Import/export HS code 590220: Tire cord fabric made of polyester
Fabric for tire cords made entirely from polyester yarn
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 | 2,253,238 |
| Pakistan | 301,961 |
| Italy | 282,880 |
| Romania | 189,028 |
| United States | 159,771 |
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 | 1,274,588 | 978,650 | -295,938 |
| Pakistan | 171,592 | 130,369 | -41,223 |
| Italy | 213,715 | 69,165 | -144,550 |
| Romania | 70,426 | 118,602 | +48,176 |
| United States | 85,053 | 74,718 | -10,335 |
| Denmark | 71,587 | 75,655 | +4,068 |
| Thailand | 103,398 | 23,112 | -80,286 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,777 | 29,979 | -43,798 |
| Viet Nam | 64,547 | 0 | -64,547 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 59,218 | 0 | -59,218 |
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 | 2,293,530 |
| Pakistan | 301,961 |
| Italy | 235,897 |
| United States | 187,414 |
| Belgium | 155,935 |
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 | 1,311,838 | 981,692 | -330,146 |
| Pakistan | 171,592 | 130,369 | -41,223 |
| Italy | 214,834 | 21,063 | -193,771 |
| United States | 127,025 | 60,389 | -66,636 |
| Belgium | 70,426 | 85,509 | +15,083 |
| Viet Nam | 62,839 | 81,195 | +18,356 |
| Denmark | 67,584 | 75,655 | +8,071 |
| Thailand | 102,168 | 20,070 | -82,098 |
| Turkey | 36,954 | 17,941 | -19,013 |
| Ireland | 37,964 | 3,552 | -34,412 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,547,359 |
| Air transport | 666,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 648,360 |
| Road transport | 36,954 |
| Other | 21,236 |
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) | 1,495,040 | 1,052,319 | -442,721 |
| Air transport | 409,731 | 256,560 | -153,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,783 | 261,577 | -125,206 |
| Road transport | 36,954 | 0 | -36,954 |
| Other | 7,110 | 14,126 | +7,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,357,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,929 |
| Southampton | 531,562 |
| Dover | 514,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 382,534 |
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 | 905,704 | 451,939 | -453,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,068 | 394,861 | +224,793 |
| Southampton | 357,588 | 173,974 | -183,614 |
| Dover | 277,169 | 237,244 | -39,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 271,377 | 111,157 | -160,220 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,700 | 85,755 | +1,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,275 | 4,155 | -74,120 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,275 | 42,885 | +28,610 |
| ZLC | 36,954 | 14,925 | -22,029 |
| Thamesport | 27,204 | 18,356 | -8,848 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 22 |
| BIRMINGHAM SAFETY WEAR LIMITED | 21 |
| CYDEN LIMITED | 21 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 18 |
| WHITE ROSE COMPONENTS LTD | 18 |
| CHARLES BENTLEY & SON LIMITED | 15 |
| SUPER SLITTERS LIMITED | 10 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 424,433 |
| Norway | 231,030 |
| Germany | 88,783 |
| United States | 83,822 |
| Saudi Arabia | 67,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 374,765 | 49,668 | -325,097 |
| Norway | 151,584 | 79,446 | -72,138 |
| Germany | 8,793 | 79,990 | +71,197 |
| United States | 51,309 | 32,513 | -18,796 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,306 | 63,059 | +58,753 |
| Romania | 45,847 | 1,116 | -44,731 |
| Hungary | 1,036 | 36,199 | +35,163 |
| Netherlands | 3,116 | 10,950 | +7,834 |
| Canada | 0 | 12,675 | +12,675 |
| Denmark | 7,560 | 3,910 | -3,650 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 47,231 |
| Lithuania | 5,459 |
| Ireland | 2,436 |
| Turkey | 273 |
| Italy | 27 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,668 | 34,563 | +21,895 |
| Lithuania | 998 | 4,461 | +3,463 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,436 | +2,436 |
| Turkey | 240 | 33 | -207 |
| Italy | 0 | 27 | +27 |
| India | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 637,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,028 |
| Other | 55,565 |
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 | 479,113 | 158,674 | -320,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,014 | 139,880 | +46,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,766 | 96,262 | -34,504 |
| Other | 14,002 | 41,563 | +27,561 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 410,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,476 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 173,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 372,939 | 37,062 | -335,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,501 | 111,975 | +49,474 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 125,124 | 48,576 | -76,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,165 | 28,374 | -24,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,591 | 31,330 | -15,261 |
| 000 | 14,002 | 41,563 | +27,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 47,686 | +47,686 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,158 | 39,659 | +34,501 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,260 | 20,235 | +18,975 |
| Holyhead | 13,741 | 6,984 | -6,757 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 590220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabric for tire cords made entirely from polyester yarn