Import/export HS code 6306: Tarpaulins, awnings, tents, and sails
Includes tarpaulins, awnings, sunblinds, tents, sails for boats, and camping goods like temporary canopies
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 169,576,376 |
| Germany | 32,429,020 |
| Bangladesh | 31,887,547 |
| Netherlands | 21,926,387 |
| Poland | 12,833,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 91,278,181 | 78,298,195 | -12,979,986 |
| Germany | 15,798,567 | 16,630,453 | +831,886 |
| Bangladesh | 16,251,513 | 15,636,034 | -615,479 |
| Netherlands | 10,924,156 | 11,002,231 | +78,075 |
| Poland | 7,167,695 | 5,665,682 | -1,502,013 |
| France | 5,263,870 | 6,453,552 | +1,189,682 |
| Denmark | 4,778,935 | 5,495,000 | +716,065 |
| Belgium | 3,446,348 | 5,068,892 | +1,622,544 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,039,013 | 3,266,909 | -772,104 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,269,393 | 3,673,621 | +404,228 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 191,124,419 |
| Bangladesh | 38,067,707 |
| Germany | 28,356,422 |
| Poland | 17,432,233 |
| Netherlands | 9,373,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 100,706,437 | 90,417,982 | -10,288,455 |
| Bangladesh | 19,156,198 | 18,911,509 | -244,689 |
| Germany | 13,676,737 | 14,679,685 | +1,002,948 |
| Poland | 9,623,720 | 7,808,513 | -1,815,207 |
| Netherlands | 4,869,422 | 4,503,651 | -365,771 |
| Viet Nam | 3,560,854 | 5,598,637 | +2,037,783 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,910,808 | 3,417,571 | -493,237 |
| South Africa | 2,790,087 | 3,085,449 | +295,362 |
| Belgium | 1,709,433 | 2,400,935 | +691,502 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,130,194 | 1,881,282 | -248,912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 86 |
| Inner London - West | 69 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 68 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 53 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 50 |
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 | 48 | 69 | +21 |
| Inner London - West | 47 | 48 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 42 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 | 42 | +11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 30 | 33 | +3 |
| Essex | 33 | 34 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 | 33 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 26 | 31 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 | 29 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,503,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,191,596 |
| Air transport | 33,666,501 |
| Other | 23,326,192 |
| Road transport | 1,213,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,304,796 | 101,198,415 | -106,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,575,691 | 50,615,905 | +2,040,214 |
| Air transport | 17,012,738 | 16,653,763 | -358,975 |
| Other | 15,383,186 | 7,943,006 | -7,440,180 |
| Road transport | 539,857 | 673,609 | +133,752 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 123,392,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,256,707 |
| Southampton | 32,664,366 |
| 000 | 23,326,192 |
| Dover | 22,637,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 70,924,401 | 52,468,290 | -18,456,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,472,394 | 27,784,313 | +11,311,919 |
| Southampton | 17,737,223 | 14,927,143 | -2,810,080 |
| 000 | 15,383,186 | 7,943,006 | -7,440,180 |
| Dover | 10,038,927 | 12,598,393 | +2,559,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,434,626 | 9,574,448 | +2,139,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,045,782 | 6,152,437 | -893,345 |
| London | 6,021,255 | 7,079,734 | +1,058,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,413,768 | 6,582,470 | +1,168,702 |
| 499 | 927,909 | 9,371,414 | +8,443,505 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 354 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 292 |
| Other manufacturing | 70 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 57 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 261 |
| 2026-03 | 217 |
| 2026-02 | 196 |
| 2026-01 | 138 |
| 2025-12 | 138 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 124 |
| NEW PIG LTD. | 120 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 119 |
| AMG GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| DOMETIC UK AWNINGS LTD | 117 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 112 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 111 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 106 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 102 |
| HYDE SAILS LIMITED | 101 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 473 |
| 0-1m | 254 |
| 54m+ | 247 |
| 15m-54m | 135 |
| Other | 83 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,143,598 |
| Ireland | 8,447,535 |
| Netherlands | 8,121,350 |
| Denmark | 7,352,249 |
| Germany | 7,207,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,999,450 | 8,144,148 | +2,144,698 |
| Ireland | 4,324,215 | 4,123,320 | -200,895 |
| Netherlands | 5,099,044 | 3,022,306 | -2,076,738 |
| Denmark | 4,415,537 | 2,936,712 | -1,478,825 |
| Germany | 3,571,056 | 3,636,166 | +65,110 |
| Sweden | 4,639,719 | 2,254,988 | -2,384,731 |
| Spain | 933,911 | 2,652,999 | +1,719,088 |
| United States | 2,029,870 | 1,356,356 | -673,514 |
| Poland | 2,019,314 | 1,232,070 | -787,244 |
| Finland | 297,636 | 1,964,359 | +1,666,723 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,428,361 |
| China | 138,383 |
| Bangladesh | 90,691 |
| Ireland | 40,547 |
| Viet Nam | 31,959 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,270,725 | 3,157,636 | -113,089 |
| China | 41,247 | 97,136 | +55,889 |
| Bangladesh | 27,559 | 63,132 | +35,573 |
| Ireland | 12,891 | 27,656 | +14,765 |
| Viet Nam | 10,186 | 21,773 | +11,587 |
| India | 2,902 | 2,066 | -836 |
| Sweden | 163 | 3,842 | +3,679 |
| Germany | 1,193 | 1,507 | +314 |
| South Korea | 255 | 85 | -170 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 65 | +65 |
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) | 40,344,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,974,426 |
| Air transport | 12,866,163 |
| Other | 6,787,959 |
| Road transport | 12,068 |
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) | 21,394,445 | 18,949,959 | -2,444,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,918,546 | 11,055,880 | +137,334 |
| Air transport | 6,661,897 | 6,204,266 | -457,631 |
| Other | 3,386,963 | 3,400,996 | +14,033 |
| Road transport | 12,068 | 0 | -12,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,120,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,993,879 |
| 000 | 6,787,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,259,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,940,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,814,241 | 11,306,053 | -3,508,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,862,250 | 8,131,629 | +1,269,379 |
| 000 | 3,386,963 | 3,400,996 | +14,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,787,849 | 2,471,875 | -315,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,721,839 | 2,219,072 | -502,767 |
| London | 2,956,852 | 1,441,155 | -1,515,697 |
| Harwich | 412,691 | 2,131,520 | +1,718,829 |
| Southampton | 1,604,758 | 606,459 | -998,299 |
| Dover | 899,932 | 988,165 | +88,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 858,309 | 778,199 | -80,110 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 630612 – Tarpaulins and awnings made of synthetic fibers
- 630619 – Tarpaulins and awnings made of other materials
- 630622 – Tents made of synthetic fibers
- 630629 – Tents made of other materials
- 630630 – Sails for boats and landcraft
- 630640 – Pneumatic mattresses
- 630690 – Various camping and outdoor goods
Quick facts
HS code: 6306
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes tarpaulins, awnings, sunblinds, tents, sails for boats, and camping goods like temporary canopies