Import/export HS code 591120: Bolting cloth
Fabric used for sifting or filtering, whether finished or unfinished
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,837,878 |
| Switzerland | 3,346,959 |
| Germany | 371,937 |
| China | 370,588 |
| Italy | 192,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,822,395 | 2,015,483 | +193,088 |
| Switzerland | 2,224,268 | 1,122,691 | -1,101,577 |
| Germany | 142,421 | 229,516 | +87,095 |
| China | 160,257 | 210,331 | +50,074 |
| Italy | 107,083 | 85,638 | -21,445 |
| Japan | 113,410 | 77,610 | -35,800 |
| Romania | 73,860 | 64,127 | -9,733 |
| United States | 46,554 | 41,229 | -5,325 |
| Netherlands | 36,112 | 40,157 | +4,045 |
| Czechia | 39,535 | 25,921 | -13,614 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,659,289 |
| China | 538,196 |
| France | 422,626 |
| Romania | 349,843 |
| Germany | 184,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,764,326 | 2,894,963 | -869,363 |
| China | 251,962 | 286,234 | +34,272 |
| France | 179,428 | 243,198 | +63,770 |
| Romania | 181,843 | 168,000 | -13,843 |
| Germany | 105,306 | 79,197 | -26,109 |
| Indonesia | 66,851 | 49,229 | -17,622 |
| Japan | 46,559 | 43,646 | -2,913 |
| United States | 44,476 | 43,391 | -1,085 |
| Netherlands | 18,161 | 56,054 | +37,893 |
| Sweden | 70,587 | 0 | -70,587 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Norfolk | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,177,970 |
| Air transport | 2,791,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 965,224 |
| Road transport | 854,965 |
| Other | 1,910 |
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) | 1,627,347 | 2,550,623 | +923,276 |
| Air transport | 1,771,952 | 1,019,556 | -752,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 554,222 | 411,002 | -143,220 |
| Road transport | 854,965 | 0 | -854,965 |
| Other | 846 | 1,064 | +218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 4,075,431 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,298,780 |
| ZLC | 951,513 |
| East Midlands Airport | 431,560 |
| Dover | 428,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,589,056 | 2,486,375 | +897,319 |
| Birmingham Airport | 944,179 | 354,601 | -589,578 |
| ZLC | 951,513 | 0 | -951,513 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,943 | 167,617 | -96,326 |
| Dover | 308,062 | 120,651 | -187,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,001 | 174,041 | -17,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,731 | 127,191 | -56,540 |
| Manchester Airport | 125,022 | 137,200 | +12,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,031 | 139,768 | +110,737 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,612 | 88,776 | +58,164 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3,212,506 |
| Belgium | 333,228 |
| Netherlands | 59,644 |
| Germany | 53,115 |
| United States | 49,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2,992,606 | 219,900 | -2,772,706 |
| Belgium | 164,666 | 168,562 | +3,896 |
| Netherlands | 29,799 | 29,845 | +46 |
| Germany | 32,153 | 20,962 | -11,191 |
| United States | 12,772 | 36,587 | +23,815 |
| Ireland | 15,577 | 26,939 | +11,362 |
| France | 13,240 | 9,448 | -3,792 |
| Switzerland | 10,552 | 7,482 | -3,070 |
| Sweden | 10,727 | 3,775 | -6,952 |
| Czechia | 1,588 | 12,896 | +11,308 |
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 | 3,531,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 389,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,978 |
| Road transport | 1,135 |
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 | 3,155,497 | 376,174 | -2,779,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,709 | 213,454 | +37,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,305 | 23,673 | -23,632 |
| Road transport | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,225,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,642 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,738 |
| ZLC | 112,337 |
| Felixstowe | 36,383 |
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 | 2,982,905 | 242,793 | -2,740,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,288 | 184,354 | +18,066 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,632 | 77,106 | -6,526 |
| ZLC | 64,081 | 48,256 | -15,825 |
| Felixstowe | 36,383 | 0 | -36,383 |
| Holyhead | 4,961 | 17,190 | +12,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,120 | 17,526 | +13,406 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,630 | 1,996 | -16,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,717 | 6,023 | +306 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,388 | +11,388 |
Quick facts
HS code: 591120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabric used for sifting or filtering, whether finished or unfinished