Import/export HS code 56039290: Various medium-weight treated nonwovens
Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in diverse 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 | 36,004,066 |
| Spain | 27,682,960 |
| China | 20,941,057 |
| 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 | 20,545,307 | 15,458,759 | -5,086,548 |
| Spain | 13,707,134 | 13,975,826 | +268,692 |
| China | 12,573,589 | 8,367,468 | -4,206,121 |
| Finland | 7,277,541 | 3,273,198 | -4,004,343 |
| Switzerland | 7,359,199 | 765,655 | -6,593,544 |
| Belgium | 1,288,978 | 5,140,872 | +3,851,894 |
| Taiwan | 2,733,412 | 2,654,057 | -79,355 |
| France | 2,485,525 | 1,838,321 | -647,204 |
| Netherlands | 1,293,707 | 2,498,589 | +1,204,882 |
| United States | 1,347,863 | 1,199,070 | -148,793 |
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 | 35,692,858 |
| Spain | 27,845,875 |
| China | 26,587,025 |
| United States | 17,016,114 |
| 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 | 20,247,113 | 15,445,745 | -4,801,368 |
| Spain | 13,864,416 | 13,981,459 | +117,043 |
| China | 15,632,056 | 10,954,969 | -4,677,087 |
| United States | 9,962,865 | 7,053,249 | -2,909,616 |
| Finland | 7,514,520 | 3,273,198 | -4,241,322 |
| France | 2,200,892 | 1,532,416 | -668,476 |
| Netherlands | 808,304 | 2,089,518 | +1,281,214 |
| Turkey | 1,304,936 | 1,113,423 | -191,513 |
| Poland | 1,278,370 | 1,108,993 | -169,377 |
| Italy | 820,367 | 703,627 | -116,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| 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) | 94,766,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,720,855 |
| Air transport | 1,699,306 |
| Other | 102,395 |
| Road transport | 59,343 |
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) | 52,532,818 | 42,234,009 | -10,298,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,234,620 | 15,486,235 | -5,748,385 |
| Air transport | 1,005,899 | 693,407 | -312,492 |
| Other | 93,837 | 8,558 | -85,279 |
| Road transport | 59,343 | 0 | -59,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,795,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,932,611 |
| Felixstowe | 16,306,956 |
| Purfleet | 11,108,410 |
| Hull | 8,731,239 |
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 | 17,906,834 | 16,888,217 | -1,018,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,951,210 | 7,981,401 | -1,969,809 |
| Felixstowe | 10,445,772 | 5,861,184 | -4,584,588 |
| Purfleet | 5,696,310 | 5,412,100 | -284,210 |
| Hull | 5,239,298 | 3,491,941 | -1,747,357 |
| Southampton | 4,224,753 | 2,315,274 | -1,909,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,013,255 | 4,438,645 | +2,425,390 |
| Harwich | 4,235,413 | 2,174,068 | -2,061,345 |
| Killingholme | 2,477,310 | 3,112,921 | +635,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,814,046 | 2,608,570 | -205,476 |
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 | 66 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
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 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 79 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 77 |
| SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC | 68 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 64 |
| BALL & YOUNG LIMITED | 62 |
| COLOPLAST LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 997,048 |
| Netherlands | 981,547 |
| Germany | 597,758 |
| United States | 586,170 |
| France | 214,204 |
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 | 519,147 | 477,901 | -41,246 |
| Netherlands | 462,519 | 519,028 | +56,509 |
| Germany | 405,733 | 192,025 | -213,708 |
| United States | 117,737 | 468,433 | +350,696 |
| France | 188,159 | 26,045 | -162,114 |
| Malaysia | 187,384 | 0 | -187,384 |
| Denmark | 73,797 | 67,061 | -6,736 |
| Sweden | 89,735 | 36,983 | -52,752 |
| Belgium | 60,555 | 55,290 | -5,265 |
| Italy | 22,456 | 35,296 | +12,840 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| 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) | 3,064,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,082,195 |
| Air transport | 216,646 |
| Other | 19,156 |
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) | 1,647,856 | 1,416,154 | -231,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,200 | 470,995 | -140,205 |
| Air transport | 92,508 | 124,138 | +31,630 |
| Other | 10,019 | 9,137 | -882 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,367,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 797,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,101 |
| Dover | 397,189 |
| Southampton | 244,106 |
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 | 870,419 | 496,594 | -373,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 507,570 | 289,580 | -217,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,158 | 226,943 | +31,785 |
| Dover | 208,757 | 188,432 | -20,325 |
| Southampton | 9,975 | 234,131 | +224,156 |
| Holyhead | 113,812 | 121,344 | +7,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,060 | 58,009 | -97,051 |
| Felixstowe | 107,932 | 32,003 | -75,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,693 | 110,315 | +81,622 |
| Heysham | 68,879 | 46,160 | -22,719 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in diverse applications