Import/export HS code 591132: Heavy woven fabrics
Fabrics weighing 650 g/m² or more, often used in industrial machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6,953,816 |
| Germany | 6,660,592 |
| France | 2,171,304 |
| Netherlands | 1,869,922 |
| Finland | 1,618,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,753,679 | 4,200,137 | +1,446,458 |
| Germany | 3,275,567 | 3,385,025 | +109,458 |
| France | 1,387,120 | 784,184 | -602,936 |
| Netherlands | 1,128,753 | 741,169 | -387,584 |
| Finland | 565,504 | 1,053,425 | +487,921 |
| Sweden | 663,777 | 770,334 | +106,557 |
| China | 703,200 | 640,908 | -62,292 |
| Belgium | 204,657 | 219,251 | +14,594 |
| Italy | 218,294 | 199,218 | -19,076 |
| Switzerland | 129,122 | 252,283 | +123,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 7,963,704 |
| Sweden | 4,433,780 |
| Germany | 3,989,046 |
| Finland | 1,895,426 |
| China | 1,625,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 3,206,913 | 4,756,791 | +1,549,878 |
| Sweden | 2,121,206 | 2,312,574 | +191,368 |
| Germany | 2,165,035 | 1,824,011 | -341,024 |
| Finland | 764,405 | 1,131,021 | +366,616 |
| China | 727,376 | 897,662 | +170,286 |
| Malaysia | 480,498 | 290,687 | -189,811 |
| Spain | 373,554 | 281,724 | -91,830 |
| Belgium | 331,721 | 261,791 | -69,930 |
| Italy | 221,847 | 182,025 | -39,822 |
| Czechia | 124,248 | 99,456 | -24,792 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 17,794,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,761,929 |
| Air transport | 1,154,144 |
| Other | 939,670 |
| Road transport | 22,031 |
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) | 8,135,031 | 9,659,711 | +1,524,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,703,310 | 2,058,619 | +355,309 |
| Air transport | 608,367 | 545,777 | -62,590 |
| Other | 780,731 | 158,939 | -621,792 |
| Road transport | 4,114 | 17,917 | +13,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,553,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,079,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,535,371 |
| Felixstowe | 1,416,568 |
| 000 | 939,670 |
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 | 4,142,209 | 5,410,984 | +1,268,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,237,039 | 2,842,563 | +605,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,238,055 | 1,297,316 | +59,261 |
| Felixstowe | 491,955 | 924,613 | +432,658 |
| 000 | 780,731 | 158,939 | -621,792 |
| ZLC | 374,620 | 239,910 | -134,710 |
| Thamesport | 177,777 | 361,780 | +184,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,347 | 186,714 | -67,633 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 153,640 | 257,393 | +103,753 |
| Southampton | 195,172 | 148,079 | -47,093 |
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 | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Other personal service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 47 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 46 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 43 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 43 |
| PRESTON BOARD AND PACKAGING LIMITED | 41 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 40 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 469,554 |
| Germany | 370,231 |
| Austria | 83,539 |
| Italy | 50,038 |
| Spain | 38,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 426,098 | 43,456 | -382,642 |
| Germany | 37,286 | 332,945 | +295,659 |
| Austria | 66,921 | 16,618 | -50,303 |
| Italy | 25,318 | 24,720 | -598 |
| Spain | 1,217 | 36,950 | +35,733 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 27,986 | +27,986 |
| Canada | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
| Bahrain | 18,060 | 0 | -18,060 |
| India | 10,736 | 6,043 | -4,693 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,375 | 0 | -9,375 |
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) | 566,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 485,460 |
| Air transport | 123,386 |
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) | 125,168 | 441,295 | +316,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 428,788 | 56,672 | -372,116 |
| Air transport | 83,035 | 40,351 | -42,684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 395,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,153 |
| London | 66,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 395,955 | 0 | -395,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,386 | 293,890 | +267,504 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,130 | 146,023 | +116,893 |
| London | 66,921 | 0 | -66,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 54,872 | +54,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,706 | 23,714 | -2,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,833 | 0 | -32,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,281 | 2,001 | -25,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,998 | 9,907 | -4,091 |
| ZLC | 15,050 | 4,729 | -10,321 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 591132
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics weighing 650 g/m² or more, often used in industrial machines