Import/export HS code 560121: Cotton wadding
Wadding made from cotton, used in various applications like padding or insulation
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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 | 22,825,868 |
| India | 13,272,724 |
| Belgium | 12,314,772 |
| Bulgaria | 10,930,394 |
| China | 8,019,646 |
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 | 10,999,854 | 11,826,014 | +826,160 |
| India | 6,885,500 | 6,387,224 | -498,276 |
| Belgium | 6,469,275 | 5,845,497 | -623,778 |
| Bulgaria | 5,103,974 | 5,826,420 | +722,446 |
| China | 3,892,191 | 4,127,455 | +235,264 |
| Netherlands | 2,993,154 | 2,735,696 | -257,458 |
| Turkey | 2,868,228 | 2,796,279 | -71,949 |
| Germany | 3,142,421 | 1,715,316 | -1,427,105 |
| Greece | 1,630,040 | 1,543,927 | -86,113 |
| France | 1,467,761 | 964,655 | -503,106 |
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 | 23,057,606 |
| India | 13,453,193 |
| Bulgaria | 11,369,013 |
| China | 8,927,952 |
| Turkey | 8,040,079 |
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 | 11,089,032 | 11,968,574 | +879,542 |
| India | 7,014,910 | 6,438,283 | -576,627 |
| Bulgaria | 5,309,426 | 6,059,587 | +750,161 |
| China | 4,493,675 | 4,434,277 | -59,398 |
| Turkey | 4,083,340 | 3,956,739 | -126,601 |
| Germany | 4,046,393 | 3,432,396 | -613,997 |
| France | 3,219,574 | 3,156,108 | -63,466 |
| Netherlands | 2,258,911 | 2,588,086 | +329,175 |
| Greece | 1,422,525 | 1,286,424 | -136,101 |
| Spain | 2,125,353 | 67,294 | -2,058,059 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 15 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 48,991,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,579,694 |
| Other | 6,641,237 |
| Air transport | 1,209,145 |
| Road transport | 342,718 |
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) | 25,698,676 | 23,293,298 | -2,405,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,487,608 | 19,092,086 | +604,478 |
| Other | 4,179,391 | 2,461,846 | -1,717,545 |
| Air transport | 601,555 | 607,590 | +6,035 |
| Road transport | 26,528 | 316,190 | +289,662 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,081,650 |
| Felixstowe | 18,651,523 |
| Dover | 13,450,889 |
| 000 | 6,641,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,806,232 |
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 | 10,594,980 | 13,486,670 | +2,891,690 |
| Felixstowe | 11,551,921 | 7,099,602 | -4,452,319 |
| Dover | 6,667,394 | 6,783,495 | +116,101 |
| 000 | 4,179,391 | 2,461,846 | -1,717,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 701,481 | 5,104,751 | +4,403,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,549,953 | 1,460,364 | -2,089,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,259,644 | 2,302,215 | +42,571 |
| Southampton | 2,682,259 | 1,810,730 | -871,529 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,401,907 | 864,077 | -537,830 |
| Harwich | 1,238,829 | 870,151 | -368,678 |
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 | 82 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,632,190 |
| Denmark | 2,315,581 |
| United States | 1,613,677 |
| Taiwan | 414,518 |
| Poland | 238,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,902,418 | 1,729,772 | -172,646 |
| Denmark | 1,194,335 | 1,121,246 | -73,089 |
| United States | 556,006 | 1,057,671 | +501,665 |
| Taiwan | 250,301 | 164,217 | -86,084 |
| Poland | 113,752 | 124,573 | +10,821 |
| Hungary | 142,104 | 39,065 | -103,039 |
| France | 84,024 | 93,192 | +9,168 |
| Belgium | 118,727 | 50,112 | -68,615 |
| Singapore | 76,222 | 77,659 | +1,437 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,906 | 70,376 | -9,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 456,451 |
| Italy | 44,948 |
| Ireland | 10,503 |
| China | 9,347 |
| Turkey | 2,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 265,923 | 190,528 | -75,395 |
| Italy | 30,251 | 14,697 | -15,554 |
| Ireland | 6 | 10,497 | +10,491 |
| China | 8,121 | 1,226 | -6,895 |
| Turkey | 2,690 | 0 | -2,690 |
| India | 2,585 | 0 | -2,585 |
| Portugal | 1,513 | 779 | -734 |
| New Zealand | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| XI | 10 | 992 | +982 |
| Spain | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 6,119,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,899,375 |
| Air transport | 1,143,868 |
| Other | 532,740 |
| Road transport | 10,443 |
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) | 3,017,295 | 3,101,864 | +84,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,541,057 | 1,358,318 | -182,739 |
| Air transport | 434,039 | 709,829 | +275,790 |
| Other | 313,686 | 219,054 | -94,632 |
| Road transport | 10,443 | 0 | -10,443 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,753,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,314,669 |
| Southampton | 1,171,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 881,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 859,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,307,040 | 1,446,043 | +139,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,212,717 | 1,101,952 | -110,765 |
| Southampton | 478,519 | 692,798 | +214,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 388,791 | 492,629 | +103,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 268,095 | 591,170 | +323,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 438,508 | 351,685 | -86,823 |
| 000 | 313,686 | 219,054 | -94,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,459 | 55,804 | -227,655 |
| Portsmouth | 88,617 | 85,249 | -3,368 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,156 | 48,294 | -45,862 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wadding made from cotton, used in various applications like padding or insulation