Import/export HS code 5806: Narrow woven fabrics
Thin woven fabrics without weft, held together by adhesive, like ribbons or bolducs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,159,637 |
| France | 8,618,138 |
| Germany | 6,724,502 |
| Spain | 4,797,804 |
| United States | 4,730,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,312,653 | 10,846,984 | -1,465,669 |
| France | 5,221,491 | 3,396,647 | -1,824,844 |
| Germany | 3,440,255 | 3,284,247 | -156,008 |
| Spain | 2,688,476 | 2,109,328 | -579,148 |
| United States | 2,554,250 | 2,176,088 | -378,162 |
| Taiwan | 1,386,390 | 1,515,315 | +128,925 |
| Italy | 1,498,870 | 1,155,270 | -343,600 |
| Belgium | 1,153,512 | 1,241,890 | +88,378 |
| Turkey | 1,149,891 | 1,042,713 | -107,178 |
| Switzerland | 894,511 | 1,193,654 | +299,143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 27,765,881 |
| France | 7,568,542 |
| Germany | 5,653,788 |
| United States | 4,730,822 |
| Spain | 4,498,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 14,656,948 | 13,108,933 | -1,548,015 |
| France | 4,650,719 | 2,917,823 | -1,732,896 |
| Germany | 3,161,360 | 2,492,428 | -668,932 |
| United States | 2,469,564 | 2,261,258 | -208,306 |
| Spain | 2,514,194 | 1,984,418 | -529,776 |
| Taiwan | 1,636,818 | 1,660,966 | +24,148 |
| Italy | 1,191,568 | 1,149,461 | -42,107 |
| Turkey | 1,218,189 | 1,086,606 | -131,583 |
| Switzerland | 891,875 | 1,194,773 | +302,898 |
| Belgium | 984,276 | 852,830 | -131,446 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 134 |
| Greater Manchester | 96 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 54 |
| Inner London - East | 52 |
| West Yorkshire | 51 |
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 | 91 | 89 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 65 | 75 | +10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 | 41 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 | 26 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 27 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 | 25 | -10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 | 26 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 | 21 | -6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,566,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,354,514 |
| Air transport | 16,902,400 |
| Other | 1,112,613 |
| Road transport | 269,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,966,756 | 15,600,009 | -1,366,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,580,719 | 10,773,795 | -1,806,924 |
| Air transport | 8,969,511 | 7,932,889 | -1,036,622 |
| Other | 693,823 | 418,790 | -275,033 |
| Road transport | 172,135 | 97,646 | -74,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,740,878 |
| Dover | 9,233,049 |
| Southampton | 8,568,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,020,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,938,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,202,387 | 5,538,491 | -1,663,896 |
| Dover | 4,559,162 | 4,673,887 | +114,725 |
| Southampton | 4,891,909 | 3,676,549 | -1,215,360 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,585,075 | 2,434,995 | -1,150,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,256,869 | 2,681,469 | -575,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,537,230 | 1,960,288 | -576,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,299,719 | 2,984,586 | +1,684,867 |
| Thamesport | 2,253,345 | 1,633,448 | -619,897 |
| London | 1,969,592 | 1,519,995 | -449,597 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,117,734 | 1,253,106 | +135,372 |
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 | 304 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 285 |
| Other manufacturing | 78 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 73 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 56 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 177 |
| 2025-11 | 181 |
| 2025-10 | 236 |
| 2025-09 | 264 |
| 2025-08 | 183 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 120 |
| COLE FABRICS PLC | 120 |
| HALCO EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 119 |
| STRETCHLINE (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 111 |
| IMMI LTD | 104 |
| BERISFORDS LIMITED | 101 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 99 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 484 |
| 54m+ | 235 |
| 0-1m | 168 |
| 15m-54m | 81 |
| Other | 73 |
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 | 8,946,585 |
| Netherlands | 7,180,964 |
| Germany | 5,876,725 |
| France | 3,742,464 |
| Italy | 2,808,524 |
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 | 4,658,068 | 4,288,517 | -369,551 |
| Netherlands | 3,785,661 | 3,395,303 | -390,358 |
| Germany | 2,978,642 | 2,898,083 | -80,559 |
| France | 1,934,911 | 1,807,553 | -127,358 |
| Italy | 1,348,122 | 1,460,402 | +112,280 |
| Mexico | 1,296,663 | 772,915 | -523,748 |
| Ireland | 1,076,149 | 891,104 | -185,045 |
| United Arab Emirates | 934,776 | 734,485 | -200,291 |
| Poland | 771,656 | 729,172 | -42,484 |
| Sweden | 961,159 | 492,246 | -468,913 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 55,760 |
| Ireland | 54,555 |
| XI | 29,484 |
| France | 14,625 |
| Spain | 8,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,716 | 14,044 | -27,672 |
| Ireland | 23,420 | 31,135 | +7,715 |
| XI | 27,746 | 1,738 | -26,008 |
| France | 5,218 | 9,407 | +4,189 |
| Spain | 5,456 | 3,125 | -2,331 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 6,359 | +6,359 |
| Switzerland | 3,066 | 2,649 | -417 |
| Italy | 4 | 4,176 | +4,172 |
| Pakistan | 1,586 | 0 | -1,586 |
| Portugal | 318 | 0 | -318 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,543,138 |
| Air transport | 14,116,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,111,186 |
| Other | 330,244 |
| Road transport | 28,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,782,364 | 14,760,774 | -21,590 |
| Air transport | 7,671,982 | 6,444,596 | -1,227,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,454,880 | 5,656,306 | -1,798,574 |
| Other | 177,422 | 152,822 | -24,600 |
| Road transport | 28,313 | 0 | -28,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,025,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,778,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,203,705 |
| Southampton | 4,962,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,944,088 |
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 | 9,650,384 | 10,374,991 | +724,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,988,529 | 2,790,180 | -1,198,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,304,388 | 2,899,317 | -405,071 |
| Southampton | 1,746,397 | 3,215,854 | +1,469,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,717,474 | 1,226,614 | -1,490,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,139,298 | 1,804,477 | -334,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,041,632 | 421,560 | -620,072 |
| Manchester Airport | 923,860 | 471,251 | -452,609 |
| ZLC | 747,077 | 601,810 | -145,267 |
| Dover | 793,145 | 525,592 | -267,553 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5806
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin woven fabrics without weft, held together by adhesive, like ribbons or bolducs