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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* 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 | 24,931,641 |
| France | 8,675,862 |
| Germany | 7,200,779 |
| Spain | 5,208,896 |
| United States | 4,961,349 |
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 | 12,330,065 | 12,601,576 | +271,511 |
| France | 4,863,846 | 3,812,016 | -1,051,830 |
| Germany | 3,551,689 | 3,649,090 | +97,401 |
| Spain | 2,596,272 | 2,612,624 | +16,352 |
| United States | 2,594,880 | 2,366,469 | -228,411 |
| Taiwan | 1,431,000 | 1,658,436 | +227,436 |
| Italy | 1,562,817 | 1,259,881 | -302,936 |
| Belgium | 1,104,944 | 1,592,463 | +487,519 |
| Turkey | 1,225,469 | 1,266,289 | +40,820 |
| Switzerland | 989,643 | 1,489,387 | +499,744 |
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 | 29,913,163 |
| France | 7,473,217 |
| Germany | 5,746,230 |
| United States | 5,048,799 |
| Spain | 4,880,528 |
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 | 14,648,924 | 15,264,239 | +615,315 |
| France | 4,392,475 | 3,080,742 | -1,311,733 |
| Germany | 3,014,739 | 2,731,491 | -283,248 |
| United States | 2,483,366 | 2,565,433 | +82,067 |
| Spain | 2,406,365 | 2,474,163 | +67,798 |
| Taiwan | 1,716,571 | 1,857,933 | +141,362 |
| Turkey | 1,301,137 | 1,304,414 | +3,277 |
| Italy | 1,265,899 | 1,294,090 | +28,191 |
| Switzerland | 993,017 | 1,504,693 | +511,676 |
| Belgium | 1,020,571 | 1,050,859 | +30,288 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 142 |
| Greater Manchester | 97 |
| Inner London - East | 56 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 55 |
| West Yorkshire | 54 |
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 | 93 | 98 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 63 | 77 | +14 |
| Inner London - East | 36 | 42 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 | 44 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 | 44 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 32 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 | 26 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 | 25 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 32 | 26 | -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) | 35,544,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,236,781 |
| Air transport | 17,927,056 |
| Other | 1,168,827 |
| Road transport | 266,933 |
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) | 17,206,965 | 18,337,224 | +1,130,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,490,120 | 12,746,661 | +256,541 |
| Air transport | 8,851,624 | 9,075,432 | +223,808 |
| Other | 698,714 | 470,113 | -228,601 |
| Road transport | 169,185 | 97,748 | -71,437 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,561,668 |
| Dover | 10,244,240 |
| Southampton | 8,948,982 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,109,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,053,373 |
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 | 6,926,143 | 6,635,525 | -290,618 |
| Dover | 4,820,057 | 5,424,183 | +604,126 |
| Southampton | 5,238,238 | 3,710,744 | -1,527,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,198,272 | 2,910,826 | -287,446 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,348,472 | 2,704,901 | -643,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,314,802 | 4,257,477 | +2,942,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,352,910 | 2,246,436 | -106,474 |
| Thamesport | 2,177,045 | 2,016,087 | -160,958 |
| London | 1,959,236 | 1,677,660 | -281,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,174,257 | 1,653,681 | +479,424 |
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 | 314 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 303 |
| Other manufacturing | 82 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 74 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 58 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 165 |
| 2026-03 | 196 |
| 2026-02 | 191 |
| 2026-01 | 177 |
| 2025-12 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 124 |
| COLE FABRICS PLC | 124 |
| HALCO EUROPE LIMITED | 124 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 123 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 115 |
| STRETCHLINE (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| IMMI LTD | 107 |
| BERISFORDS LIMITED | 105 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 102 |
| WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 101 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 500 |
| 54m+ | 245 |
| 0-1m | 173 |
| 15m-54m | 85 |
| Other | 77 |
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 | 9,795,971 |
| Netherlands | 7,526,893 |
| Germany | 6,692,494 |
| France | 4,333,689 |
| Italy | 3,310,449 |
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 | 4,677,189 | 5,118,782 | +441,593 |
| Netherlands | 4,281,699 | 3,245,194 | -1,036,505 |
| Germany | 3,082,300 | 3,610,194 | +527,894 |
| France | 1,927,930 | 2,405,759 | +477,829 |
| Italy | 1,228,959 | 2,081,490 | +852,531 |
| Mexico | 1,373,327 | 740,821 | -632,506 |
| Ireland | 1,074,194 | 1,035,742 | -38,452 |
| United Arab Emirates | 856,913 | 930,983 | +74,070 |
| Poland | 759,010 | 946,202 | +187,192 |
| Sweden | 865,770 | 588,166 | -277,604 |
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 | 67,536 |
| China | 62,788 |
| XI | 19,855 |
| France | 18,394 |
| Spain | 9,614 |
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 | 20,227 | 47,309 | +27,082 |
| China | 40,498 | 22,290 | -18,208 |
| XI | 16,336 | 3,519 | -12,817 |
| France | 10,720 | 7,674 | -3,046 |
| Spain | 5,548 | 4,066 | -1,482 |
| Switzerland | 3,396 | 3,635 | +239 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 6,957 | +6,957 |
| Italy | 4 | 4,176 | +4,172 |
| Pakistan | 1,586 | 0 | -1,586 |
| Taiwan | 5 | 893 | +888 |
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) | 32,947,900 |
| Air transport | 15,528,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,333,741 |
| Other | 343,268 |
| Road transport | 14,747 |
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) | 15,727,044 | 17,220,856 | +1,493,812 |
| Air transport | 8,155,944 | 7,372,242 | -783,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,988,927 | 7,344,814 | +355,887 |
| Other | 195,884 | 147,384 | -48,500 |
| Road transport | 14,747 | 0 | -14,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,604,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,100,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,790,706 |
| Southampton | 5,863,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,423,698 |
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 | 9,855,662 | 12,749,187 | +2,893,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,386,471 | 2,713,911 | -1,672,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,915,887 | 2,874,819 | -1,041,068 |
| Southampton | 2,051,960 | 3,811,402 | +1,759,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,633,948 | 1,789,750 | -844,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,072,241 | 2,043,893 | -28,348 |
| ZLC | 778,358 | 773,093 | -5,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 836,987 | 642,680 | -194,307 |
| Manchester Airport | 831,677 | 637,813 | -193,864 |
| Holyhead | 627,763 | 713,009 | +85,246 |
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