Import/export HS code 56031390: Various heavyweight nonwovens
Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics without additional treatments, used in industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 48,779,363 |
| Germany | 23,321,637 |
| Belgium | 11,055,124 |
| Poland | 10,621,538 |
| France | 9,559,851 |
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 | 24,324,124 | 24,455,239 | +131,115 |
| Germany | 15,123,454 | 8,198,183 | -6,925,271 |
| Belgium | 6,187,040 | 4,868,084 | -1,318,956 |
| Poland | 5,654,189 | 4,967,349 | -686,840 |
| France | 5,409,669 | 4,150,182 | -1,259,487 |
| Italy | 4,649,031 | 3,583,951 | -1,065,080 |
| Netherlands | 4,739,071 | 2,865,183 | -1,873,888 |
| China | 3,713,434 | 2,316,395 | -1,397,039 |
| South Africa | 2,684,578 | 2,432,984 | -251,594 |
| Turkey | 1,743,747 | 1,230,568 | -513,179 |
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 | 25,544,756 |
| Poland | 11,784,743 |
| Belgium | 9,567,316 |
| Italy | 8,122,037 |
| Luxembourg | 7,854,388 |
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 | 15,808,426 | 9,736,330 | -6,072,096 |
| Poland | 6,352,255 | 5,432,488 | -919,767 |
| Belgium | 5,423,506 | 4,143,810 | -1,279,696 |
| Italy | 4,669,955 | 3,452,082 | -1,217,873 |
| Luxembourg | 3,796,354 | 4,058,034 | +261,680 |
| China | 4,543,489 | 2,823,239 | -1,720,250 |
| Netherlands | 3,364,410 | 2,100,172 | -1,264,238 |
| Czechia | 3,341,087 | 2,079,771 | -1,261,316 |
| South Africa | 2,701,875 | 2,394,892 | -306,983 |
| France | 1,985,965 | 1,358,660 | -627,305 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
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 | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 8 | -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) | 76,596,716 |
| Other | 42,314,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,060,361 |
| Air transport | 1,235,464 |
| Road transport | 161,052 |
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) | 43,594,562 | 33,002,154 | -10,592,408 |
| Other | 21,398,920 | 20,915,816 | -483,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,603,870 | 11,456,491 | -6,147,379 |
| Air transport | 789,913 | 445,551 | -344,362 |
| Road transport | 154,644 | 6,408 | -148,236 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 42,314,736 |
| Dover | 36,160,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,752,260 |
| Felixstowe | 8,090,579 |
| Killingholme | 7,550,841 |
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 | 21,398,920 | 20,915,816 | -483,104 |
| Dover | 22,094,453 | 14,065,862 | -8,028,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,750,966 | 8,001,294 | +250,328 |
| Felixstowe | 5,168,674 | 2,921,905 | -2,246,769 |
| Killingholme | 5,010,970 | 2,539,871 | -2,471,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,505,183 | 3,188,075 | -317,108 |
| Southampton | 3,213,983 | 2,358,254 | -855,729 |
| Hull | 2,907,540 | 1,659,945 | -1,247,595 |
| Purfleet | 1,242,200 | 3,227,355 | +1,985,155 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,680,059 | 1,626,096 | -1,053,963 |
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 | 94 |
| Other manufacturing | 46 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 77 |
| 2025-11 | 83 |
| 2025-10 | 83 |
| 2025-09 | 74 |
| 2025-08 | 84 |
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 | 129 |
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 5,055,735 |
| Ireland | 4,853,622 |
| France | 2,458,006 |
| Germany | 1,791,261 |
| Poland | 1,568,046 |
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 | 3,320,943 | 1,734,792 | -1,586,151 |
| Ireland | 3,346,849 | 1,506,773 | -1,840,076 |
| France | 1,469,795 | 988,211 | -481,584 |
| Germany | 960,039 | 831,222 | -128,817 |
| Poland | 1,008,396 | 559,650 | -448,746 |
| United States | 536,517 | 921,142 | +384,625 |
| Netherlands | 539,514 | 590,470 | +50,956 |
| Hungary | 403,501 | 701,904 | +298,403 |
| Greece | 564,860 | 431,908 | -132,952 |
| Mexico | 366,779 | 459,674 | +92,895 |
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 | 920,654 |
| XI | 760,053 |
| Hungary | 299,134 |
| Greece | 203,977 |
| Czechia | 122,413 |
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 | 826,235 | 94,419 | -731,816 |
| XI | 73,688 | 686,365 | +612,677 |
| Hungary | 163,713 | 135,421 | -28,292 |
| Greece | 136,934 | 67,043 | -69,891 |
| Czechia | 70,583 | 51,830 | -18,753 |
| United States | 45,893 | 18,341 | -27,552 |
| Ireland | 24,980 | 4,137 | -20,843 |
| Belgium | 11,278 | 6,962 | -4,316 |
| South Africa | 3,371 | 6,894 | +3,523 |
| Switzerland | 3,448 | 5,594 | +2,146 |
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) | 11,113,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,426,426 |
| Other | 2,571,856 |
| Air transport | 846,041 |
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) | 6,784,455 | 4,328,618 | -2,455,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,025,130 | 4,401,296 | -1,623,834 |
| Other | 1,481,617 | 1,090,239 | -391,378 |
| Air transport | 309,977 | 536,064 | +226,087 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,900,501 |
| Southampton | 4,302,062 |
| 000 | 2,571,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,654,825 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,422,391 |
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 | 3,759,033 | 2,141,468 | -1,617,565 |
| Southampton | 2,670,845 | 1,631,217 | -1,039,628 |
| 000 | 1,481,617 | 1,090,239 | -391,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 817,706 | 837,119 | +19,413 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,101,188 | 321,203 | -779,985 |
| Holyhead | 699,533 | 708,319 | +8,786 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 782,150 | 623,134 | -159,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 990,114 | 354,961 | -635,153 |
| Hull | 305,347 | 699,829 | +394,482 |
| Belfast Port | 366,779 | 459,674 | +92,895 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics without additional treatments, used in industrial applications