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 | 1,109,992 |
| China | 400,827 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Ireland | 31,115 |
| Thailand | 27,681 |
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 | 644,182 | 465,810 | -178,372 |
| China | 319,953 | 80,874 | -239,079 |
| India | 86,071 | 48,293 | -37,778 |
| Ireland | 17,095 | 14,020 | -3,075 |
| Thailand | 16,111 | 11,570 | -4,541 |
| Spain | 14,929 | 4,168 | -10,761 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 9,500 | +7,840 |
| France | 1,889 | 2,063 | +174 |
| Japan | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
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 | 1,151,725 |
| China | 359,094 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Thailand | 28,835 |
| Spain | 20,986 |
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 | 685,915 | 465,810 | -220,105 |
| China | 278,220 | 80,874 | -197,346 |
| India | 86,071 | 48,293 | -37,778 |
| Thailand | 17,265 | 11,570 | -5,695 |
| Spain | 16,818 | 4,168 | -12,650 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 9,500 | +7,840 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,697,062 |
| Other | 31,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,709 |
| Air transport | 6,892 |
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) | 1,068,523 | 628,539 | -439,984 |
| Other | 17,542 | 14,314 | -3,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,478 | 6,231 | -12,247 |
| Air transport | 6,892 | 0 | -6,892 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 874,370 |
| Felixstowe | 568,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,365 |
| 000 | 31,856 |
| London | 27,038 |
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 | 555,171 | 319,199 | -235,972 |
| Felixstowe | 422,514 | 146,421 | -276,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,727 | 141,638 | +66,911 |
| 000 | 17,542 | 14,314 | -3,228 |
| London | 27,038 | 0 | -27,038 |
| 499 | 0 | 11,781 | +11,781 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,500 | +9,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,430 | 2,214 | -1,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 2,919 | +1,259 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMTEKS LTD | 61 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 52 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 49 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 48 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 45 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,506 |
| Austria | 2,274 |
| Romania | 2,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,506 | 0 | -5,506 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,274 | +2,274 |
| Romania | 2,140 | 0 | -2,140 |
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) | 9,920 |
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) | 7,646 | 2,274 | -5,372 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,414 |
| Holyhead | 3,948 |
| 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 | 2,140 | 2,274 | +134 |
| Holyhead | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
| 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