Import/export HS code 551331: 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 | 301,903 |
| China | 17,679 |
| Germany | 16,040 |
| Spain | 8,435 |
| France | 4,291 |
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 | 82,971 | 218,932 | +135,961 |
| China | 14,774 | 2,905 | -11,869 |
| Germany | 9,305 | 6,735 | -2,570 |
| Spain | 1,723 | 6,712 | +4,989 |
| France | 0 | 4,291 | +4,291 |
| Turkey | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
| United States | 1,189 | 1,738 | +549 |
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 | 301,903 |
| Turkey | 19,394 |
| China | 15,667 |
| Spain | 8,435 |
| France | 4,291 |
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 | 82,971 | 218,932 | +135,961 |
| Turkey | 12,659 | 6,735 | -5,924 |
| China | 14,774 | 893 | -13,881 |
| Spain | 1,723 | 6,712 | +4,989 |
| France | 0 | 4,291 | +4,291 |
| United States | 1,189 | 1,738 | +549 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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) | 195,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,456 |
| Air transport | 24,962 |
| Road transport | 3,354 |
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) | 96,486 | 99,371 | +2,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 130,456 | +130,456 |
| Air transport | 13,476 | 11,486 | -1,990 |
| Road transport | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 211,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,026 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,187 |
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 | 82,971 | 128,082 | +45,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,548 | 98,478 | +85,930 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,723 | 8,450 | +6,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,590 | 0 | -6,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,163 | 1,024 | -4,139 |
| ZLC | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
| Southampton | 967 | 0 | -967 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 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 | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,402 |
| Morocco | 11,209 |
| United States | 8,300 |
| Ireland | 2,736 |
| Italy | 1,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,025 | 5,377 | -2,648 |
| Morocco | 3,315 | 7,894 | +4,579 |
| United States | 0 | 8,300 | +8,300 |
| Ireland | 1,805 | 931 | -874 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,764 | +1,764 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,428 | +1,428 |
| Kenya | 917 | 0 | -917 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 877 | +877 |
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) | 29,988 |
| Air transport | 10,645 |
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) | 13,145 | 16,843 | +3,698 |
| Air transport | 917 | 9,728 | +8,811 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,526 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,309 |
| London | 5,377 |
| ZLC | 3,336 |
| Holyhead | 2,736 |
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 | 8,991 | 10,535 | +1,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 917 | 6,392 | +5,475 |
| London | 0 | 5,377 | +5,377 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,336 | +3,336 |
| Holyhead | 1,805 | 931 | -874 |
| Portsmouth | 2,349 | 0 | -2,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551331
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style