Import/export HS code 560129: Various textile wadding
Wadding made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibers
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 624,494 |
| Indonesia | 289,187 |
| Denmark | 262,687 |
| United States | 218,621 |
| Turkey | 66,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 308,862 | 315,632 | +6,770 |
| Indonesia | 233,154 | 56,033 | -177,121 |
| Denmark | 226,495 | 36,192 | -190,303 |
| United States | 64,800 | 153,821 | +89,021 |
| Turkey | 13,374 | 53,304 | +39,930 |
| France | 47,117 | 11,918 | -35,199 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| Netherlands | 26,800 | 4,249 | -22,551 |
| Ireland | 28,452 | 1,725 | -26,727 |
| Germany | 14,005 | 963 | -13,042 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 656,296 |
| Indonesia | 289,187 |
| Denmark | 252,739 |
| United States | 204,678 |
| Turkey | 66,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 336,076 | 320,220 | -15,856 |
| Indonesia | 233,154 | 56,033 | -177,121 |
| Denmark | 228,073 | 24,666 | -203,407 |
| United States | 61,082 | 143,596 | +82,514 |
| Turkey | 13,374 | 53,304 | +39,930 |
| Thailand | 28,652 | 11,188 | -17,464 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| France | 26,763 | 5,917 | -20,846 |
| Ireland | 28,124 | 1,725 | -26,399 |
| Poland | 17,963 | 0 | -17,963 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,009,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 404,775 |
| Air transport | 238,192 |
| Road transport | 14,175 |
| Other | 328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 589,493 | 420,119 | -169,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,430 | 80,345 | -244,085 |
| Air transport | 112,922 | 125,270 | +12,348 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,175 | +14,175 |
| Other | 328 | 0 | -328 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 367,910 |
| Southampton | 294,928 |
| Dover | 215,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 277,124 | 90,786 | -186,338 |
| Southampton | 178,336 | 116,592 | -61,744 |
| Dover | 197,945 | 17,427 | -180,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,089 | 106,476 | +16,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,056 | 162,168 | +142,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,003 | 49,215 | -1,788 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,256 | 26,835 | -11,421 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,836 | 27,613 | +2,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,164 | 0 | -47,164 |
| Belfast Port | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 366,782 |
| United States | 142,848 |
| Japan | 82,364 |
| France | 78,704 |
| Turkey | 54,118 |
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 | 154,079 | 212,703 | +58,624 |
| United States | 142,848 | 0 | -142,848 |
| Japan | 39,620 | 42,744 | +3,124 |
| France | 35,943 | 42,761 | +6,818 |
| Turkey | 15,562 | 38,556 | +22,994 |
| Netherlands | 1,807 | 34,779 | +32,972 |
| Taiwan | 10,291 | 26,225 | +15,934 |
| Mauritania | 22,042 | 0 | -22,042 |
| Germany | 4,741 | 11,952 | +7,211 |
| Viet Nam | 4,737 | 9,517 | +4,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,256 |
| Ireland | 2,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2,985 | 2,271 | -714 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
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) | 510,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,789 |
| Air transport | 43,709 |
| Other | 8,187 |
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) | 159,188 | 351,159 | +191,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,414 | 83,375 | -219,039 |
| Air transport | 6,194 | 37,515 | +31,321 |
| Other | 2,985 | 5,202 | +2,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 294,422 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,118 |
| Holyhead | 123,934 |
| Felixstowe | 108,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 202,630 | 91,792 | -110,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,133 | 102,985 | +44,852 |
| Holyhead | 14,019 | 109,915 | +95,896 |
| Felixstowe | 75,063 | 33,048 | -42,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,199 | 26,989 | -24,210 |
| Southampton | 33,961 | 28,331 | -5,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 29,385 | +29,385 |
| London | 14,404 | 12,568 | -1,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,173 | 16,117 | +14,944 |
| Heysham | 8,653 | 5,794 | -2,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 560129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wadding made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibers