Import/export HS code 56039190: Various lightweight treated nonwovens
Lightweight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various industries
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 | 1,548,304 |
| China | 1,327,885 |
| France | 912,782 |
| United States | 514,664 |
| Poland | 314,711 |
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 | 882,559 | 665,745 | -216,814 |
| China | 760,781 | 567,104 | -193,677 |
| France | 525,363 | 387,419 | -137,944 |
| United States | 289,073 | 225,591 | -63,482 |
| Poland | 34,036 | 280,675 | +246,639 |
| Canada | 104,840 | 115,100 | +10,260 |
| Netherlands | 73,259 | 10,616 | -62,643 |
| Italy | 39,425 | 43,376 | +3,951 |
| Ireland | 40,624 | 39,382 | -1,242 |
| Sweden | 70,422 | 9,517 | -60,905 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,713,910 |
| Germany | 1,079,530 |
| France | 905,900 |
| Japan | 524,098 |
| United States | 407,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 898,821 | 815,089 | -83,732 |
| Germany | 597,261 | 482,269 | -114,992 |
| France | 525,363 | 380,537 | -144,826 |
| Japan | 318,440 | 205,658 | -112,782 |
| United States | 306,374 | 101,205 | -205,169 |
| Poland | 55,381 | 260,622 | +205,241 |
| Italy | 50,532 | 49,653 | -879 |
| Sweden | 70,422 | 9,517 | -60,905 |
| Turkey | 12,995 | 11,545 | -1,450 |
| Canada | 0 | 16,783 | +16,783 |
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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -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) | 2,453,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,629,725 |
| Air transport | 1,124,453 |
| Other | 73,706 |
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) | 1,411,212 | 1,042,121 | -369,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 905,548 | 724,177 | -181,371 |
| Air transport | 525,203 | 599,250 | +74,047 |
| Other | 40,624 | 33,082 | -7,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,166,689 |
| Dover | 1,038,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 485,218 |
| Birmingham Airport | 405,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 362,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 631,267 | 535,422 | -95,845 |
| Dover | 537,915 | 500,705 | -37,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 250,566 | 234,652 | -15,914 |
| Birmingham Airport | 193,639 | 211,898 | +18,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,815 | 299,382 | +236,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,662 | 56,948 | -184,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,434 | 96,242 | -53,192 |
| Portsmouth | 209,820 | 27,049 | -182,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,840 | 115,100 | +10,260 |
| Killingholme | 106,245 | 0 | -106,245 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 937,584 |
| Sweden | 736,157 |
| Germany | 690,300 |
| United States | 578,506 |
| Belgium | 148,308 |
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 | 916,268 | 21,316 | -894,952 |
| Sweden | 634,906 | 101,251 | -533,655 |
| Germany | 421,812 | 268,488 | -153,324 |
| United States | 385,731 | 192,775 | -192,956 |
| Belgium | 71,504 | 76,804 | +5,300 |
| Taiwan | 88,780 | 46,890 | -41,890 |
| Spain | 81,096 | 8,755 | -72,341 |
| Poland | 63,023 | 9,016 | -54,007 |
| Hungary | 29,972 | 33,749 | +3,777 |
| China | 44,631 | 6,549 | -38,082 |
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 | 2,252 |
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 | 1,206 | 1,046 | -160 |
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) | 2,742,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 859,741 |
| Air transport | 99,778 |
| Other | 2,252 |
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) | 2,209,341 | 533,211 | -1,676,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 569,724 | 290,017 | -279,707 |
| Air transport | 65,319 | 34,459 | -30,860 |
| Other | 1,206 | 1,046 | -160 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,066,180 |
| Milford | 798,562 |
| Southampton | 695,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 413,758 |
| Dover | 161,368 |
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 | 763,276 | 302,904 | -460,372 |
| Milford | 798,562 | 0 | -798,562 |
| Southampton | 435,629 | 259,780 | -175,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 312,507 | 101,251 | -211,256 |
| Dover | 112,556 | 48,812 | -63,744 |
| Harwich | 81,418 | 44,939 | -36,479 |
| Holyhead | 104,510 | 13,295 | -91,215 |
| Portsmouth | 77,160 | 8,755 | -68,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,857 | 29,053 | -15,804 |
| Felixstowe | 63,618 | 2,092 | -61,526 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various industries