Import/export HS code 5906: Rubber-coated fabrics
Rubber-coated textile fabrics, except those used for conveyor belts or similar purposes
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 | 12,086,330 |
| United States | 10,017,436 |
| Germany | 9,210,829 |
| Belgium | 5,495,718 |
| France | 3,754,554 |
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 | 5,939,305 | 6,147,025 | +207,720 |
| United States | 4,380,148 | 5,637,288 | +1,257,140 |
| Germany | 4,328,924 | 4,881,905 | +552,981 |
| Belgium | 2,682,213 | 2,813,505 | +131,292 |
| France | 1,891,228 | 1,863,326 | -27,902 |
| Italy | 1,211,391 | 1,529,859 | +318,468 |
| Spain | 1,210,420 | 1,347,829 | +137,409 |
| Netherlands | 1,805,402 | 515,845 | -1,289,557 |
| Japan | 691,238 | 732,916 | +41,678 |
| South Korea | 740,295 | 680,107 | -60,188 |
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 | 13,361,241 |
| United States | 10,075,901 |
| Germany | 7,196,620 |
| Belgium | 6,204,302 |
| Italy | 3,695,392 |
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 | 6,460,745 | 6,900,496 | +439,751 |
| United States | 4,448,750 | 5,627,151 | +1,178,401 |
| Germany | 3,763,215 | 3,433,405 | -329,810 |
| Belgium | 3,101,032 | 3,103,270 | +2,238 |
| Italy | 1,691,709 | 2,003,683 | +311,974 |
| France | 1,770,266 | 993,493 | -776,773 |
| Spain | 1,168,446 | 1,380,274 | +211,828 |
| South Korea | 859,933 | 825,354 | -34,579 |
| Japan | 698,600 | 792,297 | +93,697 |
| India | 416,942 | 645,033 | +228,091 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 28 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 |
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 | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 12 | +0 |
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) | 25,468,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,519,735 |
| Air transport | 5,663,476 |
| Other | 641,759 |
| Road transport | 60,000 |
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) | 11,808,260 | 13,659,746 | +1,851,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,440,950 | 11,078,785 | -1,362,165 |
| Air transport | 2,626,964 | 3,036,512 | +409,548 |
| Other | 407,705 | 234,054 | -173,651 |
| Road transport | 15,498 | 44,502 | +29,004 |
| Rail transport | 1,864 | 0 | -1,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,705,440 |
| Dover | 9,277,407 |
| Felixstowe | 7,906,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,097,169 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,658,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,813,670 | 5,891,770 | +1,078,100 |
| Dover | 4,016,257 | 5,261,150 | +1,244,893 |
| Felixstowe | 4,343,350 | 3,562,887 | -780,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,503,282 | 2,593,887 | -909,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,783,193 | 1,875,176 | +91,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,433,037 | 1,784,826 | +351,789 |
| London | 1,401,257 | 963,108 | -438,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 916,686 | 699,917 | -216,769 |
| Birmingham Airport | 336,072 | 805,177 | +469,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 533,345 | 528,698 | -4,647 |
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 | 163 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Other manufacturing | 54 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 90 |
| 2026-02 | 88 |
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-12 | 80 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHURTAPE UK LIMITED | 124 |
| BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITED | 118 |
| LE MARK GROUP LTD | 114 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 112 |
| FLOWSTRIP LIMITED | 108 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| M.B.S. FABRICS LIMITED | 76 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 71 |
| ADHESIVE SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 65 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 54m+ | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 67 |
| 0-1m | 64 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,942,978 |
| Italy | 18,077,131 |
| China | 14,180,519 |
| France | 13,635,172 |
| Poland | 12,304,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,083,134 | 12,859,844 | -2,223,290 |
| Italy | 7,971,874 | 10,105,257 | +2,133,383 |
| China | 7,112,302 | 7,068,217 | -44,085 |
| France | 6,354,357 | 7,280,815 | +926,458 |
| Poland | 6,450,666 | 5,853,657 | -597,009 |
| Norway | 5,001,841 | 6,214,244 | +1,212,403 |
| Sweden | 2,498,373 | 3,105,202 | +606,829 |
| United States | 1,619,848 | 2,230,129 | +610,281 |
| India | 1,544,869 | 1,884,889 | +340,020 |
| Brazil | 1,522,529 | 1,526,815 | +4,286 |
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 | 127,015 |
| XI | 94,261 |
| Germany | 70,111 |
| Ireland | 6,550 |
| India | 5,409 |
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 | 51,094 | 75,921 | +24,827 |
| XI | 70,221 | 24,040 | -46,181 |
| Germany | 41,961 | 28,150 | -13,811 |
| Ireland | 3,760 | 2,790 | -970 |
| India | 4,163 | 1,246 | -2,917 |
| Slovakia | 5,025 | 0 | -5,025 |
| United States | 590 | 3,524 | +2,934 |
| Netherlands | 3,036 | 0 | -3,036 |
| Belgium | 845 | 1,481 | +636 |
| France | 545 | 14 | -531 |
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) | 90,899,089 |
| Air transport | 27,289,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,528,262 |
| Other | 335,949 |
| Road transport | 18,827 |
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) | 45,217,706 | 45,681,383 | +463,677 |
| Air transport | 13,016,245 | 14,273,694 | +1,257,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,156,503 | 9,371,759 | +215,256 |
| Other | 188,657 | 147,292 | -41,365 |
| Road transport | 14,321 | 4,506 | -9,815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,570,732 |
| Dover | 15,224,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,160,583 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,649,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,480,340 |
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 | 32,390,065 | 32,180,667 | -209,398 |
| Dover | 7,061,838 | 8,162,867 | +1,101,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,038,609 | 7,121,974 | +1,083,365 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,263,333 | 6,385,724 | +1,122,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,057,441 | 5,422,899 | +365,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,625,357 | 2,821,726 | +196,369 |
| Southampton | 2,230,973 | 2,264,054 | +33,081 |
| Felixstowe | 1,391,642 | 692,641 | -699,001 |
| ZLC | 860,522 | 1,096,738 | +236,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 945,702 | 707,292 | -238,410 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5906
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber-coated textile fabrics, except those used for conveyor belts or similar purposes