Import/export HS code 5905: Textile wall coverings
Decorative wall coverings made from textiles, used for interior design and decoration
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,354,878 |
| China | 3,512,636 |
| Netherlands | 2,416,162 |
| France | 1,356,845 |
| Spain | 1,150,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,986,768 | 2,368,110 | +381,342 |
| China | 2,020,224 | 1,492,412 | -527,812 |
| Netherlands | 1,473,767 | 942,395 | -531,372 |
| France | 779,076 | 577,769 | -201,307 |
| Spain | 454,901 | 695,876 | +240,975 |
| United States | 560,383 | 339,276 | -221,107 |
| India | 203,433 | 691,429 | +487,996 |
| Belgium | 476,619 | 416,668 | -59,951 |
| Indonesia | 70,414 | 149,849 | +79,435 |
| Germany | 64,642 | 105,298 | +40,656 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,291,923 |
| China | 3,760,471 |
| Netherlands | 2,311,826 |
| India | 1,182,393 |
| Spain | 1,146,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,045,785 | 2,246,138 | +200,353 |
| China | 2,117,878 | 1,642,593 | -475,285 |
| Netherlands | 1,398,074 | 913,752 | -484,322 |
| India | 336,487 | 845,906 | +509,419 |
| Spain | 454,585 | 691,969 | +237,384 |
| France | 586,042 | 432,670 | -153,372 |
| Belgium | 464,354 | 387,249 | -77,105 |
| United States | 445,416 | 260,626 | -184,790 |
| Indonesia | 72,463 | 150,870 | +78,407 |
| Germany | 79,222 | 100,288 | +21,066 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
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 | 29 | 27 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,855,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,258,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,489,748 |
| Other | 18,213 |
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 | 4,780,029 | 4,075,374 | -704,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,844,508 | 2,413,655 | +569,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,858,825 | 1,630,923 | -227,902 |
| Other | 3,018 | 15,195 | +12,177 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,952,399 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,904,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,639,367 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,540,032 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,440,953 |
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 | 1,279,341 | 1,673,058 | +393,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,686,550 | 1,218,031 | -468,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,323,424 | 1,315,943 | -7,481 |
| London Stansted Airport | 904,297 | 635,735 | -268,562 |
| Birmingham Airport | 737,114 | 703,839 | -33,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,094 | 568,545 | +10,451 |
| Thamesport | 498,377 | 520,883 | +22,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 367,553 | 471,537 | +103,984 |
| Southampton | 524,987 | 269,630 | -255,357 |
| Felixstowe | 259,165 | 264,006 | +4,841 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Specialised construction activities | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DE GOURNAY LIMITED | 119 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 116 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 114 |
| AUTEX ACOUSTICS LIMITED | 69 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 63 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 58 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 51 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 6,728,777 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,161,312 |
| France | 1,118,509 |
| Italy | 918,017 |
| Switzerland | 474,398 |
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 | 4,048,811 | 2,679,966 | -1,368,845 |
| United Arab Emirates | 605,380 | 555,932 | -49,448 |
| France | 652,063 | 466,446 | -185,617 |
| Italy | 474,017 | 444,000 | -30,017 |
| Switzerland | 167,884 | 306,514 | +138,630 |
| Saudi Arabia | 130,026 | 283,439 | +153,413 |
| Ireland | 172,094 | 169,235 | -2,859 |
| Singapore | 131,699 | 93,114 | -38,585 |
| Israel | 186,883 | 36,772 | -150,111 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 152,035 | 60,922 | -91,113 |
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 | 12,570,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,614,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,599 |
| Road transport | 6,528 |
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 | 6,703,373 | 5,866,943 | -836,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 936,736 | 678,226 | -258,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,711 | 27,888 | -242,823 |
| Road transport | 6,528 | 0 | -6,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,049,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,565,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,325,406 |
| ZLC | 1,007,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 732,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,524,110 | 2,525,282 | +1,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,764,577 | 1,800,817 | +36,240 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,367,844 | 957,562 | -410,282 |
| ZLC | 578,647 | 429,012 | -149,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,381 | 410,411 | +88,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 473,323 | 151,676 | -321,647 |
| Dover | 457,825 | 110,796 | -347,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 255,543 | 23,130 | -232,413 |
| Holyhead | 75,772 | 97,237 | +21,465 |
| Heysham | 14,378 | 38,626 | +24,248 |
Quick facts
HS code: 5905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative wall coverings made from textiles, used for interior design and decoration