Import/export HS code 55132390: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain or twill weave
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 504,156 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 146,088 |
| Pakistan | 33,079 |
| India | 27,290 |
| 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 | 211,655 | 292,501 | +80,846 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 146,088 | 0 | -146,088 |
| Pakistan | 24,601 | 8,478 | -16,123 |
| India | 8,081 | 19,209 | +11,128 |
| Netherlands | 17,114 | 0 | -17,114 |
| United States | 5,587 | 989 | -4,598 |
| Germany | 3,325 | 0 | -3,325 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Belgium | 0 | 897 | +897 |
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 | 592,530 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,861 |
| Pakistan | 33,079 |
| India | 30,303 |
| Spain | 10,336 |
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 | 298,882 | 293,648 | -5,234 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,861 | 0 | -58,861 |
| Pakistan | 24,601 | 8,478 | -16,123 |
| India | 11,344 | 18,959 | +7,615 |
| Spain | 10,336 | 0 | -10,336 |
| United States | 9,102 | 989 | -8,113 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Czechia | 1,768 | 0 | -1,768 |
| Turkey | 1,557 | 0 | -1,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 675,018 |
| Air transport | 52,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,483 |
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) | 358,000 | 317,018 | -40,982 |
| Air transport | 50,731 | 1,909 | -48,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,336 | 3,147 | -7,189 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 351,729 |
| London | 186,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,750 |
| Southampton | 13,897 |
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 | 162,641 | 189,088 | +26,447 |
| London | 159,433 | 26,733 | -132,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,926 | 90,430 | +62,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,750 | 0 | -35,750 |
| Southampton | 8,000 | 5,897 | -2,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,707 | 0 | -10,707 |
| Hull | 10,336 | 0 | -10,336 |
| 499 | 0 | 7,120 | +7,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,274 | 989 | -3,285 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 920 | +920 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Real estate activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 8,989 |
| Belgium | 3,508 |
| China | 3,043 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 |
| Ireland | 1,232 |
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 | 8,989 | 0 | -8,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| China | 0 | 3,043 | +3,043 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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) | 13,729 |
| Air transport | 4,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
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) | 8,989 | 4,740 | -4,249 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,010 | +4,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 8,989 |
| London | 3,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 |
| Holyhead | 1,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 8,989 | 0 | -8,989 |
| London | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,043 | +3,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55132390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain or twill weave