Import/export HS code 591120: Bolting cloth
Fabric used for sifting or filtering, whether finished or unfinished
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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 | 3,699,515 |
| Switzerland | 3,366,168 |
| China | 352,351 |
| Germany | 288,835 |
| Italy | 196,727 |
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 | 1,450,359 | 2,249,156 | +798,797 |
| Switzerland | 2,267,925 | 1,098,243 | -1,169,682 |
| China | 153,375 | 198,976 | +45,601 |
| Germany | 140,152 | 148,683 | +8,531 |
| Italy | 105,630 | 91,097 | -14,533 |
| Japan | 104,915 | 87,612 | -17,303 |
| Romania | 79,092 | 66,516 | -12,576 |
| United States | 47,942 | 36,758 | -11,184 |
| Netherlands | 36,195 | 41,798 | +5,603 |
| Czechia | 49,889 | 27,547 | -22,342 |
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 | 6,455,367 |
| China | 532,247 |
| France | 438,336 |
| Romania | 359,389 |
| Germany | 180,351 |
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 | 3,421,878 | 3,033,489 | -388,389 |
| China | 249,397 | 282,850 | +33,453 |
| France | 192,711 | 245,625 | +52,914 |
| Romania | 189,933 | 169,456 | -20,477 |
| Germany | 105,066 | 75,285 | -29,781 |
| Indonesia | 56,849 | 59,231 | +2,382 |
| Japan | 48,066 | 43,646 | -4,420 |
| United States | 45,864 | 38,920 | -6,944 |
| Sweden | 70,587 | 0 | -70,587 |
| Netherlands | 18,161 | 50,590 | +32,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +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) | 3,958,916 |
| Air transport | 2,777,242 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,001,806 |
| 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) | 1,352,691 | 2,606,225 | +1,253,534 |
| Air transport | 1,691,376 | 1,085,866 | -605,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 579,033 | 422,773 | -156,260 |
| 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 | 3,861,841 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,278,428 |
| ZLC | 978,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,102 |
| Dover | 432,354 |
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 | 1,316,727 | 2,545,114 | +1,228,387 |
| Birmingham Airport | 863,049 | 415,379 | -447,670 |
| ZLC | 978,429 | 0 | -978,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 271,172 | 163,930 | -107,242 |
| Dover | 302,911 | 129,443 | -173,468 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,042 | 184,544 | -7,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,236 | 133,026 | -42,210 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,806 | 129,135 | +8,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,626 | 139,768 | +108,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,221 | 92,045 | +60,824 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 38 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 3,628,505 |
| Belgium | 355,066 |
| Germany | 60,820 |
| Netherlands | 56,894 |
| Ireland | 53,645 |
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 | 3,013,501 | 615,004 | -2,398,497 |
| Belgium | 211,908 | 143,158 | -68,750 |
| Germany | 41,266 | 19,554 | -21,712 |
| Netherlands | 29,799 | 27,095 | -2,704 |
| Ireland | 25,590 | 28,055 | +2,465 |
| United States | 12,483 | 40,356 | +27,873 |
| Nigeria | 16,551 | 7,417 | -9,134 |
| France | 13,240 | 9,448 | -3,792 |
| Switzerland | 10,552 | 7,482 | -3,070 |
| Sweden | 3,485 | 11,017 | +7,532 |
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 | 3,956,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 430,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,786 |
| 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 | 3,170,826 | 786,095 | -2,384,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,121 | 187,675 | -55,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,375 | 18,411 | -34,964 |
| 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 | 3,647,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 170,088 |
| ZLC | 104,832 |
| 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 | 3,006,528 | 640,897 | -2,365,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,687 | 157,459 | -66,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,825 | 97,263 | +24,438 |
| ZLC | 68,872 | 35,960 | -32,912 |
| Felixstowe | 36,383 | 0 | -36,383 |
| Holyhead | 14,974 | 18,306 | +3,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,120 | 17,526 | +13,406 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,262 | 4,364 | -11,898 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,807 | 7,611 | +1,804 |
| Dover | 2,993 | 5,784 | +2,791 |
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