Import/export HS code 58030010: Cotton gauze
Lightweight, breathable gauze made from cotton, ideal for medical dressings or clothing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 195,513 |
| Germany | 170,971 |
| China | 90,875 |
| Spain | 85,658 |
| United States | 33,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 125,500 | 70,013 | -55,487 |
| Germany | 103,981 | 66,990 | -36,991 |
| China | 28,011 | 62,864 | +34,853 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| United States | 28,601 | 4,811 | -23,790 |
| Japan | 11,449 | 15,761 | +4,312 |
| India | 5,524 | 5,822 | +298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,246 | +3,246 |
| Italy | 1,657 | 0 | -1,657 |
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 Kingdom | 153,159 |
| Germany | 150,381 |
| China | 125,640 |
| Spain | 85,658 |
| Switzerland | 42,354 |
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 Kingdom | 125,500 | 27,659 | -97,841 |
| Germany | 83,391 | 66,990 | -16,401 |
| China | 43,436 | 82,204 | +38,768 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 42,354 | +42,354 |
| United States | 24,625 | 0 | -24,625 |
| Italy | 20,590 | 0 | -20,590 |
| India | 5,524 | 5,822 | +298 |
| Japan | 0 | 4,478 | +4,478 |
| France | 1,657 | 0 | -1,657 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 240,042 |
| Road transport | 203,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 158,026 | 82,016 | -76,010 |
| Road transport | 130,217 | 73,469 | -56,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,033 | 58,816 | +23,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,105 | 15,206 | -51,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 195,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,076 |
| Birmingham Airport | 91,510 |
| Felixstowe | 45,611 |
| Dover | 39,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 125,500 | 70,013 | -55,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,416 | 9,660 | -116,756 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,372 | 65,138 | +38,766 |
| Felixstowe | 15,548 | 30,063 | +14,515 |
| Dover | 27,518 | 11,936 | -15,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,356 | 3,270 | -20,086 |
| Thamesport | 16,336 | 0 | -16,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,798 | 0 | -14,798 |
| London | 4,582 | 9,677 | +5,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 12,136 | +12,136 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSTULLE UK LIMITED | 28 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 17 |
| SPC INTERNET LTD | 15 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 11 |
| BARCLAY-SWANN LIMITED | 11 |
| CRAFT WOOL & THREAD CO LTD | 9 |
| THE SPRAY TAN CUBICLE COMPANY LIMITED | 8 |
| MEDINOX (LONDON) LIMITED | 8 |
| NALLI SILKS LTD | 8 |
| FS ANIMAL HEALTH LLP | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 430,066 |
| Switzerland | 139,712 |
| Spain | 120,383 |
| Thailand | 87,325 |
| Canada | 40,593 |
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 | 220,153 | +10,240 |
| Switzerland | 89,526 | 50,186 | -39,340 |
| Spain | 79,657 | 40,726 | -38,931 |
| Thailand | 66,162 | 21,163 | -44,999 |
| Canada | 9,973 | 30,620 | +20,647 |
| Germany | 16,632 | 9,558 | -7,074 |
| Italy | 10,080 | 12,350 | +2,270 |
| Poland | 6,475 | 15,622 | +9,147 |
| Romania | 14,927 | 6,624 | -8,303 |
| Latvia | 3,772 | 15,360 | +11,588 |
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 | 715,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,733 |
| 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 | 355,194 | 360,600 | +5,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,728 | 98,392 | -86,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,509 | 25,224 | +1,715 |
| Other | 110 | 0 | -110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 424,681 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,086 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,023 |
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 | 214,831 | 209,850 | -4,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,728 | 98,392 | -86,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,751 | 107,335 | +11,584 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,908 | 23,791 | +2,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,523 | 3,500 | -28,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,215 | 25,224 | +18,009 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,191 | 7,291 | +100 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 6,817 | +6,817 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,016 | +2,016 |
| London | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
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