Import/export HS code 551311: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Lightweight woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, in plain weave style
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 979,756 |
| China | 410,845 |
| India | 118,389 |
| Thailand | 27,681 |
| Italy | 26,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 591,192 | 388,564 | -202,628 |
| China | 277,171 | 133,674 | -143,497 |
| India | 58,938 | 59,451 | +513 |
| Thailand | 16,111 | 11,570 | -4,541 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 24,902 | +23,242 |
| Ireland | 12,980 | 9,206 | -3,774 |
| Spain | 6,908 | 10,308 | +3,400 |
| Malaysia | 6,478 | 6,014 | -464 |
| Oman | 0 | 4,530 | +4,530 |
| France | 1,889 | 2,063 | +174 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,026,019 |
| China | 370,067 |
| India | 118,389 |
| Thailand | 28,835 |
| Italy | 26,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 632,925 | 393,094 | -239,831 |
| China | 235,438 | 134,629 | -100,809 |
| India | 58,938 | 59,451 | +513 |
| Thailand | 17,265 | 11,570 | -5,695 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 24,902 | +23,242 |
| Malaysia | 6,478 | 6,014 | -464 |
| Spain | 8,797 | 3,217 | -5,580 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,014 | +7,014 |
| France | 0 | 2,063 | +2,063 |
| Japan | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,573,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,706 |
| Other | 23,242 |
| Air transport | 7,826 |
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) | 945,503 | 627,771 | -317,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,457 | 13,249 | +2,792 |
| Other | 13,427 | 9,815 | -3,612 |
| Air transport | 6,892 | 934 | -5,958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 801,104 |
| Felixstowe | 480,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,249 |
| London | 27,687 |
| Thamesport | 23,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 534,786 | 266,318 | -268,468 |
| Felixstowe | 343,669 | 136,392 | -207,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,937 | 189,312 | +138,375 |
| London | 20,596 | 7,091 | -13,505 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 23,968 | +23,968 |
| 000 | 13,427 | 9,815 | -3,612 |
| 499 | 0 | 11,781 | +11,781 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 3,797 | +2,137 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,851 | 1,263 | -588 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMTEKS LTD | 62 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 52 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 50 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 48 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 46 |
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 42 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 39 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 33 |
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 33 |
| J & P SUPPLIES (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,274 |
| Ireland | 1,558 |
| Norway | 1,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,274 | 0 | -2,274 |
| Ireland | 1,558 | 0 | -1,558 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
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) | 5,250 |
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) | 3,832 | 1,418 | -2,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 |
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 | 2,274 | 1,418 | -856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 | 0 | -1,558 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, in plain weave style