Import/export HS code 551331: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Lightweight woven polyester fabrics 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 | 375,388 |
| Germany | 18,642 |
| China | 17,679 |
| Spain | 8,435 |
| Turkey | 3,354 |
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 | 138,786 | 236,602 | +97,816 |
| Germany | 3,623 | 15,019 | +11,396 |
| China | 4,458 | 13,221 | +8,763 |
| Spain | 1,723 | 6,712 | +4,989 |
| Turkey | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
| United States | 1,189 | 1,738 | +549 |
| France | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
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 | 375,388 |
| Turkey | 21,996 |
| China | 15,667 |
| Spain | 8,435 |
| United States | 2,927 |
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 | 138,786 | 236,602 | +97,816 |
| Turkey | 6,977 | 15,019 | +8,042 |
| China | 4,458 | 11,209 | +6,751 |
| Spain | 1,723 | 6,712 | +4,989 |
| United States | 1,189 | 1,738 | +549 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
| France | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 312,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,958 |
| Air transport | 24,962 |
| Road transport | 3,354 |
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) | 141,388 | 170,787 | +29,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 86,958 | +86,958 |
| Air transport | 8,391 | 16,571 | +8,180 |
| Road transport | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 284,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,129 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,187 |
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 | 138,786 | 145,752 | +6,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,103 | 111,026 | +109,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,723 | 8,450 | +6,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,647 | 943 | -4,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,021 | 5,166 | +4,145 |
| ZLC | 3,354 | 0 | -3,354 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,012 | +2,012 |
| Thamesport | 1,499 | 0 | -1,499 |
| Southampton | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,402 |
| United States | 10,735 |
| Morocco | 6,934 |
| Ireland | 2,736 |
| Switzerland | 1,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,025 | 5,377 | -2,648 |
| United States | 6,130 | 4,605 | -1,525 |
| Morocco | 0 | 6,934 | +6,934 |
| Ireland | 927 | 1,809 | +882 |
| Switzerland | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,428 | +1,428 |
| Kenya | 917 | 0 | -917 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 877 | +877 |
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) | 25,585 |
| Air transport | 13,080 |
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) | 10,588 | 14,997 | +4,409 |
| Air transport | 7,047 | 6,033 | -1,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,744 |
| London | 5,377 |
| ZLC | 3,336 |
| Holyhead | 2,736 |
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 | 9,661 | 5,462 | -4,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,047 | 2,697 | -4,350 |
| London | 0 | 5,377 | +5,377 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,336 | +3,336 |
| Holyhead | 927 | 1,809 | +882 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,349 | +2,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551331
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style