Import/export HS code 580133: Various weft pile fabrics (synthetic)
Synthetic fabrics with a raised texture, used in fashion and decor
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,511,371 |
| Turkey | 740,733 |
| Spain | 540,535 |
| Belgium | 201,050 |
| France | 131,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,948,531 | 2,562,840 | -2,385,691 |
| Turkey | 408,979 | 331,754 | -77,225 |
| Spain | 371,631 | 168,904 | -202,727 |
| Belgium | 88,209 | 112,841 | +24,632 |
| France | 102,189 | 29,524 | -72,665 |
| India | 60,217 | 2,358 | -57,859 |
| Italy | 19,403 | 7,367 | -12,036 |
| United States | 19,216 | 7,496 | -11,720 |
| Germany | 18,391 | 2,957 | -15,434 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,510 | 0 | -13,510 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,767,618 |
| Turkey | 757,688 |
| Spain | 535,950 |
| France | 85,392 |
| India | 44,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,076,153 | 2,691,465 | -2,384,688 |
| Turkey | 423,847 | 333,841 | -90,006 |
| Spain | 368,080 | 167,870 | -200,210 |
| France | 73,363 | 12,029 | -61,334 |
| India | 35,916 | 8,464 | -27,452 |
| South Korea | 37,340 | 1,638 | -35,702 |
| Germany | 10,660 | 16,623 | +5,963 |
| Italy | 8,024 | 5,729 | -2,295 |
| Belgium | 6,072 | 1,723 | -4,349 |
| United States | 5,292 | 2,399 | -2,893 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 5,341,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,934,919 |
| Road transport | 614,130 |
| Air transport | 383,193 |
| Other | 34,584 |
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) | 3,507,130 | 1,834,461 | -1,672,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,996,739 | 938,180 | -1,058,559 |
| Road transport | 320,255 | 293,875 | -26,380 |
| Air transport | 209,388 | 173,805 | -35,583 |
| Other | 26,064 | 8,520 | -17,544 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,253,204 |
| Southampton | 2,798,361 |
| ZLC | 614,130 |
| Dover | 382,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 333,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,027,199 | 1,226,005 | -1,801,194 |
| Southampton | 1,801,884 | 996,477 | -805,407 |
| ZLC | 320,255 | 293,875 | -26,380 |
| Dover | 197,320 | 185,447 | -11,873 |
| Eurotunnel | 239,896 | 94,035 | -145,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,523 | 110,680 | +44,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,856 | 97,241 | +18,385 |
| London | 55,941 | 105,576 | +49,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,941 | 23,366 | -35,575 |
| Portsmouth | 51,080 | 13,220 | -37,860 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOKYO FABRIC INT LIMITED | 118 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 116 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 99 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 80 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 71 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 39 |
| H & S FABRICS LIMITED | 37 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 36 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 34 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 693,777 |
| Netherlands | 622,257 |
| Romania | 618,174 |
| United States | 234,607 |
| Italy | 128,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 340,087 | 353,690 | +13,603 |
| Netherlands | 343,859 | 278,398 | -65,461 |
| Romania | 358,816 | 259,358 | -99,458 |
| United States | 108,002 | 126,605 | +18,603 |
| Italy | 126,075 | 2,205 | -123,870 |
| Morocco | 61,550 | 5,426 | -56,124 |
| France | 24,581 | 34,935 | +10,354 |
| South Africa | 19,290 | 32,679 | +13,389 |
| Malaysia | 1,333 | 32,605 | +31,272 |
| Japan | 19,835 | 12,771 | -7,064 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 12,539 |
| Belgium | 3,367 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 11,186 | 1,353 | -9,833 |
| Belgium | 3,158 | 209 | -2,949 |
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) | 2,106,458 |
| Air transport | 716,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,760 |
| Other | 15,906 |
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) | 1,166,010 | 940,448 | -225,562 |
| Air transport | 357,025 | 359,273 | +2,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,068 | 43,692 | -21,376 |
| Other | 14,344 | 1,562 | -12,782 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,250,030 |
| Hull | 399,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 341,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 238,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 189,525 |
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 | 724,870 | 525,160 | -199,710 |
| Hull | 197,232 | 201,862 | +4,630 |
| East Midlands Airport | 179,485 | 162,333 | -17,152 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,953 | 69,302 | -99,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,705 | 121,820 | +54,115 |
| Dover | 25,114 | 113,523 | +88,409 |
| Harwich | 61,841 | 20,929 | -40,912 |
| ZLC | 55,498 | 22,807 | -32,691 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,775 | 24,334 | -17,441 |
| Felixstowe | 2,576 | 43,692 | +41,116 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580133
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with a raised texture, used in fashion and decor