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 | 37,155,493 |
| Spain | 27,437,106 |
| China | 21,674,453 |
| Finland | 11,524,226 |
| Switzerland | 10,024,659 |
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 | 21,175,936 | 15,979,557 | -5,196,379 |
| Spain | 13,139,426 | 14,297,680 | +1,158,254 |
| China | 12,166,613 | 9,507,840 | -2,658,773 |
| Finland | 7,384,250 | 4,139,976 | -3,244,274 |
| Switzerland | 8,134,693 | 1,889,966 | -6,244,727 |
| Belgium | 1,174,403 | 4,418,572 | +3,244,169 |
| Taiwan | 2,621,962 | 2,913,242 | +291,280 |
| France | 2,527,374 | 2,032,934 | -494,440 |
| Netherlands | 1,242,887 | 2,505,414 | +1,262,527 |
| Turkey | 1,414,393 | 1,196,302 | -218,091 |
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 | 36,852,451 |
| Spain | 27,577,285 |
| China | 27,490,527 |
| United States | 18,147,924 |
| Finland | 11,763,208 |
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 | 20,901,470 | 15,950,981 | -4,950,489 |
| Spain | 13,248,558 | 14,328,727 | +1,080,169 |
| China | 15,212,953 | 12,277,574 | -2,935,379 |
| United States | 10,564,967 | 7,582,957 | -2,982,010 |
| Finland | 7,622,353 | 4,140,855 | -3,481,498 |
| France | 2,276,962 | 1,671,336 | -605,626 |
| Netherlands | 788,124 | 2,061,591 | +1,273,467 |
| Turkey | 1,416,758 | 1,201,493 | -215,265 |
| Poland | 1,280,613 | 1,193,745 | -86,868 |
| Italy | 777,311 | 805,685 | +28,374 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
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) | 97,899,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,010,604 |
| Air transport | 1,770,590 |
| Other | 138,846 |
| 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) | 54,484,086 | 43,415,767 | -11,068,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,763,752 | 18,246,852 | -1,516,900 |
| Air transport | 1,065,129 | 705,461 | -359,668 |
| Other | 86,315 | 52,531 | -33,784 |
| 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 | 35,412,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,475,851 |
| Felixstowe | 17,182,447 |
| Purfleet | 10,094,049 |
| Hull | 9,579,661 |
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 | 18,439,140 | 16,972,891 | -1,466,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,570,806 | 8,905,045 | -665,761 |
| Felixstowe | 10,089,031 | 7,093,416 | -2,995,615 |
| Purfleet | 4,937,626 | 5,156,423 | +218,797 |
| Hull | 5,950,723 | 3,628,938 | -2,321,785 |
| Southampton | 4,264,517 | 2,891,778 | -1,372,739 |
| Harwich | 4,637,728 | 2,206,105 | -2,431,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,962,410 | 4,084,810 | +2,122,400 |
| Killingholme | 2,430,224 | 3,182,436 | +752,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,978,126 | 3,363,649 | +1,385,523 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
| 2025-07 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 108 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 91 |
| PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 89 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 79 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 78 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 76 |
| SAUL D HARRISON & SONS PLC | 67 |
| 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 | 93 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 1,013,623 |
| Netherlands | 980,187 |
| Germany | 653,791 |
| United States | 643,165 |
| France | 233,750 |
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 | 461,728 | 551,895 | +90,167 |
| Netherlands | 336,778 | 643,409 | +306,631 |
| Germany | 398,558 | 255,233 | -143,325 |
| United States | 119,967 | 523,198 | +403,231 |
| France | 185,081 | 48,669 | -136,412 |
| Malaysia | 187,384 | 0 | -187,384 |
| Denmark | 41,962 | 87,193 | +45,231 |
| Sweden | 73,466 | 53,252 | -20,214 |
| Belgium | 64,428 | 59,449 | -4,979 |
| 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 | 19,442 |
| 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 | 10,424 | 9,018 | -1,406 |
| Netherlands | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| China | 0 | 30 | +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) | 3,190,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,134,107 |
| Air transport | 224,379 |
| Other | 21,514 |
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) | 1,525,956 | 1,664,869 | +138,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,449 | 612,658 | +91,209 |
| Air transport | 96,745 | 127,634 | +30,889 |
| Other | 12,466 | 9,048 | -3,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,496,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 795,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 410,398 |
| Dover | 397,189 |
| Holyhead | 246,370 |
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 | 843,140 | 652,892 | -190,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 459,224 | 335,975 | -123,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,054 | 263,344 | +116,290 |
| Dover | 141,236 | 255,953 | +114,717 |
| Holyhead | 116,074 | 130,296 | +14,222 |
| Southampton | 9,975 | 220,686 | +210,711 |
| Felixstowe | 169,789 | 47,206 | -122,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,322 | 128,747 | +44,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,916 | 103,122 | +75,206 |
| Heysham | 55,097 | 64,896 | +9,799 |
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