Import/export HS code 55143050: Various colorful polyester fabrics
Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various patterns and colorful yarns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 66,850 |
| Italy | 64,371 |
| Spain | 21,481 |
| Belgium | 11,057 |
| Germany | 8,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 33,860 | 32,990 | -870 |
| Italy | 55,277 | 9,094 | -46,183 |
| Spain | 11,604 | 9,877 | -1,727 |
| Belgium | 5,367 | 5,690 | +323 |
| Germany | 2,159 | 6,247 | +4,088 |
| France | 0 | 1,104 | +1,104 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 71,650 |
| Turkey | 67,977 |
| Spain | 20,050 |
| India | 6,798 |
| Belgium | 5,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 56,309 | 15,341 | -40,968 |
| Turkey | 34,987 | 32,990 | -1,997 |
| Spain | 10,173 | 9,877 | -296 |
| India | 6,798 | 0 | -6,798 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,690 | +5,690 |
| France | 0 | 1,104 | +1,104 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,157 |
| Road transport | 37,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,839 |
| Air transport | 6,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,881 | 44,276 | -33,605 |
| Road transport | 24,092 | 13,375 | -10,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,463 | 4,376 | +1,913 |
| Air transport | 3,831 | 2,975 | -856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 44,346 |
| ZLC | 40,616 |
| Dover | 26,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 39,409 | 4,937 | -34,472 |
| ZLC | 24,092 | 16,524 | -7,568 |
| Dover | 8,569 | 18,056 | +9,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,768 | 16,466 | +6,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,135 | 1,668 | -18,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,463 | 4,376 | +1,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,189 | 2,975 | +786 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,642 | 0 | -1,642 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 4 |
| 2024-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 27,316 |
| Germany | 20,788 |
| United States | 18,666 |
| South Africa | 14,901 |
| France | 3,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 27,316 | 0 | -27,316 |
| Germany | 12,795 | 7,993 | -4,802 |
| United States | 9,366 | 9,300 | -66 |
| South Africa | 0 | 14,901 | +14,901 |
| France | 0 | 3,034 | +3,034 |
| New Zealand | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
| Tunisia | 974 | 0 | -974 |
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) | 35,829 |
| Air transport | 28,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,145 |
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) | 25,844 | 9,985 | -15,859 |
| Air transport | 9,366 | 18,869 | +9,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,771 | 6,374 | -11,397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 25,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 25,135 | 0 | -25,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,950 | 7,993 | -7,957 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,366 | 5,083 | -4,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,527 | +8,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,374 | +6,374 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,259 | +5,259 |
| Southampton | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,992 | +1,992 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55143050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, with various patterns and colorful yarns