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 | 2,377,482 |
| China | 664,589 |
| Spain | 37,405 |
| Austria | 24,165 |
| Netherlands | 24,047 |
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 | 1,374,405 | 1,003,077 | -371,328 |
| China | 560,453 | 104,136 | -456,317 |
| Spain | 36,016 | 1,389 | -34,627 |
| Austria | 0 | 24,165 | +24,165 |
| Netherlands | 20,723 | 3,324 | -17,399 |
| France | 9,555 | 4,806 | -4,749 |
| Portugal | 9,312 | 2,690 | -6,622 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 8,784 | +8,784 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,226 | +8,226 |
| Germany | 6,212 | 1,163 | -5,049 |
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 | 2,397,893 |
| China | 647,199 |
| Indonesia | 30,176 |
| Austria | 24,165 |
| 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 | 1,374,405 | 1,023,488 | -350,917 |
| China | 562,475 | 84,724 | -477,751 |
| Indonesia | 27,851 | 2,325 | -25,526 |
| Austria | 0 | 24,165 | +24,165 |
| Thailand | 20,879 | 2,388 | -18,491 |
| Portugal | 9,312 | 2,690 | -6,622 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,389 | +9,389 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 8,784 | +8,784 |
| France | 5,546 | 2,209 | -3,337 |
| Germany | 6,212 | 0 | -6,212 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,992,625 |
| Air transport | 106,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,141 |
| Other | 4,394 |
| Road transport | 3,315 |
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) | 1,923,973 | 1,068,652 | -855,321 |
| Air transport | 67,547 | 38,726 | -28,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,232 | 53,909 | +24,677 |
| Other | 4,394 | 0 | -4,394 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,315 | +3,315 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,411,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 893,709 |
| Felixstowe | 680,054 |
| Manchester Airport | 54,058 |
| London | 50,445 |
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 | 1,125,687 | 286,104 | -839,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,955 | 681,754 | +469,799 |
| Felixstowe | 587,806 | 92,248 | -495,558 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,126 | 20,932 | -12,194 |
| London | 2,589 | 47,856 | +45,267 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,268 | 5,583 | -10,685 |
| Dover | 9,164 | 2,597 | -6,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 10,290 | +10,290 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 9,388 | 0 | -9,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,597 | 2,690 | -3,907 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 122,335 |
| Ireland | 102,279 |
| Malaysia | 51,889 |
| Philippines | 47,782 |
| Madagascar | 41,201 |
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 | 77,299 | 45,036 | -32,263 |
| Ireland | 51,915 | 50,364 | -1,551 |
| Malaysia | 2,037 | 49,852 | +47,815 |
| Philippines | 35,794 | 11,988 | -23,806 |
| Madagascar | 7,841 | 33,360 | +25,519 |
| Netherlands | 9,507 | 25,678 | +16,171 |
| Bangladesh | 14,670 | 8,966 | -5,704 |
| Indonesia | 2,741 | 18,948 | +16,207 |
| Lithuania | 9,651 | 8,332 | -1,319 |
| France | 7,810 | 10,126 | +2,316 |
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 | 22,306 |
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 | 12,305 | 10,001 | -2,304 |
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) | 307,786 |
| Air transport | 127,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,685 |
| Other | 22,306 |
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) | 172,153 | 135,633 | -36,520 |
| Air transport | 57,418 | 69,879 | +12,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,653 | 90,032 | +64,379 |
| Other | 12,305 | 10,001 | -2,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,730 |
| Manchester Airport | 90,509 |
| Felixstowe | 54,382 |
| Heysham | 38,217 |
| 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 | 122,219 | 53,511 | -68,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,941 | 43,568 | -3,373 |
| Felixstowe | 4,530 | 49,852 | +45,322 |
| Heysham | 20,839 | 17,378 | -3,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,132 | 18,554 | +3,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,085 | 21,982 | +14,897 |
| Holyhead | 13,420 | 12,093 | -1,327 |
| 000 | 12,305 | 10,001 | -2,304 |
| Dover | 10,001 | 10,126 | +125 |
| Harwich | 1,897 | 17,134 | +15,237 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style