Import/export HS code 55141910: Polyester plain weave fabrics
Plain weave fabrics made entirely of polyester fibers
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 | 747,366 |
| China | 10,091 |
| India | 7,788 |
| Italy | 6,262 |
| Germany | 6,129 |
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 | 471,867 | 275,499 | -196,368 |
| China | 6,584 | 3,507 | -3,077 |
| India | 7,788 | 0 | -7,788 |
| Italy | 6,262 | 0 | -6,262 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,129 | +6,129 |
| Spain | 4,571 | 0 | -4,571 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,559 | +3,559 |
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 | 750,925 |
| China | 10,091 |
| India | 7,788 |
| Italy | 6,262 |
| Germany | 6,129 |
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 | 471,867 | 279,058 | -192,809 |
| China | 6,584 | 3,507 | -3,077 |
| India | 7,788 | 0 | -7,788 |
| Italy | 6,262 | 0 | -6,262 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,129 | +6,129 |
| Spain | 4,571 | 0 | -4,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - 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) | 750,351 |
| Air transport | 20,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,308 |
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) | 467,786 | 282,565 | -185,221 |
| Air transport | 20,107 | 0 | -20,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,179 | 6,129 | -3,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 688,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,716 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 18,453 |
| Dover | 15,308 |
| Felixstowe | 11,788 |
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 | 421,392 | 266,896 | -154,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,606 | 12,110 | -22,496 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 18,453 | 0 | -18,453 |
| Dover | 9,179 | 6,129 | -3,050 |
| Felixstowe | 11,788 | 0 | -11,788 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,559 | +3,559 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,654 | 0 | -1,654 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 15,117 |
| China | 11,227 |
| France | 4,839 |
| Ireland | 2,494 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 0 | 15,117 | +15,117 |
| China | 3,246 | 7,981 | +4,735 |
| France | 2,875 | 1,964 | -911 |
| Ireland | 1,409 | 1,085 | -324 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,384 | +2,384 |
| United States | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,301 | +2,301 |
| Qatar | 0 | 2,067 | +2,067 |
| Poland | 1,860 | 0 | -1,860 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 52 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 52 | +52 |
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) | 20,251 |
| Air transport | 13,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,227 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 2,833 | 17,418 | +14,585 |
| Air transport | 3,311 | 9,807 | +6,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,246 | 7,981 | +4,735 |
| Other | 0 | 52 | +52 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,251 |
| Southampton | 11,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,359 |
| ZLC | 1,015 |
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 | 2,833 | 17,418 | +14,585 |
| Southampton | 3,246 | 7,981 | +4,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,311 | 6,433 | +3,122 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,015 | +1,015 |
| 000 | 0 | 52 | +52 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55141910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave fabrics made entirely of polyester fibers