Import/export HS code 551321: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style
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 | 2,340,704 |
| China | 506,146 |
| Spain | 39,615 |
| Austria | 24,165 |
| Netherlands | 22,161 |
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 | 1,167,391 | 1,173,313 | +5,922 |
| China | 358,011 | 148,135 | -209,876 |
| Spain | 30,680 | 8,935 | -21,745 |
| Austria | 0 | 24,165 | +24,165 |
| Netherlands | 22,161 | 0 | -22,161 |
| France | 7,836 | 9,474 | +1,638 |
| Turkey | 0 | 13,800 | +13,800 |
| Malaysia | 6,952 | 4,231 | -2,721 |
| India | 2,589 | 7,954 | +5,365 |
| Portugal | 7,773 | 0 | -7,773 |
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 | 2,361,115 |
| China | 501,855 |
| Austria | 24,165 |
| Indonesia | 23,451 |
| Thailand | 23,267 |
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 | 1,167,391 | 1,193,724 | +26,333 |
| China | 360,033 | 141,822 | -218,211 |
| Austria | 0 | 24,165 | +24,165 |
| Indonesia | 23,451 | 0 | -23,451 |
| Thailand | 23,267 | 0 | -23,267 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,963 | +14,963 |
| Malaysia | 6,952 | 4,231 | -2,721 |
| India | 2,589 | 7,954 | +5,365 |
| Portugal | 7,773 | 0 | -7,773 |
| Spain | 5,034 | 2,222 | -2,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 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) | 2,766,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,897 |
| Air transport | 98,257 |
| Road transport | 6,165 |
| Other | 1,316 |
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) | 1,521,169 | 1,245,653 | -275,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,199 | 107,698 | +84,499 |
| Air transport | 60,881 | 37,376 | -23,505 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,165 | +6,165 |
| Other | 1,316 | 0 | -1,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,298,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,019,122 |
| Felixstowe | 465,661 |
| London | 72,795 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,065 |
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 | 838,958 | 459,266 | -379,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,412 | 687,710 | +356,298 |
| Felixstowe | 324,806 | 140,855 | -183,951 |
| London | 26,280 | 46,515 | +20,235 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,116 | 22,949 | -1,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,494 | 3,300 | -13,194 |
| Thamesport | 4,742 | 8,696 | +3,954 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 9,388 | 2,222 | -7,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,015 | 5,275 | +260 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,917 | +8,917 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 121,182 |
| Ireland | 106,846 |
| Malaysia | 49,852 |
| Madagascar | 42,955 |
| Netherlands | 42,820 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 95,021 | 26,161 | -68,860 |
| Ireland | 62,663 | 44,183 | -18,480 |
| Malaysia | 49,852 | 0 | -49,852 |
| Madagascar | 13,704 | 29,251 | +15,547 |
| Netherlands | 23,001 | 19,819 | -3,182 |
| Philippines | 26,231 | 3,333 | -22,898 |
| Bangladesh | 23,636 | 0 | -23,636 |
| Indonesia | 21,689 | 0 | -21,689 |
| France | 6,767 | 14,034 | +7,267 |
| Lithuania | 8,843 | 11,206 | +2,363 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Panama | 23,337 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 12,098 | 11,239 | -859 |
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) | 329,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,775 |
| Air transport | 106,428 |
| Other | 23,337 |
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) | 199,318 | 129,957 | -69,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,157 | 29,618 | -70,539 |
| Air transport | 64,173 | 42,255 | -21,918 |
| Other | 12,098 | 11,239 | -859 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,327 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,008 |
| Felixstowe | 54,382 |
| Heysham | 42,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,686 |
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 | 131,417 | 50,910 | -80,507 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,204 | 30,804 | -10,400 |
| Felixstowe | 54,382 | 0 | -54,382 |
| Heysham | 24,195 | 18,401 | -5,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,098 | 9,588 | -14,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,564 | 5,420 | -15,144 |
| Holyhead | 17,044 | 7,605 | -9,439 |
| 000 | 12,098 | 11,239 | -859 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,948 | 17,150 | +11,202 |
| Portsmouth | 7,860 | 14,938 | +7,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style