Import/export HS code 560392: Medium-weight treated nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics weighing between 25 g/m² and 70 g/m², treated for added functionality
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 | 37,688,204 |
| Spain | 27,703,507 |
| China | 23,568,076 |
| Finland | 10,550,739 |
| Switzerland | 8,124,854 |
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 | 21,494,915 | 16,193,289 | -5,301,626 |
| Spain | 13,727,681 | 13,975,826 | +248,145 |
| China | 14,133,189 | 9,434,887 | -4,698,302 |
| Finland | 7,277,541 | 3,273,198 | -4,004,343 |
| Switzerland | 7,359,199 | 765,655 | -6,593,544 |
| Belgium | 1,317,148 | 5,147,452 | +3,830,304 |
| Taiwan | 2,733,412 | 2,654,057 | -79,355 |
| France | 2,551,538 | 1,881,495 | -670,043 |
| Netherlands | 1,311,059 | 2,523,266 | +1,212,207 |
| United States | 1,403,736 | 1,295,779 | -107,957 |
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 | 37,135,273 |
| China | 29,329,367 |
| Spain | 27,934,606 |
| United States | 17,204,285 |
| Finland | 10,787,718 |
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 | 21,133,695 | 16,001,578 | -5,132,117 |
| China | 17,267,060 | 12,062,307 | -5,204,753 |
| Spain | 13,902,212 | 14,032,394 | +130,182 |
| United States | 10,036,090 | 7,168,195 | -2,867,895 |
| Finland | 7,514,520 | 3,273,198 | -4,241,322 |
| France | 2,295,082 | 1,693,710 | -601,372 |
| Netherlands | 808,304 | 2,089,518 | +1,281,214 |
| Turkey | 1,361,386 | 1,348,434 | -12,952 |
| Poland | 1,278,370 | 1,108,993 | -169,377 |
| Italy | 820,367 | 726,901 | -93,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Lancashire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 96,600,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,808,113 |
| Air transport | 1,838,955 |
| Other | 411,214 |
| Road transport | 65,167 |
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) | 53,578,796 | 43,021,829 | -10,556,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,690,639 | 17,117,474 | -5,573,165 |
| Air transport | 1,063,922 | 775,033 | -288,889 |
| Other | 400,447 | 10,767 | -389,680 |
| Road transport | 65,167 | 0 | -65,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,243,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,063,052 |
| Felixstowe | 17,935,921 |
| Purfleet | 11,352,637 |
| Hull | 9,381,036 |
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 | 18,119,122 | 17,124,031 | -995,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,958,183 | 8,104,869 | -1,853,314 |
| Felixstowe | 11,142,588 | 6,793,333 | -4,349,255 |
| Purfleet | 5,915,362 | 5,437,275 | -478,087 |
| Hull | 5,574,747 | 3,806,289 | -1,768,458 |
| Southampton | 4,777,749 | 2,464,012 | -2,313,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,065,327 | 4,947,571 | +2,882,244 |
| Harwich | 4,249,884 | 2,174,068 | -2,075,816 |
| Killingholme | 2,489,692 | 3,112,921 | +623,229 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,908,880 | 2,611,266 | -297,614 |
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 | 77 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 62 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 109 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 92 |
| PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 90 |
| APOLLO GARDENING LIMITED | 83 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 79 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 77 |
| SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC | 69 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 65 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,659,610 |
| Germany | 1,274,279 |
| Ireland | 1,087,409 |
| Netherlands | 981,547 |
| Thailand | 617,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,109,587 | 550,023 | -559,564 |
| Germany | 650,305 | 623,974 | -26,331 |
| Ireland | 564,822 | 522,587 | -42,235 |
| Netherlands | 462,519 | 519,028 | +56,509 |
| Thailand | 381,062 | 236,230 | -144,832 |
| Pakistan | 356,761 | 142,705 | -214,056 |
| China | 153,906 | 91,350 | -62,556 |
| France | 197,803 | 29,210 | -168,593 |
| Malaysia | 187,384 | 10,270 | -177,114 |
| Denmark | 78,349 | 71,368 | -6,981 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,084 |
| Germany | 8,851 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 |
| Poland | 33 |
| China | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,947 | 9,137 | +1,190 |
| Germany | 5,786 | 3,065 | -2,721 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| Poland | 0 | 33 | +33 |
| China | 30 | 0 | -30 |
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) | 3,818,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,652,428 |
| Air transport | 429,255 |
| Other | 28,052 |
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) | 1,958,792 | 1,859,799 | -98,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,568,836 | 1,083,592 | -1,485,244 |
| Air transport | 209,745 | 219,510 | +9,765 |
| Other | 15,805 | 12,247 | -3,558 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,012,382 |
| Southampton | 1,232,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,122,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,070,525 |
| Felixstowe | 485,173 |
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 | 1,123,129 | 889,253 | -233,876 |
| Southampton | 811,380 | 420,641 | -390,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 752,470 | 370,192 | -382,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 722,279 | 348,246 | -374,033 |
| Felixstowe | 443,640 | 41,533 | -402,107 |
| Dover | 236,241 | 212,390 | -23,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,524 | 234,201 | +30,677 |
| Holyhead | 138,907 | 145,681 | +6,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,560 | 131,358 | +36,798 |
| Heysham | 71,273 | 63,399 | -7,874 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560392
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nonwoven fabrics weighing between 25 g/m² and 70 g/m², treated for added functionality