Import/export HS code 590220: Tire cord fabric made of polyester
Fabric for tire cords made entirely from polyester yarn
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,251,050 |
| Pakistan | 325,401 |
| Italy | 282,902 |
| Romania | 189,028 |
| United States | 180,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,263,801 | 987,249 | -276,552 |
| Pakistan | 210,252 | 115,149 | -95,103 |
| Italy | 216,339 | 66,563 | -149,776 |
| Romania | 70,426 | 118,602 | +48,176 |
| United States | 142,074 | 38,684 | -103,390 |
| Thailand | 103,688 | 42,970 | -60,718 |
| Denmark | 14,550 | 111,746 | +97,196 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,002 | 33,398 | -29,604 |
| Turkey | 72,588 | 17,941 | -54,647 |
| Viet Nam | 62,118 | 2,429 | -59,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,290,452 |
| Pakistan | 325,401 |
| Italy | 237,509 |
| United States | 210,036 |
| Belgium | 155,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,299,315 | 991,137 | -308,178 |
| Pakistan | 210,252 | 115,149 | -95,103 |
| Italy | 217,929 | 19,580 | -198,349 |
| United States | 178,039 | 31,997 | -146,042 |
| Belgium | 70,426 | 85,509 | +15,083 |
| Viet Nam | 60,410 | 83,624 | +23,214 |
| Denmark | 10,547 | 111,746 | +101,199 |
| Thailand | 67,853 | 40,818 | -27,035 |
| Turkey | 72,588 | 17,941 | -54,647 |
| Ireland | 0 | 37,964 | +37,964 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 2,604,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 660,858 |
| Air transport | 635,646 |
| Road transport | 36,954 |
| Other | 17,669 |
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) | 1,512,491 | 1,092,272 | -420,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,871 | 302,987 | -54,884 |
| Air transport | 434,947 | 200,699 | -234,248 |
| Road transport | 36,954 | 0 | -36,954 |
| Other | 5,994 | 11,675 | +5,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,423,878 |
| Southampton | 598,907 |
| Dover | 519,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 358,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 873,634 | 550,244 | -323,390 |
| Southampton | 389,416 | 209,491 | -179,925 |
| Dover | 293,947 | 225,236 | -68,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,208 | 306,337 | +198,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 235,938 | 122,657 | -113,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,321 | 36,906 | -106,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,857 | 57,573 | +32,716 |
| Belfast Port | 79,296 | 0 | -79,296 |
| ZLC | 44,682 | 14,925 | -29,757 |
| Thamesport | 27,461 | 13,011 | -14,450 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 22 |
| CYDEN LIMITED | 21 |
| BIRMINGHAM SAFETY WEAR LIMITED | 20 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 17 |
| WHITE ROSE COMPONENTS LTD | 16 |
| CHARLES BENTLEY & SON LIMITED | 15 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 10 |
| SUPER SLITTERS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 426,488 |
| Norway | 207,120 |
| United States | 75,023 |
| Germany | 57,209 |
| Romania | 46,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 383,611 | 42,877 | -340,734 |
| Norway | 126,344 | 80,776 | -45,568 |
| United States | 10,656 | 64,367 | +53,711 |
| Germany | 12,243 | 44,966 | +32,723 |
| Romania | 1,538 | 45,425 | +43,887 |
| Saudi Arabia | 966 | 42,541 | +41,575 |
| Hungary | 1,036 | 36,199 | +35,163 |
| France | 14,936 | 4,704 | -10,232 |
| Netherlands | 3,116 | 10,950 | +7,834 |
| Denmark | 7,560 | 3,910 | -3,650 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 33,931 |
| Lithuania | 4,564 |
| Ireland | 2,436 |
| Turkey | 273 |
| Italy | 27 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,630 | 26,301 | +18,671 |
| Lithuania | 1,047 | 3,517 | +2,470 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,436 | +2,436 |
| Turkey | 240 | 33 | -207 |
| Italy | 0 | 27 | +27 |
| India | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 592,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,021 |
| Other | 41,402 |
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 | 446,842 | 145,671 | -301,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,486 | 176,825 | +119,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,233 | 80,788 | -36,445 |
| Other | 9,043 | 32,359 | +23,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 411,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,980 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 162,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 386,620 | 24,476 | -362,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,497 | 158,483 | +145,986 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 110,004 | 52,176 | -57,828 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,455 | 41,173 | -4,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,256 | 55,364 | +48,108 |
| 000 | 9,043 | 32,359 | +23,316 |
| Holyhead | 27,546 | 10,518 | -17,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 25,752 | +25,752 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 16,687 | +16,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,076 | 6,391 | -1,685 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 590220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabric for tire cords made entirely from polyester yarn