Import/export HS code 560394: Extra-heavy treated nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics weighing more than 150 g/m², treated for heavy-duty applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 13,922,320 |
| Netherlands | 11,982,208 |
| New Zealand | 11,289,223 |
| China | 8,760,590 |
| Switzerland | 5,901,231 |
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 | 8,127,852 | 5,794,468 | -2,333,384 |
| Netherlands | 5,580,455 | 6,401,753 | +821,298 |
| New Zealand | 5,620,047 | 5,669,176 | +49,129 |
| China | 4,343,177 | 4,417,413 | +74,236 |
| Switzerland | 4,296,826 | 1,604,405 | -2,692,421 |
| France | 1,358,061 | 3,661,573 | +2,303,512 |
| United States | 2,692,586 | 2,022,012 | -670,574 |
| Poland | 713,088 | 2,904,903 | +2,191,815 |
| Italy | 1,463,700 | 1,612,161 | +148,461 |
| Belgium | 1,183,111 | 1,468,952 | +285,841 |
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 | 26,069,443 |
| New Zealand | 11,289,223 |
| China | 10,672,534 |
| United States | 6,989,608 |
| Poland | 3,768,474 |
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 | 12,810,398 | 13,259,045 | +448,647 |
| New Zealand | 5,620,047 | 5,669,176 | +49,129 |
| China | 5,105,208 | 5,567,326 | +462,118 |
| United States | 5,139,822 | 1,849,786 | -3,290,036 |
| Poland | 858,160 | 2,910,314 | +2,052,154 |
| Japan | 1,488,536 | 1,758,414 | +269,878 |
| Switzerland | 1,544,736 | 1,651,323 | +106,587 |
| Slovenia | 1,191,703 | 1,617,949 | +426,246 |
| Italy | 1,285,926 | 1,426,451 | +140,525 |
| Belgium | 1,194,168 | 1,504,942 | +310,774 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 | 19 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 26 | +13 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
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) | 46,448,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,474,184 |
| Air transport | 7,597,391 |
| Road transport | 1,288,825 |
| Other | 139,022 |
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) | 23,189,695 | 23,258,417 | +68,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,529,070 | 12,945,114 | +416,044 |
| Air transport | 3,963,200 | 3,634,191 | -329,009 |
| Road transport | 207,025 | 1,081,800 | +874,775 |
| Other | 88,849 | 50,173 | -38,676 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,435 | +5,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,498,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,099,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,637,821 |
| Felixstowe | 5,682,727 |
| Killingholme | 4,165,283 |
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 | 10,327,951 | 11,170,831 | +842,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,354,424 | 6,745,266 | +390,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,448,536 | 6,189,285 | +1,740,749 |
| Felixstowe | 2,521,026 | 3,161,701 | +640,675 |
| Killingholme | 2,369,986 | 1,795,297 | -574,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,572,008 | 1,485,511 | -86,497 |
| Purfleet | 2,843,491 | 21,040 | -2,822,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,374,878 | 1,348,123 | -26,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,342,186 | 904,588 | -437,598 |
| Southampton | 1,085,154 | 959,429 | -125,725 |
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 | 127 |
| Other manufacturing | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 48 |
| Specialised construction activities | 35 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 85 |
| 2026-03 | 86 |
| 2026-02 | 86 |
| 2026-01 | 72 |
| 2025-12 | 74 |
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 | 195 |
| 54m+ | 124 |
| 15m-54m | 59 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| Other | 25 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,813,720 |
| China | 5,479,580 |
| Germany | 5,347,071 |
| Ireland | 2,674,137 |
| Italy | 2,548,648 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,103,991 | 7,709,729 | -394,262 |
| China | 2,926,132 | 2,553,448 | -372,684 |
| Germany | 3,012,190 | 2,334,881 | -677,309 |
| Ireland | 1,188,774 | 1,485,363 | +296,589 |
| Italy | 1,029,755 | 1,518,893 | +489,138 |
| Lithuania | 878,964 | 1,166,486 | +287,522 |
| South Africa | 739,487 | 1,171,894 | +432,407 |
| Malaysia | 894,326 | 685,874 | -208,452 |
| Thailand | 716,389 | 528,021 | -188,368 |
| Turkey | 800,439 | 193,993 | -606,446 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 67,453 |
| China | 4,755 |
| Germany | 3,063 |
| Denmark | 2,139 |
| Belgium | 307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 28,797 | 38,656 | +9,859 |
| China | 53 | 4,702 | +4,649 |
| Germany | 2,966 | 97 | -2,869 |
| Denmark | 1,077 | 1,062 | -15 |
| Belgium | 0 | 307 | +307 |
| United States | 299 | 0 | -299 |
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) | 24,202,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,329,668 |
| Air transport | 5,883,328 |
| Other | 111,825 |
| Road transport | 1,703 |
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) | 11,641,788 | 12,561,122 | +919,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,592,357 | 8,737,311 | +144,954 |
| Air transport | 4,061,125 | 1,822,203 | -2,238,922 |
| Other | 59,302 | 52,523 | -6,779 |
| Road transport | 1,703 | 0 | -1,703 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,021,066 |
| Southampton | 8,908,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,626,657 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,711,316 |
| Felixstowe | 4,389,427 |
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 | 6,106,415 | 5,914,651 | -191,764 |
| Southampton | 2,039,259 | 6,869,616 | +4,830,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,228,342 | 3,398,315 | -830,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,615,302 | 1,096,014 | -2,519,288 |
| Felixstowe | 3,777,699 | 611,728 | -3,165,971 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,470,887 | 1,864,365 | +393,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,328,788 | 1,308,264 | -20,524 |
| Heysham | 859,897 | 1,049,465 | +189,568 |
| Manchester Airport | 281,648 | 325,878 | +44,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,145 | 286,207 | +157,062 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560394
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nonwoven fabrics weighing more than 150 g/m², treated for heavy-duty applications