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 | 3,774,052 |
| Turkey | 592,742 |
| Australia | 362,018 |
| Portugal | 300,399 |
| France | 243,120 |
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 | 1,599,261 | 2,174,791 | +575,530 |
| Turkey | 333,242 | 259,500 | -73,742 |
| Australia | 180,702 | 181,316 | +614 |
| Portugal | 162,370 | 138,029 | -24,341 |
| France | 219,730 | 23,390 | -196,340 |
| Italy | 138,959 | 91,996 | -46,963 |
| United States | 142,424 | 88,411 | -54,013 |
| Israel | 117,286 | 57,428 | -59,858 |
| Germany | 35,271 | 45,055 | +9,784 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 28,746 | 37,887 | +9,141 |
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 | 3,845,111 |
| Turkey | 612,655 |
| Australia | 362,018 |
| Italy | 345,778 |
| Portugal | 300,399 |
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 | 1,636,914 | 2,208,197 | +571,283 |
| Turkey | 353,155 | 259,500 | -93,655 |
| Australia | 180,702 | 181,316 | +614 |
| Italy | 236,278 | 109,500 | -126,778 |
| Portugal | 162,370 | 138,029 | -24,341 |
| United States | 155,368 | 80,936 | -74,432 |
| Israel | 117,286 | 57,428 | -59,858 |
| Romania | 81,681 | 0 | -81,681 |
| Germany | 35,528 | 29,784 | -5,744 |
| India | 60,403 | 0 | -60,403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +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) | 5,061,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 801,941 |
| Air transport | 317,735 |
| Road transport | 81,152 |
| 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) | 2,335,359 | 2,726,539 | +391,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 531,646 | 270,295 | -261,351 |
| Air transport | 165,361 | 152,374 | -12,987 |
| Road transport | 81,152 | 0 | -81,152 |
| Other | 80 | 645 | +565 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,508,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,152,535 |
| Southampton | 961,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 359,674 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,977 |
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 | 1,096,179 | 1,412,523 | +316,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,867 | 945,668 | +738,801 |
| Southampton | 680,059 | 281,915 | -398,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 336,697 | 22,977 | -313,720 |
| Eurotunnel | 130,506 | 168,471 | +37,965 |
| Belfast Port | 155,154 | 71,859 | -83,295 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,389 | 91,635 | +15,246 |
| Dover | 102,184 | 23,138 | -79,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,272 | 36,555 | -30,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,654 | 43,970 | -14,684 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 37 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 37 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| NATURELLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 31 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| 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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 1,296,676 |
| Ireland | 646,136 |
| United States | 425,453 |
| Netherlands | 320,342 |
| Portugal | 255,545 |
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 | 661,057 | 635,619 | -25,438 |
| Ireland | 346,139 | 299,997 | -46,142 |
| United States | 166,229 | 259,224 | +92,995 |
| Netherlands | 159,673 | 160,669 | +996 |
| Portugal | 130,486 | 125,059 | -5,427 |
| Belgium | 63,786 | 87,278 | +23,492 |
| Barbados | 27,715 | 40,031 | +12,316 |
| France | 59,252 | 4,545 | -54,707 |
| New Zealand | 33,352 | 30,109 | -3,243 |
| Morocco | 14,933 | 36,753 | +21,820 |
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 | 266 |
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 | 99 | -68 |
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) | 2,806,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,835 |
| Air transport | 305,657 |
| Other | 10,700 |
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) | 1,484,020 | 1,322,476 | -161,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 346,693 | 256,142 | -90,551 |
| Air transport | 32,183 | 273,474 | +241,291 |
| Other | 2,598 | 8,102 | +5,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,863,223 |
| Holyhead | 502,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,897 |
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 | 978,856 | 884,367 | -94,489 |
| Holyhead | 256,266 | 246,131 | -10,135 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 184,093 | +184,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 139,082 | 29,086 | -109,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,772 | 85,125 | +10,353 |
| Portsmouth | 63,641 | 84,107 | +20,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,319 | 30,531 | -67,788 |
| Dover | 76,862 | 36,866 | -39,996 |
| Southampton | 15,632 | 77,583 | +61,951 |
| Felixstowe | 36,792 | 25,309 | -11,483 |
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