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 | 330,579 |
| India | 321,598 |
| Thailand | 42,259 |
| Pakistan | 10,262 |
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 | 744,711 | 455,396 | -289,315 |
| Belgium | 183,863 | 146,716 | -37,147 |
| India | 250,546 | 71,052 | -179,494 |
| Thailand | 22,698 | 19,561 | -3,137 |
| Pakistan | 10,262 | 0 | -10,262 |
| France | 9,532 | 0 | -9,532 |
| Hungary | 3,423 | 1,953 | -1,470 |
| United States | 2,197 | 1,244 | -953 |
| Germany | 2,390 | 0 | -2,390 |
| Netherlands | 2,004 | 0 | -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 | 564,795 |
| Belgium | 101,266 |
| Thailand | 42,259 |
| Pakistan | 10,262 |
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 | 748,134 | 457,349 | -290,785 |
| India | 425,949 | 138,846 | -287,103 |
| Belgium | 21,100 | 80,166 | +59,066 |
| Thailand | 22,698 | 19,561 | -3,137 |
| Pakistan | 10,262 | 0 | -10,262 |
| Germany | 2,390 | 0 | -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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,565,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,874 |
| 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) | 1,029,423 | 536,450 | -492,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 170,160 | 64,714 | -105,446 |
| Air transport | 33,087 | 94,758 | +61,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 834,529 |
| Southampton | 429,612 |
| London | 285,350 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,822 |
| Dover | 66,373 |
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 | 436,815 | 397,714 | -39,101 |
| Southampton | 361,685 | 67,927 | -293,758 |
| London | 216,377 | 68,973 | -147,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,904 | 28,918 | -103,986 |
| Dover | 30,577 | 35,796 | +5,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,405 | 59,352 | +55,947 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,679 | 20,814 | +1,135 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,259 | 11,395 | +10,136 |
| Belfast Port | 10,262 | 0 | -10,262 |
| 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 | 159,380 |
| New Zealand | 96,319 |
| Portugal | 49,892 |
| Czechia | 19,395 |
| South Africa | 9,959 |
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 | 159,380 | 0 | -159,380 |
| New Zealand | 70,671 | 25,648 | -45,023 |
| Portugal | 49,892 | 0 | -49,892 |
| Czechia | 5,115 | 14,280 | +9,165 |
| South Africa | 9,959 | 0 | -9,959 |
| Romania | 9,639 | 0 | -9,639 |
| Poland | 6,066 | 1,191 | -4,875 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 5,992 | +5,992 |
| Italy | 1,156 | 3,753 | +2,597 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,634 | +3,634 |
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) | 255,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,395 |
| Air transport | 34,031 |
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) | 230,311 | 25,425 | -204,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,671 | 24,724 | -45,947 |
| Air transport | 18,752 | 15,279 | -3,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 163,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,131 |
| Southampton | 56,895 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,209 |
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 | 159,361 | 4,453 | -154,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,950 | 19,181 | -51,769 |
| Southampton | 32,171 | 24,724 | -7,447 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 | 0 | -38,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,876 | 8,333 | -2,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,134 | 5,978 | +844 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,742 | 968 | -1,774 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,791 | +1,791 |
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