Import/export HS code 551441: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 85,826 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,124 |
| France | 2,536 |
| United States | 1,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 45,895 | 39,931 | -5,964 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,282 | 4,842 | +2,560 |
| France | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
| United States | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 85,826 |
| China | 7,124 |
| France | 2,536 |
| India | 1,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 45,895 | 39,931 | -5,964 |
| China | 2,282 | 4,842 | +2,560 |
| France | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
| India | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 88,362 |
| Air transport | 8,437 |
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) | 48,431 | 39,931 | -8,500 |
| Air transport | 2,282 | 6,155 | +3,873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 47,733 |
| Dover | 21,523 |
| Portsmouth | 17,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 31,064 | 16,669 | -14,395 |
| Dover | 5,523 | 16,000 | +10,477 |
| Portsmouth | 10,841 | 6,263 | -4,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,282 | 3,919 | +1,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,236 | +2,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,003 | 999 | -4 |
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
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 31,611 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,364 |
| Kenya | 3,006 |
| France | 2,090 |
| Japan | 1,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2,732 | 28,879 | +26,147 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,422 | 1,942 | +520 |
| Kenya | 3,006 | 0 | -3,006 |
| France | 985 | 1,105 | +120 |
| Japan | 1,197 | 0 | -1,197 |
| Germany | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
| United States | 0 | 912 | +912 |
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) | 28,193 |
| Air transport | 15,119 |
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) | 3,717 | 24,476 | +20,759 |
| Air transport | 6,757 | 8,362 | +1,605 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,103 |
| ZLC | 7,617 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,006 |
| Dover | 2,090 |
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 | 2,732 | 23,371 | +20,639 |
| ZLC | 1,197 | 6,420 | +5,223 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,422 | 1,942 | +520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,006 | 0 | -3,006 |
| Dover | 985 | 1,105 | +120 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551441
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton