Import/export HS code 560121: Cotton wadding
Wadding made from cotton, used in various applications like padding or insulation
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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 | 21,631,537 |
| India | 12,693,172 |
| Belgium | 12,022,716 |
| Bulgaria | 10,472,424 |
| China | 7,791,154 |
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 | 10,814,951 | 10,816,586 | +1,635 |
| India | 6,905,389 | 5,787,783 | -1,117,606 |
| Belgium | 6,765,846 | 5,256,870 | -1,508,976 |
| Bulgaria | 5,386,939 | 5,085,485 | -301,454 |
| China | 4,004,214 | 3,786,940 | -217,274 |
| Netherlands | 3,007,887 | 2,368,499 | -639,388 |
| Turkey | 2,731,781 | 2,623,761 | -108,020 |
| Germany | 3,123,753 | 1,456,815 | -1,666,938 |
| Greece | 1,619,436 | 1,407,130 | -212,306 |
| France | 1,385,684 | 832,624 | -553,060 |
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 | 21,865,014 |
| India | 12,847,272 |
| Bulgaria | 10,911,043 |
| China | 8,601,303 |
| Turkey | 7,652,531 |
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 | 10,916,643 | 10,948,371 | +31,728 |
| India | 7,026,933 | 5,820,339 | -1,206,594 |
| Bulgaria | 5,699,871 | 5,211,172 | -488,699 |
| China | 4,520,868 | 4,080,435 | -440,433 |
| Turkey | 3,969,701 | 3,682,830 | -286,871 |
| Germany | 4,109,697 | 3,038,668 | -1,071,029 |
| France | 3,303,490 | 2,805,859 | -497,631 |
| Netherlands | 2,287,577 | 2,281,950 | -5,627 |
| Greece | 1,323,373 | 1,238,175 | -85,198 |
| Spain | 2,158,913 | 0 | -2,158,913 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 46,674,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,957,628 |
| Other | 6,228,219 |
| Air transport | 1,187,715 |
| Road transport | 342,718 |
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) | 25,916,538 | 20,758,005 | -5,158,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,490,825 | 17,466,803 | -1,024,022 |
| Other | 4,099,933 | 2,128,286 | -1,971,647 |
| Air transport | 618,437 | 569,278 | -49,159 |
| Road transport | 26,528 | 316,190 | +289,662 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,834,375 |
| Felixstowe | 17,638,630 |
| Dover | 12,633,112 |
| 000 | 6,228,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,777,527 |
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 | 11,451,056 | 12,383,319 | +932,263 |
| Felixstowe | 11,433,678 | 6,204,952 | -5,228,726 |
| Dover | 6,701,936 | 5,931,176 | -770,760 |
| 000 | 4,099,933 | 2,128,286 | -1,971,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 743,726 | 5,033,801 | +4,290,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,312,898 | 1,250,237 | -2,062,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,270,750 | 2,191,628 | -79,122 |
| Southampton | 2,586,357 | 1,557,902 | -1,028,455 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,354,922 | 764,902 | -590,020 |
| Harwich | 1,186,100 | 617,832 | -568,268 |
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 | 80 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 47 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
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 | 61 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 3,476,128 |
| Denmark | 2,118,060 |
| United States | 1,539,076 |
| Taiwan | 390,615 |
| Poland | 232,578 |
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 | 1,866,040 | 1,610,088 | -255,952 |
| Denmark | 1,053,838 | 1,064,222 | +10,384 |
| United States | 658,920 | 880,156 | +221,236 |
| Taiwan | 226,398 | 164,217 | -62,181 |
| Poland | 125,278 | 107,300 | -17,978 |
| Hungary | 147,984 | 33,185 | -114,799 |
| France | 66,541 | 91,490 | +24,949 |
| Singapore | 78,498 | 68,109 | -10,389 |
| Belgium | 93,241 | 50,112 | -43,129 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,800 | 65,474 | +1,674 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 431,638 |
| Italy | 39,807 |
| Ireland | 10,503 |
| China | 9,279 |
| Turkey | 2,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 252,627 | 179,011 | -73,616 |
| Italy | 25,928 | 13,879 | -12,049 |
| Ireland | 6 | 10,497 | +10,491 |
| China | 8,111 | 1,168 | -6,943 |
| Turkey | 2,690 | 0 | -2,690 |
| India | 2,585 | 0 | -2,585 |
| Portugal | 1,636 | 656 | -980 |
| New Zealand | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| XI | 5 | 992 | +987 |
| Spain | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 5,932,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,612,245 |
| Air transport | 1,056,282 |
| Other | 502,713 |
| Road transport | 10,443 |
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) | 3,031,344 | 2,901,466 | -129,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,367,500 | 1,244,745 | -122,755 |
| Air transport | 534,947 | 521,335 | -13,612 |
| Other | 296,175 | 206,538 | -89,637 |
| Road transport | 10,443 | 0 | -10,443 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,635,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,116,027 |
| Southampton | 1,133,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 851,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 789,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,289,548 | 1,346,099 | +56,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,074,585 | 1,041,442 | -33,143 |
| Southampton | 445,651 | 687,782 | +242,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 437,667 | 413,593 | -24,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 382,204 | 407,682 | +25,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 411,305 | 321,355 | -89,950 |
| 000 | 296,175 | 206,538 | -89,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,177 | 52,423 | -225,754 |
| Portsmouth | 90,341 | 80,831 | -9,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,235 | 43,288 | -42,947 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wadding made from cotton, used in various applications like padding or insulation