Import/export HS code 551421: 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 | 105,128 |
| India | 88,658 |
| Malaysia | 62,146 |
| China | 56,699 |
| France | 52,207 |
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 | 25,550 | 79,578 | +54,028 |
| India | 26,270 | 62,388 | +36,118 |
| Malaysia | 37,553 | 24,593 | -12,960 |
| China | 29,897 | 26,802 | -3,095 |
| France | 16,060 | 36,147 | +20,087 |
| Turkey | 9,406 | 7,894 | -1,512 |
| United States | 12,659 | 3,639 | -9,020 |
| Netherlands | 14,168 | 1,595 | -12,573 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| Jamaica | 8,231 | 0 | -8,231 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 105,449 |
| Pakistan | 105,128 |
| China | 72,828 |
| Malaysia | 62,146 |
| Italy | 21,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 35,710 | 69,739 | +34,029 |
| Pakistan | 25,550 | 79,578 | +54,028 |
| China | 46,026 | 26,802 | -19,224 |
| Malaysia | 37,553 | 24,593 | -12,960 |
| Italy | 976 | 20,146 | +19,170 |
| Turkey | 9,406 | 9,489 | +83 |
| United States | 12,659 | 3,639 | -9,020 |
| France | 2,366 | 8,650 | +6,284 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 0 | -10,710 |
| Jamaica | 8,231 | 0 | -8,231 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 272,384 |
| Air transport | 97,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,401 |
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) | 102,089 | 170,295 | +68,206 |
| Air transport | 59,047 | 38,283 | -20,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,368 | 39,033 | +9,665 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 130,424 |
| Southampton | 57,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,094 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,693 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,955 |
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 | 34,712 | 95,712 | +61,000 |
| Southampton | 29,567 | 27,720 | -1,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,231 | 46,863 | +38,632 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,095 | 9,598 | -27,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,962 | 10,993 | -8,969 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,659 | 12,289 | -370 |
| Belfast Port | 21,606 | 0 | -21,606 |
| Dover | 0 | 20,146 | +20,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,406 | 7,894 | -1,512 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 12,563 | +12,563 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
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 | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 310,526 |
| Czechia | 172,871 |
| Germany | 35,583 |
| Spain | 35,130 |
| Israel | 29,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 266,091 | 44,435 | -221,656 |
| Czechia | 160,822 | 12,049 | -148,773 |
| Germany | 18,123 | 17,460 | -663 |
| Spain | 18,529 | 16,601 | -1,928 |
| Israel | 25,073 | 4,759 | -20,314 |
| Poland | 913 | 18,022 | +17,109 |
| Oman | 0 | 17,468 | +17,468 |
| Ireland | 8,555 | 8,680 | +125 |
| Singapore | 11,527 | 4,147 | -7,380 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 13,497 | +13,497 |
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) | 615,806 |
| Air transport | 71,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,474 |
| Road transport | 973 |
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) | 489,070 | 126,736 | -362,334 |
| Air transport | 18,482 | 53,206 | +34,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,715 | 4,759 | -27,956 |
| Road transport | 973 | 0 | -973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 576,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,990 |
| Dover | 26,208 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,188 |
| ZLC | 22,734 |
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 | 462,182 | 114,799 | -347,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,990 | 0 | -26,990 |
| Dover | 19,074 | 7,134 | -11,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,361 | 9,827 | -5,534 |
| ZLC | 973 | 21,761 | +20,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,099 | +13,099 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,121 | 8,519 | +5,398 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,546 | 4,759 | +213 |
| Heysham | 4,009 | 2,937 | -1,072 |
| Portsmouth | 3,939 | 0 | -3,939 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton