Import/export HS code 551411: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton
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.
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* 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 | 234,271 |
| China | 92,819 |
| India | 39,533 |
| Italy | 18,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,815 |
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 | 176,092 | 58,179 | -117,913 |
| China | 49,485 | 43,334 | -6,151 |
| India | 33,058 | 6,475 | -26,583 |
| Italy | 18,362 | 0 | -18,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,815 | +11,815 |
| Spain | 3,411 | 1,292 | -2,119 |
| New Zealand | 1,911 | 0 | -1,911 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
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 | 234,271 |
| China | 104,634 |
| India | 39,533 |
| Italy | 18,362 |
| Spain | 4,703 |
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 | 176,092 | 58,179 | -117,913 |
| China | 49,485 | 55,149 | +5,664 |
| India | 33,058 | 6,475 | -26,583 |
| Italy | 18,362 | 0 | -18,362 |
| Spain | 3,411 | 1,292 | -2,119 |
| New Zealand | 1,911 | 0 | -1,911 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 378,438 |
| Air transport | 18,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,530 |
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) | 258,635 | 119,803 | -138,832 |
| Air transport | 18,302 | 0 | -18,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,382 | 3,148 | -2,234 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 259,548 |
| Southampton | 84,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,598 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,360 |
| London | 11,815 |
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 | 195,206 | 64,342 | -130,864 |
| Southampton | 55,271 | 29,206 | -26,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,158 | 14,440 | +6,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,360 | 0 | -17,360 |
| London | 0 | 11,815 | +11,815 |
| Dover | 3,411 | 1,292 | -2,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,971 | 0 | -1,971 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 942 | 0 | -942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
|
Real estate activities
|
1 |
|
Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 33,857 |
| Germany | 31,460 |
| France | 19,796 |
| Netherlands | 17,103 |
| Italy | 8,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 0 | 33,857 | +33,857 |
| Germany | 12,305 | 19,155 | +6,850 |
| France | 5,921 | 13,875 | +7,954 |
| Netherlands | 13,092 | 4,011 | -9,081 |
| Italy | 1,600 | 6,813 | +5,213 |
| Spain | 7,239 | 0 | -7,239 |
| Ireland | 4,670 | 1,819 | -2,851 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,225 | +3,225 |
| Canada | 2,204 | 0 | -2,204 |
| Portugal | 1,622 | 0 | -1,622 |
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) | 110,939 |
| Air transport | 17,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,403 |
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) | 33,477 | 77,462 | +43,985 |
| Air transport | 11,592 | 6,242 | -5,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,584 | 1,819 | -1,765 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,269 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,225 |
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 | 32,391 | 72,878 | +40,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,592 | 0 | -11,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,584 | 1,819 | -1,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,833 | +4,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,225 | +3,225 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,409 | +1,409 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,359 | +1,359 |
| Heysham | 1,086 | 0 | -1,086 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton