Import/export HS code 551339: Various polyester fabrics
Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 28,177 |
| China | 22,179 |
| India | 18,153 |
| Turkey | 11,640 |
| Italy | 7,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 24,600 | 3,577 | -21,023 |
| China | 22,179 | 0 | -22,179 |
| India | 14,610 | 3,543 | -11,067 |
| Turkey | 4,873 | 6,767 | +1,894 |
| Italy | 2,654 | 4,381 | +1,727 |
| Netherlands | 1,506 | 3,076 | +1,570 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,649 | +2,649 |
| France | 2,235 | 0 | -2,235 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,258 | +1,258 |
| Germany | 876 | 0 | -876 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 28,177 |
| China | 28,019 |
| India | 18,153 |
| Turkey | 12,516 |
| Italy | 7,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 24,600 | 3,577 | -21,023 |
| China | 23,685 | 4,334 | -19,351 |
| India | 14,610 | 3,543 | -11,067 |
| Turkey | 5,749 | 6,767 | +1,018 |
| Italy | 2,654 | 4,381 | +1,727 |
| France | 2,235 | 0 | -2,235 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 68,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,477 |
| Air transport | 12,140 |
| Other | 2,649 |
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) | 59,849 | 8,669 | -51,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,379 | 9,098 | +2,719 |
| Air transport | 7,305 | 4,835 | -2,470 |
| Other | 0 | 2,649 | +2,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 57,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,865 |
| Thamesport | 6,112 |
| Dover | 4,381 |
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 | 57,987 | 0 | -57,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,873 | 4,717 | -156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,288 | 3,577 | -711 |
| Thamesport | 986 | 5,126 | +4,140 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,381 | +4,381 |
| London | 0 | 3,543 | +3,543 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,649 | +2,649 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,768 | 0 | -1,768 |
| Harwich | 1,506 | 0 | -1,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,258 | +1,258 |
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 | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,845 |
| Indonesia | 11,550 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,877 |
| Malta | 5,107 |
| Czechia | 3,176 |
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 | 12,845 | 0 | -12,845 |
| Indonesia | 9,302 | 2,248 | -7,054 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 9,877 | +9,877 |
| Malta | 3,371 | 1,736 | -1,635 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,176 | +3,176 |
| Poland | 1,553 | 957 | -596 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,588 | +1,588 |
| China | 0 | 1,225 | +1,225 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,225 | +1,225 |
| India | 0 | 1,193 | +1,193 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 155 |
| Ireland | 52 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| Ireland | 52 | 0 | -52 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 30,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,840 |
| Other | 207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,566 | 15,256 | -310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,077 | 5,721 | +644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,592 | 2,248 | -5,344 |
| Other | 207 | 0 | -207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,840 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,856 | 1,736 | -12,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,102 | +11,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,077 | 5,721 | +644 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,592 | 2,248 | -5,344 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,710 | 0 | -1,710 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,225 | +1,225 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,193 | +1,193 |
| 000 | 207 | 0 | -207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551339
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven polyester fabrics, not in plain weave