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 | 24,563,624 |
| India | 13,418,211 |
| Belgium | 12,966,706 |
| Bulgaria | 11,924,962 |
| China | 8,410,814 |
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 | 11,569,658 | 12,993,966 | +1,424,308 |
| India | 6,628,507 | 6,789,704 | +161,197 |
| Belgium | 6,091,732 | 6,874,974 | +783,242 |
| Bulgaria | 5,449,423 | 6,475,539 | +1,026,116 |
| China | 4,058,174 | 4,352,640 | +294,466 |
| Netherlands | 2,979,268 | 3,560,155 | +580,887 |
| Turkey | 2,796,512 | 2,858,659 | +62,147 |
| Germany | 3,137,648 | 1,068,057 | -2,069,591 |
| Greece | 1,699,188 | 1,469,779 | -229,409 |
| France | 1,296,959 | 1,010,243 | -286,716 |
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 | 24,806,052 |
| India | 13,533,090 |
| Bulgaria | 12,432,074 |
| China | 9,200,076 |
| Turkey | 9,052,547 |
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 | 11,687,063 | 13,118,989 | +1,431,926 |
| India | 6,715,957 | 6,817,133 | +101,176 |
| Bulgaria | 5,808,575 | 6,623,499 | +814,924 |
| China | 4,557,006 | 4,643,070 | +86,064 |
| Turkey | 4,088,585 | 4,963,962 | +875,377 |
| Germany | 3,962,749 | 3,291,284 | -671,465 |
| France | 3,115,444 | 3,466,199 | +350,755 |
| Netherlands | 2,393,026 | 2,707,711 | +314,685 |
| Greece | 1,335,464 | 1,322,265 | -13,199 |
| Spain | 1,624,402 | 0 | -1,624,402 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +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) | 50,603,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,142,063 |
| Other | 5,886,413 |
| Air transport | 1,266,929 |
| Road transport | 656,476 |
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) | 26,283,448 | 24,320,502 | -1,962,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,809,853 | 22,332,210 | +4,522,357 |
| Other | 4,428,619 | 1,457,794 | -2,970,825 |
| Air transport | 642,846 | 624,083 | -18,763 |
| Road transport | 21,122 | 635,354 | +614,232 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 27,963,288 |
| Felixstowe | 17,056,099 |
| Dover | 14,793,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,167,130 |
| 000 | 5,886,413 |
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 | 12,695,345 | 15,267,943 | +2,572,598 |
| Felixstowe | 11,204,345 | 5,851,754 | -5,352,591 |
| Dover | 6,515,644 | 8,277,858 | +1,762,214 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,106,817 | 6,060,313 | +4,953,496 |
| 000 | 4,428,619 | 1,457,794 | -2,970,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,301,500 | 2,460,157 | +158,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,948,975 | 1,448,642 | -1,500,333 |
| Southampton | 2,192,059 | 1,907,403 | -284,656 |
| 499 | 882 | 3,328,160 | +3,327,278 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,099,896 | 951,484 | -148,412 |
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 | 88 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-12 | 37 |
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 | 64 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 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 | 3,874,291 |
| Denmark | 2,412,472 |
| United States | 1,828,931 |
| Taiwan | 431,472 |
| Poland | 255,425 |
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 | 1,891,757 | 1,982,534 | +90,777 |
| Denmark | 1,080,787 | 1,331,685 | +250,898 |
| United States | 637,457 | 1,191,474 | +554,017 |
| Taiwan | 219,360 | 212,112 | -7,248 |
| Poland | 127,727 | 127,698 | -29 |
| France | 73,754 | 112,370 | +38,616 |
| Hungary | 140,004 | 40,823 | -99,181 |
| Singapore | 75,014 | 98,086 | +23,072 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,717 | 81,717 | +21,000 |
| Belgium | 91,350 | 42,369 | -48,981 |
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 | 466,531 |
| Italy | 37,425 |
| India | 14,094 |
| Ireland | 10,503 |
| China | 9,605 |
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 | 277,755 | 188,776 | -88,979 |
| Italy | 24,102 | 13,323 | -10,779 |
| India | 2,585 | 11,509 | +8,924 |
| Ireland | 618 | 9,885 | +9,267 |
| China | 8,176 | 1,429 | -6,747 |
| Portugal | 1,408 | 1,438 | +30 |
| Turkey | 2,690 | 0 | -2,690 |
| 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) | 6,780,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,113,916 |
| Air transport | 999,030 |
| Other | 547,379 |
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) | 3,189,618 | 3,590,724 | +401,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,242,187 | 1,871,729 | +629,542 |
| Air transport | 549,877 | 449,153 | -100,724 |
| Other | 319,449 | 227,930 | -91,519 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,967,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,425,700 |
| Southampton | 1,661,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 913,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 770,381 |
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 | 1,290,855 | 1,677,109 | +386,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,097,809 | 1,327,891 | +230,082 |
| Southampton | 490,131 | 1,171,142 | +681,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,718 | 469,770 | +26,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,027 | 360,354 | -49,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 391,564 | 303,424 | -88,140 |
| 000 | 319,449 | 227,930 | -91,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 246,215 | 85,099 | -161,116 |
| Portsmouth | 89,860 | 134,287 | +44,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,945 | 57,123 | -27,822 |
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