Import/export HS code 55131120: Narrow polyester fabrics
Plain weave polyester fabrics, 165 cm or less in width
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 802,743 |
| China | 286,181 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Thailand | 27,681 |
| Ireland | 22,549 |
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 | 466,517 | 336,226 | -130,291 |
| China | 152,507 | 133,674 | -18,833 |
| India | 95,692 | 38,672 | -57,020 |
| Thailand | 16,111 | 11,570 | -4,541 |
| Ireland | 9,067 | 13,482 | +4,415 |
| Spain | 10,927 | 7,091 | -3,836 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 15,144 | +13,484 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,492 | +12,492 |
| United States | 1,154 | 0 | -1,154 |
| Turkey | 0 | 878 | +878 |
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 | 802,743 |
| China | 287,136 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Thailand | 28,835 |
| Italy | 16,804 |
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 | 466,517 | 336,226 | -130,291 |
| China | 152,507 | 134,629 | -17,878 |
| India | 95,692 | 38,672 | -57,020 |
| Thailand | 17,265 | 11,570 | -5,695 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 15,144 | +13,484 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,492 | +12,492 |
| Spain | 10,927 | 0 | -10,927 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,014 | +7,014 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 1,278,825 |
| Other | 22,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,556 |
| Air transport | 934 |
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) | 731,981 | 546,844 | -185,137 |
| Other | 9,067 | 13,482 | +4,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,587 | 7,969 | -4,618 |
| Air transport | 0 | 934 | +934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 582,642 |
| Felixstowe | 399,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,941 |
| London | 34,129 |
| 000 | 22,549 |
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 | 355,487 | 227,155 | -128,332 |
| Felixstowe | 285,656 | 113,646 | -172,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,727 | 187,214 | +112,487 |
| London | 27,038 | 7,091 | -19,947 |
| 000 | 9,067 | 13,482 | +4,415 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 14,210 | +14,210 |
| 499 | 0 | 4,619 | +4,619 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 878 | -782 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 934 | +934 |
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 |
| 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 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMTEKS LTD | 62 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 47 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 37 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 33 |
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 29 |
| J & P SUPPLIES (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| INTERIOR PRODUCTS GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2,140 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2,140 | 0 | -2,140 |
| 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) | 5,116 |
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) | 3,698 | 1,418 | -2,280 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,558 |
| 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 | 1,418 | -722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 | 0 | -1,558 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55131120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave polyester fabrics, 165 cm or less in width