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 | 447,000 |
| China | 215,766 |
| Malaysia | 17,129 |
| Turkey | 3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 |
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 | 139,859 | 307,141 | +167,282 |
| China | 121,789 | 93,977 | -27,812 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 | 11,721 | +6,313 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
| 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 | 447,000 |
| China | 218,067 |
| Malaysia | 14,828 |
| Turkey | 3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 |
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 | 139,859 | 307,141 | +167,282 |
| China | 121,789 | 96,278 | -25,511 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 | 9,420 | +4,012 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
| 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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 665,910 |
| Air transport | 14,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,762 |
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) | 258,987 | 406,923 | +147,936 |
| Air transport | 9,030 | 5,916 | -3,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,660 | 3,102 | +1,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 287,738 |
| Southampton | 229,607 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,367 |
| ZLC | 3,102 |
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 | 127,670 | 160,068 | +32,398 |
| Southampton | 85,709 | 143,898 | +58,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,608 | 102,957 | +57,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,451 | 5,916 | -535 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,618 | 0 | -1,618 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
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 | 14 |
| BENMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| EMPEE SILK FABRICS LIMITED | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 241,533 |
| Morocco | 154,088 |
| Tunisia | 121,500 |
| France | 25,580 |
| Hungary | 20,796 |
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 | 121,885 | 119,648 | -2,237 |
| Morocco | 101,081 | 53,007 | -48,074 |
| Tunisia | 53,909 | 67,591 | +13,682 |
| France | 20,470 | 5,110 | -15,360 |
| Hungary | 3,259 | 17,537 | +14,278 |
| Singapore | 18,529 | 0 | -18,529 |
| Czechia | 6,386 | 8,494 | +2,108 |
| Croatia | 1,282 | 12,387 | +11,105 |
| Germany | 7,061 | 3,139 | -3,922 |
| Netherlands | 5,277 | 4,698 | -579 |
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) | 393,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,614 |
| Air transport | 19,114 |
| Road transport | 1,832 |
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) | 210,042 | 183,624 | -26,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,723 | 121,891 | -21,832 |
| Air transport | 12,399 | 6,715 | -5,684 |
| Road transport | 1,832 | 0 | -1,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 377,477 |
| Southampton | 194,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,771 |
| Dover | 14,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,687 |
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 | 198,222 | 179,255 | -18,967 |
| Southampton | 136,953 | 57,755 | -79,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 62,771 | +62,771 |
| Dover | 10,628 | 4,369 | -6,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,972 | 6,715 | +743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,770 | 1,365 | -5,405 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,427 | 0 | -6,427 |
| ZLC | 1,832 | 0 | -1,832 |
| Holyhead | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551341
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style