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 | 3,058,099 |
| Turkey | 610,715 |
| Portugal | 355,074 |
| Australia | 325,266 |
| France | 279,080 |
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 | 1,474,747 | 1,583,352 | +108,605 |
| Turkey | 337,673 | 273,042 | -64,631 |
| Portugal | 217,045 | 138,029 | -79,016 |
| Australia | 143,958 | 181,308 | +37,350 |
| France | 245,015 | 34,065 | -210,950 |
| United States | 166,053 | 95,851 | -70,202 |
| Italy | 134,335 | 76,584 | -57,751 |
| Israel | 117,286 | 57,428 | -59,858 |
| Germany | 40,201 | 39,249 | -952 |
| India | 51,196 | 15,978 | -35,218 |
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 | 3,124,088 |
| Turkey | 661,685 |
| Portugal | 355,074 |
| Italy | 331,878 |
| Australia | 325,266 |
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 | 1,510,401 | 1,613,687 | +103,286 |
| Turkey | 388,643 | 273,042 | -115,601 |
| Portugal | 217,045 | 138,029 | -79,016 |
| Italy | 226,474 | 105,404 | -121,070 |
| Australia | 143,958 | 181,308 | +37,350 |
| United States | 178,997 | 90,035 | -88,962 |
| Israel | 117,286 | 57,428 | -59,858 |
| Romania | 81,681 | 0 | -81,681 |
| India | 51,196 | 15,978 | -35,218 |
| Germany | 40,024 | 23,978 | -16,046 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 4,392,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 813,128 |
| Air transport | 359,050 |
| Road transport | 81,152 |
| Other | 328 |
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) | 2,251,896 | 2,140,375 | -111,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 549,552 | 263,576 | -285,976 |
| Air transport | 204,304 | 154,746 | -49,558 |
| Road transport | 54,390 | 26,762 | -27,628 |
| Other | 75 | 253 | +178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,040,889 |
| Southampton | 931,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 909,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,293 |
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 | 834,058 | 1,206,831 | +372,773 |
| Southampton | 755,270 | 176,317 | -578,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 229,194 | 680,405 | +451,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,877 | 21,947 | -382,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,527 | 179,766 | +56,239 |
| Belfast Port | 147,102 | 85,401 | -61,701 |
| Birmingham Airport | 82,907 | 95,875 | +12,968 |
| Dover | 122,967 | 25,872 | -97,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,975 | 38,684 | -55,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,128 | 38,164 | -23,964 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 49 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 37 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 36 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| NATURELLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 31 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 30 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 1,247,655 |
| Ireland | 580,707 |
| United States | 363,801 |
| Netherlands | 289,727 |
| Portugal | 235,975 |
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 | 730,813 | 516,842 | -213,971 |
| Ireland | 299,390 | 281,317 | -18,073 |
| United States | 183,036 | 180,765 | -2,271 |
| Netherlands | 141,758 | 147,969 | +6,211 |
| Portugal | 157,412 | 78,563 | -78,849 |
| Belgium | 75,219 | 61,464 | -13,755 |
| France | 76,832 | 26,692 | -50,140 |
| Norway | 86,437 | 4,992 | -81,445 |
| Barbados | 15,015 | 46,736 | +31,721 |
| New Zealand | 34,138 | 24,727 | -9,411 |
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 | 9,697 |
| United States | 278 |
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 | 1,794 | 7,903 | +6,109 |
| United States | 183 | 95 | -88 |
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) | 2,748,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,576 |
| Air transport | 216,549 |
| Other | 10,532 |
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) | 1,609,191 | 1,139,223 | -469,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,980 | 272,596 | -93,384 |
| Air transport | 51,245 | 165,304 | +114,059 |
| Other | 2,030 | 8,502 | +6,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,851,741 |
| Holyhead | 450,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,117 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,262 |
| Dover | 165,040 |
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 | 1,109,895 | 741,846 | -368,049 |
| Holyhead | 211,178 | 238,938 | +27,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,284 | 50,833 | -76,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,021 | 22,241 | -121,780 |
| Dover | 147,630 | 17,410 | -130,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,360 | 92,072 | +33,712 |
| Portsmouth | 29,312 | 109,983 | +80,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,263 | 92,384 | +87,121 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,258 | +79,258 |
| Felixstowe | 54,054 | 7,548 | -46,506 |
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