Import/export HS code 551412: Twill weave polyester fabrics
Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern
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.
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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 | 7,840,033 |
| Germany | 1,285,687 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 24,981 |
| Poland | 7,286 |
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 | 4,336,047 | 3,503,986 | -832,061 |
| Germany | 44,485 | 1,241,202 | +1,196,717 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 22,291 | 2,690 | -19,601 |
| Poland | 7,286 | 0 | -7,286 |
| India | 3,015 | 0 | -3,015 |
| United States | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| Romania | 1,414 | 0 | -1,414 |
| France | 947 | 0 | -947 |
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 | 7,840,033 |
| Germany | 1,285,687 |
| Italy | 83,071 |
| Portugal | 24,981 |
| China | 8,700 |
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 | 4,336,047 | 3,503,986 | -832,061 |
| Germany | 44,485 | 1,241,202 | +1,196,717 |
| Italy | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Portugal | 22,291 | 2,690 | -19,601 |
| China | 8,700 | 0 | -8,700 |
| India | 3,015 | 0 | -3,015 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,424 | +1,424 |
| France | 947 | 0 | -947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,848,744 |
| Other | 281,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,052 |
| Air transport | 9,859 |
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) | 4,340,274 | 4,508,470 | +168,196 |
| Other | 44,485 | 236,718 | +192,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,362 | 2,690 | -102,672 |
| Air transport | 8,435 | 1,424 | -7,011 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,379,066 |
| 499 | 1,007,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 402,902 |
| 000 | 281,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,917,030 | 3,462,036 | -454,994 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,007,569 | +1,007,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,871 | 24,031 | -354,840 |
| 000 | 44,485 | 236,718 | +192,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,071 | 0 | -83,071 |
| Felixstowe | 41,814 | 14,834 | -26,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,938 | 2,690 | -16,248 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 7,088 | 0 | -7,088 |
| Dover | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,347 | 1,424 | +77 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 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 | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 65,435 |
| Portugal | 24,660 |
| China | 10,447 |
| Singapore | 9,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 44,375 | 21,060 | -23,315 |
| Portugal | 16,157 | 8,503 | -7,654 |
| China | 9,562 | 885 | -8,677 |
| Singapore | 9,155 | 0 | -9,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,940 | 0 | -7,940 |
| Italy | 7,935 | 0 | -7,935 |
| Japan | 4,887 | 0 | -4,887 |
| Germany | 4,366 | 0 | -4,366 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,835 | +2,835 |
| Morocco | 2,305 | 0 | -2,305 |
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 | 110,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,875 |
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 | 85,223 | 24,780 | -60,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,281 | 10,594 | -14,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 104,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,784 |
| ZLC | 3,789 |
| Portsmouth | 2,091 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,546 |
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 | 79,888 | 24,780 | -55,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,281 | 8,503 | -16,778 |
| ZLC | 3,789 | 0 | -3,789 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,091 | +2,091 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,546 | 0 | -1,546 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern