Import/export HS code 56031420: Polyester carrier sheets
Polyester-based carrier sheets used in specific industrial processes, as per additional notes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,145,838 |
| France | 162,539 |
| Morocco | 137,233 |
| United States | 101,116 |
| Ireland | 90,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,287,324 | 3,858,514 | +571,190 |
| France | 0 | 162,539 | +162,539 |
| Morocco | 61,367 | 75,866 | +14,499 |
| United States | 63,276 | 37,840 | -25,436 |
| Ireland | 59,069 | 31,009 | -28,060 |
| Spain | 26,629 | 10,758 | -15,871 |
| Belgium | 18,444 | 14,609 | -3,835 |
| China | 0 | 27,700 | +27,700 |
| Poland | 17,635 | 1,436 | -16,199 |
| Germany | 4,662 | 4,786 | +124 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,046,913 |
| France | 201,620 |
| Morocco | 137,233 |
| United States | 102,552 |
| Belgium | 68,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,186,289 | 3,860,624 | +674,335 |
| France | 51,351 | 150,269 | +98,918 |
| Morocco | 61,367 | 75,866 | +14,499 |
| United States | 63,276 | 39,276 | -24,000 |
| Belgium | 42,675 | 25,367 | -17,308 |
| Netherlands | 52,082 | 0 | -52,082 |
| China | 0 | 27,700 | +27,700 |
| Germany | 4,662 | 14,946 | +10,284 |
| Poland | 17,635 | 0 | -17,635 |
| Ireland | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,884,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,687,597 |
| Air transport | 103,300 |
| Other | 91,637 |
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) | 2,356,094 | 1,528,474 | -827,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,060,929 | 2,626,668 | +1,565,739 |
| Air transport | 64,394 | 38,906 | -25,488 |
| Other | 60,628 | 31,009 | -29,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,291,555 |
| Dover | 2,021,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 881,933 |
| Killingholme | 648,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 415,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,077,708 | 2,213,847 | +1,136,139 |
| Dover | 1,116,335 | 904,876 | -211,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 507,297 | 374,636 | -132,661 |
| Killingholme | 611,130 | 36,927 | -574,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,662 | 411,652 | +407,990 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,306 | 74,739 | +38,433 |
| 000 | 60,628 | 31,009 | -29,619 |
| Felixstowe | 40,293 | 30,205 | -10,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,394 | 0 | -64,394 |
| Southampton | 0 | 42,406 | +42,406 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 367,279 |
| Germany | 181,958 |
| France | 181,892 |
| Italy | 113,635 |
| Portugal | 45,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 271,862 | 95,417 | -176,445 |
| Germany | 123,788 | 58,170 | -65,618 |
| France | 157,192 | 24,700 | -132,492 |
| Italy | 87,446 | 26,189 | -61,257 |
| Portugal | 35,760 | 10,200 | -25,560 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23,846 | 10,916 | -12,930 |
| China | 26,008 | 6,184 | -19,824 |
| Hungary | 0 | 31,614 | +31,614 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 25,024 | +25,024 |
| India | 0 | 23,812 | +23,812 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 44,785 |
| Belgium | 6,001 |
| Czechia | 5,341 |
| Germany | 1,219 |
| United States | 140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 19,475 | 25,310 | +5,835 |
| Belgium | 6,001 | 0 | -6,001 |
| Czechia | 5,341 | 0 | -5,341 |
| Germany | 1,036 | 183 | -853 |
| United States | 0 | 140 | +140 |
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) | 747,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,736 |
| Air transport | 123,649 |
| Other | 122,236 |
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) | 513,219 | 233,987 | -279,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,349 | 48,387 | -61,962 |
| Air transport | 61,768 | 61,881 | +113 |
| Other | 93,773 | 28,463 | -65,310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,438 |
| Holyhead | 187,413 |
| 000 | 122,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,682 |
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 | 296,322 | 108,863 | -187,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 128,958 | 67,480 | -61,478 |
| Holyhead | 125,555 | 61,858 | -63,697 |
| 000 | 93,773 | 28,463 | -65,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,008 | 22,674 | -3,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,760 | 10,200 | -25,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,165 | 33,050 | +30,885 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,406 | 2,786 | -25,620 |
| Heysham | 21,813 | 0 | -21,813 |
| ZLC | 0 | 20,802 | +20,802 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56031420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester-based carrier sheets used in specific industrial processes, as per additional notes