Import/export HS code 551323: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 377,232 |
| Pakistan | 186,127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 149,614 |
| Poland | 36,906 |
| Netherlands | 17,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 92,846 | 284,386 | +191,540 |
| Pakistan | 116,515 | 69,612 | -46,903 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 127,587 | 22,027 | -105,560 |
| Poland | 24,589 | 12,317 | -12,272 |
| Netherlands | 17,114 | 0 | -17,114 |
| Ireland | 3,149 | 5,578 | +2,429 |
| India | 8,081 | 0 | -8,081 |
| United States | 4,576 | 1,011 | -3,565 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,819 | +4,819 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,989 | +3,989 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 506,292 |
| Pakistan | 186,127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,387 |
| Spain | 18,372 |
| India | 11,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 183,573 | 322,719 | +139,146 |
| Pakistan | 116,515 | 69,612 | -46,903 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,387 | 0 | -62,387 |
| Spain | 13,553 | 4,819 | -8,734 |
| India | 11,344 | 0 | -11,344 |
| United States | 8,091 | 1,011 | -7,080 |
| France | 3,200 | 3,302 | +102 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Greece | 0 | 2,276 | +2,276 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,768 | +1,768 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 716,034 |
| Air transport | 66,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,354 |
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) | 346,844 | 369,190 | +22,346 |
| Air transport | 41,518 | 24,500 | -17,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,537 | 11,817 | -3,720 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 319,582 |
| London | 190,155 |
| Southampton | 132,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 147,963 | 171,619 | +23,656 |
| London | 29,022 | 161,133 | +132,111 |
| Southampton | 125,486 | 7,500 | -117,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,158 | 22,860 | -3,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,112 | 17,750 | -4,362 |
| Thamesport | 19,153 | 12,317 | -6,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,707 | 0 | -10,707 |
| Hull | 10,336 | 0 | -10,336 |
| Holyhead | 3,149 | 5,578 | +2,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,739 | +5,739 |
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 | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 22,419 |
| France | 18,003 |
| Morocco | 8,989 |
| Belgium | 3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 13,618 | 8,801 | -4,817 |
| France | 18,003 | 0 | -18,003 |
| Morocco | 0 | 8,989 | +8,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Bangladesh | 1,053 | 967 | -86 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| Netherlands | 893 | 0 | -893 |
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) | 55,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
| Air transport | 2,020 |
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) | 32,514 | 22,530 | -9,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Air transport | 1,053 | 967 | -86 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,312 |
| Dover | 18,003 |
| Portsmouth | 8,989 |
| London | 3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 |
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 | 14,511 | 8,801 | -5,710 |
| Dover | 18,003 | 0 | -18,003 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 8,989 | +8,989 |
| London | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,053 | 0 | -1,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave