Import/export HS code 56039390: Various heavyweight treated nonwovens
Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in industrial 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 | 9,945,314 |
| China | 9,200,934 |
| United States | 8,117,736 |
| Netherlands | 3,572,180 |
| Belgium | 2,990,798 |
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 | 4,214,038 | 5,731,276 | +1,517,238 |
| China | 4,737,026 | 4,463,908 | -273,118 |
| United States | 4,545,566 | 3,572,170 | -973,396 |
| Netherlands | 2,322,497 | 1,249,683 | -1,072,814 |
| Belgium | 902,853 | 2,087,945 | +1,185,092 |
| France | 977,026 | 1,080,538 | +103,512 |
| Spain | 585,327 | 1,350,504 | +765,177 |
| Poland | 845,281 | 851,203 | +5,922 |
| Switzerland | 1,331,372 | 298,502 | -1,032,870 |
| Italy | 457,720 | 456,940 | -780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,357,985 |
| Germany | 10,410,639 |
| China | 9,698,074 |
| Netherlands | 2,818,512 |
| Spain | 2,064,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,951,056 | 5,406,929 | -544,127 |
| Germany | 4,323,745 | 6,086,894 | +1,763,149 |
| China | 5,015,265 | 4,682,809 | -332,456 |
| Netherlands | 1,988,218 | 830,294 | -1,157,924 |
| Spain | 639,590 | 1,424,468 | +784,878 |
| Poland | 744,445 | 727,000 | -17,445 |
| France | 634,783 | 605,513 | -29,270 |
| Italy | 534,710 | 607,359 | +72,649 |
| Belgium | 617,441 | 518,772 | -98,669 |
| Switzerland | 234,701 | 341,899 | +107,198 |
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 | 16 |
| Lancashire | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 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) | 23,660,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,714,926 |
| Air transport | 6,139,805 |
| Road transport | 356,596 |
| Other | 96,219 |
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) | 10,630,487 | 13,030,123 | +2,399,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,286,070 | 6,428,856 | -857,214 |
| Air transport | 3,368,435 | 2,771,370 | -597,065 |
| Road transport | 208,966 | 147,630 | -61,336 |
| Other | 46,488 | 49,731 | +3,243 |
| Rail transport | 12,088 | 0 | -12,088 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,713,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,365,703 |
| Dover | 7,105,164 |
| Southampton | 4,037,865 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,239,550 |
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 | 4,258,332 | 3,454,694 | -803,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,339,715 | 4,025,988 | +686,273 |
| Dover | 2,806,950 | 4,298,214 | +1,491,264 |
| Southampton | 2,095,289 | 1,942,576 | -152,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,947,347 | 1,292,203 | -655,144 |
| Purfleet | 1,175,387 | 1,389,112 | +213,725 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 978,701 | 794,075 | -184,626 |
| Killingholme | 810,921 | 600,384 | -210,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 400,606 | 705,337 | +304,731 |
| Hull | 358,940 | 571,344 | +212,404 |
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
|
62 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 49 |
| 2026-04 | 54 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| O&M HALYARD UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CANTEL (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| ACRE VALLEY LTD | 57 |
| GLOBAL COMPONENTS (UK) LTD | 56 |
| RITTAL LIMITED | 53 |
| TRIFLEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| INTUPRINT LIMITED | 53 |
| WESTWOOD LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 53 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,285,422 |
| United States | 637,804 |
| Italy | 631,151 |
| Germany | 551,886 |
| Ireland | 542,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 462,217 | 823,205 | +360,988 |
| United States | 519,103 | 118,701 | -400,402 |
| Italy | 414,954 | 216,197 | -198,757 |
| Germany | 301,321 | 250,565 | -50,756 |
| Ireland | 304,605 | 237,672 | -66,933 |
| Israel | 140,954 | 113,932 | -27,022 |
| Romania | 89,432 | 105,289 | +15,857 |
| South Korea | 171,000 | 0 | -171,000 |
| China | 96,964 | 61,503 | -35,461 |
| France | 76,803 | 29,590 | -47,213 |
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 | 32,283 |
| XI | 4,568 |
| China | 3,805 |
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 | 12,058 | 20,225 | +8,167 |
| XI | 3,683 | 885 | -2,798 |
| China | 1,104 | 2,701 | +1,597 |
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) | 2,536,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,172,988 |
| Air transport | 300,343 |
| Other | 41,997 |
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) | 1,361,046 | 1,175,436 | -185,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,269,652 | 903,336 | -366,316 |
| Air transport | 159,040 | 141,303 | -17,737 |
| Other | 16,845 | 25,152 | +8,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,485,307 |
| Southampton | 1,420,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 319,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,988 |
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 | 887,030 | 598,277 | -288,753 |
| Southampton | 464,504 | 955,958 | +491,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 790,962 | 152,866 | -638,096 |
| Liverpool Docks | 203,384 | 116,416 | -86,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,937 | 100,051 | -19,886 |
| Holyhead | 126,267 | 75,942 | -50,325 |
| Heysham | 25,068 | 74,685 | +49,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,593 | 44,389 | +25,796 |
| Felixstowe | 22,845 | 20,651 | -2,194 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,567 | 14,596 | -12,971 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavyweight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in industrial applications