Import/export HS code 55131190: Wide polyester fabrics
Plain weave polyester fabrics, more than 165 cm 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 | 312,405 |
| China | 129,802 |
| Spain | 8,170 |
| France | 3,952 |
| Japan | 1,351 |
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 | 173,046 | 139,359 | -33,687 |
| China | 129,802 | 0 | -129,802 |
| Spain | 4,002 | 4,168 | +166 |
| France | 1,889 | 2,063 | +174 |
| Japan | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
| Netherlands | 447 | 294 | -153 |
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 | 354,138 |
| China | 88,069 |
| Spain | 10,059 |
| France | 2,063 |
| Japan | 1,351 |
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 | 214,779 | 139,359 | -75,420 |
| China | 88,069 | 0 | -88,069 |
| Spain | 5,891 | 4,168 | -1,723 |
| 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 | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 436,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,122 |
| Air transport | 6,892 |
| Other | 741 |
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) | 297,307 | 139,359 | -157,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,891 | 6,231 | +340 |
| Air transport | 6,892 | 0 | -6,892 |
| Other | 447 | 294 | -153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 281,320 |
| Felixstowe | 137,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,822 |
| 499 | 7,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,644 |
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 | 188,472 | 92,848 | -95,624 |
| Felixstowe | 108,835 | 28,527 | -80,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,822 | +10,822 |
| 499 | 0 | 7,162 | +7,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,430 | 2,214 | -1,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,919 | +2,919 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,472 | 1,098 | -374 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
| Portsmouth | 989 | 0 | -989 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 |
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 | 0 | 2,274 | +2,274 |
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) | 2,274 |
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) | 0 | 2,274 | +2,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,274 |
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 | 0 | 2,274 | +2,274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55131190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave polyester fabrics, more than 165 cm in width