Import/export HS code 551341: 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 | 395,078 |
| China | 225,266 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 |
| Turkey | 3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 |
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 | 61,796 | 333,282 | +271,486 |
| China | 131,289 | 93,977 | -37,312 |
| Malaysia | 3,459 | 1,949 | -1,510 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,660 | +1,660 |
| United States | 0 | 961 | +961 |
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 | 395,078 |
| China | 225,266 |
| Malaysia | 5,408 |
| Turkey | 3,102 |
| Portugal | 1,660 |
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 | 61,796 | 333,282 | +271,486 |
| China | 131,289 | 93,977 | -37,312 |
| Malaysia | 3,459 | 1,949 | -1,510 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,660 | +1,660 |
| India | 0 | 961 | +961 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 611,767 |
| Air transport | 14,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,762 |
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) | 188,475 | 423,292 | +234,817 |
| Air transport | 8,069 | 6,877 | -1,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 285,517 |
| Southampton | 177,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,367 |
| ZLC | 3,102 |
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 | 102,164 | 183,353 | +81,189 |
| Southampton | 40,703 | 136,982 | +96,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,608 | 102,957 | +57,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,451 | 5,916 | -535 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,660 | +1,660 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,618 | 0 | -1,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 961 | +961 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED | 28 |
| EPRA FABRICS LIMITED | 26 |
| VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED | 14 |
| BENMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| EMPEE SILK FABRICS LIMITED | 10 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 10 |
| TINYYO LIMITED | 8 |
| SWISCOT TEXTILES LIMITED | 8 |
| DENBY DALE SHIRT CO., LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 244,681 |
| Morocco | 160,680 |
| Tunisia | 126,547 |
| France | 64,155 |
| Hungary | 20,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 125,033 | 119,648 | -5,385 |
| Morocco | 85,121 | 75,559 | -9,562 |
| Tunisia | 54,801 | 71,746 | +16,945 |
| France | 59,613 | 4,542 | -55,071 |
| Hungary | 4,262 | 16,229 | +11,967 |
| Singapore | 18,529 | 0 | -18,529 |
| Croatia | 1,282 | 12,387 | +11,105 |
| Netherlands | 5,507 | 5,825 | +318 |
| Ireland | 10,922 | 0 | -10,922 |
| Germany | 7,061 | 3,139 | -3,922 |
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) | 456,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,762 |
| Air transport | 19,114 |
| Road transport | 1,832 |
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) | 249,814 | 207,072 | -42,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,101 | 128,661 | -11,440 |
| Air transport | 12,399 | 6,715 | -5,684 |
| Road transport | 1,832 | 0 | -1,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,289 |
| Southampton | 197,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,771 |
| Dover | 17,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,687 |
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 | 225,586 | 202,703 | -22,883 |
| Southampton | 140,101 | 57,755 | -82,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 62,771 | +62,771 |
| Dover | 13,306 | 4,369 | -8,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,972 | 6,715 | +743 |
| Holyhead | 10,922 | 0 | -10,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 8,135 | +8,135 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,427 | 0 | -6,427 |
| ZLC | 1,832 | 0 | -1,832 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551341
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven polyester fabrics in plain weave style