Import/export HS code 560311: Lightweight nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics weighing 25 g/m² or less, often used in disposable products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 25,730,462 |
| China | 8,488,426 |
| Germany | 7,089,221 |
| Czechia | 6,593,808 |
| Italy | 6,014,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,017,509 | 11,712,953 | -2,304,556 |
| China | 4,117,210 | 4,371,216 | +254,006 |
| Germany | 2,906,372 | 4,182,849 | +1,276,477 |
| Czechia | 2,336,109 | 4,257,699 | +1,921,590 |
| Italy | 3,220,519 | 2,794,440 | -426,079 |
| Egypt | 2,643,454 | 3,268,539 | +625,085 |
| Greece | 1,774,791 | 2,087,119 | +312,328 |
| Israel | 1,241,483 | 1,991,890 | +750,407 |
| France | 2,149,100 | 1,024,660 | -1,124,440 |
| Belgium | 747,502 | 2,021,520 | +1,274,018 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 26,194,415 |
| China | 8,613,109 |
| Italy | 7,341,754 |
| Czechia | 6,753,734 |
| Germany | 6,163,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,138,055 | 12,056,360 | -2,081,695 |
| China | 4,222,555 | 4,390,554 | +167,999 |
| Italy | 3,904,102 | 3,437,652 | -466,450 |
| Czechia | 2,429,511 | 4,324,223 | +1,894,712 |
| Germany | 2,492,312 | 3,671,152 | +1,178,840 |
| Egypt | 2,684,269 | 3,439,366 | +755,097 |
| Greece | 2,019,702 | 2,135,612 | +115,910 |
| Israel | 1,241,483 | 1,991,890 | +750,407 |
| Poland | 1,162,145 | 1,484,056 | +321,911 |
| Spain | 1,176,709 | 1,390,602 | +213,893 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 47,961,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,472,008 |
| Air transport | 994,762 |
| Road transport | 927,121 |
| Other | 381,601 |
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) | 24,354,227 | 23,607,027 | -747,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,043,309 | 17,428,699 | +2,385,390 |
| Air transport | 681,837 | 312,925 | -368,912 |
| Road transport | 139,371 | 787,750 | +648,379 |
| Other | 251,438 | 130,163 | -121,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,800,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,721,197 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,298,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,673,134 |
| Dover | 6,666,446 |
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 | 14,328,467 | 10,471,543 | -3,856,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,308,723 | 4,412,474 | -2,896,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,585,919 | 5,712,872 | +3,126,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,382,494 | 5,290,640 | +3,908,146 |
| Dover | 4,056,932 | 2,609,514 | -1,447,418 |
| Southampton | 1,678,847 | 1,194,314 | -484,533 |
| Hull | 987,365 | 1,815,090 | +827,725 |
| Harwich | 1,003,339 | 1,640,797 | +637,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,265 | 1,664,698 | +710,433 |
| Killingholme | 1,407,534 | 1,119,451 | -288,083 |
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 | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
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 | 85 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,769,262 |
| United States | 5,026,568 |
| Germany | 4,184,573 |
| Philippines | 3,633,285 |
| South Korea | 3,188,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,991,524 | 2,777,738 | -213,786 |
| United States | 2,369,027 | 2,657,541 | +288,514 |
| Germany | 2,376,343 | 1,808,230 | -568,113 |
| Philippines | 69,933 | 3,563,352 | +3,493,419 |
| South Korea | 3,085,283 | 102,846 | -2,982,437 |
| Ireland | 1,944,030 | 823,362 | -1,120,668 |
| Indonesia | 1,066,607 | 1,128,199 | +61,592 |
| China | 751,239 | 596,374 | -154,865 |
| Greece | 617,620 | 613,758 | -3,862 |
| France | 463,368 | 475,813 | +12,445 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,841 |
| United States | 263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,994 | 7,847 | +5,853 |
| United States | 167 | 96 | -71 |
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) | 17,787,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,221,130 |
| Air transport | 1,874,634 |
| Other | 30,442 |
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) | 8,787,652 | 8,999,485 | +211,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,600,845 | 6,620,285 | -1,980,560 |
| Air transport | 853,518 | 1,021,116 | +167,598 |
| Other | 12,836 | 17,606 | +4,770 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,410,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,950,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,408,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,952,750 |
| Tyne | 1,710,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,040,502 | 2,370,363 | -2,670,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,202,454 | 4,748,092 | +3,545,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,850,021 | 2,558,772 | -291,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,164,494 | 1,788,256 | -376,238 |
| Tyne | 798,945 | 911,405 | +112,460 |
| Heysham | 1,278,611 | 383,961 | -894,650 |
| Dover | 921,876 | 682,821 | -239,055 |
| Felixstowe | 1,117,286 | 374,688 | -742,598 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 530,778 | 796,967 | +266,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,873 | 491,721 | +107,848 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nonwoven fabrics weighing 25 g/m² or less, often used in disposable products