Import/export HS code 56031480: Various extra-heavy nonwovens
Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics not covered by other codes, used in various heavy-duty 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,996,060 |
| Belgium | 10,854,267 |
| Netherlands | 5,159,687 |
| Poland | 4,445,984 |
| Italy | 4,224,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,871,789 | 5,124,271 | -1,747,518 |
| Belgium | 5,596,564 | 5,257,703 | -338,861 |
| Netherlands | 2,801,650 | 2,358,037 | -443,613 |
| Poland | 2,415,100 | 2,030,884 | -384,216 |
| Italy | 1,892,463 | 2,332,199 | +439,736 |
| United States | 2,427,333 | 1,792,410 | -634,923 |
| France | 2,595,302 | 1,455,887 | -1,139,415 |
| Czechia | 1,978,453 | 1,855,421 | -123,032 |
| Austria | 940,706 | 1,150,895 | +210,189 |
| Australia | 843,971 | 648,334 | -195,637 |
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 | 13,455,508 |
| France | 6,765,278 |
| Belgium | 6,169,315 |
| Poland | 4,907,121 |
| Czechia | 4,676,911 |
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 | 7,910,018 | 5,545,490 | -2,364,528 |
| France | 3,302,515 | 3,462,763 | +160,248 |
| Belgium | 3,564,823 | 2,604,492 | -960,331 |
| Poland | 2,684,338 | 2,222,783 | -461,555 |
| Czechia | 2,583,826 | 2,093,085 | -490,741 |
| Italy | 2,222,353 | 2,313,280 | +90,927 |
| United States | 2,076,665 | 1,502,270 | -574,395 |
| China | 1,425,072 | 1,027,897 | -397,175 |
| Netherlands | 1,053,574 | 941,152 | -112,422 |
| Austria | 1,220,287 | 610,713 | -609,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 10 | -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) | 42,504,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,841,283 |
| Air transport | 4,616,152 |
| Other | 922,683 |
| Road transport | 580,276 |
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) | 23,708,560 | 18,795,928 | -4,912,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,106,513 | 4,734,770 | -1,371,743 |
| Air transport | 2,566,672 | 2,049,480 | -517,192 |
| Other | 4,821 | 917,862 | +913,041 |
| Road transport | 47,203 | 533,073 | +485,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,401,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,131,159 |
| Felixstowe | 4,323,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,747,072 |
| London | 2,454,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,186,503 | 9,214,559 | -971,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,509,979 | 5,621,180 | -888,799 |
| Felixstowe | 2,605,191 | 1,718,280 | -886,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,564,286 | 1,182,786 | -381,500 |
| London | 1,412,210 | 1,041,980 | -370,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,339,875 | 1,040,393 | -299,482 |
| Harwich | 1,359,659 | 782,165 | -577,494 |
| Killingholme | 1,360,498 | 613,230 | -747,268 |
| Purfleet | 970,309 | 763,279 | -207,030 |
| Southampton | 781,764 | 716,772 | -64,992 |
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 | 96 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Specialised construction activities | 25 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 75 |
| 2025-11 | 81 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 82 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DARCY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 24 |
| PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LIMITED | 24 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 24 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 24 |
| FENTEX LIMITED | 24 |
| PERMAVENT LIMITED | 24 |
| WREKIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 23 |
| JUTA UK LTD | 23 |
| MERCURY BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 22 |
| ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 135 |
| 54m+ | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | 6,046,153 |
| Ireland | 2,842,215 |
| New Zealand | 1,598,575 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,211,587 |
| Germany | 1,084,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 6,046,153 | +6,046,153 |
| Ireland | 1,705,435 | 1,136,780 | -568,655 |
| New Zealand | 650,660 | 947,915 | +297,255 |
| Kazakhstan | 263,177 | 948,410 | +685,233 |
| Germany | 668,834 | 415,835 | -252,999 |
| France | 636,839 | 371,485 | -265,354 |
| South Africa | 754,013 | 31,555 | -722,458 |
| Netherlands | 327,325 | 433,787 | +106,462 |
| Spain | 366,076 | 314,016 | -52,060 |
| Georgia | 381,181 | 216,396 | -164,785 |
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 | 8,985 |
| Czechia | 4,276 |
| Germany | 2,105 |
| Italy | 246 |
| China | 26 |
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 | 8,976 | 9 | -8,967 |
| Czechia | 4,276 | 0 | -4,276 |
| Germany | 1,271 | 834 | -437 |
| Italy | 246 | 0 | -246 |
| China | 26 | 0 | -26 |
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) | 12,612,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,081,678 |
| Air transport | 610,487 |
| Other | 50,315 |
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) | 3,668,303 | 8,943,723 | +5,275,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,924,217 | 4,157,461 | -766,756 |
| Air transport | 286,774 | 323,713 | +36,939 |
| Other | 29,210 | 21,105 | -8,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,691,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,111,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,473,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,461,645 |
| Holyhead | 1,423,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 292,701 | 6,399,128 | +6,106,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,150,722 | 1,961,110 | -189,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 823,696 | 650,068 | -173,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,081,828 | 379,817 | -702,011 |
| Holyhead | 717,013 | 706,305 | -10,708 |
| Felixstowe | 764,390 | 429,818 | -334,572 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 533,742 | 326,837 | -206,905 |
| Southampton | 164,625 | 689,150 | +524,525 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 634,235 | +634,235 |
| Ayr Harbour | 443,746 | 89,596 | -354,150 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031480
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics not covered by other codes, used in various heavy-duty applications