Import/export HS code 551421: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 154,302 |
| India | 140,016 |
| Pakistan | 126,112 |
| China | 63,317 |
| Malaysia | 42,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,754 | 137,548 | +120,794 |
| India | 34,982 | 105,034 | +70,052 |
| Pakistan | 30,645 | 95,467 | +64,822 |
| China | 6,665 | 56,652 | +49,987 |
| Malaysia | 25,328 | 16,717 | -8,611 |
| Turkey | 9,731 | 7,109 | -2,622 |
| United States | 10,744 | 0 | -10,744 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| Netherlands | 7,058 | 1,595 | -5,463 |
| Czechia | 4,975 | 0 | -4,975 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 172,478 |
| Pakistan | 126,112 |
| Italy | 115,901 |
| China | 69,399 |
| Malaysia | 42,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 43,086 | 129,392 | +86,306 |
| Pakistan | 30,645 | 95,467 | +64,822 |
| Italy | 976 | 114,925 | +113,949 |
| China | 12,747 | 56,652 | +43,905 |
| Malaysia | 25,328 | 16,717 | -8,611 |
| Turkey | 9,731 | 8,704 | -1,027 |
| United States | 10,744 | 0 | -10,744 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| France | 8,650 | 0 | -8,650 |
| Czechia | 4,975 | 0 | -4,975 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 314,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,396 |
| Air transport | 108,586 |
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) | 99,936 | 214,531 | +114,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,810 | 133,586 | +110,776 |
| Air transport | 34,846 | 73,740 | +38,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 159,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,765 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,320 |
| Southampton | 46,089 |
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 | 49,301 | 110,410 | +61,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,079 | 83,169 | +70,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,726 | 68,039 | +52,313 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,571 | 40,749 | +34,178 |
| Southampton | 28,827 | 17,262 | -11,565 |
| Dover | 0 | 40,610 | +40,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,731 | 9,807 | +76 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,394 | 0 | -19,394 |
| London | 0 | 18,820 | +18,820 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 18,590 | +18,590 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 31 |
| SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS,LIMITED | 25 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 11 |
| LOWS OF DUNDEE LIMITED | 10 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
| PARTAP FASHION FABRICS LIMITED | 9 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 8 |
| BRENDA HIGGS LTD | 6 |
| EVANS TEXTILE (SALES) LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 201,033 |
| Czechia | 172,871 |
| Germany | 44,981 |
| Spain | 27,662 |
| Oman | 22,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 172,985 | 28,048 | -144,937 |
| Czechia | 172,871 | 0 | -172,871 |
| Germany | 27,096 | 17,885 | -9,211 |
| Spain | 15,891 | 11,771 | -4,120 |
| Oman | 0 | 22,727 | +22,727 |
| Poland | 5,848 | 15,389 | +9,541 |
| Ireland | 7,793 | 12,797 | +5,004 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,275 | 2,222 | -9,053 |
| Netherlands | 1,072 | 12,040 | +10,968 |
| Italy | 4,758 | 7,148 | +2,390 |
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) | 524,644 |
| Air transport | 77,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,450 |
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) | 434,683 | 89,961 | -344,722 |
| Air transport | 14,283 | 63,599 | +49,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,410 | 12,040 | +2,630 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,681 |
| ZLC | 21,761 |
| Dover | 20,452 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,685 |
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 | 420,932 | 57,119 | -363,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,116 | 21,565 | +20,449 |
| ZLC | 2,147 | 19,614 | +17,467 |
| Dover | 7,598 | 12,854 | +5,256 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,924 | 12,761 | +5,837 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 4,096 | 9,659 | +5,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,045 | 12,040 | +10,995 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 9,624 | +9,624 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 8,585 | +8,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,759 | 1,779 | -2,980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton