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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 700,599 |
| France | 446,553 |
| Thailand | 382,352 |
| Turkey | 153,494 |
| Italy | 55,239 |
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 | 341,758 | 358,841 | +17,083 |
| France | 158,830 | 287,723 | +128,893 |
| Thailand | 191,870 | 190,482 | -1,388 |
| Turkey | 115,147 | 38,347 | -76,800 |
| Italy | 28,023 | 27,216 | -807 |
| India | 19,059 | 5,862 | -13,197 |
| South Korea | 18,739 | 2,887 | -15,852 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,917 | 8,397 | -1,520 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,921 | 0 | -15,921 |
| Germany | 6,548 | 2,107 | -4,441 |
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 | 768,438 |
| France | 409,069 |
| Thailand | 369,207 |
| Turkey | 154,517 |
| 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 | 366,795 | 401,643 | +34,848 |
| France | 143,152 | 265,917 | +122,765 |
| Thailand | 193,939 | 175,268 | -18,671 |
| Turkey | 115,147 | 39,370 | -75,777 |
| Italy | 28,023 | 26,903 | -1,120 |
| India | 19,059 | 5,862 | -13,197 |
| South Korea | 17,859 | 0 | -17,859 |
| Germany | 8,623 | 2,106 | -6,517 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,081 | 0 | -9,081 |
| Japan | 3,371 | 4,451 | +1,080 |
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 - East and North East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 | 1,096,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 578,304 |
| Road transport | 127,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,929 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 502,356 | 594,099 | +91,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,837 | 286,467 | -5,370 |
| Road transport | 109,687 | 18,253 | -91,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,141 | 30,788 | +11,647 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 359,244 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,496 |
| Felixstowe | 317,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,082 |
| ZLC | 127,940 |
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 | 156,091 | 203,153 | +47,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,486 | 232,010 | +115,524 |
| Felixstowe | 144,880 | 172,887 | +28,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,161 | 108,921 | -83,240 |
| ZLC | 109,687 | 18,253 | -91,434 |
| Southampton | 61,203 | 46,915 | -14,288 |
| London | 59,237 | 19,905 | -39,332 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,946 | 23,289 | -4,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,487 | 36,124 | +24,637 |
| Thamesport | 18,867 | 10,555 | -8,312 |
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
|
28 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
19 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 | 45 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 37 |
| LIFEMARQUE LIMITED | 35 |
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 28 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 25 |
| ALAN LITMAN LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 38 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 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 | 134,538 |
| United States | 110,823 |
| Morocco | 90,950 |
| Romania | 57,187 |
| Belgium | 49,307 |
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 | 82,753 | 51,785 | -30,968 |
| United States | 49,655 | 61,168 | +11,513 |
| Morocco | 14,632 | 76,318 | +61,686 |
| Romania | 41,273 | 15,914 | -25,359 |
| Belgium | 17,260 | 32,047 | +14,787 |
| France | 43,673 | 5,413 | -38,260 |
| Australia | 4,718 | 30,890 | +26,172 |
| New Zealand | 10,268 | 14,486 | +4,218 |
| Czechia | 13,494 | 8,034 | -5,460 |
| Switzerland | 19,599 | 0 | -19,599 |
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 | 345,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,137 |
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 | 169,423 | 175,937 | +6,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,957 | 122,789 | -8,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,882 | 72,255 | +29,373 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 192,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,456 |
| ZLC | 81,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,899 |
| Portsmouth | 46,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 99,883 | 92,885 | -6,998 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,954 | 77,502 | -33,452 |
| ZLC | 33,917 | 47,768 | +13,851 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,211 | 40,688 | +12,477 |
| Portsmouth | 4,351 | 41,682 | +37,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,696 | 24,724 | +16,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,880 | 16,369 | -511 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 18,915 | +18,915 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 12,601 | 0 | -12,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,750 | 4,908 | +1,158 |
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