Import/export HS code 590490: Various floor coverings
Other types of floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, not classified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 606,593 |
| Italy | 54,078 |
| Ireland | 36,601 |
| South Korea | 12,088 |
| Canada | 6,038 |
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 | 348,761 | 257,832 | -90,929 |
| Italy | 50,321 | 3,757 | -46,564 |
| Ireland | 36,601 | 0 | -36,601 |
| South Korea | 2,386 | 9,702 | +7,316 |
| Canada | 6,038 | 0 | -6,038 |
| Germany | 4,898 | 0 | -4,898 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,904 | 0 | -3,904 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,780 | +1,780 |
| France | 0 | 932 | +932 |
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 | 622,585 |
| Italy | 54,078 |
| Germany | 4,898 |
| Canada | 4,716 |
| Netherlands | 1,780 |
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 | 355,051 | 267,534 | -87,517 |
| Italy | 50,321 | 3,757 | -46,564 |
| Germany | 4,898 | 0 | -4,898 |
| Canada | 4,716 | 0 | -4,716 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,780 | +1,780 |
| United States | 1,322 | 0 | -1,322 |
| France | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 505,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,646 |
| Other | 36,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,498 |
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 | 321,279 | 183,888 | -137,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,068 | 84,578 | -3,490 |
| Other | 36,601 | 0 | -36,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,961 | 5,537 | -1,424 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,300 |
| Felixstowe | 91,588 |
| Luton Airport | 88,663 |
| Birmingham Airport | 87,157 |
| 499 | 49,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,597 | 55,703 | -164,894 |
| Felixstowe | 35,592 | 55,996 | +20,404 |
| Luton Airport | 42,648 | 46,015 | +3,367 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,024 | 44,133 | +1,109 |
| 499 | 2,788 | 46,650 | +43,862 |
| Thamesport | 39,000 | 0 | -39,000 |
| 000 | 36,601 | 0 | -36,601 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,087 | 14,993 | +13,906 |
| Southampton | 11,274 | 2,590 | -8,684 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,135 | 932 | -10,203 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J WILSON AGRICULTURAL LTD | 21 |
| YORKSHIRE WHOLESALE FLOORING LTD | 5 |
| VICTORIA GRANT LIMITED | 4 |
| MZW WHOLESALE LTD | 3 |
| BUS STOP MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 2 |
| LOGANAIR LIMITED | 2 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 2 |
| EGENERATION LTD | 1 |
| DE ZHI LTD | 1 |
| AVATAR TECH LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,411,311 |
| United States | 356,256 |
| Ireland | 76,737 |
| Taiwan | 55,068 |
| Norway | 47,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 628,476 | 782,835 | +154,359 |
| United States | 0 | 356,256 | +356,256 |
| Ireland | 52,936 | 23,801 | -29,135 |
| Taiwan | 37,299 | 17,769 | -19,530 |
| Norway | 47,606 | 0 | -47,606 |
| Chile | 38,558 | 0 | -38,558 |
| France | 1,749 | 35,309 | +33,560 |
| Belgium | 34,589 | 0 | -34,589 |
| Portugal | 22,108 | 0 | -22,108 |
| Germany | 17,228 | 0 | -17,228 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 76,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 52,936 | 23,501 | -29,435 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,665,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,476 |
| Other | 76,437 |
| Air transport | 57,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,309 | 1,049,043 | +432,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 185,666 | 138,810 | -46,856 |
| Other | 52,936 | 23,501 | -29,435 |
| Air transport | 40,179 | 17,769 | -22,410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,419,158 |
| Southampton | 356,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,556 |
| 000 | 76,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 636,323 | 782,835 | +146,512 |
| Southampton | 0 | 356,256 | +356,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,094 | 48,462 | -78,632 |
| 000 | 52,936 | 23,501 | -29,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,430 | 17,769 | -20,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,558 | 0 | -38,558 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
| Heysham | 0 | 300 | +300 |
Quick facts
HS code: 590490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, not classified elsewhere