Import/export HS code 56031310: Coated heavyweight nonwovens
Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added durability
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,125,727 |
| Germany | 3,655,665 |
| China | 2,539,165 |
| Netherlands | 2,336,052 |
| Poland | 2,063,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,510,524 | 2,615,203 | -1,895,321 |
| Germany | 1,502,640 | 2,153,025 | +650,385 |
| China | 1,362,968 | 1,176,197 | -186,771 |
| Netherlands | 933,206 | 1,402,846 | +469,640 |
| Poland | 937,767 | 1,125,734 | +187,967 |
| Luxembourg | 692,383 | 704,052 | +11,669 |
| Ireland | 575,598 | 407,425 | -168,173 |
| Canada | 838,636 | 13,553 | -825,083 |
| Norway | 302,392 | 221,605 | -80,787 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 182,009 | 339,084 | +157,075 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,648,108 |
| China | 3,301,571 |
| Germany | 2,533,821 |
| Poland | 2,110,411 |
| Belgium | 1,506,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,080,295 | 3,567,813 | -2,512,482 |
| China | 1,546,430 | 1,755,141 | +208,711 |
| Germany | 1,182,887 | 1,350,934 | +168,047 |
| Poland | 955,896 | 1,154,515 | +198,619 |
| Belgium | 776,347 | 730,628 | -45,719 |
| Luxembourg | 358,448 | 360,805 | +2,357 |
| Netherlands | 301,146 | 253,287 | -47,859 |
| Norway | 305,054 | 221,605 | -83,449 |
| India | 129,896 | 292,273 | +162,377 |
| Turkey | 119,122 | 262,330 | +143,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 10,692,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,042,015 |
| Air transport | 2,090,932 |
| Other | 1,869,619 |
| Road transport | 269,053 |
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) | 5,148,614 | 5,543,991 | +395,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,074,603 | 3,967,412 | -2,107,191 |
| Air transport | 954,146 | 1,136,786 | +182,640 |
| Other | 692,797 | 1,176,822 | +484,025 |
| Road transport | 121,613 | 147,440 | +25,827 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,360,918 |
| Dover | 3,272,562 |
| Felixstowe | 3,144,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,248,624 |
| Belfast Port | 2,015,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,334,500 | 1,026,418 | -2,308,082 |
| Dover | 1,353,136 | 1,919,426 | +566,290 |
| Felixstowe | 1,643,568 | 1,500,935 | -142,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 803,297 | 1,445,327 | +642,030 |
| Belfast Port | 1,161,140 | 854,382 | -306,758 |
| 000 | 692,797 | 1,176,822 | +484,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 399,023 | 888,457 | +489,434 |
| Harwich | 619,633 | 585,552 | -34,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 414,521 | 442,498 | +27,977 |
| Killingholme | 695,659 | 0 | -695,659 |
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 | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 29 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 | 70 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 19,178,046 |
| France | 12,795,193 |
| Germany | 11,467,341 |
| Malaysia | 11,425,046 |
| United States | 7,370,407 |
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 | 9,738,281 | 9,439,765 | -298,516 |
| France | 5,171,020 | 7,624,173 | +2,453,153 |
| Germany | 5,127,622 | 6,339,719 | +1,212,097 |
| Malaysia | 11,247,923 | 177,123 | -11,070,800 |
| United States | 4,116,305 | 3,254,102 | -862,203 |
| Ireland | 2,575,223 | 4,381,111 | +1,805,888 |
| South Korea | 1,637,432 | 2,171,200 | +533,768 |
| Italy | 1,333,925 | 2,011,728 | +677,803 |
| Finland | 1,384,725 | 1,911,852 | +527,127 |
| Taiwan | 1,074,905 | 1,569,716 | +494,811 |
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 | 17,328,166 |
| Luxembourg | 15,506,660 |
| United States | 1,163,431 |
| Germany | 38,454 |
| China | 19,122 |
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 | 1,784,326 | 15,543,840 | +13,759,514 |
| Luxembourg | 11,607,450 | 3,899,210 | -7,708,240 |
| United States | 920,716 | 242,715 | -678,001 |
| Germany | 9,924 | 28,530 | +18,606 |
| China | 2,837 | 16,285 | +13,448 |
| Austria | 4,596 | 2,182 | -2,414 |
| Israel | 201 | 168 | -33 |
| Switzerland | 322 | 0 | -322 |
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) | 50,566,092 |
| Other | 39,011,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,179,600 |
| Air transport | 2,072,734 |
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) | 29,071,915 | 21,494,177 | -7,577,738 |
| Other | 17,100,483 | 21,911,089 | +4,810,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,775,876 | 5,403,724 | +2,627,848 |
| Air transport | 1,572,810 | 499,924 | -1,072,886 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 39,011,572 |
| Belfast Port | 27,871,947 |
| Southampton | 13,963,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,635,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,446,894 |
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 | 17,100,483 | 21,911,089 | +4,810,606 |
| Belfast Port | 21,300,921 | 6,571,026 | -14,729,895 |
| Southampton | 5,221,305 | 8,742,332 | +3,521,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,323,509 | 4,312,133 | +2,988,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,312,721 | 2,134,173 | +821,452 |
| Felixstowe | 1,014,032 | 1,900,081 | +886,049 |
| Fishguard | 832,775 | 1,723,976 | +891,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 633,563 | 404,396 | -229,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 799,908 | 11,199 | -788,709 |
| Milford | 184,205 | 443,915 | +259,710 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added durability