Import/export HS code 551341: 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 | 519,497 |
| China | 118,771 |
| Egypt | 43,596 |
| Malaysia | 17,129 |
| Portugal | 11,864 |
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 | 237,064 | 282,433 | +45,369 |
| China | 9,465 | 109,306 | +99,841 |
| Egypt | 0 | 43,596 | +43,596 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 | 11,721 | +6,313 |
| Portugal | 1,660 | 10,204 | +8,544 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 1,512 | +1,512 |
| United States | 961 | 0 | -961 |
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 | 519,497 |
| China | 121,072 |
| Egypt | 43,596 |
| Malaysia | 14,828 |
| Portugal | 11,864 |
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 | 237,064 | 282,433 | +45,369 |
| China | 9,465 | 111,607 | +102,142 |
| Egypt | 0 | 43,596 | +43,596 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 | 9,420 | +4,012 |
| Portugal | 1,660 | 10,204 | +8,544 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,512 | +1,512 |
| India | 961 | 0 | -961 |
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 | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 693,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,478 |
| Air transport | 6,877 |
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) | 251,937 | 441,140 | +189,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,660 | 14,818 | +13,158 |
| Air transport | 961 | 5,916 | +4,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 290,904 |
| Felixstowe | 275,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,692 |
| Newhaven | 8,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,916 |
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 | 95,873 | 195,031 | +99,158 |
| Felixstowe | 53,107 | 222,374 | +169,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,957 | 23,735 | -79,222 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 8,415 | +8,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,916 | +5,916 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,789 | +1,789 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
| London | 0 | 1,512 | +1,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 961 | 0 | -961 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED | 28 |
| EPRA FABRICS LIMITED | 26 |
| VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED | 16 |
| BENMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| EMPEE SILK FABRICS LIMITED | 11 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 10 |
| TINYYO LIMITED | 8 |
| SWISCOT TEXTILES LIMITED | 8 |
| DENBY DALE SHIRT CO., LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 189,183 |
| Morocco | 133,086 |
| Tunisia | 126,550 |
| Croatia | 20,380 |
| Hungary | 19,385 |
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 | 170,639 | 18,544 | -152,095 |
| Morocco | 101,164 | 31,922 | -69,242 |
| Tunisia | 56,877 | 69,673 | +12,796 |
| Croatia | 11,152 | 9,228 | -1,924 |
| Hungary | 6,149 | 13,236 | +7,087 |
| France | 13,171 | 5,110 | -8,061 |
| Czechia | 5,674 | 4,746 | -928 |
| Sri Lanka | 5,151 | 4,853 | -298 |
| Canada | 6,770 | 0 | -6,770 |
| Netherlands | 2,620 | 3,205 | +585 |
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) | 357,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,024 |
| Air transport | 14,757 |
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) | 209,643 | 147,716 | -61,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,191 | 21,833 | -154,358 |
| Air transport | 12,270 | 2,487 | -9,783 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 346,637 |
| Southampton | 119,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,687 |
| Dover | 9,530 |
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 | 200,769 | 145,868 | -54,901 |
| Southampton | 105,285 | 13,758 | -91,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,771 | 8,075 | -54,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,123 | 1,564 | -9,559 |
| Dover | 7,682 | 1,848 | -5,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,135 | 0 | -8,135 |
| Holyhead | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,147 | 0 | -1,147 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 923 | +923 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551341
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style