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 | 7,019,862 |
| Germany | 1,279,998 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 18,286 |
| Poland | 3,440 |
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 | 4,227,551 | 2,792,311 | -1,435,240 |
| Germany | 38,796 | 1,241,202 | +1,202,406 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 18,286 | 0 | -18,286 |
| Poland | 3,440 | 0 | -3,440 |
| India | 3,015 | 0 | -3,015 |
| United States | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| Romania | 1,414 | 0 | -1,414 |
| France | 947 | 0 | -947 |
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 | 7,019,862 |
| Germany | 1,279,998 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 18,286 |
| China | 4,854 |
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 | 4,227,551 | 2,792,311 | -1,435,240 |
| Germany | 38,796 | 1,241,202 | +1,202,406 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 18,286 | 0 | -18,286 |
| China | 4,854 | 0 | -4,854 |
| India | 3,015 | 0 | -3,015 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| France | 947 | 0 | -947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 8,026,961 |
| Other | 275,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,357 |
| Air transport | 7,625 |
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) | 4,230,166 | 3,796,795 | -433,371 |
| Other | 38,796 | 236,718 | +197,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,357 | 0 | -101,357 |
| Air transport | 6,201 | 1,424 | -4,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,558,895 |
| 499 | 1,007,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 402,902 |
| 000 | 275,514 |
| 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 | 3,808,534 | 2,750,361 | -1,058,173 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,007,569 | +1,007,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,871 | 24,031 | -354,840 |
| 000 | 38,796 | 236,718 | +197,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Felixstowe | 41,814 | 14,834 | -26,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,933 | 0 | -14,933 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,854 | 0 | -4,854 |
| Dover | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,347 | 1,424 | +77 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 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 | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 66,835 |
| Portugal | 24,660 |
| China | 10,447 |
| Singapore | 9,155 |
| Italy | 7,935 |
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 | 44,375 | 22,460 | -21,915 |
| Portugal | 16,157 | 8,503 | -7,654 |
| China | 10,447 | 0 | -10,447 |
| Singapore | 9,155 | 0 | -9,155 |
| Italy | 7,935 | 0 | -7,935 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,451 | 0 | -6,451 |
| Germany | 4,366 | 0 | -4,366 |
| Japan | 3,341 | 0 | -3,341 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,835 | +2,835 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 2,091 | +2,091 |
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 | 108,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,686 |
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 | 83,073 | 25,295 | -57,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,092 | 10,594 | -13,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 104,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,595 |
| ZLC | 3,789 |
| Portsmouth | 2,091 |
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 | 79,284 | 25,295 | -53,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,092 | 8,503 | -15,589 |
| ZLC | 3,789 | 0 | -3,789 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,091 | +2,091 |
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