Import/export HS code 56031210: Coated medium-weight nonwovens
Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for enhanced performance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 13,075,682 |
| China | 1,834,669 |
| Italy | 1,213,506 |
| Germany | 1,173,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,147,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,182,356 | 8,893,326 | +4,710,970 |
| China | 962,451 | 872,218 | -90,233 |
| Italy | 649,448 | 564,058 | -85,390 |
| Germany | 600,111 | 573,729 | -26,382 |
| Netherlands | 587,927 | 559,642 | -28,285 |
| Turkey | 409,983 | 668,645 | +258,662 |
| Israel | 654,831 | 221,877 | -432,954 |
| United States | 453,248 | 255,129 | -198,119 |
| India | 325,342 | 369,501 | +44,159 |
| France | 203,473 | 219,215 | +15,742 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 13,763,989 |
| China | 1,762,940 |
| Italy | 1,408,721 |
| Turkey | 1,182,049 |
| Belgium | 1,015,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,446,784 | 9,317,205 | +4,870,421 |
| China | 887,531 | 875,409 | -12,122 |
| Italy | 732,592 | 676,129 | -56,463 |
| Turkey | 460,266 | 721,783 | +261,517 |
| Belgium | 563,466 | 452,356 | -111,110 |
| Germany | 534,263 | 390,228 | -144,035 |
| Israel | 654,831 | 221,877 | -432,954 |
| India | 432,557 | 385,300 | -47,257 |
| United States | 486,329 | 256,556 | -229,773 |
| Sweden | 179,747 | 140,807 | -38,940 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,254,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,429,007 |
| Air transport | 876,447 |
| Other | 59,184 |
| Road transport | 1,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,474,831 | 9,779,938 | +4,305,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,776,765 | 3,652,242 | -124,523 |
| Air transport | 558,387 | 318,060 | -240,327 |
| Other | 41,129 | 18,055 | -23,074 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,357 | +1,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 8,324,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,904,393 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,139,734 |
| Felixstowe | 1,932,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,766,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,093,152 | 6,231,219 | +4,138,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,022,110 | 1,882,283 | +860,173 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 877,617 | 1,262,117 | +384,500 |
| Felixstowe | 857,770 | 1,074,446 | +216,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 959,177 | 806,930 | -152,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 624,320 | 757,812 | +133,492 |
| Hull | 572,189 | 247,794 | -324,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 523,014 | 214,099 | -308,915 |
| Southampton | 419,818 | 310,664 | -109,154 |
| Dover | 312,980 | 211,725 | -101,255 |
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 | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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 | 46 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,011,936 |
| Ireland | 1,647,138 |
| France | 1,252,607 |
| Germany | 675,699 |
| Turkey | 436,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,892,883 | 119,053 | -1,773,830 |
| Ireland | 1,142,101 | 505,037 | -637,064 |
| France | 758,347 | 494,260 | -264,087 |
| Germany | 535,835 | 139,864 | -395,971 |
| Turkey | 118,028 | 318,804 | +200,776 |
| United States | 270,043 | 36,939 | -233,104 |
| Italy | 169,229 | 88,963 | -80,266 |
| Denmark | 92,161 | 149,552 | +57,391 |
| Spain | 202,847 | 31,134 | -171,713 |
| China | 230,125 | 0 | -230,125 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 360,111 |
| Luxembourg | 359,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 360,111 | +360,111 |
| Luxembourg | 250,851 | 108,999 | -141,852 |
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) | 5,153,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,027,984 |
| Other | 719,966 |
| Air transport | 160,947 |
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) | 3,374,489 | 1,779,350 | -1,595,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,789,299 | 238,685 | -2,550,614 |
| Other | 250,856 | 469,110 | +218,254 |
| Air transport | 83,330 | 77,617 | -5,713 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,903,916 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,041,901 |
| Fishguard | 1,317,290 |
| 000 | 719,966 |
| Southampton | 581,369 |
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 | 2,057,655 | 846,261 | -1,211,394 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,896,984 | 144,917 | -1,752,067 |
| Fishguard | 937,570 | 379,720 | -557,850 |
| 000 | 250,856 | 469,110 | +218,254 |
| Southampton | 529,241 | 52,128 | -477,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,008 | 207,558 | +87,550 |
| Dover | 101,845 | 212,682 | +110,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,078 | 0 | -293,078 |
| Milford | 135,749 | 43,103 | -92,646 |
| Holyhead | 59,489 | 80,026 | +20,537 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for enhanced performance