Import/export HS code 63079091: Felt-made textile articles
Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding
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 | 7,996,913 |
| Portugal | 2,073,410 |
| Viet Nam | 846,111 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 554,760 |
| Nepal | 330,632 |
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 | 4,546,117 | 3,450,796 | -1,095,321 |
| Portugal | 1,178,399 | 895,011 | -283,388 |
| Viet Nam | 390,337 | 455,774 | +65,437 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 386,971 | 167,789 | -219,182 |
| Nepal | 144,273 | 186,359 | +42,086 |
| France | 119,770 | 203,196 | +83,426 |
| Sweden | 134,040 | 150,640 | +16,600 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 81,541 | -120,687 |
| United States | 38,973 | 241,342 | +202,369 |
| Germany | 118,716 | 155,709 | +36,993 |
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 | 9,120,730 |
| Portugal | 2,121,387 |
| Viet Nam | 848,151 |
| Nepal | 590,567 |
| Sweden | 304,370 |
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 | 5,114,400 | 4,006,330 | -1,108,070 |
| Portugal | 1,212,682 | 908,705 | -303,977 |
| Viet Nam | 391,478 | 456,673 | +65,195 |
| Nepal | 242,077 | 348,490 | +106,413 |
| Sweden | 148,797 | 155,573 | +6,776 |
| United States | 130,995 | 164,802 | +33,807 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 81,541 | -120,687 |
| Morocco | 141,026 | 123,559 | -17,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,425 | 28,403 | -53,022 |
| Italy | 95,861 | 0 | -95,861 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
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 | 22 | 11 | -11 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
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) | 10,754,070 |
| Air transport | 2,469,820 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,206,331 |
| Other | 197,097 |
| Road transport | 43,841 |
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) | 5,753,584 | 5,000,486 | -753,098 |
| Air transport | 1,460,516 | 1,009,304 | -451,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 759,183 | 447,148 | -312,035 |
| Other | 106,389 | 90,708 | -15,681 |
| Road transport | 24,664 | 19,177 | -5,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,983,294 |
| Southampton | 2,710,818 |
| London | 1,998,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,254,251 |
| 499 | 1,016,839 |
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 | 2,583,787 | 1,399,507 | -1,184,280 |
| Southampton | 1,555,095 | 1,155,723 | -399,372 |
| London | 1,073,354 | 924,813 | -148,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,495 | 1,084,756 | +915,261 |
| 499 | 515,492 | 501,347 | -14,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,655 | 188,179 | -143,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,820 | 235,356 | -21,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,497 | 201,218 | -33,279 |
| Manchester Airport | 183,473 | 180,042 | -3,431 |
| Dover | 277,697 | 72,318 | -205,379 |
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 | 85 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 83 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 102 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 88 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| WIRRAL FOSPRAY LIMITED | 62 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 58 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| MED-I-PANT (U.K.) LIMITED | 49 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 43 |
| BRAND FUSION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 90 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 4,060,286 |
| Japan | 1,984,010 |
| South Africa | 1,673,129 |
| United States | 601,689 |
| Singapore | 576,704 |
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 | 1,876,508 | 2,183,778 | +307,270 |
| Japan | 1,238,593 | 745,417 | -493,176 |
| South Africa | 1,234,954 | 438,175 | -796,779 |
| United States | 272,971 | 328,718 | +55,747 |
| Singapore | 366,108 | 210,596 | -155,512 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 276,240 | 250,305 | -25,935 |
| Slovenia | 181,725 | 166,448 | -15,277 |
| Israel | 127,750 | 137,301 | +9,551 |
| New Zealand | 145,958 | 98,228 | -47,730 |
| Australia | 179,455 | 62,307 | -117,148 |
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 | 43,607 |
| Ireland | 457 |
| XI | 364 |
| Nepal | 271 |
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 | 17,968 | 25,639 | +7,671 |
| Ireland | 331 | 126 | -205 |
| XI | 364 | 0 | -364 |
| Nepal | 0 | 271 | +271 |
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) | 5,350,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,309,448 |
| Air transport | 1,330,873 |
| Other | 45,472 |
| Road transport | 8,014 |
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) | 2,564,837 | 2,785,647 | +220,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,373,404 | 1,936,044 | -1,437,360 |
| Air transport | 692,801 | 638,072 | -54,729 |
| Other | 18,847 | 26,625 | +7,778 |
| Road transport | 8,014 | 0 | -8,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,791,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,052,695 |
| Dover | 2,032,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,864,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,202,612 |
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 | 1,633,978 | 1,157,405 | -476,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,433,490 | 619,205 | -814,285 |
| Dover | 952,629 | 1,079,946 | +127,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 938,155 | 926,098 | -12,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 559,223 | 643,389 | +84,166 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,972 | 278,012 | +34,040 |
| Felixstowe | 295,707 | 120,955 | -174,752 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,145 | 132,190 | -39,955 |
| Manchester Airport | 113,018 | 125,560 | +12,542 |
| ZLC | 128,578 | 48,886 | -79,692 |
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