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 | 46,168 |
| Portugal | 18,657 |
| Tunisia | 12,028 |
| 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 | 41,176 | 4,992 | -36,184 |
| Portugal | 3,388 | 15,269 | +11,881 |
| Tunisia | 12,028 | 0 | -12,028 |
| Morocco | 4,683 | 4,368 | -315 |
| Belgium | 5,718 | 0 | -5,718 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 3,541 | +3,541 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,539 | 0 | -3,539 |
| Germany | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
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 | 171,998 |
| Italy | 48,704 |
| United Kingdom | 30,338 |
| Portugal | 17,597 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,539 |
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 | 162,874 | 9,124 | -153,750 |
| Italy | 43,712 | 4,992 | -38,720 |
| United Kingdom | 22,429 | 7,909 | -14,520 |
| Portugal | 3,388 | 14,209 | +10,821 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,539 | 0 | -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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 182,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,820 |
| 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) | 172,131 | 10,119 | -162,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,275 | 26,545 | -34,730 |
| 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 | 45,997 |
| London | 21,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,117 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,526 |
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 | 36,246 | 9,751 | -26,495 |
| London | 16,711 | 4,368 | -12,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,539 | 6,578 | +3,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,930 | 4,596 | -334 |
| Thamesport | 5,718 | 3,541 | -2,177 |
| Newhaven | 2,050 | 6,930 | +4,880 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,486 | +1,486 |
| Portsmouth | 1,338 | 0 | -1,338 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | 4,938,201 |
| Morocco | 3,530,698 |
| Tunisia | 3,209,401 |
| Estonia | 1,812,922 |
| Slovakia | 1,148,671 |
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 | 144,094 | 4,794,107 | +4,650,013 |
| Morocco | 2,191,173 | 1,339,525 | -851,648 |
| Tunisia | 2,348,485 | 860,916 | -1,487,569 |
| Estonia | 981,756 | 831,166 | -150,590 |
| Slovakia | 540,328 | 608,343 | +68,015 |
| Turkey | 332,454 | 610,028 | +277,574 |
| Poland | 420,405 | 323,951 | -96,454 |
| Switzerland | 381,602 | 306,281 | -75,321 |
| Czechia | 166,734 | 458,902 | +292,168 |
| Hungary | 388,791 | 105,245 | -283,546 |
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) | 19,927,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,532,439 |
| Air transport | 208,546 |
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) | 9,121,570 | 10,806,192 | +1,684,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 926,851 | 605,588 | -321,263 |
| Air transport | 27,327 | 181,219 | +153,892 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,369,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,649,281 |
| Dover | 887,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,969 |
| Southampton | 411,223 |
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 | 8,444,698 | 5,924,419 | -2,520,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,568 | 4,643,713 | +4,638,145 |
| Dover | 636,122 | 251,045 | -385,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,324 | 240,645 | -2,679 |
| Southampton | 229,993 | 181,230 | -48,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 267,422 | 35,059 | -232,363 |
| Felixstowe | 184,002 | 113,356 | -70,646 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,657 | 146,740 | +137,083 |
| Holyhead | 33,340 | 8,500 | -24,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,543 | 12,551 | -3,992 |
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