Import/export HS code 56012210: Thin rolls of man-made fiber wadding
Rolls of man-made fiber wadding with a diameter of 8mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 30,986,020 |
| Hungary | 3,941,306 |
| Netherlands | 2,435,271 |
| Poland | 1,627,627 |
| Belgium | 880,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 18,805,348 | 12,180,672 | -6,624,676 |
| Hungary | 3,692,538 | 248,768 | -3,443,770 |
| Netherlands | 540,818 | 1,894,453 | +1,353,635 |
| Poland | 1,385,096 | 242,531 | -1,142,565 |
| Belgium | 148,862 | 732,064 | +583,202 |
| United States | 474,803 | 158,784 | -316,019 |
| Germany | 344,324 | 195,354 | -148,970 |
| China | 151,136 | 130,671 | -20,465 |
| Lithuania | 166,592 | 73,449 | -93,143 |
| Romania | 6,521 | 76,988 | +70,467 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 33,971,013 |
| Hungary | 3,854,800 |
| Poland | 1,802,074 |
| United States | 621,145 |
| China | 291,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 19,111,498 | 14,859,515 | -4,251,983 |
| Hungary | 3,588,235 | 266,565 | -3,321,670 |
| Poland | 1,456,944 | 345,130 | -1,111,814 |
| United States | 462,361 | 158,784 | -303,577 |
| China | 160,433 | 130,671 | -29,762 |
| Germany | 206,494 | 65,341 | -141,153 |
| France | 226,042 | 21,014 | -205,028 |
| Lithuania | 169,439 | 73,449 | -95,990 |
| Italy | 216,121 | 0 | -216,121 |
| Croatia | 106,448 | 9,153 | -97,295 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 40,737,001 |
| Air transport | 624,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 514,260 |
| Other | 21,251 |
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) | 25,071,627 | 15,665,374 | -9,406,253 |
| Air transport | 441,798 | 182,505 | -259,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,128 | 139,132 | -235,996 |
| Other | 18,242 | 3,009 | -15,233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,709,047 |
| Killingholme | 4,550,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,635,282 |
| Harwich | 841,103 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 739,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 19,318,833 | 12,390,214 | -6,928,619 |
| Killingholme | 1,868,696 | 2,681,973 | +813,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,383,587 | 251,695 | -2,131,892 |
| Harwich | 576,800 | 264,303 | -312,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 728,067 | 10,959 | -717,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,455 | 177,189 | -243,266 |
| Felixstowe | 234,452 | 99,106 | -135,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,965 | 12,048 | -112,917 |
| London | 115,550 | 9,325 | -106,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,351 | 76,422 | +75,071 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,704,859 |
| Finland | 2,311,160 |
| Ireland | 556,635 |
| Austria | 277,933 |
| Romania | 134,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,664,491 | 40,368 | -7,624,123 |
| Finland | 2,311,160 | 0 | -2,311,160 |
| Ireland | 320,278 | 236,357 | -83,921 |
| Austria | 274,369 | 3,564 | -270,805 |
| Romania | 0 | 134,986 | +134,986 |
| Spain | 95,478 | 24,825 | -70,653 |
| United States | 118,415 | 0 | -118,415 |
| Poland | 51,038 | 40,512 | -10,526 |
| Italy | 66,049 | 4,137 | -61,912 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 26,850 | +26,850 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 9,166 |
| XI | 4,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5,448 | 3,718 | -1,730 |
| XI | 2,216 | 1,934 | -282 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,068,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,250,696 |
| Other | 157,349 |
| Air transport | 31,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,037,827 | 30,524 | -9,007,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,799,181 | 451,515 | -1,347,666 |
| Other | 96,186 | 61,163 | -35,023 |
| Air transport | 25,890 | 5,778 | -20,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,078,795 |
| Felixstowe | 4,347,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,003,888 |
| Holyhead | 248,335 |
| Harwich | 199,422 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5,075,417 | 3,378 | -5,072,039 |
| Felixstowe | 4,346,278 | 1,458 | -4,344,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 782,495 | 221,393 | -561,102 |
| Holyhead | 165,090 | 83,245 | -81,845 |
| Harwich | 182,496 | 16,926 | -165,570 |
| 000 | 96,186 | 61,163 | -35,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,467 | 70,167 | +12,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,136 | 18,817 | -88,319 |
| Hull | 85,142 | 0 | -85,142 |
| Portsmouth | 22,843 | 18,442 | -4,401 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56012210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rolls of man-made fiber wadding with a diameter of 8mm or less