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 | 6,266,983 |
| Germany | 3,860,205 |
| Netherlands | 1,303,551 |
| Finland | 1,089,044 |
| Sweden | 774,797 |
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 | 2,676,064 | 3,590,919 | +914,855 |
| Germany | 2,078,408 | 1,781,797 | -296,611 |
| Netherlands | 842,893 | 460,658 | -382,235 |
| Finland | 505,425 | 583,619 | +78,194 |
| Sweden | 317,451 | 457,346 | +139,895 |
| France | 243,091 | 303,821 | +60,730 |
| Italy | 43,271 | 101,729 | +58,458 |
| Switzerland | 36,027 | 87,061 | +51,034 |
| China | 44,902 | 59,515 | +14,613 |
| 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 | 6,746,070 |
| Sweden | 3,221,195 |
| Germany | 1,917,207 |
| Finland | 1,109,558 |
| Spain | 467,136 |
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 | 3,005,346 | 3,740,724 | +735,378 |
| Sweden | 1,496,422 | 1,724,773 | +228,351 |
| Germany | 1,072,838 | 844,369 | -228,469 |
| Finland | 525,939 | 583,619 | +57,680 |
| Spain | 245,255 | 221,881 | -23,374 |
| Malaysia | 142,066 | 36,665 | -105,401 |
| China | 44,902 | 126,960 | +82,058 |
| Italy | 62,566 | 103,623 | +41,057 |
| Switzerland | 154,490 | 0 | -154,490 |
| Belgium | 35,066 | 18,398 | -16,668 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cumbria | 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 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) | 11,397,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,911,627 |
| Other | 754,636 |
| Air transport | 175,301 |
| Road transport | 6,876 |
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) | 5,165,784 | 6,231,755 | +1,065,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,026,043 | 885,584 | -140,459 |
| Other | 535,220 | 219,416 | -315,804 |
| Air transport | 92,467 | 82,834 | -9,633 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,876 | +6,876 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,207,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,558,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,084,283 |
| 000 | 754,636 |
| Thamesport | 330,217 |
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 | 2,954,406 | 4,253,124 | +1,298,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,612,388 | 1,946,477 | +334,089 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,524 | 364,759 | -354,765 |
| 000 | 535,220 | 219,416 | -315,804 |
| Thamesport | 131,503 | 198,714 | +67,211 |
| Hull | 285,468 | 39,515 | -245,953 |
| Felixstowe | 8,363 | 222,157 | +213,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,237 | 42,163 | -129,074 |
| ZLC | 166,502 | 0 | -166,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,467 | 68,065 | -24,402 |
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 | 24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 40 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 39 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 36 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 33 |
| JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS LIMITED | 32 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 74,789 |
| Netherlands | 35,048 |
| 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 | 7,868 | -59,053 |
| Netherlands | 35,048 | 0 | -35,048 |
| 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) | 122,420 |
| 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) | 101,969 | 20,451 | -81,518 |
| 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 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,868 |
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 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,048 | 12,583 | -22,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,868 | +7,868 |
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