Import/export HS code 56031110: Coated lightweight nonwovens
Lightweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added strength or functionality
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 | 2,872,755 |
| Turkey | 639,081 |
| Portugal | 364,882 |
| France | 290,439 |
| Australia | 289,745 |
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 | 1,240,788 | 1,631,967 | +391,179 |
| Turkey | 362,569 | 276,512 | -86,057 |
| Portugal | 178,836 | 186,046 | +7,210 |
| France | 250,577 | 39,862 | -210,715 |
| Australia | 77,100 | 212,645 | +135,545 |
| United States | 143,900 | 115,913 | -27,987 |
| Israel | 118,430 | 114,909 | -3,521 |
| Italy | 126,511 | 93,658 | -32,853 |
| Germany | 84,108 | 47,499 | -36,609 |
| India | 51,196 | 15,978 | -35,218 |
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 | 2,934,484 |
| Turkey | 690,051 |
| Portugal | 364,882 |
| Italy | 339,363 |
| Australia | 289,745 |
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 | 1,276,442 | 1,658,042 | +381,600 |
| Turkey | 413,539 | 276,512 | -137,027 |
| Portugal | 178,836 | 186,046 | +7,210 |
| Italy | 212,026 | 127,337 | -84,689 |
| Australia | 77,100 | 212,645 | +135,545 |
| United States | 156,844 | 111,560 | -45,284 |
| Israel | 118,430 | 114,909 | -3,521 |
| Germany | 85,808 | 30,351 | -55,457 |
| Romania | 81,681 | 0 | -81,681 |
| India | 51,196 | 15,978 | -35,218 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West of England | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +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) | 4,234,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,721 |
| Air transport | 367,463 |
| Road transport | 108,278 |
| Other | 328 |
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) | 1,917,933 | 2,317,019 | +399,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 575,604 | 305,117 | -270,487 |
| Air transport | 192,525 | 174,938 | -17,587 |
| Road transport | 81,516 | 26,762 | -54,754 |
| Other | 75 | 253 | +178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,889,194 |
| London Gateway Port | 910,754 |
| Southampton | 906,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 301,528 |
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 | 701,616 | 1,187,578 | +485,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,718 | 698,036 | +485,318 |
| Southampton | 640,228 | 266,415 | -373,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 361,974 | 64,850 | -297,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,763 | 187,765 | +74,002 |
| Belfast Port | 171,998 | 101,135 | -70,863 |
| Dover | 188,931 | 27,749 | -161,182 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,319 | 119,809 | +57,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,975 | 35,415 | -58,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,536 | 43,547 | -12,989 |
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 | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TILDENET LTD | 69 |
| EZI FLOOR LIMITED | 49 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 37 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 36 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| NATURELLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 31 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 30 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,382,128 |
| Ireland | 625,858 |
| United States | 347,177 |
| Netherlands | 326,083 |
| Portugal | 266,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 805,749 | 576,379 | -229,370 |
| Ireland | 303,659 | 322,199 | +18,540 |
| United States | 190,601 | 156,576 | -34,025 |
| Netherlands | 167,005 | 159,078 | -7,927 |
| Portugal | 172,780 | 93,783 | -78,997 |
| Belgium | 51,763 | 86,386 | +34,623 |
| France | 50,584 | 52,940 | +2,356 |
| Norway | 86,437 | 4,992 | -81,445 |
| New Zealand | 42,547 | 24,727 | -17,820 |
| Barbados | 12,545 | 50,272 | +37,727 |
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 |
| XU | 557 |
| United States | 292 |
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 | 1,775 | 7,923 | +6,148 |
| XU | 0 | 557 | +557 |
| United States | 154 | 138 | -16 |
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) | 2,952,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 730,103 |
| Air transport | 196,538 |
| Other | 10,547 |
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) | 1,641,542 | 1,310,883 | -330,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,642 | 306,461 | -117,181 |
| Air transport | 55,423 | 141,115 | +85,692 |
| Other | 1,929 | 8,618 | +6,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,004,723 |
| Holyhead | 485,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 178,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,081 |
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 | 1,147,849 | 856,874 | -290,975 |
| Holyhead | 218,779 | 266,520 | +47,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,013 | 64,536 | -56,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 150,695 | 27,734 | -122,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,380 | 98,701 | +23,321 |
| Dover | 145,168 | 26,890 | -118,278 |
| Portsmouth | 34,871 | 115,169 | +80,298 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,258 | +79,258 |
| Felixstowe | 69,020 | 7,548 | -61,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,263 | 68,195 | +62,932 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for added strength or functionality