Import/export HS code 560129: Various textile wadding
Wadding made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibers
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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 | 677,275 |
| Indonesia | 231,001 |
| United States | 200,645 |
| Denmark | 134,352 |
| Turkey | 71,113 |
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 | 251,144 | 426,131 | +174,987 |
| Indonesia | 174,968 | 56,033 | -118,935 |
| United States | 75,767 | 124,878 | +49,111 |
| Denmark | 112,508 | 21,844 | -90,664 |
| Turkey | 16,406 | 54,707 | +38,301 |
| France | 43,666 | 6,001 | -37,665 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| Ireland | 10,221 | 7,155 | -3,066 |
| Germany | 14,005 | 2,171 | -11,834 |
| Netherlands | 8,773 | 6,555 | -2,218 |
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 | 705,838 |
| Indonesia | 231,001 |
| United States | 179,844 |
| Denmark | 120,638 |
| Turkey | 71,113 |
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 | 272,523 | 433,315 | +160,792 |
| Indonesia | 174,968 | 56,033 | -118,935 |
| United States | 65,768 | 114,076 | +48,308 |
| Denmark | 113,155 | 7,483 | -105,672 |
| Turkey | 16,406 | 54,707 | +38,301 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| France | 32,680 | 0 | -32,680 |
| Thailand | 13,373 | 11,765 | -1,608 |
| Germany | 4,540 | 15,569 | +11,029 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 960,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,964 |
| Air transport | 247,179 |
| Road transport | 14,175 |
| Other | 30 |
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) | 463,907 | 496,677 | +32,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,324 | 74,640 | -116,684 |
| Air transport | 117,036 | 130,143 | +13,107 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,175 | +14,175 |
| Other | 0 | 30 | +30 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 319,732 |
| Felixstowe | 299,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,438 |
| Dover | 116,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 163,549 | 156,183 | -7,366 |
| Felixstowe | 172,343 | 126,849 | -45,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,890 | 172,173 | +141,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,260 | 96,178 | +7,918 |
| Dover | 104,476 | 12,141 | -92,335 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,848 | 39,230 | -1,618 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,625 | 8,876 | -33,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,475 | 2,306 | -39,169 |
| Belfast Port | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,318 | 28,821 | +27,503 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 497,655 |
| United States | 398,829 |
| France | 81,776 |
| Japan | 74,819 |
| Turkey | 53,035 |
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 | 215,474 | 282,181 | +66,707 |
| United States | 142,848 | 255,981 | +113,133 |
| France | 43,251 | 38,525 | -4,726 |
| Japan | 40,517 | 34,302 | -6,215 |
| Turkey | 14,479 | 38,556 | +24,077 |
| Netherlands | 34,855 | 4,799 | -30,056 |
| Taiwan | 36,516 | 0 | -36,516 |
| Germany | 7,176 | 14,343 | +7,167 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,852 | 7,439 | +587 |
| Viet Nam | 7,982 | 6,272 | -1,710 |
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 | 6,756 |
| Ireland | 4,724 |
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 | 2,484 | 4,272 | +1,788 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,724 | +4,724 |
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) | 654,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 634,709 |
| Air transport | 40,751 |
| Other | 11,480 |
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) | 254,362 | 400,137 | +145,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,693 | 333,016 | +31,323 |
| Air transport | 33,178 | 7,573 | -25,605 |
| Other | 2,484 | 8,996 | +6,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 376,642 |
| Southampton | 320,339 |
| Holyhead | 169,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,561 |
| Felixstowe | 108,111 |
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 | 221,407 | 155,235 | -66,172 |
| Southampton | 20,445 | 299,894 | +279,449 |
| Holyhead | 54,923 | 114,255 | +59,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,277 | 103,284 | +39,007 |
| Felixstowe | 108,111 | 0 | -108,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,830 | 13,711 | -49,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,385 | 331 | -29,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,720 | 22,109 | +19,389 |
| London | 8,107 | 9,343 | +1,236 |
| Heysham | 10,868 | 3,695 | -7,173 |
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