Import/export HS code 551311: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Lightweight woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, in plain weave style
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,158,315 |
| China | 426,827 |
| India | 133,687 |
| France | 56,957 |
| Ireland | 34,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 606,801 | 551,514 | -55,287 |
| China | 309,598 | 117,229 | -192,369 |
| India | 114,600 | 19,087 | -95,513 |
| France | 53,994 | 2,963 | -51,031 |
| Ireland | 17,789 | 16,894 | -895 |
| Thailand | 16,111 | 11,570 | -4,541 |
| Spain | 23,297 | 4,168 | -19,129 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Italy | 5,753 | 9,500 | +3,747 |
| United States | 4,336 | 0 | -4,336 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,200,048 |
| China | 438,099 |
| India | 133,687 |
| Spain | 29,354 |
| Thailand | 28,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 648,534 | 551,514 | -97,020 |
| China | 320,870 | 117,229 | -203,641 |
| India | 114,600 | 19,087 | -95,513 |
| Spain | 24,286 | 5,068 | -19,218 |
| Thailand | 17,265 | 11,570 | -5,695 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Italy | 5,753 | 9,500 | +3,747 |
| United States | 3,182 | 0 | -3,182 |
| France | 0 | 2,063 | +2,063 |
| Japan | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,770,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,104 |
| Other | 35,424 |
| Air transport | 11,145 |
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) | 1,054,857 | 715,851 | -339,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,973 | 7,131 | -74,842 |
| Other | 17,789 | 17,635 | -154 |
| Air transport | 5,604 | 5,541 | -63 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 922,693 |
| Felixstowe | 594,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,365 |
| ZLC | 53,005 |
| London | 37,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 551,231 | 371,462 | -179,769 |
| Felixstowe | 434,519 | 159,739 | -274,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,996 | 163,369 | +110,373 |
| ZLC | 53,005 | 0 | -53,005 |
| London | 37,481 | 0 | -37,481 |
| 000 | 17,789 | 17,635 | -154 |
| 499 | 0 | 11,781 | +11,781 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,500 | +9,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,477 | 3,114 | -363 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,541 | +5,541 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAMTEKS LTD | 61 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 52 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 48 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 48 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 45 |
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 42 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 39 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 33 |
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 33 |
| J & P SUPPLIES (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 15,199 |
| Ireland | 5,506 |
| Romania | 3,210 |
| Morocco | 2,503 |
| Austria | 2,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 15,199 | 0 | -15,199 |
| Ireland | 5,506 | 0 | -5,506 |
| Romania | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
| Morocco | 2,503 | 0 | -2,503 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,274 | +2,274 |
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) | 28,692 |
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) | 26,418 | 2,274 | -24,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,186 |
| Holyhead | 3,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 |
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 | 20,912 | 2,274 | -18,638 |
| Holyhead | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 | 0 | -1,558 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, in plain weave style