Import/export HS code 580137: Warp pile fabrics (synthetic)
Durable synthetic fabrics with a raised surface, used for heavy-duty textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,391,012 |
| Belgium | 11,725,610 |
| Turkey | 5,694,602 |
| China | 4,246,512 |
| India | 2,157,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,064,018 | 8,326,994 | -737,024 |
| Belgium | 5,845,227 | 5,880,383 | +35,156 |
| Turkey | 2,928,112 | 2,766,490 | -161,622 |
| China | 2,521,945 | 1,724,567 | -797,378 |
| India | 1,160,546 | 996,808 | -163,738 |
| Germany | 897,873 | 967,118 | +69,245 |
| France | 907,522 | 829,652 | -77,870 |
| Spain | 799,221 | 289,715 | -509,506 |
| Portugal | 446,225 | 245,150 | -201,075 |
| Netherlands | 314,459 | 304,684 | -9,775 |
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 | 17,857,244 |
| Belgium | 11,462,575 |
| Turkey | 6,263,190 |
| China | 4,423,068 |
| India | 3,165,138 |
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 | 9,367,440 | 8,489,804 | -877,636 |
| Belgium | 5,702,396 | 5,760,179 | +57,783 |
| Turkey | 3,245,654 | 3,017,536 | -228,118 |
| China | 2,649,262 | 1,773,806 | -875,456 |
| India | 1,668,291 | 1,496,847 | -171,444 |
| Germany | 700,133 | 857,951 | +157,818 |
| Spain | 743,007 | 342,950 | -400,057 |
| Netherlands | 406,047 | 314,457 | -91,590 |
| Portugal | 370,717 | 237,497 | -133,220 |
| France | 261,764 | 199,485 | -62,279 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 58 |
| West Yorkshire | 29 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 48 | 38 | -10 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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) | 33,830,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,219,428 |
| Air transport | 4,440,539 |
| Road transport | 3,309,752 |
| Other | 83,297 |
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) | 17,721,827 | 16,109,080 | -1,612,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,193,050 | 3,026,378 | -1,166,672 |
| Air transport | 2,208,770 | 2,231,769 | +22,999 |
| Road transport | 1,690,104 | 1,619,648 | -70,456 |
| Other | 53,915 | 29,382 | -24,533 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,970 | +1,970 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,889,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,459,013 |
| ZLC | 4,142,468 |
| Southampton | 3,066,314 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,995,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,592,416 | 10,296,967 | +704,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,061,642 | 3,397,371 | -1,664,271 |
| ZLC | 2,143,680 | 1,998,788 | -144,892 |
| Southampton | 1,670,658 | 1,395,656 | -275,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,193,634 | 802,360 | -391,274 |
| Felixstowe | 1,229,663 | 626,749 | -602,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 827,741 | 632,805 | -194,936 |
| East Midlands Airport | 534,163 | 707,486 | +173,323 |
| London Stansted Airport | 611,882 | 531,077 | -80,805 |
| Thamesport | 579,000 | 435,977 | -143,023 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 53 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 39 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 78 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 56 |
| 2025-07 | 89 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 115 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 115 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 114 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 110 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 108 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 105 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 100 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 94 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 0-1m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,851,313 |
| France | 3,693,013 |
| Romania | 1,165,108 |
| Germany | 960,161 |
| Canada | 623,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,178,604 | 2,672,709 | -505,895 |
| France | 2,101,571 | 1,591,442 | -510,129 |
| Romania | 626,073 | 539,035 | -87,038 |
| Germany | 290,936 | 669,225 | +378,289 |
| Canada | 317,011 | 306,338 | -10,673 |
| Netherlands | 295,487 | 307,677 | +12,190 |
| Italy | 308,458 | 286,818 | -21,640 |
| Morocco | 339,185 | 109,835 | -229,350 |
| United Arab Emirates | 295,345 | 133,348 | -161,997 |
| Poland | 253,498 | 153,435 | -100,063 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,110 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,433 | 3,677 | +1,244 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,290,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,744,160 |
| Road transport | 422,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,100 |
| Other | 6,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,467,593 | 4,823,189 | -644,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,919,878 | 3,824,282 | -95,596 |
| Road transport | 417,827 | 4,842 | -412,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,848 | 82,252 | -123,596 |
| Other | 2,433 | 3,677 | +1,244 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,822,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,702,161 |
| Dover | 3,561,292 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,106,967 |
| ZLC | 2,038,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,469,539 | 2,353,304 | -116,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,834,425 | 1,867,736 | +33,311 |
| Dover | 1,815,800 | 1,745,492 | -70,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,123,023 | 983,944 | -139,079 |
| ZLC | 1,468,545 | 569,983 | -898,562 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 604,349 | 814,513 | +210,164 |
| Portsmouth | 258,910 | 89,974 | -168,936 |
| Manchester Airport | 202,530 | 83,721 | -118,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,623 | 98,961 | +4,338 |
| Felixstowe | 9,531 | 41,727 | +32,196 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580137
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable synthetic fabrics with a raised surface, used for heavy-duty textiles