Import/export HS code 560210: Needleloom and stitch-bonded fabrics
Fabrics made using needleloom or stitch-bonding techniques, often used for industrial or decorative purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,803,350 |
| Belgium | 4,946,800 |
| France | 4,937,855 |
| Netherlands | 4,700,956 |
| Italy | 3,164,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,299,962 | 5,503,388 | -1,796,574 |
| Belgium | 1,887,719 | 3,059,081 | +1,171,362 |
| France | 2,561,514 | 2,376,341 | -185,173 |
| Netherlands | 1,580,778 | 3,120,178 | +1,539,400 |
| Italy | 1,353,261 | 1,811,314 | +458,053 |
| China | 1,245,041 | 1,803,047 | +558,006 |
| United States | 1,333,916 | 1,127,197 | -206,719 |
| India | 480,107 | 508,264 | +28,157 |
| Denmark | 422,968 | 529,637 | +106,669 |
| Ireland | 359,339 | 404,571 | +45,232 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,312,492 |
| Belgium | 4,614,071 |
| France | 4,577,016 |
| China | 3,486,723 |
| Italy | 3,202,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,459,155 | 7,853,337 | +394,182 |
| Belgium | 1,584,068 | 3,030,003 | +1,445,935 |
| France | 2,394,082 | 2,182,934 | -211,148 |
| China | 1,592,418 | 1,894,305 | +301,887 |
| Italy | 1,405,485 | 1,796,795 | +391,310 |
| United States | 1,370,105 | 1,371,597 | +1,492 |
| Netherlands | 1,353,511 | 578,799 | -774,712 |
| Denmark | 600,185 | 507,513 | -92,672 |
| India | 484,440 | 510,605 | +26,165 |
| Spain | 309,774 | 273,144 | -36,630 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 8 | -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) | 29,434,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,508,186 |
| Air transport | 1,910,526 |
| Other | 422,315 |
| Road transport | 47,297 |
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) | 14,215,389 | 15,219,301 | +1,003,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,623,531 | 4,884,655 | +261,124 |
| Air transport | 989,371 | 921,155 | -68,216 |
| Other | 153,886 | 268,429 | +114,543 |
| Road transport | 4,662 | 42,635 | +37,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,284,462 |
| Felixstowe | 9,428,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,456,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,986,610 |
| Southampton | 2,736,938 |
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 | 4,990,889 | 6,293,573 | +1,302,684 |
| Felixstowe | 4,625,748 | 4,803,165 | +177,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,896,129 | 2,559,995 | +663,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,589,755 | 1,396,855 | -192,900 |
| Southampton | 1,351,685 | 1,385,253 | +33,568 |
| Killingholme | 1,220,985 | 884,362 | -336,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 437,412 | 813,134 | +375,722 |
| London | 472,336 | 573,137 | +100,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 469,552 | 429,181 | -40,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 456,102 | 366,936 | -89,166 |
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 | 76 |
| Other manufacturing | 29 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 92 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 64 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 58 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 53 |
| TREVES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| NAUE GEOSYNTHETICS LIMITED | 47 |
| AURIA SOLUTIONS UK I LTD. | 47 |
| GRUPO ANTOLIN LEAMINGTON LIMITED | 46 |
| CAB AUTOMOTIVE LTD. | 45 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,360,377 |
| Netherlands | 3,993,254 |
| Denmark | 3,625,571 |
| Turkey | 3,484,918 |
| Spain | 3,140,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,874,661 | 4,485,716 | -388,945 |
| Netherlands | 2,135,292 | 1,857,962 | -277,330 |
| Denmark | 1,921,467 | 1,704,104 | -217,363 |
| Turkey | 1,698,394 | 1,786,524 | +88,130 |
| Spain | 1,665,455 | 1,474,623 | -190,832 |
| Sweden | 1,356,589 | 1,744,471 | +387,882 |
| Germany | 1,910,107 | 1,121,284 | -788,823 |
| India | 1,756,196 | 874,425 | -881,771 |
| Poland | 1,331,135 | 1,073,944 | -257,191 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 506,557 | 1,541,690 | +1,035,133 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 10,534 |
| China | 5,476 |
| Ireland | 4,828 |
| Switzerland | 462 |
| Belgium | 384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,816 | 6,718 | +2,902 |
| China | 3,925 | 1,551 | -2,374 |
| Ireland | 4,819 | 9 | -4,810 |
| Switzerland | 248 | 214 | -34 |
| Belgium | 0 | 384 | +384 |
| Poland | 136 | 0 | -136 |
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) | 36,975,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,028,894 |
| Air transport | 2,358,928 |
| Other | 68,355 |
| Road transport | 9,701 |
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) | 20,090,248 | 16,885,546 | -3,204,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,083,447 | 7,945,447 | -1,138,000 |
| Air transport | 1,078,829 | 1,280,099 | +201,270 |
| Other | 39,503 | 28,852 | -10,651 |
| Road transport | 9,701 | 0 | -9,701 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,906,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,586,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,895,870 |
| Southampton | 2,868,567 |
| Felixstowe | 2,584,533 |
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 | 14,400,365 | 12,506,193 | -1,894,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,094,661 | 4,491,968 | +397,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,222,428 | 3,673,442 | +1,451,014 |
| Southampton | 2,051,043 | 817,524 | -1,233,519 |
| Felixstowe | 1,801,023 | 783,510 | -1,017,513 |
| Harwich | 1,304,084 | 1,192,336 | -111,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 602,009 | 908,346 | +306,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,114,227 | 236,218 | -878,009 |
| Portsmouth | 645,763 | 561,849 | -83,914 |
| Dover | 436,115 | 122,873 | -313,242 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made using needleloom or stitch-bonding techniques, often used for industrial or decorative purposes