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 | 7,668,788 |
| France | 194,635 |
| Morocco | 184,536 |
| United States | 101,116 |
| Ireland | 83,081 |
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 | 3,949,342 | 3,719,446 | -229,896 |
| France | 65,993 | 128,642 | +62,649 |
| Morocco | 26,196 | 158,340 | +132,144 |
| United States | 101,116 | 0 | -101,116 |
| Ireland | 65,419 | 17,662 | -47,757 |
| Spain | 27,620 | 4,890 | -22,730 |
| China | 0 | 28,635 | +28,635 |
| Belgium | 16,796 | 11,583 | -5,213 |
| Germany | 2,256 | 8,697 | +6,441 |
| 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 | 7,569,863 |
| France | 226,123 |
| Morocco | 155,161 |
| United States | 102,552 |
| Netherlands | 59,052 |
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 | 3,848,307 | 3,721,556 | -126,751 |
| France | 117,344 | 108,779 | -8,565 |
| Morocco | 26,196 | 128,965 | +102,769 |
| United States | 102,552 | 0 | -102,552 |
| Netherlands | 52,082 | 6,970 | -45,112 |
| Belgium | 42,018 | 16,473 | -25,545 |
| China | 0 | 58,010 | +58,010 |
| Germany | 2,256 | 26,450 | +24,194 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 4,348,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,804,648 |
| Air transport | 105,030 |
| Other | 83,081 |
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) | 1,502,100 | 2,846,180 | +1,344,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,586,421 | 1,218,227 | -1,368,194 |
| Air transport | 102,234 | 2,796 | -99,438 |
| Other | 65,419 | 17,662 | -47,757 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,016,059 |
| Dover | 1,933,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,333,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 837,786 |
| Killingholme | 665,605 |
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 | 1,669,741 | 1,346,318 | -323,423 |
| Dover | 1,000,541 | 932,669 | -67,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,066 | 1,331,979 | +1,330,913 |
| Eurotunnel | 722,731 | 115,055 | -607,676 |
| Killingholme | 629,366 | 36,239 | -593,127 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,306 | 74,739 | +38,433 |
| Felixstowe | 2,505 | 86,856 | +84,351 |
| 000 | 65,419 | 17,662 | -47,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,394 | 0 | -64,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,617 | 57,713 | +55,096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
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 | 402,422 |
| Germany | 194,720 |
| Italy | 55,928 |
| Malaysia | 46,829 |
| Portugal | 43,183 |
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 | 278,073 | 124,349 | -153,724 |
| Germany | 103,267 | 91,453 | -11,814 |
| Italy | 54,982 | 946 | -54,036 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 46,829 | +46,829 |
| Portugal | 43,183 | 0 | -43,183 |
| Hungary | 28,600 | 6,028 | -22,572 |
| China | 26,008 | 6,184 | -19,824 |
| India | 0 | 32,111 | +32,111 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23,210 | 8,395 | -14,815 |
| Netherlands | 9,750 | 19,985 | +10,235 |
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 | 54,490 |
| Czechia | 5,341 |
| Belgium | 3,339 |
| 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 | 24,494 | 29,996 | +5,502 |
| Czechia | 5,341 | 0 | -5,341 |
| Belgium | 3,339 | 0 | -3,339 |
| 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) | 625,435 |
| Air transport | 142,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,459 |
| Other | 123,022 |
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) | 399,940 | 225,495 | -174,445 |
| Air transport | 83,161 | 58,842 | -24,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,045 | 81,414 | +25,369 |
| Other | 93,026 | 29,996 | -63,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,411 |
| Holyhead | 198,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,347 |
| 000 | 123,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,656 |
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 | 157,994 | 66,417 | -91,577 |
| Holyhead | 135,138 | 63,836 | -71,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,267 | 89,080 | -14,187 |
| 000 | 93,026 | 29,996 | -63,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,165 | 61,491 | +59,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,183 | 16,058 | -27,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,689 | 16,066 | -21,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,637 | 15,666 | -8,971 |
| Heysham | 21,813 | 0 | -21,813 |
| ZLC | 0 | 20,802 | +20,802 |
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