Import/export HS code 560311: Lightweight nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics weighing 25 g/m² or less, often used in disposable products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 24,848,994 |
| China | 7,869,532 |
| Germany | 6,232,666 |
| Czechia | 5,586,646 |
| Italy | 5,526,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,358,536 | 12,490,458 | +131,922 |
| China | 4,082,108 | 3,787,424 | -294,684 |
| Germany | 2,742,461 | 3,490,205 | +747,744 |
| Czechia | 2,569,918 | 3,016,728 | +446,810 |
| Italy | 2,967,263 | 2,559,147 | -408,116 |
| Egypt | 2,353,867 | 2,894,600 | +540,733 |
| Greece | 1,754,843 | 2,249,158 | +494,315 |
| France | 1,907,237 | 1,406,892 | -500,345 |
| Israel | 1,128,328 | 1,474,380 | +346,052 |
| Poland | 1,393,155 | 1,201,801 | -191,354 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 25,220,236 |
| China | 8,074,456 |
| Italy | 6,916,383 |
| Czechia | 5,856,960 |
| Egypt | 5,438,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,549,936 | 12,670,300 | +120,364 |
| China | 4,219,005 | 3,855,451 | -363,554 |
| Italy | 3,753,290 | 3,163,093 | -590,197 |
| Czechia | 2,736,036 | 3,120,924 | +384,888 |
| Egypt | 2,427,276 | 3,011,280 | +584,004 |
| Germany | 2,342,080 | 2,951,090 | +609,010 |
| Greece | 1,912,625 | 2,362,288 | +449,663 |
| Israel | 1,128,328 | 1,474,380 | +346,052 |
| Poland | 1,313,854 | 1,199,478 | -114,376 |
| Spain | 1,291,006 | 1,058,487 | -232,519 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +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) | 45,537,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,788,643 |
| Air transport | 1,274,930 |
| Road transport | 543,083 |
| Other | 403,326 |
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) | 22,634,027 | 22,903,844 | +269,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,775,255 | 15,013,388 | +238,133 |
| Air transport | 860,128 | 414,802 | -445,326 |
| Road transport | 81,516 | 461,567 | +380,051 |
| Other | 194,089 | 209,237 | +15,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,522,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,002,883 |
| Dover | 6,565,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,468,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,053,351 |
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 | 11,578,200 | 12,944,709 | +1,366,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,275,559 | 4,727,324 | -3,548,235 |
| Dover | 3,686,983 | 2,878,195 | -808,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,500,988 | 2,967,198 | +466,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,020,600 | 3,032,751 | +2,012,151 |
| Southampton | 2,227,598 | 1,309,237 | -918,361 |
| Killingholme | 2,197,032 | 735,464 | -1,461,568 |
| Hull | 345,896 | 2,429,248 | +2,083,352 |
| Harwich | 1,118,219 | 1,248,935 | +130,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,155,808 | 1,120,620 | -35,188 |
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 | 57 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
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 | 92 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6,008,501 |
| Germany | 4,522,446 |
| United States | 4,509,418 |
| Philippines | 3,645,612 |
| South Korea | 3,208,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,108,284 | 2,900,217 | -208,067 |
| Germany | 2,668,092 | 1,854,354 | -813,738 |
| United States | 2,323,305 | 2,186,113 | -137,192 |
| Philippines | 45,598 | 3,600,014 | +3,554,416 |
| South Korea | 3,126,944 | 81,832 | -3,045,112 |
| Ireland | 1,236,143 | 1,951,784 | +715,641 |
| Indonesia | 1,088,792 | 1,157,575 | +68,783 |
| China | 504,466 | 701,644 | +197,178 |
| Greece | 569,603 | 421,571 | -148,032 |
| Italy | 410,109 | 481,403 | +71,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,698 |
| United States | 286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,795 | 7,903 | +6,108 |
| United States | 185 | 101 | -84 |
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) | 18,592,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,954,231 |
| Air transport | 1,765,532 |
| Road transport | 136,742 |
| Other | 30,282 |
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) | 9,845,167 | 8,747,145 | -1,098,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,288,775 | 7,665,456 | +376,681 |
| Air transport | 845,274 | 920,258 | +74,984 |
| Road transport | 136,742 | 0 | -136,742 |
| Other | 13,234 | 17,048 | +3,814 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,899,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,990,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,545,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,453,841 |
| Heysham | 1,923,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,911,977 | 1,987,056 | -2,924,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,058,758 | 4,932,030 | +3,873,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,261,635 | 2,283,644 | -977,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,420,557 | 2,033,284 | -387,273 |
| Heysham | 516,159 | 1,407,044 | +890,885 |
| Dover | 711,176 | 955,020 | +243,844 |
| Felixstowe | 1,083,902 | 541,614 | -542,288 |
| Tyne | 774,688 | 744,939 | -29,749 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 633,779 | 472,477 | -161,302 |
| Holyhead | 608,262 | 429,739 | -178,523 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 560311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nonwoven fabrics weighing 25 g/m² or less, often used in disposable products