Import/export HS code 55132390: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain or twill weave
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 | 402,618 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 149,614 |
| Pakistan | 28,406 |
| Netherlands | 18,999 |
| India | 8,081 |
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 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,726 | 80,888 | +12,162 |
| Pakistan | 27,486 | 920 | -26,566 |
| Netherlands | 18,999 | 0 | -18,999 |
| India | 8,081 | 0 | -8,081 |
| United States | 5,231 | 2,324 | -2,907 |
| Germany | 1,557 | 1,768 | +211 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Belgium | 1,738 | 0 | -1,738 |
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 | 489,845 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,387 |
| Pakistan | 28,406 |
| India | 13,082 |
| Spain | 12,221 |
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 | 169,756 | 320,089 | +150,333 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,526 | 58,861 | +55,335 |
| Pakistan | 27,486 | 920 | -26,566 |
| India | 13,082 | 0 | -13,082 |
| Spain | 12,221 | 0 | -12,221 |
| United States | 6,778 | 2,324 | -4,454 |
| Japan | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| Mexico | 1,968 | 0 | -1,968 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,768 | +1,768 |
| Turkey | 1,557 | 0 | -1,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 552,229 |
| Air transport | 54,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,209 |
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) | 200,511 | 351,718 | +151,207 |
| Air transport | 24,520 | 29,994 | +5,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,959 | 2,250 | -11,709 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 275,338 |
| London | 186,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,018 |
| Southampton | 43,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,645 |
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 | 128,289 | 147,049 | +18,760 |
| London | 9,607 | 176,559 | +166,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,158 | 22,860 | -3,298 |
| Southampton | 36,457 | 7,500 | -28,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,895 | 26,750 | +16,855 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,362 | 1,313 | -10,049 |
| Hull | 12,221 | 0 | -12,221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,263 | 1,011 | -2,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,738 | 0 | -1,738 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 920 | +920 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 8,989 |
| Belgium | 3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 |
| Ireland | 1,232 |
| Bangladesh | 967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 0 | 8,989 | +8,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,508 | +3,508 |
| Indonesia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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) | 13,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
| Air transport | 967 |
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) | 0 | 13,729 | +13,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Air transport | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 8,989 |
| London | 3,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,500 |
| Holyhead | 1,232 |
| Manchester Airport | 967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55132390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain or twill weave