Import/export HS code 551411: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 246,142 |
| China | 92,249 |
| India | 34,451 |
| Italy | 23,797 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,815 |
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 | 147,537 | 98,605 | -48,932 |
| China | 57,402 | 34,847 | -22,555 |
| India | 10,936 | 23,515 | +12,579 |
| Italy | 22,660 | 1,137 | -21,523 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,815 | +11,815 |
| Spain | 3,099 | 2,732 | -367 |
| New Zealand | 1,911 | 0 | -1,911 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| France | 892 | 0 | -892 |
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 | 246,142 |
| China | 104,064 |
| India | 34,451 |
| Italy | 23,797 |
| Spain | 5,831 |
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 | 147,537 | 98,605 | -48,932 |
| China | 57,402 | 46,662 | -10,740 |
| India | 10,936 | 23,515 | +12,579 |
| Italy | 22,660 | 1,137 | -21,523 |
| Spain | 3,099 | 2,732 | -367 |
| New Zealand | 1,911 | 0 | -1,911 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| France | 892 | 0 | -892 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 384,657 |
| Air transport | 24,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,658 |
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) | 215,875 | 168,782 | -47,093 |
| Air transport | 23,492 | 1,137 | -22,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,070 | 4,588 | -482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 309,413 |
| Southampton | 55,271 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,687 |
| London | 11,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,158 |
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 | 182,726 | 126,687 | -56,039 |
| Southampton | 33,149 | 22,122 | -11,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,550 | 1,137 | -21,413 |
| London | 0 | 11,815 | +11,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,158 | +8,158 |
| Dover | 3,099 | 2,732 | -367 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,971 | 0 | -1,971 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 942 | 0 | -942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,460 |
| Switzerland | 22,697 |
| Netherlands | 13,092 |
| France | 9,165 |
| Spain | 7,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,920 | 26,540 | +21,620 |
| Switzerland | 22,697 | 0 | -22,697 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,092 | +13,092 |
| France | 3,244 | 5,921 | +2,677 |
| Spain | 0 | 7,239 | +7,239 |
| Ireland | 1,086 | 5,403 | +4,317 |
| Italy | 1,600 | 4,833 | +3,233 |
| Canada | 2,204 | 0 | -2,204 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,622 | +1,622 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,409 | +1,409 |
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) | 78,573 |
| Air transport | 17,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,403 |
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) | 33,547 | 45,026 | +11,479 |
| Air transport | 2,204 | 15,630 | +13,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 5,403 | +5,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,833 |
| ZLC | 1,409 |
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 | 32,461 | 45,026 | +12,565 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,204 | 9,388 | +7,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,403 | +5,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,833 | +4,833 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,409 | +1,409 |
| Heysham | 1,086 | 0 | -1,086 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton