Import/export HS code 56012110: Absorbent cotton wadding
Highly absorbent cotton wadding, often used in medical or hygiene products
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.
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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 | 21,603,428 |
| India | 12,598,785 |
| Belgium | 11,874,695 |
| Bulgaria | 10,472,424 |
| China | 6,932,885 |
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 | 10,804,833 | 10,798,595 | -6,238 |
| India | 6,883,260 | 5,715,525 | -1,167,735 |
| Belgium | 6,685,907 | 5,188,788 | -1,497,119 |
| Bulgaria | 5,386,939 | 5,085,485 | -301,454 |
| China | 3,513,889 | 3,418,996 | -94,893 |
| Turkey | 2,681,239 | 2,570,277 | -110,962 |
| Netherlands | 2,659,861 | 2,133,102 | -526,759 |
| Germany | 3,066,510 | 1,456,778 | -1,609,732 |
| Greece | 1,619,436 | 1,407,130 | -212,306 |
| France | 1,271,520 | 795,132 | -476,388 |
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 | 21,836,784 |
| India | 12,729,000 |
| Bulgaria | 10,911,043 |
| Turkey | 7,513,461 |
| China | 7,494,134 |
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 | 10,901,002 | 10,935,782 | +34,780 |
| India | 7,004,804 | 5,724,196 | -1,280,608 |
| Bulgaria | 5,699,871 | 5,211,172 | -488,699 |
| Turkey | 3,892,124 | 3,621,337 | -270,787 |
| China | 3,888,345 | 3,605,789 | -282,556 |
| Germany | 4,109,697 | 3,038,668 | -1,071,029 |
| France | 3,147,664 | 2,638,129 | -509,535 |
| Netherlands | 2,234,426 | 2,281,031 | +46,605 |
| Greece | 1,323,373 | 1,238,175 | -85,198 |
| Spain | 2,137,820 | 0 | -2,137,820 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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) | 45,321,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,140,437 |
| Other | 6,215,308 |
| Air transport | 810,192 |
| Road transport | 336,861 |
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) | 25,203,642 | 20,118,242 | -5,085,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,355,252 | 16,785,185 | -570,067 |
| Other | 4,087,957 | 2,127,351 | -1,960,606 |
| Air transport | 429,379 | 380,813 | -48,566 |
| Road transport | 20,671 | 316,190 | +295,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,638,642 |
| Felixstowe | 16,850,179 |
| Dover | 12,481,815 |
| 000 | 6,215,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,301,734 |
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 | 11,342,771 | 12,295,871 | +953,100 |
| Felixstowe | 10,961,663 | 5,888,516 | -5,073,147 |
| Dover | 6,615,047 | 5,866,768 | -748,279 |
| 000 | 4,087,957 | 2,127,351 | -1,960,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,173 | 4,818,561 | +4,335,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,263,761 | 1,194,576 | -2,069,185 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,256,573 | 2,191,628 | -64,945 |
| Southampton | 2,441,662 | 1,353,094 | -1,088,568 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,093,986 | 608,154 | -485,832 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,669,574 | +1,669,574 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QUEST PERSONAL CARE GLOBAL LTD | 108 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 84 |
| GREAT JAPANESE GUY LTD | 78 |
| SYSCO GUEST SUPPLY EUROPE LIMITED | 72 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 71 |
| CONNECT MARKETING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 67 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 65 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 57 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| QUALTEX UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 3,367,843 |
| Denmark | 2,089,353 |
| United States | 1,242,275 |
| Taiwan | 388,497 |
| Poland | 231,602 |
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 | 1,781,285 | 1,586,558 | -194,727 |
| Denmark | 1,031,235 | 1,058,118 | +26,883 |
| United States | 604,965 | 637,310 | +32,345 |
| Taiwan | 224,280 | 164,217 | -60,063 |
| Poland | 125,278 | 106,324 | -18,954 |
| France | 56,228 | 90,452 | +34,224 |
| Singapore | 75,025 | 68,109 | -6,916 |
| United Arab Emirates | 59,454 | 65,474 | +6,020 |
| Belgium | 75,186 | 30,297 | -44,889 |
| Hungary | 52,161 | 33,185 | -18,976 |
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 | 34,888 |
| Ireland | 10,497 |
| India | 2,585 |
| Portugal | 1,764 |
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 | 21,009 | 13,879 | -7,130 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10,497 | +10,497 |
| India | 2,585 | 0 | -2,585 |
| Portugal | 1,108 | 656 | -452 |
| China | 427 | 619 | +192 |
| XI | 5 | 992 | +987 |
| Turkey | 518 | 0 | -518 |
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) | 5,597,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,934,224 |
| Air transport | 893,354 |
| Other | 485,195 |
| 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) | 2,778,164 | 2,819,817 | +41,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,075,411 | 858,813 | -216,598 |
| Air transport | 483,705 | 409,649 | -74,056 |
| Other | 279,206 | 205,989 | -73,217 |
| 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 | 2,557,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,091,961 |
| Southampton | 928,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 687,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,488 |
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 | 1,225,630 | 1,332,014 | +106,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,054,257 | 1,037,704 | -16,553 |
| Southampton | 415,879 | 512,638 | +96,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,744 | 321,730 | -44,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 298,237 | 264,251 | -33,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,982 | 285,472 | +12,490 |
| 000 | 279,206 | 205,989 | -73,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,366 | 48,417 | -188,949 |
| Felixstowe | 73,404 | 45,128 | -28,276 |
| Harwich | 79,115 | 24,889 | -54,226 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56012110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Highly absorbent cotton wadding, often used in medical or hygiene products