Import/export HS code 511230: Woven fabrics of combed wool mixed with man-made staple fibers
Woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended mainly with man-made staple fibers for strength and versatility
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 807,062 |
| India | 393,765 |
| China | 177,359 |
| Belgium | 85,195 |
| France | 74,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 387,686 | 419,376 | +31,690 |
| India | 204,317 | 189,448 | -14,869 |
| China | 125,905 | 51,454 | -74,451 |
| Belgium | 50,104 | 35,091 | -15,013 |
| France | 31,992 | 42,765 | +10,773 |
| Chile | 35,167 | 34,989 | -178 |
| United States | 27,669 | 34,378 | +6,709 |
| Germany | 35,312 | 16,700 | -18,612 |
| Turkey | 34,167 | 5,217 | -28,950 |
| Romania | 0 | 35,118 | +35,118 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 825,738 |
| India | 428,932 |
| China | 178,272 |
| Belgium | 120,753 |
| Turkey | 74,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 407,276 | 418,462 | +11,186 |
| India | 239,484 | 189,448 | -50,036 |
| China | 126,818 | 51,454 | -75,364 |
| Belgium | 51,014 | 69,739 | +18,725 |
| Turkey | 45,234 | 29,680 | -15,554 |
| France | 27,686 | 14,869 | -12,817 |
| Romania | 0 | 35,118 | +35,118 |
| Chile | 0 | 34,989 | +34,989 |
| Australia | 21,630 | 10,017 | -11,613 |
| Norway | 3,479 | 21,215 | +17,736 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 720,094 |
| Air transport | 690,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 435,866 |
| Road transport | 37,190 |
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) | 350,172 | 369,922 | +19,750 |
| Air transport | 389,381 | 301,456 | -87,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,100 | 237,766 | +39,666 |
| Road transport | 34,167 | 3,023 | -31,144 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 309,613 |
| Glasgow Airport | 292,707 |
| Dover | 210,365 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,046 |
| Southampton | 132,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 158,875 | 150,738 | -8,137 |
| Glasgow Airport | 216,491 | 76,216 | -140,275 |
| Dover | 93,283 | 117,082 | +23,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,729 | 87,317 | +11,588 |
| Southampton | 27,442 | 105,523 | +78,081 |
| Felixstowe | 83,699 | 38,556 | -45,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,344 | 54,958 | -4,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,627 | 53,209 | +8,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,926 | 71,730 | +47,804 |
| Thamesport | 42,332 | 47,374 | +5,042 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 47 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 41 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 35 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 25 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 24 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 24 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| LAMBTON CLOTHING COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| HUDDERSFIELD FINE WORSTEDS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 12,725,537 |
| France | 1,558,699 |
| China | 907,360 |
| Sweden | 581,356 |
| Germany | 314,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,786,949 | 6,938,588 | +1,151,639 |
| France | 1,162,619 | 396,080 | -766,539 |
| China | 505,202 | 402,158 | -103,044 |
| Sweden | 289,399 | 291,957 | +2,558 |
| Germany | 158,180 | 156,762 | -1,418 |
| South Korea | 159,942 | 104,744 | -55,198 |
| Italy | 180,626 | 79,636 | -100,990 |
| Japan | 113,866 | 89,305 | -24,561 |
| United States | 145,963 | 36,563 | -109,400 |
| Poland | 72,124 | 100,169 | +28,045 |
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) | 12,662,617 |
| Air transport | 3,538,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,756,032 |
| Road transport | 15,710 |
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) | 5,052,535 | 7,610,082 | +2,557,547 |
| Air transport | 2,301,507 | 1,236,866 | -1,064,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,551,422 | 204,610 | -1,346,812 |
| Road transport | 15,710 | 0 | -15,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,895,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,898,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,007,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,341 |
| Manchester Airport | 537,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,857,812 | 7,037,293 | +1,179,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,328,545 | 569,935 | -758,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 563,001 | 444,740 | -118,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,207 | 269,134 | -49,073 |
| Manchester Airport | 287,333 | 250,073 | -37,260 |
| ZLC | 344,519 | 48,720 | -295,799 |
| Dover | 79,577 | 135,489 | +55,912 |
| Southampton | 66,015 | 105,477 | +39,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,057 | 96,969 | +67,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,822 | 80,010 | +44,188 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 511230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended mainly with man-made staple fibers for strength and versatility