Import/export HS code 551423: Various polyester woven fabrics
Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various weave patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,200,107 |
| Belgium | 346,927 |
| India | 323,773 |
| Thailand | 46,515 |
| Pakistan | 20,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 448,191 | 751,916 | +303,725 |
| Belgium | 182,570 | 164,357 | -18,213 |
| India | 188,296 | 135,477 | -52,819 |
| Thailand | 21,641 | 24,874 | +3,233 |
| Pakistan | 20,929 | 0 | -20,929 |
| France | 9,532 | 0 | -9,532 |
| Hungary | 1,349 | 4,027 | +2,678 |
| United States | 2,197 | 1,244 | -953 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,390 | +2,390 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,205,483 |
| India | 583,318 |
| Belgium | 101,266 |
| Thailand | 46,515 |
| Pakistan | 20,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 449,540 | 755,943 | +306,403 |
| India | 360,402 | 222,916 | -137,486 |
| Belgium | 21,100 | 80,166 | +59,066 |
| Thailand | 21,641 | 24,874 | +3,233 |
| Pakistan | 20,929 | 0 | -20,929 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,390 | +2,390 |
| United States | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| Portugal | 1,044 | 0 | -1,044 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 1,582,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,222 |
| Air transport | 127,845 |
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) | 680,263 | 902,708 | +222,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,473 | 86,749 | -77,724 |
| Air transport | 31,013 | 96,832 | +65,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 837,796 |
| Southampton | 432,776 |
| London | 285,350 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,164 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,757 |
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 | 328,816 | 508,980 | +180,164 |
| Southampton | 175,271 | 257,505 | +82,234 |
| London | 154,131 | 131,219 | -22,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,059 | 38,105 | -108,954 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,405 | 59,352 | +55,947 |
| Dover | 13,125 | 46,254 | +33,129 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,679 | 20,814 | +1,135 |
| Belfast Port | 20,929 | 0 | -20,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,259 | 11,395 | +10,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,670 | 0 | -6,670 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 42 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 34 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 32 |
| LEISURE FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 28 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 23 |
| KNOLL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| H & S FABRICS LIMITED | 18 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 17 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 200,997 |
| New Zealand | 96,319 |
| Portugal | 75,855 |
| Romania | 13,653 |
| Poland | 12,283 |
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 | 198,083 | 2,914 | -195,169 |
| New Zealand | 70,671 | 25,648 | -45,023 |
| Portugal | 75,855 | 0 | -75,855 |
| Romania | 13,653 | 0 | -13,653 |
| Poland | 11,092 | 1,191 | -9,901 |
| Czechia | 1,160 | 10,444 | +9,284 |
| South Africa | 0 | 9,959 | +9,959 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 5,992 | +5,992 |
| Switzerland | 4,470 | 0 | -4,470 |
| Italy | 1,156 | 2,611 | +1,455 |
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) | 317,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,395 |
| Air transport | 40,911 |
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) | 297,078 | 20,092 | -276,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,671 | 24,724 | -45,947 |
| Air transport | 14,996 | 25,915 | +10,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 202,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,869 |
| Southampton | 56,895 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,208 |
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 | 199,040 | 3,261 | -195,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,038 | 16,831 | -81,207 |
| Southampton | 32,171 | 24,724 | -7,447 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 | 0 | -38,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,254 | 6,954 | -5,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 17,993 | +17,993 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,742 | 968 | -1,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various weave patterns