Import/export HS code 590691: Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Rubber-coated fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, often used in clothing or industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 1,305,151 |
| India | 263,833 |
| China | 146,133 |
| United States | 89,305 |
| Taiwan | 73,630 |
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 | 693,666 | 611,485 | -82,181 |
| India | 229,181 | 34,652 | -194,529 |
| China | 70,014 | 76,119 | +6,105 |
| United States | 48,724 | 40,581 | -8,143 |
| Taiwan | 49,988 | 23,642 | -26,346 |
| France | 39,152 | 14,565 | -24,587 |
| Belgium | 32,173 | 16,655 | -15,518 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 3,098 | -25,218 |
| Thailand | 9,799 | 6,353 | -3,446 |
| Italy | 2,361 | 10,700 | +8,339 |
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 | 1,299,527 |
| India | 263,833 |
| China | 171,566 |
| United States | 84,324 |
| Taiwan | 81,478 |
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 | 690,662 | 608,865 | -81,797 |
| India | 229,181 | 34,652 | -194,529 |
| China | 80,814 | 90,752 | +9,938 |
| United States | 43,743 | 40,581 | -3,162 |
| Taiwan | 52,363 | 29,115 | -23,248 |
| United Kingdom | 30,060 | 23,101 | -6,959 |
| Denmark | 37,434 | 0 | -37,434 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 1,274 | -27,042 |
| Thailand | 10,383 | 6,353 | -4,030 |
| Turkey | 1,420 | 6,399 | +4,979 |
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 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,408,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,912 |
| Air transport | 255,312 |
| Road transport | 6,399 |
| Other | 4,653 |
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) | 805,744 | 603,009 | -202,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,374 | 132,538 | -138,836 |
| Air transport | 140,484 | 114,828 | -25,656 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,399 | +6,399 |
| Other | 2,033 | 2,620 | +587 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 789,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 450,631 |
| Southampton | 198,410 |
| Dover | 137,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,379 |
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 | 476,253 | 312,766 | -163,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,326 | 251,305 | +51,979 |
| Southampton | 157,405 | 41,005 | -116,400 |
| Dover | 85,415 | 52,152 | -33,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,376 | 9,003 | -56,373 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,940 | 31,365 | +4,425 |
| Harwich | 50,768 | 4,787 | -45,981 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,525 | 37,898 | +24,373 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 43,927 | 5,755 | -38,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,216 | 22,486 | +7,270 |
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
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 47 |
| HUESKER LIMITED | 46 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 44 |
| TYPHOON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 609,113 |
| Ireland | 74,612 |
| Hungary | 70,348 |
| Spain | 26,706 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,862 |
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 | 550,045 | 59,068 | -490,977 |
| Ireland | 48,896 | 25,716 | -23,180 |
| Hungary | 51,023 | 19,325 | -31,698 |
| Spain | 7,391 | 19,315 | +11,924 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,965 | 3,897 | -6,068 |
| Italy | 6,752 | 4,066 | -2,686 |
| South Africa | 1,210 | 8,427 | +7,217 |
| Iraq | 6,960 | 0 | -6,960 |
| Lithuania | 3,310 | 2,314 | -996 |
| Denmark | 1,102 | 4,216 | +3,114 |
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 | 46,309 |
| India | 5,307 |
| XI | 141 |
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 | 29,060 | 17,249 | -11,811 |
| India | 4,163 | 1,144 | -3,019 |
| XI | 26 | 115 | +89 |
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) | 738,921 |
| Air transport | 109,208 |
| Other | 51,757 |
| 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) | 627,704 | 111,217 | -516,487 |
| Air transport | 63,674 | 45,534 | -18,140 |
| Other | 33,249 | 18,508 | -14,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,606 | 0 | -5,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,842 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 |
| London | 107,761 |
| 000 | 51,757 |
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 | 164,736 | 75,322 | -89,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,142 | 15,700 | -143,442 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 | 0 | -149,360 |
| London | 107,761 | 0 | -107,761 |
| 000 | 33,249 | 18,508 | -14,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,720 | 14,559 | -20,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,910 | 18,170 | +260 |
| Killingholme | 27,448 | 0 | -27,448 |
| ZLC | 9,906 | 7,179 | -2,727 |
| 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