Import/export HS code 55143050: Various colorful polyester fabrics
Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various patterns and colorful yarns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 73,933 |
| Turkey | 66,194 |
| Spain | 23,303 |
| Belgium | 17,794 |
| Germany | 9,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 52,826 | 21,107 | -31,719 |
| Turkey | 31,202 | 34,992 | +3,790 |
| Spain | 11,845 | 11,458 | -387 |
| Belgium | 5,367 | 12,427 | +7,060 |
| Germany | 1,127 | 8,097 | +6,970 |
| France | 1,104 | 3,444 | +2,340 |
| Ireland | 0 | 88 | +88 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 80,180 |
| Turkey | 69,171 |
| Spain | 23,303 |
| Belgium | 12,427 |
| India | 5,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 52,826 | 27,354 | -25,472 |
| Turkey | 32,329 | 36,842 | +4,513 |
| Spain | 11,845 | 11,458 | -387 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,427 | +12,427 |
| India | 5,367 | 0 | -5,367 |
| France | 1,104 | 3,444 | +2,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,909 |
| Road transport | 39,469 |
| Air transport | 9,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,670 |
| Other | 88 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,444 | 61,465 | -12,979 |
| Road transport | 24,092 | 15,377 | -8,715 |
| Air transport | 4,935 | 5,013 | +78 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 9,670 | +9,670 |
| Other | 0 | 88 | +88 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 53,217 |
| ZLC | 42,618 |
| Dover | 34,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 39,409 | 13,808 | -25,601 |
| ZLC | 24,092 | 18,526 | -5,566 |
| Dover | 7,790 | 26,374 | +18,584 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,110 | 16,466 | +9,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,135 | 1,668 | -18,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 9,670 | +9,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,293 | 5,013 | +1,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,642 | 0 | -1,642 |
| 000 | 0 | 88 | +88 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
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 | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,481 |
| South Africa | 14,901 |
| Morocco | 12,075 |
| Germany | 11,534 |
| France | 5,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,918 | 7,563 | -1,355 |
| South Africa | 0 | 14,901 | +14,901 |
| Morocco | 12,075 | 0 | -12,075 |
| Germany | 4,136 | 7,398 | +3,262 |
| France | 1,042 | 4,445 | +3,403 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,907 | +3,907 |
| New Zealand | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,487 | +1,487 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,116 | +1,116 |
| Tunisia | 974 | 0 | -974 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 31,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,960 | 21,484 | +11,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,185 | 12,959 | -4,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,530 | 6,374 | +3,844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,014 |
| Portsmouth | 9,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,166 |
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 | 7,291 | 7,398 | +107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,918 | 3,346 | -5,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 10,014 | +10,014 |
| Portsmouth | 9,894 | 0 | -9,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,042 | 8,124 | +7,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,374 | +6,374 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,561 | +5,561 |
| Southampton | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55143050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various patterns and colorful yarns