Import/export HS code 58030010: Cotton gauze
Lightweight, breathable gauze made from cotton, ideal for medical dressings or clothing
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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 | 1,965,465 |
| India | 1,529,216 |
| Hungary | 1,005,154 |
| France | 711,757 |
| 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 | 1,327,351 | 638,114 | -689,237 |
| India | 233,799 | 1,295,417 | +1,061,618 |
| Hungary | 787,266 | 217,888 | -569,378 |
| France | 651,586 | 60,171 | -591,415 |
| Turkey | 250,226 | 314,563 | +64,337 |
| China | 305,007 | 116,788 | -188,219 |
| Switzerland | 125,500 | 25,096 | -100,404 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| South Korea | 46,427 | 11,081 | -35,346 |
| Netherlands | 50,441 | 0 | -50,441 |
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 | 1,902,809 |
| India | 1,593,186 |
| Hungary | 1,562,043 |
| Turkey | 579,323 |
| China | 456,161 |
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 | 1,276,050 | 626,759 | -649,291 |
| India | 288,779 | 1,304,407 | +1,015,628 |
| Hungary | 1,292,542 | 269,501 | -1,023,041 |
| Turkey | 255,104 | 324,219 | +69,115 |
| China | 327,289 | 128,872 | -198,417 |
| United Kingdom | 126,674 | 25,096 | -101,578 |
| France | 139,446 | 0 | -139,446 |
| South Korea | 72,077 | 19,333 | -52,744 |
| 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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +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 |
| 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) | 3,612,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,588,124 |
| Air transport | 297,547 |
| Road transport | 157,798 |
| 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) | 2,756,813 | 855,764 | -1,901,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 835,232 | 1,752,892 | +917,660 |
| Air transport | 198,317 | 99,230 | -99,087 |
| Road transport | 131,477 | 26,321 | -105,156 |
| Other | 337 | 0 | -337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,714,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,669,412 |
| Felixstowe | 1,223,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 733,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,437 |
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 | 1,478,158 | 235,946 | -1,242,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 294,988 | 1,374,424 | +1,079,436 |
| Felixstowe | 790,881 | 432,241 | -358,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 481,752 | 251,248 | -230,504 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,072 | 160,365 | +67,293 |
| Harwich | 180,746 | 0 | -180,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,519 | 34,015 | -104,504 |
| London | 84,350 | 71,303 | -13,047 |
| ZLC | 126,760 | 25,096 | -101,664 |
| Southampton | 58,900 | 59,685 | +785 |
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 | 15 |
| 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 376,772 |
| Switzerland | 116,333 |
| Spain | 102,858 |
| Germany | 80,634 |
| Thailand | 78,541 |
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 | 189,940 | 186,832 | -3,108 |
| Switzerland | 94,244 | 22,089 | -72,155 |
| Spain | 83,084 | 19,774 | -63,310 |
| Germany | 68,225 | 12,409 | -55,816 |
| Thailand | 69,526 | 9,015 | -60,511 |
| France | 49,482 | 15,207 | -34,275 |
| Canada | 37,964 | 14,326 | -23,638 |
| Brazil | 32,143 | 3,269 | -28,874 |
| Italy | 10,080 | 19,446 | +9,366 |
| Belgium | 29,034 | 0 | -29,034 |
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 | 770,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 370,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,848 |
| 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 | 431,515 | 339,241 | -92,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,044 | 74,337 | -221,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,073 | 12,775 | -42,298 |
| Other | 110 | 0 | -110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 398,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,049 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,996 |
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 | 236,771 | 162,194 | -74,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,615 | 74,337 | -154,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,810 | 113,059 | -52,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,371 | 29,678 | +3,307 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,816 | 11,180 | -24,636 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,846 | 21,635 | +3,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,461 | 0 | -35,461 |
| Dover | 16,831 | 0 | -16,831 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,191 | 4,766 | -2,425 |
| Holyhead | 9,137 | 0 | -9,137 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 58030010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight, breathable gauze made from cotton, ideal for medical dressings or clothing