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 | 170,938 |
| Italy | 49,253 |
| Portugal | 17,420 |
| 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 | 162,874 | 8,064 | -154,810 |
| Italy | 40,277 | 8,976 | -31,301 |
| Portugal | 4,619 | 12,801 | +8,182 |
| 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 | 174,341 |
| Italy | 51,789 |
| United Kingdom | 31,824 |
| Portugal | 14,017 |
| 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 | 165,217 | 9,124 | -156,093 |
| Italy | 42,813 | 8,976 | -33,837 |
| United Kingdom | 13,757 | 18,067 | +4,310 |
| Portugal | 2,276 | 11,741 | +9,465 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,016 | +1,016 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 190,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,154 |
| Air transport | 4,922 |
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) | 176,770 | 13,658 | -163,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,935 | 38,219 | -14,716 |
| Air transport | 2,536 | 2,386 | -150 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 162,874 |
| Dover | 49,987 |
| 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 | 162,874 | 0 | -162,874 |
| Dover | 36,252 | 13,735 | -22,517 |
| London | 8,039 | 14,526 | +6,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,117 | +10,117 |
| Thamesport | 5,718 | 3,541 | -2,177 |
| Newhaven | 938 | 8,042 | +7,104 |
| Felixstowe | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,368 | 1,016 | -5,352 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,945,860 |
| Morocco | 3,788,234 |
| Tunisia | 3,580,375 |
| Estonia | 2,121,177 |
| Slovakia | 1,258,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 116,228 | 4,829,632 | +4,713,404 |
| Morocco | 2,254,564 | 1,533,670 | -720,894 |
| Tunisia | 2,450,176 | 1,130,199 | -1,319,977 |
| Estonia | 1,140,650 | 980,527 | -160,123 |
| Slovakia | 544,801 | 713,502 | +168,701 |
| Turkey | 334,509 | 610,028 | +275,519 |
| Poland | 475,359 | 392,974 | -82,385 |
| Switzerland | 380,813 | 347,979 | -32,834 |
| Czechia | 138,139 | 451,144 | +313,005 |
| Hungary | 438,007 | 129,647 | -308,360 |
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) | 21,480,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,574,577 |
| Air transport | 227,197 |
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) | 9,636,500 | 11,843,970 | +2,207,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 951,082 | 623,495 | -327,587 |
| Air transport | 62,692 | 164,505 | +101,813 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,890,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,648,563 |
| Dover | 915,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,852 |
| Southampton | 484,642 |
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 | 9,116,169 | 6,773,896 | -2,342,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,628 | 4,642,935 | +4,637,307 |
| Dover | 484,960 | 430,187 | -54,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,383 | 278,469 | +67,086 |
| Southampton | 303,412 | 181,230 | -122,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,595 | 40,886 | -220,709 |
| Felixstowe | 172,522 | 98,831 | -73,691 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,292 | 125,870 | +96,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,273 | 16,707 | -15,566 |
| Holyhead | 27,961 | 17,659 | -10,302 |
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