Import/export HS code 59113111: Papermaking machine fabrics
Woven fabrics specifically used in papermaking machines, such as forming fabrics
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 | 3,715,397 |
| France | 793,735 |
| Sweden | 714,075 |
| Austria | 448,608 |
| Netherlands | 385,685 |
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 | 1,970,406 | 1,744,991 | -225,415 |
| France | 313,585 | 480,150 | +166,565 |
| Sweden | 303,031 | 411,044 | +108,013 |
| Austria | 346,294 | 102,314 | -243,980 |
| Netherlands | 222,719 | 162,966 | -59,753 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 240,989 | +219,247 |
| Belgium | 100,925 | 65,522 | -35,403 |
| Czechia | 20,436 | 100,887 | +80,451 |
| Switzerland | 20,019 | 73,294 | +53,275 |
| United States | 22,155 | 63,213 | +41,058 |
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 | 2,554,832 |
| Sweden | 1,085,153 |
| Italy | 964,956 |
| Austria | 911,509 |
| Czechia | 269,425 |
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 | 1,432,024 | 1,122,808 | -309,216 |
| Sweden | 381,395 | 703,758 | +322,363 |
| Italy | 615,135 | 349,821 | -265,314 |
| Austria | 478,820 | 432,689 | -46,131 |
| Czechia | 94,760 | 174,665 | +79,905 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 240,989 | +219,247 |
| Belgium | 77,715 | 115,948 | +38,233 |
| United States | 20,084 | 153,029 | +132,945 |
| Mexico | 68,984 | 66,680 | -2,304 |
| Canada | 73,322 | 53,207 | -20,115 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 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) | 5,286,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 878,242 |
| Air transport | 626,988 |
| Other | 203,814 |
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) | 2,582,947 | 2,703,158 | +120,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,627 | 563,615 | +248,988 |
| Air transport | 399,782 | 227,206 | -172,576 |
| Other | 172,280 | 31,534 | -140,746 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,976,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,450,261 |
| Eurotunnel | 910,644 |
| Birmingham Airport | 364,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,968 |
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 | 1,386,554 | 1,589,963 | +203,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 570,635 | 879,626 | +308,991 |
| Eurotunnel | 564,980 | 345,664 | -219,316 |
| Birmingham Airport | 350,699 | 14,236 | -336,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 187,341 | 41,627 | -145,714 |
| 000 | 172,280 | 31,534 | -140,746 |
| Hull | 45,689 | 111,463 | +65,774 |
| Southampton | 66,523 | 79,629 | +13,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,761 | 96,313 | +80,552 |
| ZLC | 0 | 100,634 | +100,634 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 44 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| AHLSTROM CHIRNSIDE LIMITED | 33 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ESSITY OPERATIONS MANCHESTER LIMITED | 18 |
| TECHNICAL FIBRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 15 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 4,518,515 |
| Spain | 555,003 |
| Netherlands | 67,269 |
| Malaysia | 14,722 |
| Morocco | 12,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,590,396 | 928,119 | -2,662,277 |
| Spain | 470,737 | 84,266 | -386,471 |
| Netherlands | 67,269 | 0 | -67,269 |
| Malaysia | 7,361 | 7,361 | +0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 12,862 | +12,862 |
| Belgium | 10,568 | 1,500 | -9,068 |
| United States | 6,535 | 0 | -6,535 |
| Thailand | 3,533 | 0 | -3,533 |
| Italy | 1,116 | 1,775 | +659 |
| China | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
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) | 5,167,833 |
| Air transport | 27,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354 |
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) | 4,140,086 | 1,027,747 | -3,112,339 |
| Air transport | 18,603 | 9,136 | -9,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,056,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,028,165 |
| Felixstowe | 68,273 |
| Portsmouth | 11,500 |
| ZLC | 7,709 |
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 | 4,053,846 | 2,433 | -4,051,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,124 | 943,041 | +857,917 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,273 | +68,273 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 11,500 | +11,500 |
| ZLC | 7,709 | 0 | -7,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,361 | 0 | -7,361 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,533 | 1,775 | -1,758 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 59113111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics specifically used in papermaking machines, such as forming fabrics