Import/export HS code 551441: Plain weave polyester fabrics
Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 85,826 |
| Belgium | 7,970 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,518 |
| France | 2,536 |
| United States | 2,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 40,182 | 45,644 | +5,462 |
| Belgium | 7,970 | 0 | -7,970 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,518 | +4,518 |
| France | 0 | 2,536 | +2,536 |
| United States | 1,155 | 1,313 | +158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 85,826 |
| India | 10,438 |
| China | 4,518 |
| France | 2,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 40,182 | 45,644 | +5,462 |
| India | 9,125 | 1,313 | -7,812 |
| China | 0 | 4,518 | +4,518 |
| France | 0 | 2,536 | +2,536 |
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 | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 96,332 |
| Air transport | 6,986 |
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) | 48,152 | 48,180 | +28 |
| Air transport | 1,155 | 5,831 | +4,676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 64,866 |
| Portsmouth | 17,104 |
| Dover | 13,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 32,729 | 32,137 | -592 |
| Portsmouth | 10,841 | 6,263 | -4,578 |
| Dover | 4,582 | 8,777 | +4,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,155 | 3,595 | +2,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,236 | +2,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,003 | +1,003 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 3 |
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 | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 34,045 |
| France | 10,459 |
| Kenya | 4,576 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,364 |
| Japan | 1,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 9,690 | 24,355 | +14,665 |
| France | 9,354 | 1,105 | -8,249 |
| Kenya | 4,576 | 0 | -4,576 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,422 | 1,942 | +520 |
| Japan | 1,197 | 0 | -1,197 |
| Norway | 1,177 | 0 | -1,177 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
| Spain | 982 | 0 | -982 |
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) | 36,904 |
| Air transport | 16,759 |
| Road transport | 3,269 |
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) | 16,952 | 19,952 | +3,000 |
| Air transport | 8,177 | 8,582 | +405 |
| Road transport | 3,269 | 0 | -3,269 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,537 |
| ZLC | 9,974 |
| Dover | 8,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,346 |
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 | 9,690 | 18,847 | +9,157 |
| ZLC | 4,466 | 5,508 | +1,042 |
| Dover | 7,262 | 1,105 | -6,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,576 | 0 | -4,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,404 | 1,942 | -462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551441
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, mixed mainly with cotton