Import/export HS code 551412: Twill weave polyester fabrics
Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern
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 | 6,440,338 |
| Germany | 3,342,869 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 20,086 |
| France | 6,382 |
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 | 4,115,686 | 2,324,652 | -1,791,034 |
| Germany | 94,065 | 3,248,804 | +3,154,739 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 11,576 | 8,510 | -3,066 |
| France | 947 | 5,435 | +4,488 |
| United States | 1,424 | 0 | -1,424 |
| Romania | 1,414 | 0 | -1,414 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,284 | +1,284 |
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 | 6,448,848 |
| Germany | 3,341,447 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 11,576 |
| France | 6,382 |
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 | 4,115,686 | 2,333,162 | -1,782,524 |
| Germany | 94,065 | 3,247,382 | +3,153,317 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 11,576 | 0 | -11,576 |
| France | 947 | 5,435 | +4,488 |
| China | 1,414 | 2,706 | +1,292 |
| United Kingdom | 1,424 | 0 | -1,424 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 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) | 9,517,012 |
| Other | 275,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,069 |
| Air transport | 8,273 |
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) | 4,116,633 | 5,400,379 | +1,283,746 |
| Other | 94,065 | 181,449 | +87,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,647 | 1,422 | -93,225 |
| Air transport | 2,838 | 5,435 | +2,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,233,153 |
| 499 | 3,077,528 |
| 000 | 275,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,071 |
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 | 3,950,451 | 2,282,702 | -1,667,749 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,077,528 | +3,077,528 |
| 000 | 94,065 | 181,449 | +87,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,235 | 24,031 | -141,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,834 | +14,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,223 | 0 | -8,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,435 | +5,435 |
| Dover | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
| Thamesport | 947 | 1,284 | +337 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 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 | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 45,225 |
| Portugal | 43,503 |
| Italy | 7,935 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,704 |
| Singapore | 4,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 31,753 | 13,472 | -18,281 |
| Portugal | 1,905 | 41,598 | +39,693 |
| Italy | 7,935 | 0 | -7,935 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,484 | 1,220 | -4,264 |
| Singapore | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,759 | +3,759 |
| Germany | 3,197 | 0 | -3,197 |
| China | 2,103 | 0 | -2,103 |
| Tunisia | 2,091 | 0 | -2,091 |
| South Korea | 1,166 | 0 | -1,166 |
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 | 69,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,529 |
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 | 50,568 | 19,426 | -31,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,931 | 41,598 | +29,667 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 68,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,438 |
| Portsmouth | 2,091 |
| ZLC | 1,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 49,350 | 19,426 | -29,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,840 | 41,598 | +31,758 |
| Portsmouth | 2,091 | 0 | -2,091 |
| ZLC | 1,218 | 0 | -1,218 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern