Import/export HS code 5803: Gauze fabrics
Lightweight, open-weave fabrics, often used for medical or clothing purposes, excluding narrow fabrics
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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 | 2,192,930 |
| India | 1,529,216 |
| Hungary | 1,133,009 |
| France | 727,046 |
| Turkey | 564,789 |
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 | 1,505,175 | 687,755 | -817,420 |
| India | 145,123 | 1,384,093 | +1,238,970 |
| Hungary | 915,121 | 217,888 | -697,233 |
| France | 647,969 | 79,077 | -568,892 |
| Turkey | 212,512 | 352,277 | +139,765 |
| China | 303,016 | 157,023 | -145,993 |
| Switzerland | 107,719 | 48,408 | -59,311 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| South Korea | 46,427 | 11,081 | -35,346 |
| Netherlands | 51,521 | 0 | -51,521 |
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 | 2,123,590 |
| Hungary | 1,702,191 |
| India | 1,594,457 |
| Turkey | 580,268 |
| China | 494,405 |
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 | 1,447,190 | 676,400 | -770,790 |
| Hungary | 1,413,784 | 288,407 | -1,125,377 |
| India | 201,374 | 1,393,083 | +1,191,709 |
| Turkey | 218,335 | 361,933 | +143,598 |
| China | 323,608 | 170,797 | -152,811 |
| United Kingdom | 108,893 | 48,408 | -60,485 |
| France | 139,446 | 0 | -139,446 |
| South Korea | 80,812 | 19,333 | -61,479 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Italy | 28,352 | 3,591 | -24,761 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 3,979,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,627,270 |
| Air transport | 301,337 |
| Road transport | 164,429 |
| 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) | 3,063,051 | 916,694 | -2,146,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 706,561 | 1,920,709 | +1,214,148 |
| Air transport | 193,992 | 107,345 | -86,647 |
| Road transport | 114,796 | 49,633 | -65,163 |
| Other | 337 | 0 | -337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,854,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,670,357 |
| Felixstowe | 1,458,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 735,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,794 |
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 | 1,599,400 | 254,852 | -1,344,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 188,471 | 1,481,886 | +1,293,415 |
| Felixstowe | 970,273 | 488,614 | -481,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 442,724 | 293,272 | -149,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,429 | 160,365 | +61,936 |
| Harwich | 180,746 | 0 | -180,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,599 | 34,015 | -105,584 |
| ZLC | 108,979 | 48,408 | -60,571 |
| London | 84,350 | 71,303 | -13,047 |
| Southampton | 60,546 | 60,987 | +441 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 48 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 37 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| SWISSTULLE UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 17 |
| SPC INTERNET LTD | 14 |
| G - TUFT LIMITED | 12 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| BARCLAY-SWANN LIMITED | 11 |
| MEDINOX (LONDON) LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 389,361 |
| Switzerland | 123,172 |
| Spain | 104,590 |
| Germany | 83,032 |
| Thailand | 80,184 |
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 | 188,707 | 200,654 | +11,947 |
| Switzerland | 96,506 | 26,666 | -69,840 |
| Spain | 84,816 | 19,774 | -65,042 |
| Germany | 66,627 | 16,405 | -50,222 |
| Thailand | 71,169 | 9,015 | -62,154 |
| France | 49,482 | 15,207 | -34,275 |
| Canada | 26,105 | 27,482 | +1,377 |
| Brazil | 29,029 | 6,383 | -22,646 |
| Belgium | 29,974 | 0 | -29,974 |
| Italy | 10,080 | 19,446 | +9,366 |
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 | 94 |
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 | 94 | 0 | -94 |
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 | 789,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,483 |
| Other | 175 |
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 | 428,172 | 360,936 | -67,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,578 | 82,910 | -212,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,310 | 23,173 | -31,137 |
| Other | 150 | 25 | -125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 411,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,781 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,086 |
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 | 235,343 | 176,476 | -58,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,375 | 82,910 | -140,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,397 | 120,472 | -37,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,103 | 29,678 | +1,575 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,451 | 21,635 | -6,816 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,715 | 21,578 | -5,137 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,461 | 0 | -35,461 |
| Dover | 16,831 | 0 | -16,831 |
| Holyhead | 13,911 | 0 | -13,911 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,191 | 4,766 | -2,425 |
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