Import/export HS code 560290: Various felt products
Miscellaneous felt products not covered by other codes, used in diverse applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,239,040 |
| Turkey | 2,284,045 |
| Nepal | 1,651,404 |
| Belgium | 930,911 |
| Spain | 840,797 |
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 | 1,767,924 | 2,471,116 | +703,192 |
| Turkey | 1,280,868 | 1,003,177 | -277,691 |
| Nepal | 654,813 | 996,591 | +341,778 |
| Belgium | 476,443 | 454,468 | -21,975 |
| Spain | 360,688 | 480,109 | +119,421 |
| United States | 364,451 | 364,324 | -127 |
| France | 382,491 | 173,424 | -209,067 |
| Italy | 292,360 | 260,868 | -31,492 |
| India | 291,481 | 145,745 | -145,736 |
| Netherlands | 209,570 | 173,200 | -36,370 |
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 | 4,360,331 |
| Turkey | 2,334,737 |
| Nepal | 2,099,688 |
| Italy | 970,290 |
| Belgium | 960,651 |
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 | 1,787,607 | 2,572,724 | +785,117 |
| Turkey | 1,290,407 | 1,044,330 | -246,077 |
| Nepal | 947,551 | 1,152,137 | +204,586 |
| Italy | 495,384 | 474,906 | -20,478 |
| Belgium | 504,832 | 455,819 | -49,013 |
| Spain | 361,709 | 482,204 | +120,495 |
| United States | 365,698 | 352,039 | -13,659 |
| Germany | 210,956 | 283,164 | +72,208 |
| Netherlands | 170,310 | 108,650 | -61,660 |
| France | 224,090 | 23,373 | -200,717 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 6,900,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,276,696 |
| Air transport | 2,929,936 |
| Road transport | 373,894 |
| Other | 66,000 |
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) | 3,483,793 | 3,417,001 | -66,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,714,210 | 1,562,486 | -151,724 |
| Air transport | 1,101,694 | 1,828,242 | +726,548 |
| Road transport | 173,078 | 200,816 | +27,738 |
| Other | 37,204 | 28,796 | -8,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,363,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,540,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,477,805 |
| Dover | 1,145,604 |
| Southampton | 1,103,508 |
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 | 1,969,386 | 1,393,763 | -575,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 513,468 | 1,026,854 | +513,386 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 703,575 | 774,230 | +70,655 |
| Dover | 437,635 | 707,969 | +270,334 |
| Southampton | 589,671 | 513,837 | -75,834 |
| London | 566,642 | 324,114 | -242,528 |
| ZLC | 212,021 | 258,952 | +46,931 |
| Hull | 230,974 | 183,204 | -47,770 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,597 | 212,186 | +27,589 |
| 499 | 32,542 | 346,070 | +313,528 |
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 | 77 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HANTEX LIMITED | 82 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 78 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 62 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 58 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 58 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 55 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 49 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 48 |
| NITTO DENKO UK LTD. | 43 |
| VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1,110,894 |
| Egypt | 976,994 |
| France | 820,703 |
| Ireland | 689,347 |
| Czechia | 414,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 599,306 | 511,588 | -87,718 |
| Egypt | 582,399 | 394,595 | -187,804 |
| France | 270,337 | 550,366 | +280,029 |
| Ireland | 250,505 | 438,842 | +188,337 |
| Czechia | 279,531 | 135,357 | -144,174 |
| Australia | 90,333 | 142,451 | +52,118 |
| United States | 32,693 | 159,208 | +126,515 |
| Saudi Arabia | 179,886 | 0 | -179,886 |
| Netherlands | 46,823 | 105,732 | +58,909 |
| Malaysia | 92,657 | 36,218 | -56,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 37,939 |
| XI | 2,744 |
| India | 863 |
| China | 164 |
| Germany | 86 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,533 | 18,406 | -1,127 |
| XI | 1,094 | 1,650 | +556 |
| India | 863 | 0 | -863 |
| China | 164 | 0 | -164 |
| Germany | 52 | 34 | -18 |
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) | 2,614,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,610,262 |
| Air transport | 616,057 |
| Other | 43,331 |
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) | 1,011,301 | 1,603,533 | +592,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,398,658 | 1,211,604 | -187,054 |
| Air transport | 391,100 | 224,957 | -166,143 |
| Other | 22,410 | 20,921 | -1,489 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,053,368 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,838,302 |
| Holyhead | 377,023 |
| Southampton | 273,227 |
| Felixstowe | 267,270 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,127,575 | 925,793 | -201,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 709,680 | 1,128,622 | +418,942 |
| Holyhead | 69,712 | 307,311 | +237,599 |
| Southampton | 173,707 | 99,520 | -74,187 |
| Felixstowe | 135,330 | 131,940 | -3,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,121 | 126,870 | +57,749 |
| Manchester Airport | 177,858 | 6,514 | -171,344 |
| Milford | 92,351 | 50,909 | -41,442 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,724 | 55,956 | +5,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,229 | 34,770 | -20,459 |
Quick facts
HS code: 560290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous felt products not covered by other codes, used in diverse applications