Import/export HS code 551323: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave
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- 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 | 402,618 |
| Pakistan | 199,125 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 149,614 |
| Poland | 36,906 |
| Netherlands | 18,999 |
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 | 104,556 | 298,062 | +193,506 |
| Pakistan | 133,674 | 65,451 | -68,223 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,726 | 80,888 | +12,162 |
| Poland | 23,247 | 13,659 | -9,588 |
| Netherlands | 18,999 | 0 | -18,999 |
| Ireland | 3,149 | 5,578 | +2,429 |
| India | 8,081 | 0 | -8,081 |
| United States | 5,231 | 2,324 | -2,907 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,989 | +3,989 |
| Germany | 1,557 | 1,768 | +211 |
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 | 531,678 |
| Pakistan | 199,125 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,387 |
| Spain | 15,438 |
| India | 13,082 |
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 | 193,941 | 337,737 | +143,796 |
| Pakistan | 133,674 | 65,451 | -68,223 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,526 | 58,861 | +55,335 |
| Spain | 15,438 | 0 | -15,438 |
| India | 13,082 | 0 | -13,082 |
| United States | 6,778 | 2,324 | -4,454 |
| France | 3,200 | 3,302 | +102 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Greece | 0 | 2,276 | +2,276 |
| Mexico | 1,968 | 0 | -1,968 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 754,418 |
| Air transport | 63,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,977 |
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) | 325,852 | 428,566 | +102,714 |
| Air transport | 31,831 | 31,336 | -495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,160 | 11,817 | -7,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 340,807 |
| London | 190,155 |
| Southampton | 150,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,862 |
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 | 129,227 | 211,580 | +82,353 |
| London | 9,607 | 180,548 | +170,941 |
| Southampton | 142,645 | 7,500 | -135,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,158 | 22,860 | -3,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,112 | 26,750 | +13,638 |
| Thamesport | 19,153 | 12,317 | -6,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,362 | 1,313 | -10,049 |
| Hull | 12,221 | 0 | -12,221 |
| Holyhead | 3,149 | 5,578 | +2,429 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,094 | 1,342 | -2,752 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 23,650 |
| France | 18,003 |
| Morocco | 8,989 |
| Belgium | 3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 11,367 | 12,283 | +916 |
| France | 18,003 | 0 | -18,003 |
| Morocco | 0 | 8,989 | +8,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Bangladesh | 1,053 | 967 | -86 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| Netherlands | 893 | 0 | -893 |
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) | 56,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
| Air transport | 2,020 |
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) | 30,263 | 26,012 | -4,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Air transport | 1,053 | 967 | -86 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,543 |
| Dover | 18,003 |
| Portsmouth | 8,989 |
| London | 3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 |
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 | 12,260 | 12,283 | +23 |
| Dover | 18,003 | 0 | -18,003 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 8,989 | +8,989 |
| London | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,053 | 0 | -1,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave