Import/export HS code 580421: Tulles and net fabrics made of man-made fibers
Synthetic fabrics like polyester or nylon used for lightweight 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.
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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 | 731,958 |
| France | 482,768 |
| Thailand | 398,325 |
| Turkey | 170,737 |
| Italy | 61,655 |
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 | 347,151 | 384,807 | +37,656 |
| France | 184,811 | 297,957 | +113,146 |
| Thailand | 178,879 | 219,446 | +40,567 |
| Turkey | 128,390 | 42,347 | -86,043 |
| Italy | 30,925 | 30,730 | -195 |
| South Korea | 22,379 | 2,949 | -19,430 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,586 | 11,005 | +419 |
| India | 19,059 | 1,219 | -17,840 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,921 | 0 | -15,921 |
| Germany | 10,654 | 2,106 | -8,548 |
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 | 811,769 |
| France | 445,284 |
| Thailand | 383,553 |
| Turkey | 171,760 |
| Italy | 54,926 |
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 | 380,881 | 430,888 | +50,007 |
| France | 171,619 | 273,665 | +102,046 |
| Thailand | 180,393 | 203,160 | +22,767 |
| Turkey | 128,390 | 43,370 | -85,020 |
| Italy | 24,509 | 30,417 | +5,908 |
| South Korea | 21,499 | 2,949 | -18,550 |
| India | 19,059 | 1,219 | -17,840 |
| Germany | 12,729 | 2,106 | -10,623 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,081 | 0 | -9,081 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,822 | +7,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 15 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,196,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,946 |
| Road transport | 134,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 532,418 | 663,889 | +131,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,350 | 286,596 | +17,246 |
| Road transport | 112,421 | 22,253 | -90,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,698 | 32,692 | -18,006 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 416,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 350,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,326 |
| Felixstowe | 314,004 |
| ZLC | 134,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 163,686 | 252,385 | +88,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,373 | 238,172 | +125,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,862 | 123,464 | -83,398 |
| Felixstowe | 133,118 | 180,886 | +47,768 |
| ZLC | 112,421 | 22,253 | -90,168 |
| Southampton | 73,142 | 6,771 | -66,371 |
| London | 33,275 | 45,867 | +12,592 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,116 | 25,469 | -6,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,276 | 43,335 | +39,059 |
| Thamesport | 29,376 | 9,656 | -19,720 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 19 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WACOAL EUROPE LTD | 71 |
| CLASSIC TRIMS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | 52 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 36 |
| LIFEMARQUE LIMITED | 34 |
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 28 |
| ALAN LITMAN LIMITED | 25 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 24 |
| FILIGREE LIMITED | 23 |
| CLOTHING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 130,688 |
| United States | 110,823 |
| Morocco | 75,229 |
| Romania | 62,152 |
| Belgium | 52,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 56,529 | 74,159 | +17,630 |
| United States | 42,762 | 68,061 | +25,299 |
| Morocco | 14,632 | 60,597 | +45,965 |
| Romania | 35,188 | 26,964 | -8,224 |
| Belgium | 23,996 | 28,919 | +4,923 |
| France | 20,804 | 28,282 | +7,478 |
| Australia | 5,874 | 30,890 | +25,016 |
| New Zealand | 13,004 | 14,486 | +1,482 |
| Germany | 20,294 | 5,349 | -14,945 |
| Czechia | 13,494 | 8,034 | -5,460 |
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 | 363,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,112 |
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 | 159,302 | 203,704 | +44,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,815 | 139,739 | +29,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,781 | 67,331 | +19,550 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 195,441 |
| ZLC | 94,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,219 |
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 | 89,812 | 110,239 | +20,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,647 | 116,794 | +38,147 |
| ZLC | 47,605 | 46,726 | -879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,211 | 40,688 | +12,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,950 | 21,269 | +8,319 |
| Portsmouth | 4,351 | 26,845 | +22,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,676 | 19,800 | +12,124 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 18,915 | +18,915 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 12,601 | 0 | -12,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,933 | 4,908 | -2,025 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics like polyester or nylon used for lightweight textiles