Import/export HS code 56039480: Various extra-heavy treated nonwovens
Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various heavy-duty applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 16,180,495 |
| Netherlands | 10,205,679 |
| New Zealand | 10,116,880 |
| Switzerland | 4,923,155 |
| China | 4,464,018 |
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 | 11,455,663 | 4,724,832 | -6,730,831 |
| Netherlands | 2,742,467 | 7,463,212 | +4,720,745 |
| New Zealand | 4,970,476 | 5,146,404 | +175,928 |
| Switzerland | 2,920,278 | 2,002,877 | -917,401 |
| China | 2,535,480 | 1,928,538 | -606,942 |
| United States | 2,662,408 | 1,539,738 | -1,122,670 |
| France | 1,043,498 | 1,915,916 | +872,418 |
| Italy | 1,460,527 | 1,075,508 | -385,019 |
| Slovenia | 1,008,786 | 1,013,470 | +4,684 |
| Belgium | 460,597 | 912,407 | +451,810 |
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 | 25,829,280 |
| New Zealand | 10,124,267 |
| United States | 6,679,623 |
| China | 5,687,882 |
| Slovenia | 2,629,800 |
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 | 13,336,933 | 12,492,347 | -844,586 |
| New Zealand | 4,977,863 | 5,146,404 | +168,541 |
| United States | 4,293,139 | 2,386,484 | -1,906,655 |
| China | 3,136,896 | 2,550,986 | -585,910 |
| Slovenia | 1,221,164 | 1,408,636 | +187,472 |
| Italy | 1,456,274 | 1,073,860 | -382,414 |
| Switzerland | 1,097,419 | 1,073,080 | -24,339 |
| Japan | 715,601 | 900,198 | +184,597 |
| Belgium | 421,295 | 883,057 | +461,762 |
| Poland | 260,807 | 789,604 | +528,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Lancashire | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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) | 38,896,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,847,257 |
| Air transport | 5,693,569 |
| Road transport | 624,562 |
| Other | 19,990 |
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) | 19,718,093 | 19,178,104 | -539,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,589,275 | 9,257,982 | -1,331,293 |
| Air transport | 3,488,886 | 2,204,683 | -1,284,203 |
| Road transport | 77,417 | 547,145 | +469,728 |
| Other | 12,859 | 7,131 | -5,728 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,435 | +5,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,807,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,096,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,766,270 |
| Killingholme | 4,514,286 |
| Felixstowe | 3,025,686 |
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 | 9,666,453 | 8,140,796 | -1,525,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,479,567 | 5,616,903 | +137,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,289,704 | 4,476,566 | +186,862 |
| Killingholme | 1,851,129 | 2,663,157 | +812,028 |
| Felixstowe | 1,434,382 | 1,591,304 | +156,922 |
| Purfleet | 1,845,152 | 1,011,992 | -833,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,263,748 | 1,106,664 | -157,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,378,271 | 932,809 | -445,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,304,217 | 922,258 | -381,959 |
| London | 1,007,205 | 651,599 | -355,606 |
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 | 88 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Specialised construction activities | 29 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 75 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
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 | 143 |
| 54m+ | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,139,241 |
| Germany | 2,285,889 |
| Ireland | 1,833,511 |
| China | 1,219,596 |
| Thailand | 1,079,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,249,634 | 889,607 | -1,360,027 |
| Germany | 884,037 | 1,401,852 | +517,815 |
| Ireland | 952,970 | 880,541 | -72,429 |
| China | 783,960 | 435,636 | -348,324 |
| Thailand | 680,610 | 398,842 | -281,768 |
| Netherlands | 404,615 | 469,156 | +64,541 |
| Philippines | 365,707 | 460,521 | +94,814 |
| Sweden | 335,861 | 337,579 | +1,718 |
| France | 218,029 | 240,721 | +22,692 |
| South Africa | 107,471 | 228,380 | +120,909 |
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 | 66,925 |
| Germany | 2,506 |
| Denmark | 1,093 |
| Belgium | 307 |
| China | 127 |
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 | 31,526 | 35,399 | +3,873 |
| Germany | 2,409 | 97 | -2,312 |
| Denmark | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| Belgium | 0 | 307 | +307 |
| China | 52 | 75 | +23 |
| United States | 0 | 37 | +37 |
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) | 6,208,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,008,236 |
| Air transport | 2,262,198 |
| Other | 73,322 |
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) | 2,702,294 | 3,506,664 | +804,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,231,477 | 2,776,759 | -454,718 |
| Air transport | 1,758,038 | 504,160 | -1,253,878 |
| Other | 35,852 | 37,470 | +1,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,177,336 |
| Southampton | 2,112,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,830,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,408,315 |
| Felixstowe | 1,356,005 |
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 | 1,199,994 | 1,977,342 | +777,348 |
| Southampton | 447,937 | 1,664,159 | +1,216,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,628,426 | 202,357 | -1,426,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 658,055 | 750,260 | +92,205 |
| Felixstowe | 1,100,404 | 255,601 | -844,803 |
| Heysham | 674,910 | 676,680 | +1,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 926,240 | 413,455 | -512,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 434,812 | 458,043 | +23,231 |
| Dover | 224,903 | 36,857 | -188,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,651 | 157,339 | +58,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039480
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various heavy-duty applications