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 | 11,245,222 |
| United States | 9,919,194 |
| Germany | 8,044,851 |
| Belgium | 5,186,631 |
| France | 3,067,212 |
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 | 5,806,408 | 5,438,814 | -367,594 |
| United States | 5,132,231 | 4,786,963 | -345,268 |
| Germany | 4,452,203 | 3,592,648 | -859,555 |
| Belgium | 2,733,174 | 2,453,457 | -279,717 |
| France | 1,802,458 | 1,264,754 | -537,704 |
| Italy | 1,345,693 | 1,269,637 | -76,056 |
| Netherlands | 1,945,949 | 496,448 | -1,449,501 |
| Spain | 1,191,654 | 1,224,048 | +32,394 |
| Japan | 740,439 | 611,707 | -128,732 |
| South Korea | 844,766 | 424,351 | -420,415 |
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 | 12,560,239 |
| United States | 9,971,118 |
| Germany | 6,428,841 |
| Belgium | 5,541,915 |
| Italy | 3,564,161 |
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 | 6,403,898 | 6,156,341 | -247,557 |
| United States | 5,225,057 | 4,746,061 | -478,996 |
| Germany | 4,092,720 | 2,336,121 | -1,756,599 |
| Belgium | 3,054,661 | 2,487,254 | -567,407 |
| Italy | 1,851,756 | 1,712,405 | -139,351 |
| France | 1,660,487 | 873,436 | -787,051 |
| Spain | 1,165,897 | 1,220,905 | +55,008 |
| South Korea | 958,521 | 523,494 | -435,027 |
| Japan | 746,865 | 621,310 | -125,555 |
| Czechia | 394,043 | 555,844 | +161,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 33 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 29 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 |
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 | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
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) | 23,966,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,736,095 |
| Air transport | 5,345,188 |
| Other | 625,081 |
| Road transport | 60,459 |
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) | 12,620,593 | 11,345,827 | -1,274,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,440,995 | 9,295,100 | -3,145,895 |
| Air transport | 2,983,073 | 2,362,115 | -620,958 |
| Other | 398,709 | 226,372 | -172,337 |
| Road transport | 25,228 | 35,231 | +10,003 |
| 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 | 9,825,490 |
| Dover | 8,244,749 |
| Felixstowe | 7,754,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,552,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,729,648 |
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 | 4,815,230 | 5,010,260 | +195,030 |
| Dover | 3,964,939 | 4,279,810 | +314,871 |
| Felixstowe | 4,637,186 | 3,117,503 | -1,519,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,476,567 | 2,076,234 | -1,400,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,257,889 | 1,471,759 | -786,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,199 | 1,395,074 | -149,125 |
| London | 1,214,990 | 1,039,095 | -175,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,058,802 | 538,421 | -520,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 577,774 | 397,010 | -180,764 |
| Birmingham Airport | 317,928 | 484,869 | +166,941 |
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 | 155 |
| Other manufacturing | 57 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 54 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 38 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-11 | 90 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 81 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHURTAPE UK LIMITED | 120 |
| BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITED | 114 |
| LE MARK GROUP LTD | 110 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 109 |
| FLOWSTRIP LIMITED | 104 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 84 |
| M.B.S. FABRICS LIMITED | 74 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 65 |
| ADHESIVE SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 214 |
| 54m+ | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| 0-1m | 56 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | 25,655,088 |
| Italy | 16,906,957 |
| China | 13,794,038 |
| France | 12,205,410 |
| Poland | 12,189,391 |
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 | 15,160,486 | 10,494,602 | -4,665,884 |
| Italy | 8,439,335 | 8,467,622 | +28,287 |
| China | 6,982,212 | 6,811,826 | -170,386 |
| France | 6,318,671 | 5,886,739 | -431,932 |
| Poland | 6,168,076 | 6,021,315 | -146,761 |
| Norway | 4,538,249 | 5,119,653 | +581,404 |
| Sweden | 2,637,081 | 2,436,907 | -200,174 |
| United States | 1,855,157 | 1,666,104 | -189,053 |
| India | 1,618,161 | 1,504,342 | -113,819 |
| Brazil | 1,540,494 | 1,546,180 | +5,686 |
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 | 112,899 |
| XI | 88,790 |
| Germany | 77,757 |
| Ireland | 6,408 |
| 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 | 40,679 | 72,220 | +31,541 |
| XI | 69,752 | 19,038 | -50,714 |
| Germany | 46,497 | 31,260 | -15,237 |
| Ireland | 2,585 | 3,823 | +1,238 |
| India | 4,163 | 1,246 | -2,917 |
| Slovakia | 5,025 | 0 | -5,025 |
| United States | 930 | 3,217 | +2,287 |
| Netherlands | 3,036 | 0 | -3,036 |
| Belgium | 939 | 861 | -78 |
| France | 725 | 14 | -711 |
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) | 84,138,912 |
| Air transport | 25,326,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,264,103 |
| Other | 317,074 |
| Road transport | 48,457 |
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) | 44,830,978 | 39,307,934 | -5,523,044 |
| Air transport | 12,603,012 | 12,723,067 | +120,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,172,522 | 7,091,581 | -3,080,941 |
| Other | 180,837 | 136,237 | -44,600 |
| Road transport | 43,951 | 4,506 | -39,445 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,857,472 |
| Dover | 13,052,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,681,912 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,053,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,456,344 |
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 | 33,534,594 | 27,322,878 | -6,211,716 |
| Dover | 5,786,634 | 7,265,370 | +1,478,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,788,768 | 5,893,144 | +104,376 |
| Glasgow Airport | 4,597,087 | 6,456,628 | +1,859,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,376,655 | 4,079,689 | -1,296,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,663,700 | 2,314,628 | -349,072 |
| Southampton | 2,357,875 | 1,569,626 | -788,249 |
| Felixstowe | 1,630,589 | 594,728 | -1,035,861 |
| ZLC | 877,136 | 886,715 | +9,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 921,117 | 719,580 | -201,537 |
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