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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 210,548 |
| Italy | 50,162 |
| Portugal | 25,478 |
| 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 | 38,712 | 11,450 | -27,262 |
| Portugal | 15,519 | 9,959 | -5,560 |
| Tunisia | 3,356 | 10,158 | +6,802 |
| Morocco | 4,683 | 4,368 | -315 |
| Madagascar | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,718 | +5,718 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 3,541 | +3,541 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 3,539 | +3,539 |
| Austria | 3,207 | 0 | -3,207 |
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 | 37,593 |
| Portugal | 22,075 |
| 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 | 41,248 | 11,450 | -29,798 |
| United Kingdom | 13,808 | 23,785 | +9,977 |
| Portugal | 13,176 | 8,899 | -4,277 |
| 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) | 231,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,105 |
| 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) | 199,574 | 32,296 | -167,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,270 | 36,835 | -25,435 |
| 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 | 61,676 |
| London | 22,565 |
| Thamesport | 15,028 |
| 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 | 46,925 | 14,751 | -32,174 |
| London | 8,039 | 14,526 | +6,487 |
| Thamesport | 5,769 | 9,259 | +3,490 |
| 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 | 3,869,618 |
| Morocco | 3,639,731 |
| Estonia | 2,174,619 |
| Slovakia | 1,327,554 |
| Poland | 904,535 |
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 | 2,329,468 | 1,540,150 | -789,318 |
| Morocco | 1,836,802 | 1,802,929 | -33,873 |
| Estonia | 1,210,036 | 964,583 | -245,453 |
| Slovakia | 553,366 | 774,188 | +220,822 |
| Poland | 457,732 | 446,803 | -10,929 |
| Switzerland | 367,368 | 352,328 | -15,040 |
| Turkey | 385,671 | 304,430 | -81,241 |
| Hungary | 432,022 | 227,778 | -204,244 |
| Germany | 90,909 | 464,596 | +373,687 |
| Lithuania | 453,024 | 89,584 | -363,440 |
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) | 17,458,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,221,957 |
| Air transport | 171,649 |
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) | 9,483,492 | 7,974,595 | -1,508,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,645,049 | 576,908 | -1,068,141 |
| Air transport | 70,503 | 101,146 | +30,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,267,407 |
| Dover | 901,967 |
| Southampton | 775,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 639,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 301,509 |
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 | 9,076,745 | 7,190,662 | -1,886,083 |
| Dover | 390,663 | 511,304 | +120,641 |
| Southampton | 673,423 | 102,195 | -571,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 368,466 | 271,231 | -97,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,730 | 42,779 | -215,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,978 | 262,439 | +255,461 |
| Felixstowe | 108,655 | 135,689 | +27,034 |
| Hull | 215,877 | 2,743 | -213,134 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,944 | 77,921 | +47,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,559 | 21,216 | -19,343 |
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