Import/export HS code 580137: Warp pile fabrics (synthetic)
Durable synthetic fabrics with a raised surface, used for heavy-duty textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,739,849 |
| Belgium | 12,469,586 |
| Turkey | 6,428,934 |
| China | 4,023,458 |
| India | 2,378,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,899,510 | 8,840,339 | -59,171 |
| Belgium | 5,818,858 | 6,650,728 | +831,870 |
| Turkey | 2,846,855 | 3,582,079 | +735,224 |
| China | 2,471,032 | 1,552,426 | -918,606 |
| India | 1,267,077 | 1,111,108 | -155,969 |
| Germany | 868,976 | 1,292,270 | +423,294 |
| France | 807,501 | 928,469 | +120,968 |
| Spain | 374,408 | 522,353 | +147,945 |
| United States | 307,181 | 409,325 | +102,144 |
| Netherlands | 329,540 | 333,113 | +3,573 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,261,541 |
| Belgium | 12,198,348 |
| Turkey | 7,030,961 |
| China | 4,194,299 |
| India | 3,415,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,055,892 | 9,205,649 | +149,757 |
| Belgium | 5,679,689 | 6,518,659 | +838,970 |
| Turkey | 3,132,136 | 3,898,825 | +766,689 |
| China | 2,588,226 | 1,606,073 | -982,153 |
| India | 1,785,515 | 1,629,655 | -155,860 |
| Germany | 706,908 | 1,131,253 | +424,345 |
| Spain | 387,085 | 557,705 | +170,620 |
| Netherlands | 345,064 | 365,820 | +20,756 |
| Portugal | 281,623 | 267,853 | -13,770 |
| France | 235,936 | 176,876 | -59,060 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 63 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 |
| Lancashire | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 46 | 47 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 16 | +6 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
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) | 35,417,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,358,229 |
| Air transport | 5,091,991 |
| Road transport | 2,825,366 |
| Other | 75,011 |
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) | 16,844,177 | 18,572,935 | +1,728,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,061,345 | 3,296,884 | -764,461 |
| Air transport | 2,359,116 | 2,732,875 | +373,759 |
| Road transport | 1,561,265 | 1,264,101 | -297,164 |
| Other | 57,927 | 17,084 | -40,843 |
| Rail transport | 1,970 | 0 | -1,970 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,501,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,973,966 |
| ZLC | 3,745,122 |
| Southampton | 3,325,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,462,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,703,650 | 11,797,998 | +2,094,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,281,606 | 3,692,360 | -589,246 |
| ZLC | 1,966,071 | 1,779,051 | -187,020 |
| Southampton | 1,923,226 | 1,402,585 | -520,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,276 | 1,370,196 | +277,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 914,436 | 730,698 | -183,738 |
| East Midlands Airport | 654,605 | 764,835 | +110,230 |
| Felixstowe | 910,742 | 485,777 | -424,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 542,257 | 690,652 | +148,395 |
| Thamesport | 565,873 | 562,748 | -3,125 |
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
|
76 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
36 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 73 |
| 2026-04 | 78 |
| 2026-03 | 71 |
| 2026-02 | 78 |
| 2026-01 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 121 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 121 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 120 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 116 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 114 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 111 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 106 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 100 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 96 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 136 |
| 0-1m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,114,762 |
| France | 3,673,026 |
| Romania | 1,056,941 |
| Germany | 932,061 |
| Canada | 680,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,384,177 | 2,730,585 | -653,592 |
| France | 2,007,823 | 1,665,203 | -342,620 |
| Romania | 269,959 | 786,982 | +517,023 |
| Germany | 237,796 | 694,265 | +456,469 |
| Canada | 332,407 | 348,126 | +15,719 |
| Netherlands | 319,527 | 264,850 | -54,677 |
| Italy | 374,411 | 198,416 | -175,995 |
| Ireland | 306,857 | 170,813 | -136,044 |
| Lithuania | 221,001 | 226,864 | +5,863 |
| Morocco | 205,788 | 216,996 | +11,208 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,175 | 3,258 | -917 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,918,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,917,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 187,741 |
| Other | 7,433 |
| Road transport | 6,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,905,723 | 5,012,856 | -892,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,586,786 | 4,330,918 | +744,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,268 | 160,473 | +133,205 |
| Other | 4,175 | 3,258 | -917 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,155 | +6,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 5,271,790 |
| Dover | 3,885,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,400,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,032,987 |
| ZLC | 1,692,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,698,916 | 2,572,874 | -126,042 |
| Dover | 2,013,767 | 1,872,084 | -141,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,257,185 | 2,143,187 | +886,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,146,386 | 886,601 | -259,785 |
| ZLC | 1,272,895 | 419,289 | -853,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 556,122 | 1,026,842 | +470,720 |
| Portsmouth | 174,045 | 202,234 | +28,189 |
| Manchester Airport | 220,054 | 93,647 | -126,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,986 | 56,663 | -37,323 |
| Holyhead | 25,954 | 40,799 | +14,845 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580137
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable synthetic fabrics with a raised surface, used for heavy-duty textiles