Import/export HS code 511230: Woven fabrics of combed wool mixed with man-made staple fibers
Woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended mainly with man-made staple fibers for strength and versatility
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 885,277 |
| India | 390,973 |
| France | 255,018 |
| China | 172,283 |
| Belgium | 72,195 |
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 | 465,767 | 419,510 | -46,257 |
| India | 112,157 | 278,816 | +166,659 |
| France | 44,158 | 210,860 | +166,702 |
| China | 119,625 | 52,658 | -66,967 |
| Belgium | 34,304 | 37,891 | +3,587 |
| Chile | 35,167 | 34,989 | -178 |
| Turkey | 28,274 | 20,113 | -8,161 |
| Germany | 37,668 | 10,538 | -27,130 |
| United States | 10,228 | 37,428 | +27,200 |
| Romania | 16,258 | 21,229 | +4,971 |
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 | 963,950 |
| India | 426,140 |
| China | 180,821 |
| France | 141,237 |
| Belgium | 123,196 |
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 | 478,812 | 485,138 | +6,326 |
| India | 147,324 | 278,816 | +131,492 |
| China | 119,625 | 61,196 | -58,429 |
| France | 30,841 | 110,396 | +79,555 |
| Belgium | 42,719 | 80,477 | +37,758 |
| Turkey | 31,412 | 46,794 | +15,382 |
| Romania | 16,258 | 18,860 | +2,602 |
| Chile | 0 | 34,989 | +34,989 |
| Norway | 10,957 | 20,389 | +9,432 |
| Australia | 19,609 | 7,226 | -12,383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 11 | 20 | +9 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 830,965 |
| Air transport | 726,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,977 |
| Road transport | 41,142 |
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) | 451,811 | 379,154 | -72,657 |
| Air transport | 265,331 | 461,607 | +196,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,859 | 317,118 | +112,259 |
| Road transport | 26,985 | 14,157 | -12,828 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 336,110 |
| Dover | 264,448 |
| Glasgow Airport | 216,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 177,381 | 158,729 | -18,652 |
| Dover | 114,935 | 149,513 | +34,578 |
| Glasgow Airport | 133,731 | 82,555 | -51,176 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,271 | 120,322 | +70,051 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,090 | 152,162 | +137,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,441 | 8,356 | -137,085 |
| Southampton | 30,431 | 105,148 | +74,717 |
| Felixstowe | 74,430 | 49,240 | -25,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,904 | 92,033 | +74,129 |
| Thamesport | 56,623 | 41,513 | -15,110 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 45 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 39 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 26 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 26 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 24 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| LAMBTON CLOTHING COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 12,590,577 |
| France | 1,152,164 |
| China | 920,924 |
| Sweden | 636,101 |
| Germany | 250,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,781,313 | 6,809,264 | +1,027,951 |
| France | 888,625 | 263,539 | -625,086 |
| China | 548,563 | 372,361 | -176,202 |
| Sweden | 255,601 | 380,500 | +124,899 |
| Germany | 75,057 | 175,549 | +100,492 |
| South Korea | 117,098 | 125,380 | +8,282 |
| Japan | 109,758 | 113,666 | +3,908 |
| Poland | 105,633 | 94,207 | -11,426 |
| Italy | 124,278 | 69,545 | -54,733 |
| United States | 138,030 | 42,651 | -95,379 |
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) | 14,014,670 |
| Air transport | 3,042,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,583 |
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) | 6,370,343 | 7,644,327 | +1,273,984 |
| Air transport | 1,958,870 | 1,083,790 | -875,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,708 | 196,875 | +31,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,715,459 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,453,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,053,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 561,693 |
| Manchester Airport | 530,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,923,084 | 6,792,375 | +869,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,050,866 | 402,314 | -648,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 345,954 | 707,428 | +361,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,670 | 291,023 | +20,353 |
| Manchester Airport | 281,917 | 248,778 | -33,139 |
| ZLC | 318,020 | 51,799 | -266,221 |
| Dover | 102,508 | 150,761 | +48,253 |
| Southampton | 78,053 | 105,292 | +27,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,452 | 61,752 | -24,700 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,531 | 86,444 | +50,913 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 511230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended mainly with man-made staple fibers for strength and versatility