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 | 6,790,710 |
| Germany | 3,089,787 |
| 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 | 4,194,832 | 2,595,878 | -1,598,954 |
| Germany | 38,796 | 3,050,991 | +3,012,195 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 11,576 | 8,510 | -3,066 |
| France | 947 | 5,435 | +4,488 |
| United States | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| Romania | 1,414 | 0 | -1,414 |
| India | 1,347 | 0 | -1,347 |
| 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 | 6,799,220 |
| Germany | 3,088,365 |
| 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 | 4,194,832 | 2,604,388 | -1,590,444 |
| Germany | 38,796 | 3,049,569 | +3,010,773 |
| 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 | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| India | 1,347 | 0 | -1,347 |
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) | 9,614,302 |
| Other | 275,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,069 |
| Air transport | 9,620 |
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) | 4,195,779 | 5,418,523 | +1,222,744 |
| Other | 38,796 | 236,718 | +197,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,647 | 1,422 | -93,225 |
| Air transport | 2,761 | 6,859 | +4,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,406,488 |
| 499 | 2,824,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,303 |
| 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 | 3,852,560 | 2,553,928 | -1,298,632 |
| 499 | 0 | 2,824,446 | +2,824,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,272 | 24,031 | -318,241 |
| 000 | 38,796 | 236,718 | +197,922 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 53,304 |
| Portugal | 51,737 |
| Italy | 7,935 |
| China | 7,697 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,704 |
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 | 36,605 | 16,699 | -19,906 |
| Portugal | 8,234 | 43,503 | +35,269 |
| Italy | 7,935 | 0 | -7,935 |
| China | 7,697 | 0 | -7,697 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,484 | 1,220 | -4,264 |
| Singapore | 6,544 | 0 | -6,544 |
| Japan | 3,341 | 0 | -3,341 |
| Germany | 3,197 | 0 | -3,197 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,835 | +2,835 |
| Tunisia | 2,091 | 0 | -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 | 86,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,763 |
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 | 65,196 | 21,729 | -43,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,260 | 43,503 | +25,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 84,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,672 |
| ZLC | 2,673 |
| 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 | 62,523 | 21,729 | -40,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,169 | 43,503 | +27,334 |
| ZLC | 2,673 | 0 | -2,673 |
| Portsmouth | 2,091 | 0 | -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