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 | 12,036,046 |
| Belgium | 11,818,822 |
| Netherlands | 6,129,363 |
| Poland | 4,932,045 |
| Italy | 4,596,299 |
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 | 5,748,785 | 6,287,261 | +538,476 |
| Belgium | 5,784,214 | 6,034,608 | +250,394 |
| Netherlands | 2,970,366 | 3,158,997 | +188,631 |
| Poland | 2,280,923 | 2,651,122 | +370,199 |
| Italy | 1,887,037 | 2,709,262 | +822,225 |
| United States | 2,285,342 | 1,946,253 | -339,089 |
| Czechia | 1,984,233 | 2,188,010 | +203,777 |
| France | 2,195,739 | 1,758,669 | -437,070 |
| Austria | 1,096,197 | 1,215,624 | +119,427 |
| Turkey | 686,177 | 954,754 | +268,577 |
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 | 14,244,853 |
| France | 7,098,426 |
| Belgium | 6,427,720 |
| Poland | 5,490,197 |
| Czechia | 4,963,706 |
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 | 7,125,174 | 7,119,679 | -5,495 |
| France | 3,062,032 | 4,036,394 | +974,362 |
| Belgium | 3,389,200 | 3,038,520 | -350,680 |
| Poland | 2,527,049 | 2,963,148 | +436,099 |
| Czechia | 2,537,859 | 2,425,847 | -112,012 |
| Italy | 2,163,735 | 2,641,403 | +477,668 |
| United States | 1,763,137 | 1,869,919 | +106,782 |
| China | 1,383,904 | 1,140,915 | -242,989 |
| Netherlands | 1,112,014 | 1,313,437 | +201,423 |
| Luxembourg | 979,050 | 930,055 | -48,995 |
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 | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
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 | 23 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 12 | +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) | 45,431,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,798,865 |
| Air transport | 4,679,776 |
| Other | 934,764 |
| Road transport | 586,421 |
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) | 22,225,560 | 23,206,234 | +980,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,965,519 | 5,833,346 | -132,173 |
| Air transport | 2,399,717 | 2,280,059 | -119,658 |
| Other | 261,000 | 673,764 | +412,764 |
| Road transport | 23,518 | 562,903 | +539,385 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,459 | +4,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,175,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,245,932 |
| Felixstowe | 4,627,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,740,548 |
| London | 2,600,117 |
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 | 9,444,646 | 11,730,500 | +2,285,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,139,827 | 7,106,105 | +966,278 |
| Felixstowe | 2,463,113 | 2,164,458 | -298,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,482,324 | 1,258,224 | -224,100 |
| London | 1,516,677 | 1,083,440 | -433,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,297,457 | 1,039,086 | -258,371 |
| Harwich | 1,254,253 | 1,007,715 | -246,538 |
| Purfleet | 1,034,197 | 966,906 | -67,291 |
| Killingholme | 1,479,379 | 443,519 | -1,035,860 |
| Southampton | 819,016 | 761,336 | -57,680 |
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 | 98 |
| Other manufacturing | 36 |
| Specialised construction activities | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 84 |
| 2026-03 | 97 |
| 2026-02 | 80 |
| 2026-01 | 75 |
| 2025-12 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DARCY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 28 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 28 |
| FENTEX LIMITED | 28 |
| PERMAVENT LIMITED | 28 |
| WREKIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 27 |
| JUTA UK LTD | 27 |
| PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LIMITED | 26 |
| MERCURY BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| KLOBER LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 145 |
| 54m+ | 107 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 9,066,755 |
| Ireland | 2,973,008 |
| New Zealand | 2,039,955 |
| France | 1,119,112 |
| Germany | 1,050,240 |
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 | 9,066,755 | +9,066,755 |
| Ireland | 1,790,078 | 1,182,930 | -607,148 |
| New Zealand | 690,099 | 1,349,856 | +659,757 |
| France | 545,439 | 573,673 | +28,234 |
| Germany | 730,688 | 319,552 | -411,136 |
| Kazakhstan | 261,812 | 653,026 | +391,214 |
| Netherlands | 356,173 | 473,384 | +117,211 |
| Spain | 351,928 | 426,862 | +74,934 |
| Georgia | 571,523 | 24,910 | -546,613 |
| Denmark | 275,784 | 298,136 | +22,352 |
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 | 7,667 |
| Czechia | 4,276 |
| Denmark | 2,974 |
| Germany | 1,122 |
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 | 6,239 | 1,428 | -4,811 |
| Czechia | 4,276 | 0 | -4,276 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,974 | +2,974 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,122 | +1,122 |
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) | 15,413,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,000,346 |
| Air transport | 832,097 |
| Other | 50,075 |
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) | 2,819,356 | 12,594,515 | +9,775,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,937,314 | 5,063,032 | +125,718 |
| Air transport | 290,971 | 541,126 | +250,155 |
| Other | 30,303 | 19,772 | -10,531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,111,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,430,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,869,722 |
| Holyhead | 1,589,573 |
| Southampton | 1,343,238 |
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 | 289,287 | 8,822,352 | +8,533,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,951,337 | 2,479,363 | +528,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 856,359 | 1,013,363 | +157,004 |
| Holyhead | 748,057 | 841,516 | +93,459 |
| Southampton | 48,326 | 1,294,912 | +1,246,586 |
| Felixstowe | 851,964 | 311,979 | -539,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,314 | 741,627 | +408,313 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 935,268 | +935,268 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 680,684 | 180,600 | -500,084 |
| Portsmouth | 235,015 | 463,933 | +228,918 |
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