Import/export HS code 560129: Various textile wadding
Wadding made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibers
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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 | 605,015 |
| Denmark | 290,234 |
| Indonesia | 289,187 |
| United States | 207,806 |
| France | 61,667 |
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 | 267,917 | 337,098 | +69,181 |
| Denmark | 255,767 | 34,467 | -221,300 |
| Indonesia | 233,154 | 56,033 | -177,121 |
| United States | 61,544 | 146,262 | +84,718 |
| France | 37,792 | 23,875 | -13,917 |
| Ireland | 48,134 | 3,015 | -45,119 |
| Turkey | 13,374 | 26,992 | +13,618 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| Netherlands | 25,322 | 5,727 | -19,595 |
| Germany | 14,005 | 963 | -13,042 |
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 | 640,325 |
| Indonesia | 289,187 |
| Denmark | 278,682 |
| United States | 196,172 |
| Ireland | 49,385 |
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 | 297,161 | 343,164 | +46,003 |
| Indonesia | 233,154 | 56,033 | -177,121 |
| Denmark | 254,016 | 24,666 | -229,350 |
| United States | 61,082 | 135,090 | +74,008 |
| Ireland | 46,370 | 3,015 | -43,355 |
| Turkey | 13,374 | 26,992 | +13,618 |
| Thailand | 25,396 | 12,135 | -13,261 |
| India | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| France | 14,806 | 17,874 | +3,068 |
| Poland | 17,963 | 0 | -17,963 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 987,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 431,251 |
| Air transport | 229,598 |
| Road transport | 14,175 |
| Other | 1,764 |
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) | 557,935 | 429,977 | -127,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,356 | 68,895 | -293,461 |
| Air transport | 98,801 | 130,797 | +31,996 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,175 | +14,175 |
| Other | 1,764 | 0 | -1,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 349,334 |
| Southampton | 306,883 |
| Dover | 239,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,851 |
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 | 249,167 | 100,167 | -149,000 |
| Southampton | 177,089 | 129,794 | -47,295 |
| Dover | 223,001 | 16,861 | -206,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,449 | 102,625 | +18,176 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,578 | 155,273 | +136,695 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,460 | 44,066 | -16,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,299 | 37,633 | +11,334 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,164 | 0 | -47,164 |
| Belfast Port | 33,025 | 0 | -33,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,052 | 1,301 | -27,751 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 365,976 |
| United States | 298,380 |
| Japan | 82,364 |
| France | 82,080 |
| Turkey | 54,118 |
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 | 130,105 | 235,871 | +105,766 |
| United States | 298,380 | 0 | -298,380 |
| Japan | 39,620 | 42,744 | +3,124 |
| France | 34,293 | 47,787 | +13,494 |
| Turkey | 15,562 | 38,556 | +22,994 |
| Taiwan | 9,257 | 36,516 | +27,259 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 36,586 | +36,586 |
| Mauritania | 22,042 | 0 | -22,042 |
| Viet Nam | 4,737 | 9,517 | +4,780 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 12,285 | +12,285 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,705 |
| Ireland | 2,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,460 | 2,245 | -1,215 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
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) | 497,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,091 |
| Air transport | 199,241 |
| Other | 8,636 |
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) | 132,650 | 365,218 | +232,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 294,688 | 108,403 | -186,285 |
| Air transport | 160,686 | 38,555 | -122,131 |
| Other | 3,460 | 5,176 | +1,716 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 286,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,905 |
| Holyhead | 134,013 |
| Felixstowe | 108,111 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 171,835 | 114,992 | -56,843 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,532 | 0 | -155,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,333 | 99,572 | +48,239 |
| Holyhead | 27,318 | 106,695 | +79,377 |
| Felixstowe | 73,256 | 34,855 | -38,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,415 | 33,036 | -14,379 |
| Southampton | 30,755 | 40,794 | +10,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 29,385 | +29,385 |
| London | 14,404 | 12,568 | -1,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,017 | 16,117 | +14,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 560129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wadding made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibers