Import/export HS code 560290: Various felt products
Miscellaneous felt products not covered by other codes, used in diverse applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,543,826 |
| Turkey | 2,381,308 |
| Nepal | 1,465,921 |
| Belgium | 883,971 |
| France | 773,168 |
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 | 1,628,572 | 1,915,254 | +286,682 |
| Turkey | 1,260,349 | 1,120,959 | -139,390 |
| Nepal | 681,195 | 784,726 | +103,531 |
| Belgium | 523,319 | 360,652 | -162,667 |
| France | 576,579 | 196,589 | -379,990 |
| Spain | 376,742 | 367,731 | -9,011 |
| United States | 230,720 | 423,045 | +192,325 |
| Italy | 319,203 | 271,124 | -48,079 |
| Switzerland | 223,278 | 173,400 | -49,878 |
| India | 220,558 | 154,864 | -65,694 |
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 | 3,667,544 |
| Turkey | 2,392,854 |
| Nepal | 1,840,582 |
| Italy | 978,538 |
| Belgium | 908,834 |
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 | 1,665,947 | 2,001,597 | +335,650 |
| Turkey | 1,271,895 | 1,120,959 | -150,936 |
| Nepal | 885,246 | 955,336 | +70,090 |
| Italy | 522,231 | 456,307 | -65,924 |
| Belgium | 546,960 | 361,874 | -185,086 |
| Spain | 375,626 | 368,875 | -6,751 |
| United States | 232,907 | 412,238 | +179,331 |
| France | 448,199 | 68,942 | -379,257 |
| Germany | 228,747 | 257,604 | +28,857 |
| Netherlands | 209,746 | 61,019 | -148,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 6,456,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,262,144 |
| Air transport | 2,573,066 |
| Road transport | 356,756 |
| Other | 62,128 |
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) | 3,299,107 | 3,157,544 | -141,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,007,108 | 1,255,036 | -752,072 |
| Air transport | 1,046,149 | 1,526,917 | +480,768 |
| Road transport | 174,791 | 181,965 | +7,174 |
| Other | 34,999 | 27,129 | -7,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,153,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,406,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,364,997 |
| Dover | 1,197,683 |
| London | 984,245 |
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 | 1,921,137 | 1,232,780 | -688,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 481,716 | 924,681 | +442,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 741,162 | 623,835 | -117,327 |
| Dover | 677,757 | 519,926 | -157,831 |
| London | 676,564 | 307,681 | -368,883 |
| Southampton | 359,672 | 621,706 | +262,034 |
| Hull | 235,760 | 180,850 | -54,910 |
| ZLC | 206,760 | 204,226 | -2,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,378 | 171,596 | -7,782 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,987 | 208,328 | +112,341 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HANTEX LIMITED | 79 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 76 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 59 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 55 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 53 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 48 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 45 |
| NITTO DENKO UK LTD. | 43 |
| VALE MILL (ROCHDALE) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1,109,126 |
| Egypt | 841,323 |
| France | 735,120 |
| Ireland | 520,932 |
| Saudi Arabia | 389,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 679,875 | 429,251 | -250,624 |
| Egypt | 494,942 | 346,381 | -148,561 |
| France | 318,200 | 416,920 | +98,720 |
| Ireland | 194,511 | 326,421 | +131,910 |
| Saudi Arabia | 389,831 | 0 | -389,831 |
| Czechia | 218,129 | 135,357 | -82,772 |
| Australia | 101,135 | 157,989 | +56,854 |
| United States | 106,104 | 48,897 | -57,207 |
| Malaysia | 92,657 | 36,218 | -56,439 |
| Poland | 59,065 | 62,197 | +3,132 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 36,525 |
| XI | 2,472 |
| India | 863 |
| China | 164 |
| Germany | 79 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,700 | 18,825 | +1,125 |
| XI | 425 | 2,047 | +1,622 |
| India | 863 | 0 | -863 |
| China | 159 | 5 | -154 |
| Germany | 58 | 21 | -37 |
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) | 2,564,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,180,848 |
| Air transport | 745,863 |
| Other | 41,286 |
| Road transport | 2,139 |
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) | 1,529,319 | 1,034,926 | -494,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,050,418 | 1,130,430 | +80,012 |
| Air transport | 576,560 | 169,303 | -407,257 |
| Other | 19,812 | 21,474 | +1,662 |
| Road transport | 2,139 | 0 | -2,139 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,039,514 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,563,882 |
| Manchester Airport | 394,784 |
| Felixstowe | 305,276 |
| Southampton | 252,578 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,258,933 | 780,581 | -478,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 749,425 | 814,457 | +65,032 |
| Manchester Airport | 391,633 | 3,151 | -388,482 |
| Felixstowe | 85,879 | 219,397 | +133,518 |
| Southampton | 222,714 | 29,864 | -192,850 |
| Holyhead | 66,032 | 138,876 | +72,844 |
| Milford | 21,530 | 121,730 | +100,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,919 | 104,607 | +67,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,724 | 47,235 | -3,489 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,509 | 35,005 | -15,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 560290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous felt products not covered by other codes, used in diverse applications