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 | 1,138,682 |
| India | 318,160 |
| Belgium | 303,742 |
| 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 | 298,368 | 840,314 | +541,946 |
| India | 87,203 | 230,957 | +143,754 |
| Belgium | 190,086 | 113,656 | -76,430 |
| 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 | 4,027 | -267 |
| 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 | 1,144,058 |
| India | 582,086 |
| 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 | 299,717 | 844,341 | +544,624 |
| India | 268,642 | 313,444 | +44,802 |
| 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) | 1,529,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,296 |
| Air transport | 77,080 |
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) | 450,246 | 1,079,015 | +628,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,342 | 83,954 | -87,388 |
| Air transport | 27,349 | 49,731 | +22,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 770,972 |
| Southampton | 434,009 |
| London | 278,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 201,628 |
| Dover | 45,685 |
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 | 150,145 | 620,827 | +470,682 |
| Southampton | 175,351 | 258,658 | +83,307 |
| London | 83,065 | 195,439 | +112,374 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,463 | 45,165 | -111,298 |
| Dover | 9,286 | 36,399 | +27,113 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| 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 | 163,237 |
| New Zealand | 96,319 |
| Romania | 17,766 |
| 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 | 161,066 | 40,831 | -120,235 |
| Portugal | 163,237 | 0 | -163,237 |
| New Zealand | 57,997 | 38,322 | -19,675 |
| Romania | 15,544 | 2,222 | -13,322 |
| 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 | 2,220 | 2,611 | +391 |
| 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) | 409,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,395 |
| Air transport | 43,967 |
| 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) | 351,994 | 57,759 | -294,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,997 | 37,398 | -20,599 |
| Air transport | 25,190 | 18,777 | -6,413 |
| Road transport | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 206,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,716 |
| Southampton | 56,895 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,744 |
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 | 163,939 | 42,135 | -121,804 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 187,092 | 15,624 | -171,468 |
| Southampton | 19,497 | 37,398 | +17,901 |
| Felixstowe | 38,500 | 0 | -38,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,936 | 5,808 | -8,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,486 | 12,001 | +4,515 |
| 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