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 | 3,089,387 |
| Turkey | 652,996 |
| Portugal | 364,882 |
| Australia | 325,266 |
| France | 279,080 |
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 | 1,375,077 | 1,714,310 | +339,233 |
| Turkey | 379,954 | 273,042 | -106,912 |
| Portugal | 178,836 | 186,046 | +7,210 |
| Australia | 143,958 | 181,308 | +37,350 |
| France | 238,413 | 40,667 | -197,746 |
| United States | 167,557 | 95,851 | -71,706 |
| Italy | 126,048 | 92,567 | -33,481 |
| Israel | 59,805 | 114,909 | +55,104 |
| Germany | 85,909 | 48,175 | -37,734 |
| 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 | 3,155,376 |
| Turkey | 703,966 |
| Portugal | 364,882 |
| Italy | 339,574 |
| Australia | 325,266 |
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 | 1,410,731 | 1,744,645 | +333,914 |
| Turkey | 430,924 | 273,042 | -157,882 |
| Portugal | 178,836 | 186,046 | +7,210 |
| Italy | 212,523 | 127,051 | -85,472 |
| Australia | 143,958 | 181,308 | +37,350 |
| United States | 180,501 | 90,035 | -90,466 |
| Israel | 59,805 | 114,909 | +55,104 |
| Germany | 85,732 | 32,904 | -52,828 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 4,445,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 877,570 |
| Air transport | 362,396 |
| 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) | 2,067,262 | 2,378,313 | +311,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 598,345 | 279,225 | -319,120 |
| Air transport | 191,788 | 170,608 | -21,180 |
| 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 | 2,046,672 |
| Southampton | 957,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 909,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,293 |
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 | 736,105 | 1,310,567 | +574,462 |
| Southampton | 779,366 | 178,048 | -601,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,093 | 755,506 | +601,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,877 | 21,947 | -382,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,814 | 187,479 | +71,665 |
| Belfast Port | 189,383 | 85,401 | -103,982 |
| Dover | 183,674 | 25,872 | -157,802 |
| Birmingham Airport | 71,381 | 110,747 | +39,366 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,975 | 38,684 | -55,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,927 | 46,100 | -11,827 |
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 | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 26 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 21 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 | 1,334,142 |
| Ireland | 598,362 |
| United States | 371,366 |
| Netherlands | 324,179 |
| Portugal | 261,332 |
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 | 757,763 | 576,379 | -181,384 |
| Ireland | 288,520 | 309,842 | +21,322 |
| United States | 190,601 | 180,765 | -9,836 |
| Netherlands | 166,301 | 157,878 | -8,423 |
| Portugal | 168,589 | 92,743 | -75,846 |
| Belgium | 59,041 | 77,642 | +18,601 |
| France | 51,544 | 51,980 | +436 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,894,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 689,836 |
| Air transport | 219,511 |
| Other | 10,541 |
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) | 1,605,767 | 1,288,492 | -317,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 384,425 | 305,411 | -79,014 |
| Air transport | 54,207 | 165,304 | +111,097 |
| Other | 2,033 | 8,508 | +6,475 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,971,235 |
| Holyhead | 461,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,931 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,117 |
| 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 | 1,123,315 | 847,920 | -275,395 |
| Holyhead | 201,457 | 260,261 | +58,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,951 | 25,980 | -128,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,581 | 64,536 | -49,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,380 | 98,701 | +23,321 |
| Dover | 149,150 | 24,595 | -124,555 |
| Portsmouth | 33,381 | 115,169 | +81,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,263 | 92,384 | +87,121 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,258 | +79,258 |
| Felixstowe | 62,463 | 7,548 | -54,915 |
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