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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 91,537 |
| Pakistan | 83,499 |
| Malaysia | 62,146 |
| France | 49,096 |
| China | 35,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 35,177 | 56,360 | +21,183 |
| Pakistan | 31,978 | 51,521 | +19,543 |
| Malaysia | 50,969 | 11,177 | -39,792 |
| France | 14,035 | 35,061 | +21,026 |
| China | 9,196 | 25,897 | +16,701 |
| United States | 14,619 | 1,679 | -12,940 |
| Turkey | 9,540 | 6,006 | -3,534 |
| Netherlands | 10,266 | 1,595 | -8,671 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| Jamaica | 8,231 | 0 | -8,231 |
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 | 108,328 |
| Pakistan | 83,499 |
| Malaysia | 62,146 |
| China | 45,247 |
| Italy | 22,857 |
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 | 45,703 | 62,625 | +16,922 |
| Pakistan | 31,978 | 51,521 | +19,543 |
| Malaysia | 50,969 | 11,177 | -39,792 |
| China | 19,350 | 25,897 | +6,547 |
| Italy | 976 | 21,881 | +20,905 |
| Turkey | 9,540 | 7,601 | -1,939 |
| United States | 14,619 | 1,679 | -12,940 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| France | 1,328 | 8,650 | +7,322 |
| Jamaica | 8,231 | 0 | -8,231 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 253,657 |
| Air transport | 75,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,369 |
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) | 132,211 | 121,446 | -10,765 |
| Air transport | 38,935 | 36,766 | -2,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,575 | 37,794 | +14,219 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 130,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,973 |
| Southampton | 57,287 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,064 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,948 |
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 | 77,533 | 52,891 | -24,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,510 | 44,463 | +30,953 |
| Southampton | 33,195 | 24,092 | -9,103 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,118 | 10,946 | -3,172 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,619 | 10,329 | -4,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,035 | 9,907 | -4,128 |
| Dover | 0 | 20,146 | +20,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,540 | 7,741 | -1,799 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 12,563 | +12,563 |
| Thamesport | 7,973 | 0 | -7,973 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 28 |
| SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS,LIMITED | 23 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 10 |
| LOWS OF DUNDEE LIMITED | 10 |
| PARTAP FASHION FABRICS LIMITED | 9 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 8 |
| BRENDA HIGGS LTD | 6 |
| EVANS TEXTILE (SALES) LIMITED | 6 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 310,407 |
| Czechia | 172,871 |
| Germany | 35,583 |
| Spain | 32,698 |
| Israel | 29,832 |
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 | 259,638 | 50,769 | -208,869 |
| Czechia | 160,822 | 12,049 | -148,773 |
| Germany | 18,123 | 17,460 | -663 |
| Spain | 16,097 | 16,601 | +504 |
| Israel | 25,073 | 4,759 | -20,314 |
| Poland | 6,761 | 12,174 | +5,413 |
| Oman | 0 | 17,468 | +17,468 |
| Singapore | 10,072 | 4,147 | -5,925 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,275 | 2,222 | -9,053 |
| Ireland | 6,009 | 6,291 | +282 |
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) | 609,899 |
| Air transport | 69,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,749 |
| Road transport | 973 |
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) | 500,576 | 109,323 | -391,253 |
| Air transport | 15,249 | 54,605 | +39,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,990 | 4,759 | -22,231 |
| Road transport | 973 | 0 | -973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 575,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,990 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,354 |
| ZLC | 22,734 |
| Dover | 20,823 |
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 | 478,107 | 97,562 | -380,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,990 | 0 | -26,990 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 | 11,226 | -902 |
| ZLC | 973 | 21,761 | +20,788 |
| Dover | 12,377 | 8,446 | -3,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,099 | +13,099 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,121 | 8,519 | +5,398 |
| Heysham | 5,108 | 0 | -5,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,759 | +4,759 |
| Portsmouth | 3,939 | 0 | -3,939 |
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