Import/export HS code 5803: Gauze fabrics
Lightweight, open-weave fabrics, often used for medical or clothing purposes, excluding narrow fabrics
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 | 2,112,775 |
| India | 2,112,398 |
| Hungary | 856,265 |
| France | 715,223 |
| Turkey | 663,192 |
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 | 1,282,563 | 830,212 | -452,351 |
| India | 322,008 | 1,790,390 | +1,468,382 |
| Hungary | 638,377 | 217,888 | -420,489 |
| France | 627,447 | 87,776 | -539,671 |
| Turkey | 266,988 | 396,204 | +129,216 |
| China | 309,569 | 129,497 | -180,072 |
| Switzerland | 125,500 | 70,013 | -55,487 |
| Netherlands | 50,441 | 43,968 | -6,473 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| South Korea | 50,263 | 7,245 | -43,018 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,181,698 |
| Germany | 2,028,437 |
| Hungary | 1,475,836 |
| Turkey | 680,428 |
| China | 482,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 376,988 | 1,804,710 | +1,427,722 |
| Germany | 1,229,097 | 799,340 | -429,757 |
| Hungary | 1,122,866 | 352,970 | -769,896 |
| Turkey | 270,679 | 409,749 | +139,070 |
| China | 331,416 | 150,688 | -180,728 |
| United Kingdom | 126,674 | 27,659 | -99,015 |
| France | 139,446 | 0 | -139,446 |
| South Korea | 75,913 | 25,111 | -50,802 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 42,354 | +42,354 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,649,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,293,630 |
| Air transport | 321,417 |
| Road transport | 204,946 |
| Other | 337 |
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) | 2,539,265 | 1,110,326 | -1,428,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 948,009 | 2,345,621 | +1,397,612 |
| Air transport | 208,411 | 113,006 | -95,405 |
| Road transport | 131,477 | 73,469 | -58,008 |
| Other | 337 | 0 | -337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,313,669 |
| Dover | 1,560,870 |
| Felixstowe | 1,248,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 729,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 470,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 359,498 | 1,954,171 | +1,594,673 |
| Dover | 1,294,254 | 266,616 | -1,027,638 |
| Felixstowe | 750,486 | 497,870 | -252,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 540,056 | 188,979 | -351,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,494 | 379,962 | +289,468 |
| ZLC | 126,760 | 70,013 | -56,747 |
| London | 105,714 | 77,552 | -28,162 |
| Harwich | 180,746 | 939 | -179,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,302 | 24,028 | -127,274 |
| Southampton | 62,736 | 67,971 | +5,235 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 52 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 41 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| SWISSTULLE UK LIMITED | 30 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 17 |
| SPC INTERNET LTD | 15 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 12 |
| G - TUFT LIMITED | 12 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 11 |
| BARCLAY-SWANN LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 432,394 |
| Switzerland | 139,712 |
| Spain | 123,556 |
| Germany | 89,845 |
| Thailand | 87,325 |
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 | 209,913 | 222,481 | +12,568 |
| Switzerland | 89,526 | 50,186 | -39,340 |
| Spain | 79,657 | 43,899 | -35,758 |
| Germany | 70,093 | 19,752 | -50,341 |
| Thailand | 66,162 | 21,163 | -44,999 |
| Canada | 36,051 | 37,550 | +1,499 |
| France | 51,286 | 8,583 | -42,703 |
| Brazil | 21,343 | 16,648 | -4,695 |
| Poland | 6,475 | 23,770 | +17,295 |
| Italy | 10,080 | 18,973 | +8,893 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 29 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 836,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 417,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,645 |
| Other | 110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 440,204 | 395,963 | -44,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,035 | 124,975 | -167,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,587 | 41,058 | -8,529 |
| Other | 110 | 0 | -110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 430,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,673 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 217,900 | 212,450 | -5,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,458 | 117,381 | -125,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,220 | 126,051 | -50,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,794 | 31,879 | -5,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,908 | 23,791 | +2,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,995 | 11,654 | -21,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,461 | 0 | -35,461 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,191 | 7,291 | +100 |
| Southampton | 1,499 | 7,584 | +6,085 |
| Holyhead | 8,116 | 0 | -8,116 |
Quick facts
HS code: 5803
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight, open-weave fabrics, often used for medical or clothing purposes, excluding narrow fabrics