278 |
| Belgium | 71,335 | 4,298 | -67,037 |
| Sweden | 22,626 | 8,510 | -14,116 |
| Netherlands | 1,265 | 16,438 | +15,173 |
| Turkey | 14,996 | 0 | -14,996 |
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 | 2,258,493 |
| Spain | 812,370 |
| Germany | 536,920 |
| Thailand | 383,827 |
| Italy | 289,261 |
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 | 1,244,056 | 1,014,437 | -229,619 |
| Spain | 383,454 | 428,916 | +45,462 |
| Germany | 372,910 | 164,010 | -208,900 |
| Thailand | 209,249 | 174,578 | -34,671 |
| Italy | 133,305 | 155,956 | +22,651 |
| United States | 47,010 | 131,271 | +84,261 |
| Belgium | 78,279 | 2,118 | -76,161 |
| Sweden | 23,246 | 8,510 | -14,736 |
| Mexico | 20,141 | 11,220 | -8,921 |
| Turkey | 17,125 | 2,180 | -14,945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -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) | 2,625,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,648,185 |
| Air transport | 389,021 |
| Road transport | 881 |
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) | 1,452,814 | 1,173,152 | -279,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 862,504 | 785,681 | -76,823 |
| Air transport | 230,791 | 158,230 | -72,561 |
| Road transport | 881 | 0 | -881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,658,116 |
| Dover | 912,669 |
| Southampton | 670,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 597,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 298,620 |
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 | 1,049,217 | 608,899 | -440,318 |
| Dover | 397,065 | 515,604 | +118,539 |
| Southampton | 327,635 | 342,786 | +15,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,257 | 227,464 | -142,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,429 | 225,191 | +151,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,814 | 112,188 | +54,374 |
| Manchester Airport | 121,239 | 21,450 | -99,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,750 | 13,715 | -30,035 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,172 | 6,385 | -22,787 |
| Killingholme | 30,623 | 0 | -30,623 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 282,978 |
| Ireland | 255,029 |
| Romania | 165,901 |
| Poland | 96,747 |
| Lithuania | 59,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 176,535 | 106,443 | -70,092 |
| Ireland | 137,275 | 117,754 | -19,521 |
| Romania | 165,901 | 0 | -165,901 |
| Poland | 56,838 | 39,909 | -16,929 |
| Lithuania | 30,782 | 28,634 | -2,148 |
| Italy | 13,688 | 31,951 | +18,263 |
| Netherlands | 25,243 | 9,464 | -15,779 |
| Germany | 19,374 | 10,965 | -8,409 |
| Spain | 14,434 | 7,256 | -7,178 |
| Belgium | 6,571 | 14,382 | +7,811 |
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) | 786,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,906 |
| Air transport | 186,750 |
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) | 503,654 | 282,414 | -221,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,406 | 94,500 | -14,906 |
| Air transport | 158,824 | 27,926 | -130,898 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 453,043 |
| Holyhead | 202,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,835 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 94,500 |
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 | 320,864 | 132,179 | -188,685 |
| Holyhead | 120,072 | 82,921 | -37,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,975 | 15,241 | -89,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,835 | 0 | -95,835 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 94,500 | +94,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,289 | 13,127 | -24,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,557 | 7,034 | -22,523 |
| Dover | 2,782 | 19,354 | +16,572 |
| Heysham | 6,366 | 12,788 | +6,422 |
| ZLC | 16,776 | 1,899 | -14,877 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600122
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pile fabrics made from synthetic fibers, lightweight and easy to care for