Import/export HS code 56039210: Coated medium-weight treated nonwovens
Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are both treated and coated for enhanced performance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,282,010 |
| Germany | 1,770,511 |
| Israel | 427,950 |
| Turkey | 324,195 |
| France | 126,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,042,200 | 1,239,810 | +197,610 |
| Germany | 947,205 | 823,306 | -123,899 |
| Israel | 55,340 | 372,610 | +317,270 |
| Turkey | 94,204 | 229,991 | +135,787 |
| France | 61,243 | 65,208 | +3,965 |
| United States | 0 | 96,709 | +96,709 |
| Canada | 57,549 | 0 | -57,549 |
| Netherlands | 13,658 | 17,783 | +4,125 |
| Italy | 0 | 22,166 | +22,166 |
| India | 0 | 14,425 | +14,425 |
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 | 2,427,069 |
| Germany | 1,470,766 |
| Israel | 427,950 |
| Turkey | 347,519 |
| France | 283,852 |
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 | 1,145,528 | 1,281,541 | +136,013 |
| Germany | 826,233 | 644,533 | -181,700 |
| Israel | 55,340 | 372,610 | +317,270 |
| Turkey | 116,620 | 230,899 | +114,279 |
| France | 111,503 | 172,349 | +60,846 |
| United States | 9,975 | 121,254 | +111,279 |
| Spain | 35,738 | 49,684 | +13,946 |
| Italy | 0 | 23,274 | +23,274 |
| India | 0 | 14,425 | +14,425 |
| Japan | 9,297 | 2,060 | -7,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,930,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,922,182 |
| Other | 224,820 |
| Air transport | 144,305 |
| Road transport | 5,824 |
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) | 1,018,502 | 1,911,608 | +893,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,000,936 | 921,246 | -79,690 |
| Other | 223,773 | 1,047 | -222,726 |
| Air transport | 61,432 | 82,873 | +21,441 |
| Road transport | 5,824 | 0 | -5,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,752,499 |
| Hull | 784,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 683,277 |
| Dover | 510,449 |
| Southampton | 267,897 |
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 | 779,153 | 973,346 | +194,193 |
| Hull | 348,356 | 436,427 | +88,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,340 | 627,937 | +572,597 |
| Dover | 248,868 | 261,581 | +12,713 |
| Southampton | 85,058 | 182,839 | +97,781 |
| 000 | 223,773 | 1,047 | -222,726 |
| London | 96,450 | 115,590 | +19,140 |
| Purfleet | 173,428 | 23,956 | -149,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,334 | 93,255 | +61,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,530 | 0 | -97,530 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APOLLO GARDENING LIMITED | 87 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 69 |
| SAS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 29 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE TECHNICAL CENTRES LIMITED | 21 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 17 |
| WSBL LIMITED | 17 |
| PRITEX LIMITED | 17 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 16 |
| AVON ENGINEERED RUBBER LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 803,424 |
| Germany | 690,231 |
| Pakistan | 499,466 |
| China | 237,842 |
| United States | 169,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 422,510 | 380,914 | -41,596 |
| Germany | 229,566 | 460,665 | +231,099 |
| Pakistan | 499,466 | 0 | -499,466 |
| China | 149,086 | 88,756 | -60,330 |
| United States | 88,395 | 80,612 | -7,783 |
| Ireland | 43,831 | 49,663 | +5,832 |
| Italy | 55,937 | 20,251 | -35,686 |
| Canada | 50,326 | 0 | -50,326 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,075 | 12,631 | -18,444 |
| India | 17,979 | 9,833 | -8,146 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,851 |
| Poland | 62 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,851 | 0 | -8,851 |
| Poland | 0 | 62 | +62 |
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) | 1,824,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 783,923 |
| Air transport | 232,878 |
| Other | 8,925 |
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) | 1,229,896 | 594,621 | -635,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,558 | 484,365 | +184,807 |
| Air transport | 118,702 | 114,176 | -4,526 |
| Other | 8,851 | 74 | -8,777 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 664,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 639,102 |
| Southampton | 609,491 |
| Felixstowe | 345,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,963 |
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 | 244,280 | 420,495 | +176,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,104 | 440,998 | +242,894 |
| Southampton | 591,718 | 17,773 | -573,945 |
| Felixstowe | 335,708 | 9,530 | -326,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,351 | 80,612 | -18,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,774 | 39,869 | -17,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,979 | 27,570 | -20,409 |
| Dover | 27,484 | 24,899 | -2,585 |
| Holyhead | 20,186 | 30,769 | +10,583 |
| London | 3,291 | 27,832 | +24,541 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are both treated and coated for enhanced performance