Import/export HS code 590691: Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Rubber-coated fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, often used in clothing or industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,597,463 |
| India | 318,083 |
| China | 142,550 |
| United States | 88,329 |
| Taiwan | 80,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 900,529 | 696,934 | -203,595 |
| India | 214,091 | 103,992 | -110,099 |
| China | 56,495 | 86,055 | +29,560 |
| United States | 40,747 | 47,582 | +6,835 |
| Taiwan | 57,769 | 22,646 | -35,123 |
| France | 39,152 | 14,565 | -24,587 |
| Belgium | 16,905 | 31,923 | +15,018 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 3,098 | -25,218 |
| Thailand | 7,603 | 8,549 | +946 |
| Italy | 2,342 | 8,092 | +5,750 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,584,274 |
| India | 318,083 |
| China | 172,275 |
| Taiwan | 89,713 |
| United States | 81,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 889,423 | 694,851 | -194,572 |
| India | 214,091 | 103,992 | -110,099 |
| China | 68,053 | 104,222 | +36,169 |
| Taiwan | 61,594 | 28,119 | -33,475 |
| United States | 37,585 | 44,048 | +6,463 |
| United Kingdom | 19,370 | 38,369 | +18,999 |
| Denmark | 37,434 | 0 | -37,434 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 1,274 | -27,042 |
| Thailand | 8,187 | 8,549 | +362 |
| Cambodia | 8,387 | 0 | -8,387 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,693,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 471,199 |
| Air transport | 254,698 |
| Road transport | 6,399 |
| Other | 4,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 981,646 | 712,019 | -269,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 294,448 | 176,751 | -117,697 |
| Air transport | 106,970 | 147,728 | +40,758 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,399 | +6,399 |
| Other | 2,033 | 2,083 | +50 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,063,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 516,345 |
| Southampton | 199,403 |
| Dover | 141,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,407 |
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 | 729,032 | 334,562 | -394,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,041 | 284,304 | +52,263 |
| Southampton | 109,216 | 90,187 | -19,029 |
| Dover | 75,541 | 66,442 | -9,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,404 | 9,003 | -62,401 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,782 | 37,523 | +16,741 |
| Harwich | 10,843 | 44,712 | +33,869 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,831 | 42,987 | +33,156 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 42,107 | 8,790 | -33,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,235 | 0 | -41,235 |
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 | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BLOCH.UK. LIMITED | 50 |
| PROMEDICS ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED | 46 |
| HUESKER LIMITED | 45 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 44 |
| TYPHOON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| PBN ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 21 |
| BEAVER SPORTS (YORKSHIRE) LTD | 14 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| O'THREE LIMITED | 11 |
| PHIPPS & CO TEXTILE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 604,406 |
| Ireland | 83,703 |
| Hungary | 71,329 |
| Spain | 26,706 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 561,038 | 43,368 | -517,670 |
| Ireland | 51,458 | 32,245 | -19,213 |
| Hungary | 49,971 | 21,358 | -28,613 |
| Spain | 3,869 | 22,837 | +18,968 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,096 | 3,897 | -12,199 |
| Italy | 7,835 | 4,066 | -3,769 |
| Cambodia | 7,511 | 0 | -7,511 |
| South Africa | 0 | 7,310 | +7,310 |
| Romania | 3,581 | 3,688 | +107 |
| Iraq | 6,960 | 0 | -6,960 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 54,641 |
| India | 5,307 |
| XI | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,088 | 21,553 | -11,535 |
| India | 4,163 | 1,144 | -3,019 |
| XI | 0 | 96 | +96 |
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) | 741,196 |
| Air transport | 123,661 |
| Other | 60,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,606 |
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) | 638,097 | 103,099 | -534,998 |
| Air transport | 75,539 | 48,122 | -27,417 |
| Other | 38,055 | 22,793 | -15,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,788 | 3,818 | +2,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,142 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 |
| London | 107,761 |
| 000 | 60,848 |
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 | 177,373 | 80,660 | -96,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,142 | 0 | -159,142 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 | 0 | -149,360 |
| London | 107,761 | 0 | -107,761 |
| 000 | 38,055 | 22,793 | -15,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,653 | 14,104 | -30,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,288 | 19,369 | +3,081 |
| Killingholme | 27,448 | 0 | -27,448 |
| ZLC | 8,062 | 9,023 | +961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,907 | 0 | -11,907 |
Quick facts
HS code: 590691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber-coated fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, often used in clothing or industrial applications