Import/export HS code 59113211: Papermaking press felts
Heavy woven fabrics with a batt layer, used in papermaking machines like press felts
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 | 6,959,970 |
| Germany | 4,148,938 |
| Netherlands | 1,549,188 |
| Finland | 1,340,777 |
| Sweden | 963,748 |
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 | 2,693,681 | 4,266,289 | +1,572,608 |
| Germany | 1,974,899 | 2,174,039 | +199,140 |
| Netherlands | 757,731 | 791,457 | +33,726 |
| Finland | 589,080 | 751,697 | +162,617 |
| Sweden | 366,052 | 597,696 | +231,644 |
| France | 266,376 | 369,668 | +103,292 |
| Italy | 77,514 | 106,815 | +29,301 |
| Switzerland | 36,027 | 127,943 | +91,916 |
| China | 8,363 | 92,433 | +84,070 |
| Slovenia | 21,439 | 0 | -21,439 |
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 | 7,383,138 |
| Sweden | 3,754,932 |
| Germany | 2,104,770 |
| Finland | 1,376,851 |
| Spain | 573,695 |
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 | 2,986,763 | 4,396,375 | +1,409,612 |
| Sweden | 1,435,404 | 2,319,528 | +884,124 |
| Germany | 1,030,610 | 1,074,160 | +43,550 |
| Finland | 625,154 | 751,697 | +126,543 |
| Spain | 289,528 | 284,167 | -5,361 |
| Italy | 103,844 | 127,426 | +23,582 |
| Malaysia | 141,156 | 47,594 | -93,562 |
| China | 8,363 | 177,816 | +169,453 |
| Switzerland | 129,096 | 0 | -129,096 |
| Belgium | 23,725 | 26,441 | +2,716 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 13,060,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,220,754 |
| Other | 628,113 |
| Air transport | 152,112 |
| 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) | 5,271,133 | 7,789,713 | +2,518,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 910,828 | 1,309,926 | +399,098 |
| Other | 534,419 | 93,694 | -440,725 |
| Air transport | 85,325 | 66,787 | -18,538 |
| 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 | 8,166,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,430,476 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,145,281 |
| 000 | 628,113 |
| Thamesport | 417,391 |
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 | 3,100,053 | 5,066,489 | +1,966,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,689,509 | 2,740,967 | +1,051,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 598,998 | 546,283 | -52,715 |
| 000 | 534,419 | 93,694 | -440,725 |
| Thamesport | 127,200 | 290,191 | +162,991 |
| Felixstowe | 8,363 | 292,105 | +283,742 |
| Hull | 262,271 | 0 | -262,271 |
| ZLC | 158,658 | 39,759 | -118,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,157 | 46,699 | -95,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,325 | 52,018 | -33,307 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 43 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 43 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 42 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 38 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 36 |
| JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS LIMITED | 33 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 83,539 |
| Canada | 24,486 |
| Germany | 12,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 66,921 | 16,618 | -50,303 |
| Canada | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
| Germany | 0 | 12,583 | +12,583 |
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) | 96,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,486 |
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) | 66,921 | 29,201 | -37,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 66,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 66,921 | 0 | -66,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,618 | +16,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,583 | +12,583 |
Quick facts
HS code: 59113211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy woven fabrics with a batt layer, used in papermaking machines like press felts