Import/export HS code 56031210: Coated medium-weight nonwovens
Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for enhanced performance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,924,178 |
| China | 1,927,427 |
| Italy | 1,380,080 |
| Germany | 1,193,533 |
| Netherlands | 1,146,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,070,887 | 9,853,291 | +7,782,404 |
| China | 910,611 | 1,016,816 | +106,205 |
| Italy | 670,969 | 709,111 | +38,142 |
| Germany | 565,466 | 628,067 | +62,601 |
| Netherlands | 525,376 | 620,670 | +95,294 |
| Turkey | 263,596 | 826,743 | +563,147 |
| Israel | 537,723 | 364,672 | -173,051 |
| United States | 445,187 | 359,845 | -85,342 |
| India | 349,050 | 284,294 | -64,756 |
| France | 187,711 | 261,446 | +73,735 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 12,623,911 |
| China | 1,882,837 |
| Italy | 1,532,113 |
| Turkey | 1,203,123 |
| Belgium | 1,037,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,289,771 | 10,334,140 | +8,044,369 |
| China | 862,830 | 1,020,007 | +157,177 |
| Italy | 754,113 | 778,000 | +23,887 |
| Turkey | 308,762 | 894,361 | +585,599 |
| Belgium | 425,283 | 612,026 | +186,743 |
| Germany | 546,187 | 397,639 | -148,548 |
| Israel | 537,723 | 364,672 | -173,051 |
| United States | 478,268 | 361,272 | -116,996 |
| India | 456,265 | 300,093 | -156,172 |
| Sweden | 205,234 | 159,635 | -45,599 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 14,335,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,573,619 |
| Air transport | 949,098 |
| Other | 64,012 |
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) | 3,287,135 | 11,048,167 | +7,761,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,425,868 | 4,147,751 | +721,883 |
| Air transport | 566,626 | 382,472 | -184,154 |
| Other | 39,693 | 24,319 | -15,374 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 7,195,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,940,693 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,069,390 |
| Felixstowe | 2,057,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,817,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 367,225 | 6,828,316 | +6,461,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 713,706 | 2,226,987 | +1,513,281 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 812,861 | 1,256,529 | +443,668 |
| Felixstowe | 1,011,268 | 1,046,706 | +35,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,602 | 1,127,419 | +437,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 567,754 | 775,073 | +207,319 |
| Hull | 604,331 | 333,835 | -270,496 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,403 | 375,002 | -70,401 |
| Southampton | 327,123 | 418,839 | +91,716 |
| Dover | 298,057 | 246,800 | -51,257 |
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 | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
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 | 49 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,224,191 |
| Ireland | 1,979,686 |
| France | 1,290,218 |
| Germany | 806,339 |
| Turkey | 515,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,843,377 | 380,814 | -1,462,563 |
| Ireland | 1,138,485 | 841,201 | -297,284 |
| France | 726,294 | 563,924 | -162,370 |
| Germany | 666,475 | 139,864 | -526,611 |
| Turkey | 149,891 | 365,928 | +216,037 |
| United States | 270,043 | 35,000 | -235,043 |
| Italy | 165,516 | 115,575 | -49,941 |
| Czechia | 87,067 | 150,829 | +63,762 |
| Spain | 128,746 | 105,235 | -23,511 |
| China | 230,125 | 0 | -230,125 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 415,193 |
| XI | 230,011 |
| XU | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 306,194 | 108,999 | -197,195 |
| XI | 0 | 230,011 | +230,011 |
| XU | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 5,876,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,329,206 |
| Other | 645,209 |
| Air transport | 181,746 |
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) | 3,392,090 | 2,483,989 | -908,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,736,881 | 592,325 | -2,144,556 |
| Other | 306,199 | 339,010 | +32,811 |
| Air transport | 73,084 | 108,662 | +35,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,338,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,287,772 |
| Fishguard | 1,338,304 |
| Southampton | 650,502 |
| 000 | 645,209 |
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 | 2,157,371 | 1,181,039 | -976,332 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,879,689 | 408,083 | -1,471,606 |
| Fishguard | 657,818 | 680,486 | +22,668 |
| Southampton | 533,322 | 117,180 | -416,142 |
| 000 | 306,199 | 339,010 | +32,811 |
| Milford | 402,592 | 43,103 | -359,489 |
| Dover | 21,118 | 295,749 | +274,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,078 | 0 | -293,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,181 | 187,243 | +94,062 |
| Holyhead | 34,479 | 111,791 | +77,312 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics that are coated or covered for enhanced performance