Import/export HS code 551423: Various polyester woven fabrics
Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various weave patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,096,504 |
| Belgium | 315,176 |
| India | 293,433 |
| Thailand | 38,246 |
| Pakistan | 23,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 289,603 | 806,901 | +517,298 |
| Belgium | 191,482 | 123,694 | -67,788 |
| India | 44,340 | 249,093 | +204,753 |
| Thailand | 21,641 | 16,605 | -5,036 |
| Pakistan | 23,920 | 0 | -23,920 |
| France | 11,646 | 1,654 | -9,992 |
| Portugal | 9,371 | 0 | -9,371 |
| Hungary | 4,294 | 2,074 | -2,220 |
| Germany | 1,304 | 2,390 | +1,086 |
| United States | 1,104 | 1,093 | -11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,099,927 |
| India | 568,793 |
| Belgium | 56,224 |
| Thailand | 38,246 |
| Pakistan | 26,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 290,952 | 808,975 | +518,023 |
| India | 227,175 | 341,618 | +114,443 |
| Belgium | 21,397 | 34,827 | +13,430 |
| Thailand | 21,641 | 16,605 | -5,036 |
| Pakistan | 26,865 | 0 | -26,865 |
| Portugal | 9,371 | 0 | -9,371 |
| Germany | 1,304 | 2,390 | +1,086 |
| United States | 0 | 1,093 | +1,093 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,462,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,730 |
| Air transport | 75,127 |
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) | 398,618 | 1,063,738 | +665,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,738 | 93,992 | -78,746 |
| Air transport | 27,349 | 47,778 | +20,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 728,794 |
| Southampton | 434,009 |
| London | 253,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,828 |
| Dover | 47,000 |
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 | 141,380 | 587,414 | +446,034 |
| Southampton | 175,351 | 258,658 | +83,307 |
| London | 40,202 | 213,575 | +173,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 154,625 | 55,203 | -99,422 |
| Dover | 10,601 | 36,399 | +25,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,788 | 27,575 | +23,787 |
| Belfast Port | 23,920 | 0 | -23,920 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,599 | 8,345 | -6,254 |
| Thamesport | 9,743 | 923 | -8,820 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 9,784 | +9,784 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 41 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 32 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 31 |
| LEISURE FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 28 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 21 |
| KNOLL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| H & S FABRICS LIMITED | 17 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 17 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 201,897 |
| Portugal | 179,383 |
| New Zealand | 70,671 |
| Romania | 19,728 |
| Poland | 11,092 |
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 | 130,503 | 71,394 | -59,109 |
| Portugal | 179,383 | 0 | -179,383 |
| New Zealand | 57,997 | 12,674 | -45,323 |
| Romania | 17,506 | 2,222 | -15,284 |
| Poland | 11,092 | 0 | -11,092 |
| South Africa | 0 | 9,959 | +9,959 |
| Czechia | 0 | 9,305 | +9,305 |
| Mauritius | 7,486 | 0 | -7,486 |
| Italy | 4,280 | 2,611 | -1,669 |
| Switzerland | 4,470 | 0 | -4,470 |
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) | 429,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,671 |
| Air transport | 41,918 |
| Road transport | 900 |
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) | 341,599 | 88,322 | -253,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,997 | 12,674 | -45,323 |
| Air transport | 25,190 | 16,728 | -8,462 |
| Road transport | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,884 |
| Dover | 206,074 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 |
| Southampton | 32,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,820 |
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 | 207,260 | 15,624 | -191,636 |
| Dover | 133,376 | 72,698 | -60,678 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 | 0 | -38,500 |
| Southampton | 19,497 | 12,674 | -6,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,936 | 4,884 | -9,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,486 | 10,876 | +3,390 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,768 | 968 | -2,800 |
| Holyhead | 963 | 0 | -963 |
| ZLC | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various weave patterns