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 | 804,838 |
| India | 399,082 |
| China | 177,359 |
| Belgium | 88,027 |
| France | 78,438 |
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 | 391,428 | 413,410 | +21,982 |
| India | 210,167 | 188,915 | -21,252 |
| China | 132,801 | 44,558 | -88,243 |
| Belgium | 50,104 | 37,923 | -12,181 |
| France | 34,948 | 43,490 | +8,542 |
| Chile | 35,167 | 34,989 | -178 |
| United States | 26,892 | 31,485 | +4,593 |
| Germany | 39,471 | 9,532 | -29,939 |
| Turkey | 29,189 | 10,268 | -18,921 |
| 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 | 822,044 |
| India | 434,249 |
| China | 186,810 |
| Belgium | 128,736 |
| Turkey | 74,987 |
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 | 416,867 | 405,177 | -11,690 |
| India | 245,334 | 188,915 | -56,419 |
| China | 133,714 | 53,096 | -80,618 |
| Belgium | 51,014 | 77,722 | +26,708 |
| Turkey | 40,256 | 34,731 | -5,525 |
| France | 26,792 | 14,869 | -11,923 |
| Romania | 0 | 35,118 | +35,118 |
| Chile | 0 | 34,989 | +34,989 |
| Norway | 4,467 | 24,178 | +19,711 |
| Australia | 21,412 | 7,226 | -14,186 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| 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 | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 722,539 |
| Air transport | 701,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 442,883 |
| Road transport | 32,212 |
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) | 363,172 | 359,367 | -3,805 |
| Air transport | 395,873 | 305,999 | -89,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,075 | 237,808 | +32,733 |
| Road transport | 29,189 | 3,023 | -26,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 312,955 |
| Glasgow Airport | 299,583 |
| Dover | 204,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,046 |
| Southampton | 133,889 |
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 | 163,811 | 149,144 | -14,667 |
| Glasgow Airport | 223,900 | 75,683 | -148,217 |
| Dover | 90,074 | 114,343 | +24,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,106 | 82,940 | +2,834 |
| Southampton | 27,442 | 106,447 | +79,005 |
| Felixstowe | 90,595 | 31,660 | -58,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,326 | 54,446 | -2,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,134 | 53,844 | +7,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,244 | 66,953 | +39,709 |
| Thamesport | 47,800 | 45,857 | -1,943 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 48 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 42 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 35 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 25 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 25 |
| VESCOM UK 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 | 30 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 13,121,490 |
| France | 1,429,322 |
| China | 899,535 |
| Sweden | 601,646 |
| Germany | 296,983 |
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 | 5,849,104 | 7,272,386 | +1,423,282 |
| France | 1,033,112 | 396,210 | -636,902 |
| China | 494,915 | 404,620 | -90,295 |
| Sweden | 285,097 | 316,549 | +31,452 |
| Germany | 121,799 | 175,184 | +53,385 |
| Italy | 182,795 | 78,589 | -104,206 |
| South Korea | 142,035 | 101,956 | -40,079 |
| Japan | 111,395 | 87,843 | -23,552 |
| United States | 145,962 | 42,972 | -102,990 |
| Poland | 85,144 | 87,149 | +2,005 |
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) | 13,549,877 |
| Air transport | 3,384,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,257,639 |
| Road transport | 1,875 |
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) | 5,568,858 | 7,981,019 | +2,412,161 |
| Air transport | 2,163,760 | 1,220,402 | -943,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053,029 | 204,610 | -848,419 |
| Road transport | 1,875 | 0 | -1,875 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,291,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,753,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,009,760 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 562,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 542,264 |
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 | 5,931,270 | 7,359,788 | +1,428,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,191,894 | 561,468 | -630,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 515,034 | 494,726 | -20,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 297,919 | 264,187 | -33,732 |
| Manchester Airport | 287,333 | 254,931 | -32,402 |
| ZLC | 335,348 | 47,889 | -287,459 |
| Dover | 81,456 | 133,945 | +52,489 |
| Southampton | 66,015 | 105,477 | +39,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,585 | 89,892 | +46,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,382 | 80,010 | +53,628 |
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