Import/export HS code 55131120: Narrow polyester fabrics
Plain weave polyester fabrics, 165 cm or less in width
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 | 812,585 |
| China | 297,025 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Ireland | 31,115 |
| Thailand | 27,681 |
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 | 433,647 | 378,938 | -54,709 |
| China | 216,151 | 80,874 | -135,277 |
| India | 86,071 | 48,293 | -37,778 |
| Ireland | 15,658 | 15,457 | -201 |
| Thailand | 16,111 | 11,570 | -4,541 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Spain | 18,348 | 0 | -18,348 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 9,500 | +7,840 |
| United States | 1,154 | 0 | -1,154 |
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 | 812,585 |
| China | 297,025 |
| India | 134,364 |
| Thailand | 28,835 |
| Malaysia | 19,085 |
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 | 433,647 | 378,938 | -54,709 |
| China | 216,151 | 80,874 | -135,277 |
| India | 86,071 | 48,293 | -37,778 |
| Thailand | 17,265 | 11,570 | -5,695 |
| Malaysia | 6,593 | 12,492 | +5,899 |
| Spain | 18,348 | 0 | -18,348 |
| Italy | 1,660 | 9,500 | +7,840 |
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 | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 1,301,394 |
| Other | 31,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,008 |
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) | 759,727 | 541,667 | -218,060 |
| Other | 15,658 | 15,457 | -201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,008 | 0 | -20,008 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 608,048 |
| Felixstowe | 457,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,543 |
| London | 34,459 |
| 000 | 31,115 |
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 | 350,941 | 257,107 | -93,834 |
| Felixstowe | 339,679 | 117,894 | -221,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,996 | 152,547 | +99,551 |
| London | 34,459 | 0 | -34,459 |
| 000 | 15,658 | 15,457 | -201 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,500 | +9,500 |
| 499 | 0 | 4,619 | +4,619 |
| Dover | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 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 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 47 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 42 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 36 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 33 |
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 29 |
| J & P SUPPLIES (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| INTERIOR PRODUCTS GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,506 |
| Romania | 3,210 |
| Morocco | 2,503 |
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 | 5,506 | 0 | -5,506 |
| Romania | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
| Morocco | 2,503 | 0 | -2,503 |
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) | 11,219 |
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) | 11,219 | 0 | -11,219 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,713 |
| 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 | 5,713 | 0 | -5,713 |
| Holyhead | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,558 | 0 | -1,558 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55131120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave polyester fabrics, 165 cm or less in width