Import/export HS code 56031110: Coated lightweight nonwovens
Lightweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added strength or functionality
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 | 3,801,376 |
| Turkey | 596,640 |
| Australia | 362,018 |
| United States | 242,934 |
| Portugal | 237,949 |
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 | 1,691,347 | 2,110,029 | +418,682 |
| Turkey | 331,031 | 265,609 | -65,422 |
| Australia | 217,325 | 144,693 | -72,632 |
| United States | 142,723 | 100,211 | -42,512 |
| Portugal | 99,920 | 138,029 | +38,109 |
| France | 212,400 | 9,802 | -202,598 |
| Italy | 144,535 | 65,440 | -79,095 |
| Israel | 174,714 | 0 | -174,714 |
| Germany | 28,633 | 52,386 | +23,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,953 | 27,680 | -11,273 |
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 | 3,872,435 |
| Turkey | 610,049 |
| Australia | 362,018 |
| Italy | 310,384 |
| United States | 248,403 |
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 | 1,741,890 | 2,130,545 | +388,655 |
| Turkey | 344,440 | 265,609 | -78,831 |
| Australia | 217,325 | 144,693 | -72,632 |
| Italy | 237,540 | 72,844 | -164,696 |
| United States | 152,984 | 95,419 | -57,565 |
| Portugal | 99,920 | 138,029 | +38,109 |
| Israel | 174,714 | 0 | -174,714 |
| Romania | 81,681 | 0 | -81,681 |
| Germany | 28,915 | 37,115 | +8,200 |
| India | 40,841 | 0 | -40,841 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -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) | 5,044,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 771,380 |
| Air transport | 269,853 |
| Road transport | 85,050 |
| Other | 725 |
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) | 2,491,458 | 2,553,133 | +61,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 513,816 | 257,564 | -256,252 |
| Air transport | 170,553 | 99,300 | -71,253 |
| Road transport | 53,741 | 31,309 | -22,432 |
| Other | 80 | 645 | +565 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,515,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,182,647 |
| Southampton | 983,784 |
| Liverpool Docks | 298,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,287 |
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 | 1,213,857 | 1,301,580 | +87,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,784 | 929,863 | +677,079 |
| Southampton | 740,453 | 243,331 | -497,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,529 | 17,590 | -262,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 127,601 | 150,686 | +23,085 |
| Belfast Port | 127,743 | 103,168 | -24,575 |
| Birmingham Airport | 97,843 | 63,677 | -34,166 |
| Dover | 96,777 | 18,025 | -78,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,990 | 52,386 | +396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,651 | 26,072 | -14,579 |
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
|
21 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TILDENET LTD | 69 |
| EZI FLOOR LIMITED | 51 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 38 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 37 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 31 |
| NATURELLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 31 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 30 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,418,284 |
| Ireland | 606,602 |
| United States | 390,012 |
| Netherlands | 301,949 |
| Portugal | 220,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 770,063 | 648,221 | -121,842 |
| Ireland | 361,174 | 245,428 | -115,746 |
| United States | 186,847 | 203,165 | +16,318 |
| Netherlands | 155,172 | 146,777 | -8,395 |
| Portugal | 103,898 | 116,327 | +12,429 |
| Belgium | 65,081 | 86,321 | +21,240 |
| New Zealand | 39,344 | 24,117 | -15,227 |
| Barbados | 29,843 | 29,972 | +129 |
| France | 50,627 | 4,545 | -46,082 |
| Morocco | 35,934 | 16,955 | -18,979 |
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 | 9,829 |
| 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 | 1,982 | 7,847 | +5,865 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,828,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,554 |
| Air transport | 295,291 |
| Other | 10,703 |
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) | 1,553,823 | 1,274,983 | -278,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,826 | 153,728 | -247,098 |
| Air transport | 51,778 | 243,513 | +191,735 |
| Other | 2,670 | 8,033 | +5,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,917,017 |
| Holyhead | 472,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 166,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 148,569 |
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 | 1,030,130 | 886,887 | -143,243 |
| Holyhead | 274,339 | 198,152 | -76,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 184,093 | +184,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,606 | 73,459 | -19,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,438 | 30,131 | -88,307 |
| Portsmouth | 73,209 | 63,862 | -9,347 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,924 | 10,963 | -104,961 |
| Dover | 53,230 | 40,562 | -12,668 |
| Southampton | 78,291 | 14,924 | -63,367 |
| Hull | 22,740 | 55,267 | +32,527 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added strength or functionality