Import/export HS code 56031420: Polyester carrier sheets
Polyester-based carrier sheets used in specific industrial processes, as per additional notes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,078,226 |
| Morocco | 243,688 |
| France | 196,161 |
| United States | 101,116 |
| Ireland | 70,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,008,653 | 3,069,573 | -939,080 |
| Morocco | 54,534 | 189,154 | +134,620 |
| France | 69,908 | 126,253 | +56,345 |
| United States | 101,116 | 0 | -101,116 |
| Ireland | 52,786 | 17,662 | -35,124 |
| China | 4,603 | 24,032 | +19,429 |
| Spain | 21,146 | 3,912 | -17,234 |
| Belgium | 14,809 | 8,130 | -6,679 |
| Germany | 3,322 | 7,631 | +4,309 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,970 | +6,970 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,080,336 |
| Morocco | 214,313 |
| France | 177,170 |
| United States | 102,552 |
| China | 58,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,008,653 | 3,071,683 | -936,970 |
| Morocco | 54,534 | 159,779 | +105,245 |
| France | 68,391 | 108,779 | +40,388 |
| United States | 102,552 | 0 | -102,552 |
| China | 4,603 | 53,407 | +48,804 |
| Belgium | 33,557 | 12,042 | -21,515 |
| Germany | 7,237 | 22,995 | +15,758 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,970 | +6,970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 4,254,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,355,810 |
| Air transport | 105,030 |
| Other | 70,448 |
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) | 1,594,861 | 2,659,481 | +1,064,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,581,366 | 774,444 | -1,806,922 |
| Air transport | 103,300 | 1,730 | -101,570 |
| Other | 52,786 | 17,662 | -35,124 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,721,574 |
| Dover | 1,594,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,474,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 740,171 |
| Killingholme | 652,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,770,019 | 951,555 | -818,464 |
| Dover | 1,061,104 | 533,775 | -527,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,066 | 1,473,374 | +1,472,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 627,591 | 112,580 | -515,011 |
| Killingholme | 618,430 | 34,283 | -584,147 |
| Felixstowe | 7,108 | 141,405 | +134,297 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,306 | 74,739 | +38,433 |
| 000 | 52,786 | 17,662 | -35,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,394 | 0 | -64,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,955 | 29,375 | -1,580 |
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
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 373,098 |
| Germany | 177,475 |
| Italy | 91,228 |
| Malaysia | 46,829 |
| Hungary | 34,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 272,190 | 100,908 | -171,282 |
| Germany | 98,447 | 79,028 | -19,419 |
| Italy | 54,982 | 36,246 | -18,736 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 46,829 | +46,829 |
| Hungary | 28,600 | 6,028 | -22,572 |
| India | 0 | 32,111 | +32,111 |
| Portugal | 32,074 | 0 | -32,074 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20,249 | 6,527 | -13,722 |
| France | 24,700 | 0 | -24,700 |
| Netherlands | 6,525 | 16,656 | +10,131 |
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 | 55,952 |
| Belgium | 566 |
| Germany | 555 |
| United States | 140 |
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 | 27,103 | 28,849 | +1,746 |
| Belgium | 566 | 0 | -566 |
| Germany | 555 | 0 | -555 |
| United States | 140 | 0 | -140 |
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) | 650,237 |
| Air transport | 111,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,602 |
| Other | 92,813 |
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) | 426,155 | 224,082 | -202,073 |
| Air transport | 63,797 | 48,119 | -15,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,498 | 72,104 | +32,606 |
| Other | 63,964 | 28,849 | -35,115 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,402 |
| Holyhead | 201,327 |
| 000 | 92,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,556 |
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 | 148,605 | 64,423 | -84,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,757 | 102,645 | -5,112 |
| Holyhead | 158,555 | 42,772 | -115,783 |
| 000 | 63,964 | 28,849 | -35,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,065 | 61,491 | +60,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,074 | 16,058 | -16,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,399 | 14,436 | -9,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,711 | 16,066 | -2,645 |
| Heysham | 21,813 | 0 | -21,813 |
| ZLC | 10,723 | 10,079 | -644 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester-based carrier sheets used in specific industrial processes, as per additional notes