Import/export HS code 5602: Felt materials
Felt, including types that are treated, coated, or layered, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,733,025 |
| China | 8,227,005 |
| Turkey | 7,209,968 |
| Belgium | 7,092,036 |
| Netherlands | 6,402,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,806,348 | 5,926,677 | -2,879,671 |
| China | 4,011,268 | 4,215,737 | +204,469 |
| Turkey | 4,025,176 | 3,184,792 | -840,384 |
| Belgium | 3,344,351 | 3,747,685 | +403,334 |
| Netherlands | 2,683,482 | 3,719,421 | +1,035,939 |
| France | 3,526,759 | 2,602,693 | -924,066 |
| Italy | 1,898,224 | 2,001,440 | +103,216 |
| United States | 1,812,072 | 1,450,783 | -361,289 |
| Spain | 1,525,644 | 1,201,016 | -324,628 |
| Thailand | 674,774 | 1,399,673 | +724,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,968,289 |
| China | 9,294,222 |
| Turkey | 7,276,561 |
| Belgium | 6,884,195 |
| France | 5,491,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,786,114 | 8,182,175 | -603,939 |
| China | 4,705,845 | 4,588,377 | -117,468 |
| Turkey | 4,056,167 | 3,220,394 | -835,773 |
| Belgium | 3,222,696 | 3,661,499 | +438,803 |
| France | 3,191,626 | 2,299,471 | -892,155 |
| Italy | 2,199,786 | 2,132,200 | -67,586 |
| United States | 1,720,275 | 1,753,027 | +32,752 |
| Netherlands | 2,233,160 | 1,212,763 | -1,020,397 |
| Spain | 1,580,796 | 1,304,468 | -276,328 |
| Nepal | 1,258,299 | 1,390,083 | +131,784 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 44 |
| Greater Manchester | 39 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 |
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 13 | +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) | 38,408,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,019,538 |
| Air transport | 8,275,529 |
| Road transport | 541,127 |
| Other | 505,610 |
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) | 20,342,739 | 18,065,917 | -2,276,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,162,259 | 10,857,279 | -1,304,980 |
| Air transport | 3,847,641 | 4,427,888 | +580,247 |
| Road transport | 228,836 | 312,291 | +83,455 |
| Other | 239,621 | 265,989 | +26,368 |
| Rail transport | 14,985 | 0 | -14,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,213,975 |
| Dover | 14,884,753 |
| Southampton | 5,732,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,298,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,145,968 |
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 | 9,409,321 | 6,804,654 | -2,604,667 |
| Dover | 7,194,411 | 7,690,342 | +495,931 |
| Southampton | 2,280,304 | 3,451,707 | +1,171,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,381,962 | 2,916,210 | +534,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,378,087 | 1,767,881 | -610,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,867,050 | 2,063,027 | +195,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,729,543 | 2,077,700 | +348,157 |
| Killingholme | 1,613,679 | 960,640 | -653,039 |
| London | 1,466,287 | 879,448 | -586,839 |
| Birmingham Airport | 742,009 | 987,220 | +245,211 |
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 | 164 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 109 |
| Other manufacturing | 51 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 43 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 113 |
| 2025-11 | 118 |
| 2025-10 | 126 |
| 2025-09 | 121 |
| 2025-08 | 99 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL COMPONENTS (UK) LTD | 112 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 92 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 90 |
| HANTEX LIMITED | 83 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 68 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 66 |
| NITTO DENKO UK LTD. | 60 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 59 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 58 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 279 |
| 54m+ | 124 |
| 15m-54m | 72 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,910,311 |
| Netherlands | 5,894,873 |
| Denmark | 3,533,957 |
| Germany | 3,480,668 |
| Turkey | 3,370,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,093,866 | 4,816,445 | -277,421 |
| Netherlands | 3,050,365 | 2,844,508 | -205,857 |
| Denmark | 1,882,567 | 1,651,390 | -231,177 |
| Germany | 2,136,363 | 1,344,305 | -792,058 |
| Turkey | 1,748,359 | 1,621,727 | -126,632 |
| Spain | 1,733,654 | 1,362,164 | -371,490 |
| Sweden | 1,458,998 | 1,602,164 | +143,166 |
| Ireland | 1,852,220 | 1,206,138 | -646,082 |
| India | 1,782,372 | 851,034 | -931,338 |
| Poland | 1,345,227 | 1,021,780 | -323,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 55,429 |
| Ireland | 40,150 |
| China | 5,234 |
| Belgium | 1,204 |
| India | 1,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 30,899 | 24,530 | -6,369 |
| Ireland | 22,013 | 18,137 | -3,876 |
| China | 3,927 | 1,307 | -2,620 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,204 | +1,204 |
| India | 863 | 196 | -667 |
| Switzerland | 301 | 161 | -140 |
| Denmark | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Poland | 136 | 0 | -136 |
| Germany | 61 | 15 | -46 |
| United States | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 41,713,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,266,545 |
| Air transport | 3,377,742 |
| Other | 153,248 |
| Road transport | 4,941 |
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) | 22,779,023 | 18,934,352 | -3,844,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,752,739 | 8,513,806 | -2,238,933 |
| Air transport | 1,860,461 | 1,517,281 | -343,180 |
| Other | 85,137 | 68,111 | -17,026 |
| Road transport | 4,941 | 0 | -4,941 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,843,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,287,958 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,051,637 |
| Southampton | 3,082,346 |
| Felixstowe | 2,971,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,058,213 | 13,784,850 | -2,273,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,998,613 | 4,289,345 | +290,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,583,363 | 4,468,274 | +884,911 |
| Southampton | 2,407,658 | 674,688 | -1,732,970 |
| Felixstowe | 1,970,412 | 1,000,911 | -969,501 |
| Harwich | 1,384,684 | 1,141,455 | -243,229 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 733,853 | 990,824 | +256,971 |
| Liverpool Docks | 984,825 | 526,393 | -458,432 |
| Holyhead | 645,753 | 556,229 | -89,524 |
| Portsmouth | 618,086 | 508,816 | -109,270 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5602
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Felt, including types that are treated, coated, or layered, used in various industries