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 | 8,765,601 |
| China | 8,750,823 |
| United States | 7,234,591 |
| Netherlands | 3,640,631 |
| Belgium | 2,416,716 |
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 | 4,174,506 | 4,591,095 | +416,589 |
| China | 4,786,859 | 3,963,964 | -822,895 |
| United States | 4,248,546 | 2,986,045 | -1,262,501 |
| Netherlands | 2,596,737 | 1,043,894 | -1,552,843 |
| Belgium | 810,855 | 1,605,861 | +795,006 |
| France | 1,085,356 | 872,586 | -212,770 |
| Switzerland | 1,460,955 | 373,035 | -1,087,920 |
| Spain | 466,570 | 1,299,030 | +832,460 |
| Poland | 695,996 | 783,145 | +87,149 |
| Italy | 467,150 | 377,437 | -89,713 |
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 | 9,729,219 |
| China | 9,349,902 |
| Germany | 9,062,662 |
| Netherlands | 2,972,314 |
| Spain | 1,858,028 |
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 | 5,687,131 | 4,042,088 | -1,645,043 |
| China | 5,070,639 | 4,279,263 | -791,376 |
| Germany | 4,197,606 | 4,865,056 | +667,450 |
| Netherlands | 2,295,051 | 677,263 | -1,617,788 |
| Spain | 531,790 | 1,326,238 | +794,448 |
| France | 798,539 | 576,191 | -222,348 |
| Poland | 612,141 | 637,720 | +25,579 |
| Italy | 518,840 | 526,464 | +7,624 |
| Belgium | 611,180 | 413,582 | -197,598 |
| Switzerland | 283,233 | 277,290 | -5,943 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 7 | +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) | 21,199,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,046,223 |
| Air transport | 5,205,427 |
| Road transport | 450,576 |
| Other | 92,938 |
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) | 10,847,926 | 10,351,259 | -496,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,057,661 | 5,988,562 | -1,069,099 |
| Air transport | 3,223,874 | 1,981,553 | -1,242,321 |
| Road transport | 239,031 | 211,545 | -27,486 |
| Other | 30,208 | 62,730 | +32,522 |
| 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 | 7,728,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,670,918 |
| Dover | 6,294,470 |
| Southampton | 3,573,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,739,533 |
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 | 4,265,477 | 3,463,158 | -802,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,517,230 | 3,153,688 | -363,542 |
| Dover | 2,813,067 | 3,481,403 | +668,336 |
| Southampton | 1,895,444 | 1,678,071 | -217,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,860,393 | 879,140 | -981,253 |
| Purfleet | 1,029,460 | 982,655 | -46,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,026,522 | 668,227 | -358,295 |
| Killingholme | 817,848 | 600,360 | -217,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,405 | 559,162 | +54,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 514,488 | 373,216 | -141,272 |
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 | 60 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 74 |
| CANTEL (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| O&M HALYARD UK LIMITED | 60 |
| ACRE VALLEY LTD | 56 |
| GLOBAL COMPONENTS (UK) LTD | 54 |
| RITTAL LIMITED | 48 |
| TRIFLEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| INTUPRINT LIMITED | 48 |
| WESTWOOD LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 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 | 1,006,658 |
| United States | 804,409 |
| Italy | 609,801 |
| Ireland | 517,679 |
| Germany | 428,888 |
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 | 249,392 | 757,266 | +507,874 |
| United States | 666,555 | 137,854 | -528,701 |
| Italy | 181,515 | 428,286 | +246,771 |
| Ireland | 316,405 | 201,274 | -115,131 |
| Germany | 297,616 | 131,272 | -166,344 |
| Netherlands | 198,190 | 29,184 | -169,006 |
| Israel | 143,173 | 73,872 | -69,301 |
| Romania | 64,468 | 138,650 | +74,182 |
| South Korea | 171,000 | 0 | -171,000 |
| China | 79,594 | 50,324 | -29,270 |
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 | 32,138 |
| XI | 4,207 |
| China | 2,027 |
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 | 15,679 | 16,459 | +780 |
| XI | 3,054 | 1,153 | -1,901 |
| China | 1,128 | 899 | -229 |
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) | 2,586,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,013,406 |
| Air transport | 254,110 |
| Other | 38,877 |
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) | 1,509,117 | 1,077,106 | -432,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 990,844 | 1,022,562 | +31,718 |
| Air transport | 167,908 | 86,202 | -81,706 |
| Other | 19,861 | 19,016 | -845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,398,001 |
| Southampton | 1,140,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,066,641 |
| Liverpool Docks | 334,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 221,792 |
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 | 633,901 | 764,100 | +130,199 |
| Southampton | 250,902 | 890,019 | +639,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 923,570 | 143,071 | -780,499 |
| Liverpool Docks | 246,343 | 87,693 | -158,650 |
| Immingham Docks | 212,676 | 9,116 | -203,560 |
| Holyhead | 121,602 | 83,940 | -37,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,402 | 56,463 | -58,939 |
| Heysham | 8,166 | 42,004 | +33,838 |
| Felixstowe | 17,390 | 26,106 | +8,716 |
| 000 | 19,861 | 19,016 | -845 |
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