Import/export HS code 551442: Twill weave polyester fabrics
Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 201,737 |
| Italy | 49,181 |
| Portugal | 22,688 |
| Tunisia | 13,514 |
| Morocco | 9,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 195,159 | 6,578 | -188,581 |
| Italy | 38,875 | 10,306 | -28,569 |
| Portugal | 14,067 | 8,621 | -5,446 |
| Tunisia | 3,356 | 10,158 | +6,802 |
| Morocco | 4,683 | 4,368 | -315 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Belgium | 5,718 | 0 | -5,718 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 3,541 | +3,541 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Germany | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 205,140 |
| Italy | 51,717 |
| United Kingdom | 31,824 |
| Portugal | 19,285 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 197,502 | 7,638 | -189,864 |
| Italy | 41,411 | 10,306 | -31,105 |
| United Kingdom | 13,757 | 18,067 | +4,310 |
| Portugal | 11,724 | 7,561 | -4,163 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 217,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,334 |
| Air transport | 8,859 |
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) | 203,632 | 13,658 | -189,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,981 | 34,353 | -26,628 |
| Air transport | 7,959 | 900 | -7,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 189,736 |
| Dover | 57,905 |
| London | 22,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,117 |
| Thamesport | 9,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 189,736 | 0 | -189,736 |
| Dover | 44,298 | 13,607 | -30,691 |
| London | 8,039 | 14,526 | +6,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,117 | +10,117 |
| Thamesport | 5,718 | 3,541 | -2,177 |
| Felixstowe | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,368 | 0 | -6,368 |
| Newhaven | 938 | 5,320 | +4,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,423 | 0 | -5,423 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 3,823,189 |
| Morocco | 3,654,845 |
| Germany | 2,292,326 |
| Estonia | 2,102,590 |
| Slovakia | 1,227,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2,505,938 | 1,317,251 | -1,188,687 |
| Morocco | 2,175,039 | 1,479,806 | -695,233 |
| Germany | 73,209 | 2,219,117 | +2,145,908 |
| Estonia | 1,160,944 | 941,646 | -219,298 |
| Slovakia | 541,166 | 686,703 | +145,537 |
| Poland | 471,233 | 387,248 | -83,985 |
| Switzerland | 376,968 | 343,323 | -33,645 |
| Hungary | 478,512 | 125,984 | -352,528 |
| Turkey | 306,400 | 265,928 | -40,472 |
| Latvia | 306,919 | 197,525 | -109,394 |
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) | 18,496,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,382,541 |
| Air transport | 157,456 |
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) | 9,580,075 | 8,916,265 | -663,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 839,409 | 543,132 | -296,277 |
| Air transport | 57,559 | 99,897 | +42,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,490,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,017,807 |
| Dover | 955,263 |
| Southampton | 440,958 |
| London Gateway Port | 385,595 |
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 | 9,095,705 | 6,395,276 | -2,700,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,882 | 2,010,925 | +2,004,043 |
| Dover | 448,539 | 506,724 | +58,185 |
| Southampton | 311,699 | 129,259 | -182,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,894 | 256,701 | +127,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,730 | 42,779 | -215,951 |
| Felixstowe | 138,530 | 90,314 | -48,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,292 | 77,714 | +48,422 |
| Holyhead | 26,553 | 24,047 | -2,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,267 | 20,174 | -8,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551442
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern