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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,168,264 |
| Belgium | 5,092,001 |
| France | 4,795,003 |
| Netherlands | 4,391,492 |
| Italy | 3,203,592 |
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 | 7,369,107 | 5,799,157 | -1,569,950 |
| Belgium | 2,000,275 | 3,091,726 | +1,091,451 |
| France | 2,616,766 | 2,178,237 | -438,529 |
| Netherlands | 1,572,334 | 2,819,158 | +1,246,824 |
| Italy | 1,426,085 | 1,777,507 | +351,422 |
| China | 1,146,989 | 1,774,133 | +627,144 |
| United States | 1,238,085 | 1,176,554 | -61,531 |
| India | 376,454 | 582,436 | +205,982 |
| Denmark | 407,965 | 535,766 | +127,801 |
| Ireland | 383,916 | 381,958 | -1,958 |
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 | 15,358,119 |
| Belgium | 4,649,385 |
| France | 4,526,786 |
| China | 3,359,283 |
| Italy | 3,254,470 |
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 | 7,567,570 | 7,790,549 | +222,979 |
| Belgium | 1,697,259 | 2,952,126 | +1,254,867 |
| France | 2,429,146 | 2,097,640 | -331,506 |
| China | 1,360,014 | 1,999,269 | +639,255 |
| Italy | 1,478,309 | 1,776,161 | +297,852 |
| United States | 1,431,176 | 1,267,377 | -163,799 |
| Netherlands | 1,361,802 | 535,456 | -826,346 |
| Denmark | 626,158 | 472,666 | -153,492 |
| India | 380,787 | 584,777 | +203,990 |
| Spain | 304,534 | 279,438 | -25,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
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 | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
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) | 29,582,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,391,338 |
| Air transport | 1,902,785 |
| Other | 426,866 |
| Road transport | 42,881 |
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) | 14,536,223 | 15,046,159 | +509,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,429,090 | 4,962,248 | +533,158 |
| Air transport | 973,664 | 929,121 | -44,543 |
| Other | 122,784 | 304,082 | +181,298 |
| Road transport | 4,662 | 38,219 | +33,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,670,687 |
| Felixstowe | 9,112,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,317,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,141,195 |
| Southampton | 2,680,001 |
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 | 5,626,450 | 6,044,237 | +417,787 |
| Felixstowe | 4,123,098 | 4,989,128 | +866,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,922,911 | 2,394,381 | +471,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,650,629 | 1,490,566 | -160,063 |
| Southampton | 1,226,809 | 1,453,192 | +226,383 |
| Killingholme | 1,223,247 | 853,027 | -370,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 506,155 | 686,175 | +180,020 |
| London | 499,053 | 567,047 | +67,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 421,831 | 477,101 | +55,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 447,222 | 347,477 | -99,745 |
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 | 75 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
| 2025-07 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 91 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 64 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 58 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 53 |
| TREVES UK LIMITED | 47 |
| NAUE GEOSYNTHETICS LIMITED | 46 |
| AURIA SOLUTIONS UK I LTD. | 46 |
| GRUPO ANTOLIN LEAMINGTON LIMITED | 45 |
| CAB AUTOMOTIVE LTD. | 44 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 141 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 9,265,189 |
| Netherlands | 3,823,702 |
| Denmark | 3,635,325 |
| Turkey | 3,523,075 |
| Spain | 3,184,702 |
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 | 4,827,738 | 4,437,451 | -390,287 |
| Netherlands | 2,132,427 | 1,691,275 | -441,152 |
| Denmark | 1,937,831 | 1,697,494 | -240,337 |
| Turkey | 1,817,787 | 1,705,288 | -112,499 |
| Spain | 1,618,315 | 1,566,387 | -51,928 |
| Sweden | 1,415,009 | 1,617,864 | +202,855 |
| Germany | 1,888,276 | 1,141,405 | -746,871 |
| India | 1,593,481 | 1,011,022 | -582,459 |
| Poland | 1,312,707 | 1,157,190 | -155,517 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 378,413 | 1,410,774 | +1,032,361 |
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 | 47,417 |
| XI | 10,675 |
| Ireland | 5,575 |
| China | 5,565 |
| Switzerland | 462 |
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 | 27,991 | 19,426 | -8,565 |
| XI | 3,957 | 6,718 | +2,761 |
| Ireland | 5,566 | 9 | -5,557 |
| China | 3,317 | 2,248 | -1,069 |
| Switzerland | 197 | 265 | +68 |
| 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) | 36,796,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,924,737 |
| Air transport | 2,249,222 |
| Other | 70,214 |
| 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) | 19,919,607 | 16,876,499 | -3,043,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,252,952 | 7,671,785 | -1,581,167 |
| Air transport | 1,047,919 | 1,201,303 | +153,384 |
| Other | 41,164 | 29,050 | -12,114 |
| 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 | 26,835,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,398,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,451,298 |
| Southampton | 3,010,630 |
| Felixstowe | 2,605,084 |
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 | 14,338,302 | 12,496,806 | -1,841,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,986,465 | 4,412,414 | +425,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,065,950 | 3,385,348 | +1,319,398 |
| Southampton | 2,158,297 | 852,333 | -1,305,964 |
| Felixstowe | 1,670,794 | 934,290 | -736,504 |
| Harwich | 1,313,650 | 1,065,160 | -248,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,238,699 | 236,362 | -1,002,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 579,673 | 829,949 | +250,276 |
| Portsmouth | 643,137 | 594,989 | -48,148 |
| Dover | 473,004 | 136,770 | -336,234 |
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