Import/export HS code 63079091: Felt-made textile articles
Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,538,193 |
| Portugal | 2,152,915 |
| Viet Nam | 988,919 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 665,065 |
| France | 408,782 |
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 | 4,314,820 | 4,223,373 | -91,447 |
| Portugal | 1,105,904 | 1,047,011 | -58,893 |
| Viet Nam | 462,950 | 525,969 | +63,019 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 411,180 | 253,885 | -157,295 |
| France | 163,962 | 244,820 | +80,858 |
| Sweden | 158,816 | 207,718 | +48,902 |
| Nepal | 184,032 | 167,244 | -16,788 |
| Germany | 103,372 | 247,479 | +144,107 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 134,182 | -68,046 |
| Morocco | 152,941 | 141,671 | -11,270 |
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 | 9,708,448 |
| Portugal | 2,223,956 |
| Viet Nam | 993,206 |
| Nepal | 680,974 |
| Sweden | 387,912 |
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 | 4,996,603 | 4,711,845 | -284,758 |
| Portugal | 1,148,338 | 1,075,618 | -72,720 |
| Viet Nam | 464,091 | 529,115 | +65,024 |
| Nepal | 320,566 | 360,408 | +39,842 |
| Sweden | 175,172 | 212,740 | +37,568 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 134,182 | -68,046 |
| Morocco | 152,941 | 141,671 | -11,270 |
| United States | 148,180 | 143,402 | -4,778 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 127,298 | +127,298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 100,334 | 9,494 | -90,840 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +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) | 11,654,856 |
| Air transport | 2,460,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,390,205 |
| Other | 185,684 |
| Road transport | 82,316 |
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) | 5,779,872 | 5,874,984 | +95,112 |
| Air transport | 1,339,256 | 1,121,325 | -217,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,124 | 626,081 | -138,043 |
| Other | 90,557 | 95,127 | +4,570 |
| Road transport | 24,664 | 57,652 | +32,988 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,133,872 |
| Southampton | 2,911,616 |
| London | 2,167,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,624,310 |
| 499 | 1,066,113 |
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 | 2,526,649 | 1,607,223 | -919,426 |
| Southampton | 1,658,403 | 1,253,213 | -405,190 |
| London | 1,047,396 | 1,119,675 | +72,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,086 | 1,433,224 | +1,242,138 |
| 499 | 451,535 | 614,578 | +163,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,788 | 256,658 | -10,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,739 | 260,685 | +53,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 274,382 | 150,195 | -124,187 |
| Dover | 263,424 | 153,890 | -109,534 |
| Manchester Airport | 223,365 | 175,385 | -47,980 |
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 | 84 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 79 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 105 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 91 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 67 |
| WIRRAL FOSPRAY LIMITED | 66 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 60 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 53 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MED-I-PANT (U.K.) LIMITED | 49 |
| WHOLE LEAF TEA COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| ANCOL PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,755,742 |
| Japan | 2,207,851 |
| South Africa | 2,116,518 |
| United States | 578,053 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 549,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,077,044 | 2,678,698 | +601,654 |
| Japan | 1,283,836 | 924,015 | -359,821 |
| South Africa | 1,136,830 | 979,688 | -157,142 |
| United States | 260,186 | 317,867 | +57,681 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 248,454 | 300,884 | +52,430 |
| Singapore | 314,356 | 200,281 | -114,075 |
| Slovenia | 120,642 | 160,271 | +39,629 |
| Israel | 127,750 | 138,318 | +10,568 |
| Ireland | 104,014 | 161,142 | +57,128 |
| New Zealand | 152,323 | 90,925 | -61,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 47,465 |
| Nepal | 333 |
| XI | 140 |
| Ireland | 126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,019 | 29,446 | +11,427 |
| Nepal | 0 | 333 | +333 |
| XI | 140 | 0 | -140 |
| Ireland | 0 | 126 | +126 |
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) | 6,058,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,816,918 |
| Air transport | 1,360,515 |
| Other | 48,856 |
| Road transport | 7,042 |
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) | 2,672,603 | 3,386,331 | +713,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,179,183 | 2,637,735 | -541,448 |
| Air transport | 687,401 | 673,114 | -14,287 |
| Other | 18,343 | 30,513 | +12,170 |
| Road transport | 7,042 | 0 | -7,042 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,866,826 |
| Dover | 2,615,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,438,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,883,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,280,232 |
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 | 1,613,374 | 1,253,452 | -359,922 |
| Dover | 1,113,723 | 1,501,669 | +387,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,280,452 | 1,157,808 | -122,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 935,849 | 948,039 | +12,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 490,576 | 789,656 | +299,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,392 | 228,960 | -44,432 |
| Felixstowe | 267,658 | 190,577 | -77,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,628 | 176,909 | +281 |
| ZLC | 134,652 | 69,189 | -65,463 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,611 | 129,176 | +61,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 63079091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding