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 | 3,803,358 |
| France | 870,773 |
| Sweden | 652,304 |
| Netherlands | 584,286 |
| Finland | 466,265 |
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 | 1,828,315 | 1,975,043 | +146,728 |
| France | 313,122 | 557,651 | +244,529 |
| Sweden | 249,416 | 402,888 | +153,472 |
| Netherlands | 241,864 | 342,422 | +100,558 |
| Finland | 91,936 | 374,329 | +282,393 |
| Austria | 398,038 | 50,570 | -347,468 |
| Belgium | 81,395 | 96,908 | +15,513 |
| Switzerland | 20,019 | 129,168 | +109,149 |
| Czechia | 27,599 | 93,724 | +66,125 |
| United States | 20,843 | 70,327 | +49,484 |
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 | 2,506,894 |
| Austria | 1,129,073 |
| Italy | 1,096,230 |
| Sweden | 1,054,054 |
| Finland | 466,265 |
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 | 1,230,239 | 1,276,655 | +46,416 |
| Austria | 535,297 | 593,776 | +58,479 |
| Italy | 693,700 | 402,530 | -291,170 |
| Sweden | 350,485 | 703,569 | +353,084 |
| Finland | 91,936 | 374,329 | +282,393 |
| Czechia | 85,061 | 184,595 | +99,534 |
| Belgium | 77,715 | 157,654 | +79,939 |
| United States | 1,989 | 167,257 | +165,268 |
| China | 2,536 | 142,276 | +139,740 |
| Canada | 73,572 | 64,259 | -9,313 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 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 | 2 | -3 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 5,934,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,034 |
| Air transport | 602,636 |
| Other | 130,426 |
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) | 2,534,583 | 3,399,944 | +865,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,626 | 534,408 | +177,782 |
| Air transport | 368,767 | 233,869 | -134,898 |
| Other | 98,892 | 31,534 | -67,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,184,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,784,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,077,595 |
| Birmingham Airport | 309,751 |
| Hull | 168,777 |
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 | 1,461,258 | 1,722,965 | +261,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 592,568 | 1,191,616 | +599,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 561,748 | 515,847 | -45,901 |
| Birmingham Airport | 301,973 | 7,778 | -294,195 |
| Hull | 48,357 | 120,420 | +72,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,735 | 41,627 | -76,108 |
| Felixstowe | 7,359 | 123,625 | +116,266 |
| 000 | 98,892 | 31,534 | -67,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,924 | 89,150 | +66,226 |
| 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 | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 48 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 40 |
| AHLSTROM CHIRNSIDE LIMITED | 35 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 31 |
| TECHNICAL FIBRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 18 |
| ESSITY OPERATIONS MANCHESTER LIMITED | 18 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 16 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 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 | 3,253,825 |
| Spain | 437,982 |
| Netherlands | 59,252 |
| Morocco | 35,018 |
| Malaysia | 14,722 |
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 | 2,562,997 | 690,828 | -1,872,169 |
| Spain | 351,709 | 86,273 | -265,436 |
| Netherlands | 59,252 | 0 | -59,252 |
| Morocco | 0 | 35,018 | +35,018 |
| Malaysia | 7,361 | 7,361 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,324 | +2,324 |
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) | 3,802,585 |
| Air transport | 26,565 |
| 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) | 2,986,642 | 815,943 | -2,170,699 |
| Air transport | 17,429 | 9,136 | -8,293 |
| 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 | 2,675,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,040,002 |
| Felixstowe | 68,273 |
| Portsmouth | 11,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,361 |
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 | 2,650,673 | 24,589 | -2,626,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,853 | 706,149 | +372,296 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,273 | +68,273 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 11,500 | +11,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,361 | 0 | -7,361 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| ZLC | 6,535 | 0 | -6,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,533 | 1,775 | -1,758 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,324 | +2,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,608 | +1,608 |
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