Import/export HS code 560313: Heavyweight nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics weighing between 70 g/m² and 150 g/m², used in durable products like geotextiles
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 50,156,629 |
| Germany | 27,737,321 |
| Poland | 12,441,678 |
| Belgium | 12,029,665 |
| United States | 10,586,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 22,844,419 | 27,312,210 | +4,467,791 |
| Germany | 16,579,558 | 11,157,763 | -5,421,795 |
| Poland | 6,156,661 | 6,285,017 | +128,356 |
| Belgium | 6,532,219 | 5,497,446 | -1,034,773 |
| United States | 5,833,860 | 4,752,612 | -1,081,248 |
| France | 5,779,306 | 4,790,704 | -988,602 |
| Netherlands | 5,652,251 | 4,417,453 | -1,234,798 |
| China | 4,801,947 | 3,819,289 | -982,658 |
| Italy | 4,577,340 | 3,977,883 | -599,457 |
| South Africa | 2,702,707 | 2,698,312 | -4,395 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 29,189,478 |
| United States | 13,775,781 |
| Poland | 13,730,465 |
| Belgium | 11,456,883 |
| China | 10,628,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,901,986 | 12,287,492 | -4,614,494 |
| United States | 7,908,277 | 5,867,504 | -2,040,773 |
| Poland | 6,929,822 | 6,800,643 | -129,179 |
| Belgium | 6,247,546 | 5,209,337 | -1,038,209 |
| China | 5,626,590 | 5,001,943 | -624,647 |
| Luxembourg | 4,190,293 | 4,616,002 | +425,709 |
| Italy | 4,590,507 | 3,847,266 | -743,241 |
| Netherlands | 3,822,655 | 2,587,766 | -1,234,889 |
| Czechia | 3,544,245 | 2,217,229 | -1,327,016 |
| South Africa | 2,720,004 | 2,660,220 | -59,784 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
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 | 26 | 22 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 12 | -1 |
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) | 89,337,756 |
| Other | 43,716,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,056,506 |
| Air transport | 3,470,270 |
| Road transport | 422,027 |
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) | 48,336,896 | 41,000,860 | -7,336,036 |
| Other | 19,773,261 | 23,943,608 | +4,170,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,169,767 | 17,886,739 | -5,283,028 |
| Air transport | 1,942,120 | 1,528,150 | -413,970 |
| Road transport | 263,849 | 158,178 | -105,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 43,716,869 |
| Dover | 40,819,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,112,812 |
| Felixstowe | 11,408,954 |
| Killingholme | 8,550,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 19,773,261 | 23,943,608 | +4,170,347 |
| Dover | 23,080,660 | 17,738,836 | -5,341,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,396,218 | 9,716,594 | +1,320,376 |
| Felixstowe | 6,421,959 | 4,986,995 | -1,434,964 |
| Killingholme | 5,447,337 | 3,102,985 | -2,344,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,617,806 | 4,054,512 | +436,706 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,770,794 | 2,498,518 | -1,272,276 |
| Southampton | 3,340,400 | 2,656,279 | -684,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,187,315 | 2,186,480 | -1,000,835 |
| Hull | 3,001,885 | 1,954,694 | -1,047,191 |
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 | 114 |
| Other manufacturing | 62 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 94 |
| 2025-11 | 103 |
| 2025-10 | 107 |
| 2025-09 | 94 |
| 2025-08 | 107 |
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 | 171 |
| 54m+ | 121 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,047,870 |
| France | 14,205,098 |
| Malaysia | 13,292,317 |
| Germany | 12,310,896 |
| Ireland | 10,676,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,667,172 | 10,380,698 | -2,286,474 |
| France | 6,518,796 | 7,686,302 | +1,167,506 |
| Malaysia | 12,974,500 | 317,817 | -12,656,683 |
| Germany | 6,318,442 | 5,992,454 | -325,988 |
| Ireland | 5,755,233 | 4,921,108 | -834,125 |
| United States | 3,530,226 | 5,432,053 | +1,901,827 |
| South Korea | 1,757,737 | 1,669,584 | -88,153 |
| Netherlands | 1,600,749 | 1,438,024 | -162,725 |
| Poland | 1,636,504 | 1,279,441 | -357,063 |
| Italy | 1,388,796 | 1,503,855 | +115,059 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 18,780,159 |
| XI | 12,022,665 |
| United States | 1,108,361 |
| Hungary | 309,541 |
| Greece | 211,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 13,175,831 | 5,604,328 | -7,571,503 |
| XI | 99,886 | 11,922,779 | +11,822,893 |
| United States | 937,340 | 171,021 | -766,319 |
| Hungary | 158,829 | 150,712 | -8,117 |
| Greece | 139,218 | 72,353 | -66,865 |
| Czechia | 72,410 | 56,616 | -15,794 |
| Germany | 14,224 | 24,438 | +10,214 |
| Ireland | 29,992 | 4,137 | -25,855 |
| Belgium | 12,920 | 7,884 | -5,036 |
| China | 1,128 | 14,469 | +13,341 |
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) | 59,433,080 |
| Other | 37,644,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,713,624 |
| Air transport | 2,873,433 |
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) | 36,263,998 | 23,169,082 | -13,094,916 |
| Other | 17,656,209 | 19,988,242 | +2,332,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,891,159 | 8,822,465 | -68,694 |
| Air transport | 1,380,663 | 1,492,770 | +112,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 37,644,451 |
| Belfast Port | 30,247,516 |
| Southampton | 16,034,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,244,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,346,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 17,656,209 | 19,988,242 | +2,332,033 |
| Belfast Port | 22,354,243 | 7,893,273 | -14,460,970 |
| Southampton | 8,061,132 | 7,973,625 | -87,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,448,231 | 3,796,118 | -1,652,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,345,258 | 3,001,624 | +656,366 |
| Felixstowe | 799,595 | 2,542,366 | +1,742,771 |
| Fishguard | 814,745 | 1,158,159 | +343,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 858,015 | 919,973 | +61,958 |
| Holyhead | 803,535 | 923,003 | +119,468 |
| Ayr Harbour | 974,079 | 448,312 | -525,767 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560313
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nonwoven fabrics weighing between 70 g/m² and 150 g/m², used in durable products like geotextiles