Import/export HS code 551339: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain 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 | 27,047 |
| Malaysia | 24,775 |
| India | 16,732 |
| Turkey | 12,167 |
| Italy | 8,689 |
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 | 22,179 | 4,868 | -17,311 |
| Malaysia | 24,775 | 0 | -24,775 |
| India | 5,819 | 10,913 | +5,094 |
| Turkey | 3,254 | 8,913 | +5,659 |
| Italy | 2,654 | 6,035 | +3,381 |
| Netherlands | 3,076 | 0 | -3,076 |
| Ireland | 2,649 | 0 | -2,649 |
| France | 986 | 1,266 | +280 |
| Mexico | 1,258 | 0 | -1,258 |
| Germany | 876 | 0 | -876 |
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 | 31,381 |
| Malaysia | 24,775 |
| India | 16,732 |
| Turkey | 13,043 |
| Italy | 8,689 |
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 | 26,513 | 4,868 | -21,645 |
| Malaysia | 24,775 | 0 | -24,775 |
| India | 5,819 | 10,913 | +5,094 |
| Turkey | 4,130 | 8,913 | +4,783 |
| Italy | 2,654 | 6,035 | +3,381 |
| France | 986 | 1,266 | +280 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 68,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,498 |
| Air transport | 13,411 |
| Other | 2,649 |
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) | 54,134 | 14,829 | -39,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,254 | 11,244 | +7,990 |
| Air transport | 7,489 | 5,922 | -1,567 |
| Other | 2,649 | 0 | -2,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 47,519 |
| London | 14,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,117 |
| Thamesport | 6,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,463 |
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 | 45,653 | 1,866 | -43,787 |
| London | 3,543 | 10,913 | +7,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,254 | 6,863 | +3,609 |
| Thamesport | 4,062 | 2,050 | -2,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,463 | 0 | -4,463 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,381 | +4,381 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,768 | 1,654 | -114 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,002 | +3,002 |
| 000 | 2,649 | 0 | -2,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,258 | 1,266 | +8 |
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
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 11,482 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,877 |
| Malta | 3,777 |
| Poland | 3,580 |
| Czechia | 3,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 7,592 | 3,890 | -3,702 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 9,877 | +9,877 |
| Malta | 2,041 | 1,736 | -305 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,580 | +3,580 |
| Czechia | 3,176 | 0 | -3,176 |
| Ukraine | 1,588 | 0 | -1,588 |
| China | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
| Panama | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
| India | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 933 | +933 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 155 |
| Ireland | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| Ireland | 52 | 0 | -52 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,374 |
| Other | 207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,654 | 14,188 | +9,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,592 | 2,248 | -5,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,794 | 3,580 | -2,214 |
| Other | 207 | 0 | -207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,102 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,374 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,680 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,225 | 9,877 | +8,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,592 | 2,248 | -5,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,794 | 3,580 | -2,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,011 | 2,669 | +1,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,642 | +1,642 |
| ZLC | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
| 000 | 207 | 0 | -207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551339
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave