Import/export HS code 56012290: Various man-made fiber wadding
Man-made fiber wadding in various forms, excluding thin rolls
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,039,181 |
| Lebanon | 2,112,536 |
| India | 1,436,286 |
| Poland | 1,188,259 |
| Italy | 1,073,906 |
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 | 1,726,541 | 2,312,640 | +586,099 |
| Lebanon | 1,354,228 | 758,308 | -595,920 |
| India | 501,434 | 934,852 | +433,418 |
| Poland | 167,557 | 1,020,702 | +853,145 |
| Italy | 583,663 | 490,243 | -93,420 |
| United States | 321,029 | 611,569 | +290,540 |
| France | 541,543 | 134,242 | -407,301 |
| South Korea | 313,593 | 175,622 | -137,971 |
| Germany | 209,381 | 168,859 | -40,522 |
| Netherlands | 44,015 | 303,976 | +259,961 |
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 | 4,142,125 |
| Lebanon | 2,112,536 |
| India | 1,388,414 |
| Poland | 1,200,929 |
| Italy | 1,141,468 |
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 | 1,767,911 | 2,374,214 | +606,303 |
| Lebanon | 1,354,228 | 758,308 | -595,920 |
| India | 480,177 | 908,237 | +428,060 |
| Poland | 167,554 | 1,033,375 | +865,821 |
| Italy | 591,886 | 549,582 | -42,304 |
| United States | 323,246 | 590,563 | +267,317 |
| France | 508,459 | 66,750 | -441,709 |
| South Korea | 314,576 | 159,489 | -155,087 |
| Spain | 48,662 | 306,489 | +257,827 |
| Germany | 115,225 | 167,250 | +52,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 9,027,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,492,359 |
| Air transport | 1,718,216 |
| Other | 154,888 |
| Road transport | 31,915 |
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) | 4,461,145 | 4,565,882 | +104,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 674,906 | 1,817,453 | +1,142,547 |
| Air transport | 703,631 | 1,014,585 | +310,954 |
| Other | 77,659 | 77,229 | -430 |
| Road transport | 31,915 | 0 | -31,915 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,148,144 |
| Southampton | 2,168,105 |
| Hull | 1,309,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,016,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,000,076 |
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 | 2,509,630 | 1,638,514 | -871,116 |
| Southampton | 796,876 | 1,371,229 | +574,353 |
| Hull | 692,107 | 617,342 | -74,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,262 | 820,389 | +624,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,115 | 536,961 | +73,846 |
| Dover | 209,385 | 646,566 | +437,181 |
| Harwich | 167,554 | 348,142 | +180,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,774 | 415,379 | +400,605 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,158 | 344,203 | +340,045 |
| Middlesbrough | 167,809 | 27,052 | -140,757 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,563,589 |
| Netherlands | 1,471,236 |
| Austria | 1,265,282 |
| Ireland | 969,686 |
| Italy | 397,744 |
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 | 873,273 | 690,316 | -182,957 |
| Netherlands | 975,143 | 496,093 | -479,050 |
| Austria | 759,122 | 506,160 | -252,962 |
| Ireland | 544,906 | 424,780 | -120,126 |
| Italy | 364,464 | 33,280 | -331,184 |
| Slovakia | 169,243 | 105,877 | -63,366 |
| Switzerland | 106,044 | 134,614 | +28,570 |
| Czechia | 84,734 | 130,602 | +45,868 |
| Belgium | 64,502 | 143,050 | +78,548 |
| France | 108,416 | 51,130 | -57,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 124,718 |
| China | 9,706 |
| Germany | 1,974 |
| Austria | 758 |
| XI | 145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 71,325 | 53,393 | -17,932 |
| China | 7,356 | 2,350 | -5,006 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,974 | +1,974 |
| Austria | 288 | 470 | +182 |
| XI | 111 | 34 | -77 |
| Spain | 104 | 0 | -104 |
| Turkey | 19 | 8 | -11 |
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) | 6,780,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 592,472 |
| Other | 137,432 |
| Air transport | 88,595 |
| Road transport | 5,025 |
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) | 3,849,831 | 2,930,363 | -919,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,916 | 53,556 | -485,360 |
| Other | 79,203 | 58,229 | -20,974 |
| Air transport | 54,470 | 34,125 | -20,345 |
| Road transport | 5,025 | 0 | -5,025 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,589,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 795,534 |
| Felixstowe | 457,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 358,752 |
| Holyhead | 348,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,564,685 | 2,024,975 | -539,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 429,841 | 365,693 | -64,148 |
| Felixstowe | 440,936 | 16,285 | -424,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,524 | 97,228 | -164,296 |
| Holyhead | 191,675 | 156,971 | -34,704 |
| Hull | 154,974 | 90,349 | -64,625 |
| Dover | 178,150 | 55,192 | -122,958 |
| Heysham | 85,278 | 110,363 | +25,085 |
| 000 | 79,203 | 58,229 | -20,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,931 | 26,454 | -23,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56012290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Man-made fiber wadding in various forms, excluding thin rolls