Import/export HS code 591132: Heavy woven fabrics
Fabrics weighing 650 g/m² or more, often used in industrial machines
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6,877,502 |
| Germany | 6,265,461 |
| France | 2,145,160 |
| Netherlands | 1,788,380 |
| Finland | 1,699,051 |
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 | 2,831,798 | 4,045,704 | +1,213,906 |
| Germany | 3,220,448 | 3,045,013 | -175,435 |
| France | 1,219,492 | 925,668 | -293,824 |
| Netherlands | 977,640 | 810,740 | -166,900 |
| Finland | 581,360 | 1,117,691 | +536,331 |
| China | 754,105 | 632,430 | -121,675 |
| Sweden | 667,338 | 705,814 | +38,476 |
| Italy | 176,212 | 206,257 | +30,045 |
| Switzerland | 115,677 | 252,283 | +136,606 |
| Belgium | 122,906 | 197,542 | +74,636 |
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 | 7,921,621 |
| Sweden | 4,240,748 |
| Germany | 3,711,151 |
| Finland | 2,207,124 |
| China | 1,667,465 |
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 | 3,335,718 | 4,585,903 | +1,250,185 |
| Sweden | 2,059,358 | 2,181,390 | +122,032 |
| Germany | 2,029,841 | 1,681,310 | -348,531 |
| Finland | 779,443 | 1,427,681 | +648,238 |
| China | 778,281 | 889,184 | +110,903 |
| Malaysia | 405,833 | 222,222 | -183,611 |
| Spain | 330,449 | 283,814 | -46,635 |
| Belgium | 242,915 | 223,983 | -18,932 |
| Italy | 194,311 | 183,137 | -11,174 |
| Czechia | 99,511 | 99,456 | -55 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 17,459,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,678,991 |
| Air transport | 1,127,606 |
| Other | 696,201 |
| Road transport | 17,917 |
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) | 7,889,236 | 9,569,931 | +1,680,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,700,927 | 1,978,064 | +277,137 |
| Air transport | 569,132 | 558,474 | -10,658 |
| Other | 694,365 | 1,836 | -692,529 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,917 | +17,917 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,133,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,981,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,920,976 |
| Felixstowe | 1,355,106 |
| 000 | 696,201 |
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 | 4,209,272 | 4,924,350 | +715,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,194,887 | 2,786,471 | +591,584 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,229,323 | 1,691,653 | +462,330 |
| Felixstowe | 501,810 | 853,296 | +351,486 |
| 000 | 694,365 | 1,836 | -692,529 |
| Thamesport | 190,778 | 314,872 | +124,094 |
| ZLC | 272,165 | 231,199 | -40,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,552 | 219,770 | -2,782 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 138,329 | 273,442 | +135,113 |
| Southampton | 177,752 | 190,131 | +12,379 |
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 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 48 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 46 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 44 |
| PRESTON BOARD AND PACKAGING LIMITED | 41 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 40 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 439,899 |
| Germany | 370,231 |
| Austria | 94,590 |
| Italy | 44,908 |
| Spain | 36,950 |
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 | 396,443 | 43,456 | -352,987 |
| Germany | 37,286 | 332,945 | +295,659 |
| Austria | 66,921 | 27,669 | -39,252 |
| Italy | 20,188 | 24,720 | +4,532 |
| Spain | 0 | 36,950 | +36,950 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 27,986 | +27,986 |
| Canada | 24,486 | 0 | -24,486 |
| Bahrain | 18,060 | 0 | -18,060 |
| India | 10,736 | 6,043 | -4,693 |
| New Zealand | 8,451 | 0 | -8,451 |
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) | 574,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,805 |
| Air transport | 103,853 |
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) | 120,038 | 454,292 | +334,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,619 | 32,186 | -391,433 |
| Air transport | 64,944 | 38,909 | -26,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 366,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 328,143 |
| 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 | 366,300 | 0 | -366,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,256 | 306,887 | +285,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,130 | 146,023 | +116,893 |
| London | 66,921 | 0 | -66,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,486 | 30,386 | +5,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,903 | 22,272 | -3,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,833 | 0 | -32,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,281 | 2,001 | -25,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,406 | 9,907 | +6,501 |
| ZLC | 8,354 | 4,729 | -3,625 |
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