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 | 40,677,061 |
| Spain | 30,719,691 |
| China | 22,581,683 |
| Finland | 10,191,047 |
| Belgium | 8,197,902 |
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 | 19,305,947 | 21,371,114 | +2,065,167 |
| Spain | 14,074,102 | 16,645,589 | +2,571,487 |
| China | 12,835,745 | 9,745,938 | -3,089,807 |
| Finland | 7,089,976 | 3,101,071 | -3,988,905 |
| Belgium | 1,846,528 | 6,351,374 | +4,504,846 |
| Taiwan | 3,102,905 | 2,928,696 | -174,209 |
| Switzerland | 5,567,595 | 251,106 | -5,316,489 |
| Netherlands | 1,865,168 | 3,184,582 | +1,319,414 |
| France | 2,141,137 | 2,297,423 | +156,286 |
| Turkey | 1,268,719 | 2,434,733 | +1,166,014 |
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 | 40,288,109 |
| Spain | 30,788,109 |
| China | 28,766,025 |
| United States | 17,239,394 |
| Finland | 10,407,038 |
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 | 19,158,876 | 21,129,233 | +1,970,357 |
| Spain | 14,169,382 | 16,618,727 | +2,449,345 |
| China | 16,122,627 | 12,643,398 | -3,479,229 |
| United States | 8,649,562 | 8,589,832 | -59,730 |
| Finland | 7,305,967 | 3,101,071 | -4,204,896 |
| France | 1,874,423 | 2,323,583 | +449,160 |
| Netherlands | 1,273,811 | 2,608,457 | +1,334,646 |
| Turkey | 1,273,902 | 2,437,106 | +1,163,204 |
| Poland | 1,203,730 | 1,118,150 | -85,580 |
| Italy | 827,149 | 891,872 | +64,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| 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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
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) | 103,769,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,116,572 |
| Air transport | 1,758,307 |
| Other | 102,761 |
| 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) | 50,814,883 | 52,954,128 | +2,139,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,081,757 | 19,034,815 | -2,046,942 |
| Air transport | 946,455 | 811,852 | -134,603 |
| Other | 93,744 | 9,017 | -84,727 |
| 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 | 39,407,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,608,046 |
| Felixstowe | 16,982,454 |
| Purfleet | 12,288,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,189,975 |
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 | 18,134,070 | 21,273,198 | +3,139,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,167,624 | 9,440,422 | -1,727,202 |
| Felixstowe | 10,258,096 | 6,724,358 | -3,533,738 |
| Purfleet | 5,648,391 | 6,640,028 | +991,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,091,817 | 7,098,158 | +4,006,341 |
| Hull | 4,719,374 | 3,308,595 | -1,410,779 |
| Killingholme | 2,320,674 | 4,899,517 | +2,578,843 |
| Southampton | 3,830,768 | 2,317,803 | -1,512,965 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,782,642 | 3,136,148 | +353,506 |
| Harwich | 3,134,284 | 2,095,785 | -1,038,499 |
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
|
75 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
40 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
18 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 59 |
| 2026-04 | 53 |
| 2026-03 | 54 |
| 2026-02 | 56 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 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 | 1,178,628 |
| Netherlands | 1,068,297 |
| United States | 619,181 |
| Germany | 530,246 |
| France | 193,518 |
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 | 565,086 | 613,542 | +48,456 |
| Netherlands | 637,752 | 430,545 | -207,207 |
| United States | 191,552 | 427,629 | +236,077 |
| Germany | 347,918 | 182,328 | -165,590 |
| France | 156,413 | 37,105 | -119,308 |
| Denmark | 100,286 | 90,650 | -9,636 |
| Malaysia | 187,384 | 0 | -187,384 |
| Sweden | 123,331 | 3,156 | -120,175 |
| Belgium | 27,267 | 67,392 | +40,125 |
| Italy | 41,481 | 33,203 | -8,278 |
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 | 18,087 |
| Netherlands | 1,801 |
| 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 | 8,116 | 9,971 | +1,855 |
| Netherlands | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
| 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) | 3,274,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,169,366 |
| Air transport | 224,571 |
| Other | 19,918 |
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) | 1,781,847 | 1,492,751 | -289,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,487 | 520,879 | -127,608 |
| Air transport | 143,341 | 81,230 | -62,111 |
| Other | 9,947 | 9,971 | +24 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,254,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 927,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 492,707 |
| Dover | 401,927 |
| Southampton | 279,293 |
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 | 755,794 | 498,507 | -257,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 563,956 | 363,403 | -200,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 349,696 | 143,011 | -206,685 |
| Dover | 262,747 | 139,180 | -123,567 |
| Southampton | 13,845 | 265,448 | +251,603 |
| Holyhead | 107,581 | 160,316 | +52,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,780 | 86,309 | -67,471 |
| London | 3,818 | 185,497 | +181,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,673 | 49,916 | -51,757 |
| Felixstowe | 105,165 | 20,937 | -84,228 |
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