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 | 7,098,395 |
| Germany | 4,125,538 |
| Netherlands | 1,583,006 |
| Finland | 1,345,737 |
| Sweden | 971,821 |
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 | 2,637,735 | 4,460,660 | +1,822,925 |
| Germany | 1,960,715 | 2,164,823 | +204,108 |
| Netherlands | 764,796 | 818,210 | +53,414 |
| Finland | 565,504 | 780,233 | +214,729 |
| Sweden | 403,965 | 567,856 | +163,891 |
| France | 378,333 | 234,650 | -143,683 |
| Italy | 77,514 | 106,815 | +29,301 |
| Switzerland | 88,173 | 75,797 | -12,376 |
| China | 8,363 | 98,647 | +90,284 |
| Spain | 10,543 | 0 | -10,543 |
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 | 7,521,612 |
| Sweden | 3,742,517 |
| Germany | 2,108,531 |
| Finland | 1,381,811 |
| Spain | 591,834 |
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 | 2,928,139 | 4,593,473 | +1,665,334 |
| Sweden | 1,608,275 | 2,134,242 | +525,967 |
| Germany | 1,064,207 | 1,044,324 | -19,883 |
| Finland | 601,578 | 780,233 | +178,655 |
| Spain | 291,130 | 300,704 | +9,574 |
| Italy | 107,453 | 123,817 | +16,364 |
| China | 8,363 | 184,030 | +175,667 |
| Malaysia | 130,803 | 47,594 | -83,209 |
| Switzerland | 103,906 | 0 | -103,906 |
| 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 | 4 | -1 |
| 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) | 13,258,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,193,398 |
| Other | 589,226 |
| Air transport | 144,567 |
| 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) | 5,377,288 | 7,880,936 | +2,503,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 931,917 | 1,261,481 | +329,564 |
| Other | 503,794 | 85,432 | -418,362 |
| Air transport | 82,642 | 61,925 | -20,717 |
| 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 | 8,116,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,517,418 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,325,150 |
| 000 | 589,226 |
| Thamesport | 402,340 |
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 | 3,188,324 | 4,928,667 | +1,740,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,763,057 | 2,754,361 | +991,304 |
| Eurotunnel | 616,758 | 708,392 | +91,634 |
| 000 | 503,794 | 85,432 | -418,362 |
| Thamesport | 146,322 | 256,018 | +109,696 |
| Felixstowe | 8,363 | 292,105 | +283,742 |
| Hull | 262,271 | 0 | -262,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,157 | 79,755 | -62,402 |
| ZLC | 158,658 | 39,759 | -118,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,642 | 47,156 | -35,486 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 44 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 43 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 38 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 37 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 94,590 |
| 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 | 27,669 | -39,252 |
| 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) | 107,173 |
| 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 | 40,252 | -26,669 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,486 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 27,669 | +27,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 24,486 | +24,486 |
| 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