Import/export HS code 56039290: Various medium-weight treated nonwovens
Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in diverse applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,831,682 |
| Spain | 28,830,895 |
| China | 21,755,837 |
| Finland | 10,829,477 |
| Switzerland | 8,828,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,968,016 | 16,863,666 | -4,104,350 |
| Spain | 13,480,421 | 15,350,474 | +1,870,053 |
| China | 12,331,651 | 9,424,186 | -2,907,465 |
| Finland | 7,010,989 | 3,818,488 | -3,192,501 |
| Switzerland | 7,751,632 | 1,077,130 | -6,674,502 |
| Belgium | 1,175,509 | 5,283,067 | +4,107,558 |
| Taiwan | 2,511,606 | 2,966,171 | +454,565 |
| France | 2,410,131 | 2,034,643 | -375,488 |
| Netherlands | 1,249,277 | 2,655,627 | +1,406,350 |
| United States | 1,383,795 | 1,264,809 | -118,986 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,515,030 |
| Spain | 28,977,795 |
| China | 27,504,863 |
| United States | 17,830,862 |
| Finland | 11,066,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,692,140 | 16,822,890 | -3,869,250 |
| Spain | 13,611,827 | 15,365,968 | +1,754,141 |
| China | 15,223,038 | 12,281,825 | -2,941,213 |
| United States | 10,260,083 | 7,570,779 | -2,689,304 |
| Finland | 7,247,968 | 3,818,488 | -3,429,480 |
| France | 2,131,429 | 1,716,645 | -414,784 |
| Netherlands | 790,901 | 2,180,674 | +1,389,773 |
| Poland | 1,327,683 | 1,185,243 | -142,440 |
| Turkey | 1,237,041 | 1,269,457 | +32,416 |
| Italy | 789,368 | 805,394 | +16,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 | 17 | 10 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 99,039,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,905,966 |
| Air transport | 1,753,100 |
| Other | 139,233 |
| Road transport | 59,343 |
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) | 52,773,429 | 46,266,468 | -6,506,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,638,449 | 17,267,517 | -3,370,932 |
| Air transport | 1,035,190 | 717,910 | -317,280 |
| Other | 128,360 | 10,873 | -117,487 |
| Road transport | 59,343 | 0 | -59,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 36,060,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,603,268 |
| Felixstowe | 16,986,918 |
| Purfleet | 11,108,410 |
| Hull | 8,984,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,531,879 | 18,528,207 | +996,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,571,035 | 9,032,233 | -538,802 |
| Felixstowe | 10,015,003 | 6,971,915 | -3,043,088 |
| Purfleet | 5,264,570 | 5,843,840 | +579,270 |
| Hull | 5,384,245 | 3,600,375 | -1,783,870 |
| Harwich | 4,567,770 | 2,296,396 | -2,271,374 |
| Southampton | 4,134,392 | 2,611,721 | -1,522,671 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,013,674 | 4,573,868 | +2,560,194 |
| Killingholme | 2,552,433 | 3,532,256 | +979,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,497,472 | 2,948,047 | +450,575 |
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 | 65 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 109 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 92 |
| PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 90 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 79 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 77 |
| SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC | 68 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 64 |
| BALL & YOUNG LIMITED | 62 |
| COLOPLAST LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 1,023,746 |
| Netherlands | 993,333 |
| United States | 643,165 |
| Germany | 616,228 |
| France | 223,352 |
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 | 494,864 | 528,882 | +34,018 |
| Netherlands | 405,704 | 587,629 | +181,925 |
| United States | 173,591 | 469,574 | +295,983 |
| Germany | 424,203 | 192,025 | -232,178 |
| France | 178,134 | 45,218 | -132,916 |
| Malaysia | 187,384 | 0 | -187,384 |
| Denmark | 47,093 | 93,765 | +46,672 |
| Sweden | 73,466 | 53,252 | -20,214 |
| Belgium | 57,436 | 58,409 | +973 |
| Italy | 45,646 | 37,387 | -8,259 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,768 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 |
| China | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,256 | 9,512 | +256 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| China | 30 | 0 | -30 |
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) | 3,155,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,159,255 |
| Air transport | 238,468 |
| Other | 20,840 |
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) | 1,587,827 | 1,567,486 | -20,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 654,051 | 505,204 | -148,847 |
| Air transport | 101,829 | 136,639 | +34,810 |
| Other | 11,328 | 9,512 | -1,816 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,433,302 |
| Liverpool Docks | 803,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,101 |
| Dover | 397,189 |
| Holyhead | 250,847 |
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 | 859,949 | 573,353 | -286,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 479,587 | 323,915 | -155,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,185 | 269,916 | +117,731 |
| Dover | 208,757 | 188,432 | -20,325 |
| Holyhead | 119,268 | 131,579 | +12,311 |
| Southampton | 9,975 | 234,131 | +224,156 |
| Felixstowe | 169,789 | 47,206 | -122,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,060 | 58,009 | -97,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,916 | 117,211 | +89,295 |
| Heysham | 65,814 | 52,196 | -13,618 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in diverse applications