Import/export HS code 56012210: Thin rolls of man-made fiber wadding
Rolls of man-made fiber wadding with a diameter of 8mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 31,159,952 |
| Netherlands | 3,455,690 |
| Hungary | 2,058,108 |
| Belgium | 1,665,146 |
| Poland | 1,396,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,447,106 | 13,712,846 | -3,734,260 |
| Netherlands | 1,110,396 | 2,345,294 | +1,234,898 |
| Hungary | 1,876,037 | 182,071 | -1,693,966 |
| Belgium | 246,380 | 1,418,766 | +1,172,386 |
| Poland | 1,190,137 | 206,692 | -983,445 |
| United States | 582,508 | 43,457 | -539,051 |
| Germany | 266,878 | 198,046 | -68,832 |
| China | 145,802 | 124,977 | -20,825 |
| Lithuania | 149,594 | 63,468 | -86,126 |
| Romania | 12,387 | 71,122 | +58,735 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 35,950,779 |
| Hungary | 1,971,602 |
| Poland | 1,605,764 |
| United States | 614,644 |
| China | 280,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 18,490,448 | 17,460,331 | -1,030,117 |
| Hungary | 1,771,734 | 199,868 | -1,571,866 |
| Poland | 1,257,341 | 348,423 | -908,918 |
| United States | 571,187 | 43,457 | -527,730 |
| China | 155,099 | 124,977 | -30,122 |
| France | 199,938 | 53,475 | -146,463 |
| Italy | 216,121 | 0 | -216,121 |
| Lithuania | 149,594 | 63,468 | -86,126 |
| Germany | 97,898 | 65,341 | -32,557 |
| Croatia | 107,978 | 7,623 | -100,355 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -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) | 40,315,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 658,585 |
| Air transport | 614,807 |
| Other | 17,266 |
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) | 22,305,340 | 18,009,886 | -4,295,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,583 | 353,002 | +47,419 |
| Air transport | 564,775 | 50,032 | -514,743 |
| Other | 15,135 | 2,131 | -13,004 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,620,780 |
| Killingholme | 5,254,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,534,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 795,360 |
| Harwich | 768,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,568,333 | 14,052,447 | -3,515,886 |
| Killingholme | 2,135,536 | 3,119,042 | +983,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,483,829 | 50,439 | -1,433,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 625,891 | 169,469 | -456,422 |
| Harwich | 386,588 | 382,201 | -4,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 554,187 | 46,621 | -507,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,112 | 369,437 | +286,325 |
| Felixstowe | 161,967 | 83,838 | -78,129 |
| London | 122,420 | 30,783 | -91,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,351 | 96,771 | +95,420 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,155,060 |
| Finland | 2,027,257 |
| Ireland | 621,262 |
| Austria | 277,933 |
| Romania | 134,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,129,583 | 25,477 | -5,104,106 |
| Finland | 2,027,257 | 0 | -2,027,257 |
| Ireland | 297,334 | 323,928 | +26,594 |
| Austria | 274,369 | 3,564 | -270,805 |
| Romania | 0 | 134,986 | +134,986 |
| United States | 118,415 | 0 | -118,415 |
| Poland | 54,773 | 39,022 | -15,751 |
| Turkey | 2,148 | 33,393 | +31,245 |
| Spain | 15,782 | 19,607 | +3,825 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 26,850 | +26,850 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 8,314 |
| XI | 3,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4,297 | 4,017 | -280 |
| XI | 2,409 | 1,474 | -935 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,347,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,070,181 |
| Other | 154,120 |
| Air transport | 37,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,308,084 | 39,129 | -6,268,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,543,454 | 526,727 | -1,016,727 |
| Other | 87,810 | 66,310 | -21,500 |
| Air transport | 25,890 | 11,192 | -14,698 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 4,795,097 |
| Felixstowe | 2,003,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 765,140 |
| Holyhead | 279,391 |
| 000 | 154,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,792,551 | 2,546 | -4,790,005 |
| Felixstowe | 2,003,399 | 0 | -2,003,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 545,782 | 219,358 | -326,424 |
| Holyhead | 122,959 | 156,432 | +33,473 |
| 000 | 87,810 | 66,310 | -21,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,663 | 68,183 | -14,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,136 | 32,182 | -74,954 |
| Harwich | 84,786 | 10,660 | -74,126 |
| Hull | 85,142 | 0 | -85,142 |
| Heysham | 2,378 | 33,232 | +30,854 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56012210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rolls of man-made fiber wadding with a diameter of 8mm or less