Import/export HS code 551442: Twill weave polyester fabrics
Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern
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.
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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 | 210,548 |
| Italy | 50,162 |
| Portugal | 22,688 |
| Tunisia | 13,514 |
| Morocco | 9,051 |
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 | 191,050 | 19,498 | -171,552 |
| Italy | 39,856 | 10,306 | -29,550 |
| Portugal | 12,729 | 9,959 | -2,770 |
| Tunisia | 3,356 | 10,158 | +6,802 |
| Morocco | 4,683 | 4,368 | -315 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Belgium | 5,718 | 0 | -5,718 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 3,541 | +3,541 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Switzerland | 2,562 | 0 | -2,562 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 213,951 |
| Italy | 52,698 |
| United Kingdom | 34,386 |
| Portugal | 19,285 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 193,393 | 20,558 | -172,835 |
| Italy | 42,392 | 10,306 | -32,086 |
| United Kingdom | 16,319 | 18,067 | +1,748 |
| Portugal | 10,386 | 8,899 | -1,487 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 228,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,315 |
| Air transport | 8,859 |
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) | 202,085 | 26,578 | -175,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,624 | 35,691 | -24,933 |
| Air transport | 7,959 | 900 | -7,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 198,547 |
| Dover | 58,886 |
| London | 22,565 |
| Thamesport | 11,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 185,627 | 12,920 | -172,707 |
| Dover | 45,279 | 13,607 | -31,672 |
| London | 8,039 | 14,526 | +6,487 |
| Thamesport | 8,280 | 3,541 | -4,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,117 | +10,117 |
| Felixstowe | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,368 | 0 | -6,368 |
| Newhaven | 938 | 5,320 | +4,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,423 | 0 | -5,423 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,536 | 0 | -2,536 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 3,933,080 |
| Morocco | 3,755,182 |
| Germany | 2,308,586 |
| Estonia | 2,183,473 |
| Slovakia | 1,272,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2,516,299 | 1,416,781 | -1,099,518 |
| Morocco | 2,011,750 | 1,743,432 | -268,318 |
| Germany | 88,098 | 2,220,488 | +2,132,390 |
| Estonia | 1,202,653 | 980,820 | -221,833 |
| Slovakia | 537,067 | 735,291 | +198,224 |
| Poland | 498,468 | 408,594 | -89,874 |
| Switzerland | 376,318 | 346,939 | -29,379 |
| Turkey | 411,632 | 265,928 | -145,704 |
| Hungary | 446,372 | 187,921 | -258,451 |
| Latvia | 311,510 | 217,424 | -94,086 |
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) | 19,342,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,890,818 |
| Air transport | 160,459 |
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) | 9,810,282 | 9,532,445 | -277,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,331,503 | 559,315 | -772,188 |
| Air transport | 59,520 | 100,939 | +41,419 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,291,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,017,807 |
| Dover | 999,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 662,495 |
| Southampton | 440,958 |
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 | 9,335,876 | 6,955,492 | -2,380,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,947 | 2,011,860 | +2,005,913 |
| Dover | 441,030 | 558,855 | +117,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,546 | 271,949 | -118,597 |
| Southampton | 311,699 | 129,259 | -182,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,730 | 42,779 | -215,951 |
| Felixstowe | 154,030 | 90,314 | -63,716 |
| Hull | 218,620 | 0 | -218,620 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,295 | 77,714 | +45,419 |
| Holyhead | 24,098 | 27,880 | +3,782 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551442
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable woven fabrics made of polyester fibers, featuring a twill or cross-twill weave pattern