Import/export HS code 591131: Lightweight woven fabrics
Fabrics weighing less than 650 g/m², often used in machines like papermaking equipment
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 | 4,658,307 |
| France | 2,270,023 |
| United States | 1,240,369 |
| Sweden | 1,118,542 |
| Netherlands | 752,698 |
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 | 2,032,288 | 2,626,019 | +593,731 |
| France | 1,070,135 | 1,199,888 | +129,753 |
| United States | 671,870 | 568,499 | -103,371 |
| Sweden | 457,190 | 661,352 | +204,162 |
| Netherlands | 397,941 | 354,757 | -43,184 |
| Finland | 91,936 | 374,329 | +282,393 |
| Austria | 399,561 | 50,570 | -348,991 |
| Canada | 190,158 | 127,701 | -62,457 |
| Belgium | 81,395 | 96,908 | +15,513 |
| Switzerland | 33,612 | 129,168 | +95,556 |
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 | 3,824,366 |
| Sweden | 1,544,308 |
| United States | 1,472,091 |
| Austria | 1,157,909 |
| Italy | 1,110,690 |
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 | 1,769,994 | 2,054,372 | +284,378 |
| Sweden | 571,036 | 973,272 | +402,236 |
| United States | 756,251 | 715,840 | -40,411 |
| Austria | 564,133 | 593,776 | +29,643 |
| Italy | 701,442 | 409,248 | -292,194 |
| Saudi Arabia | 378,847 | 415,513 | +36,666 |
| Finland | 91,936 | 374,329 | +282,393 |
| Canada | 263,730 | 142,546 | -121,184 |
| China | 107,018 | 175,626 | +68,608 |
| Czechia | 85,061 | 184,595 | +99,534 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 7,342,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,897,226 |
| Air transport | 1,554,276 |
| Other | 333,085 |
| Road transport | 33,393 |
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) | 3,116,593 | 4,226,337 | +1,109,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,609,788 | 1,287,438 | -322,350 |
| Air transport | 774,326 | 779,950 | +5,624 |
| Other | 242,393 | 90,692 | -151,701 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,393 | +33,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,005,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,394,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,294,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 701,590 |
| Southampton | 609,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,123,951 | 2,881,295 | +757,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 933,657 | 1,461,319 | +527,662 |
| Eurotunnel | 733,380 | 560,835 | -172,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,623 | 427,967 | +154,344 |
| Southampton | 485,534 | 123,703 | -361,831 |
| Manchester Airport | 124,995 | 237,624 | +112,629 |
| Birmingham Airport | 317,964 | 20,146 | -297,818 |
| 000 | 242,393 | 90,692 | -151,701 |
| Felixstowe | 129,814 | 138,143 | +8,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,532 | 41,627 | -94,905 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,395,209 |
| Spain | 748,713 |
| Thailand | 413,110 |
| Ireland | 135,572 |
| United States | 127,509 |
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 | 3,248,177 | 2,147,032 | -1,101,145 |
| Spain | 479,255 | 269,458 | -209,797 |
| Thailand | 383,577 | 29,533 | -354,044 |
| Ireland | 68,521 | 67,051 | -1,470 |
| United States | 107,743 | 19,766 | -87,977 |
| Netherlands | 102,643 | 1,556 | -101,087 |
| France | 30,530 | 40,900 | +10,370 |
| Belgium | 34,132 | 14,555 | -19,577 |
| Morocco | 2,030 | 37,342 | +35,312 |
| Malaysia | 7,361 | 14,722 | +7,361 |
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) | 6,546,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,179 |
| Air transport | 233,502 |
| Other | 96 |
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) | 3,976,846 | 2,570,121 | -1,406,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,329 | 65,850 | -333,479 |
| Air transport | 169,356 | 64,146 | -105,210 |
| Other | 96 | 0 | -96 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,193,662 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,900,449 |
| Felixstowe | 393,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 957,189 | 2,236,473 | +1,279,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,823,359 | 77,090 | -2,746,269 |
| Felixstowe | 227,391 | 166,122 | -61,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,592 | 33,483 | -149,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,574 | 27,453 | -96,121 |
| Holyhead | 68,425 | 63,667 | -4,758 |
| Southampton | 61,803 | 11,855 | -49,948 |
| Harwich | 51,212 | 0 | -51,212 |
| ZLC | 22,373 | 11,288 | -11,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 21,226 | +21,226 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 591131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics weighing less than 650 g/m², often used in machines like papermaking equipment