Import/export HS code 56081990: Various nets
Miscellaneous nets made from different materials, not classified under other codes
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,514,326 |
| France | 1,535,116 |
| Spain | 1,196,745 |
| India | 708,797 |
| Viet Nam | 624,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,174,811 | 1,339,515 | +164,704 |
| France | 756,287 | 778,829 | +22,542 |
| Spain | 510,275 | 686,470 | +176,195 |
| India | 367,655 | 341,142 | -26,513 |
| Viet Nam | 416,355 | 207,745 | -208,610 |
| Poland | 246,747 | 275,632 | +28,885 |
| United States | 34,256 | 238,418 | +204,162 |
| Italy | 78,325 | 184,519 | +106,194 |
| Ireland | 165,038 | 74,929 | -90,109 |
| Denmark | 85,392 | 92,602 | +7,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,545,294 |
| Spain | 2,393,747 |
| India | 708,797 |
| Viet Nam | 650,378 |
| Philippines | 535,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,185,022 | 1,360,272 | +175,250 |
| Spain | 1,218,278 | 1,175,469 | -42,809 |
| India | 367,655 | 341,142 | -26,513 |
| Viet Nam | 433,444 | 216,934 | -216,510 |
| Philippines | 204,616 | 330,638 | +126,022 |
| United States | 37,203 | 232,420 | +195,217 |
| Estonia | 130,933 | 95,338 | -35,595 |
| Italy | 58,374 | 165,278 | +106,904 |
| Sri Lanka | 153,850 | 62,665 | -91,185 |
| United Kingdom | 10,285 | 187,577 | +177,292 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 4,333,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,953,897 |
| Air transport | 1,091,675 |
| Other | 69,964 |
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) | 2,140,675 | 2,192,901 | +52,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,034,451 | 1,919,446 | -115,005 |
| Air transport | 406,289 | 685,386 | +279,097 |
| Other | 34,832 | 35,132 | +300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,594,155 |
| Dover | 1,427,763 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,380,095 |
| Southampton | 980,449 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 786,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 898,744 | 695,411 | -203,333 |
| Dover | 698,132 | 729,631 | +31,499 |
| Eurotunnel | 633,167 | 746,928 | +113,761 |
| Southampton | 307,745 | 672,704 | +364,959 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 620,086 | 166,356 | -453,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,803 | 440,693 | +239,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,651 | 232,299 | +89,648 |
| Portsmouth | 150,031 | 216,197 | +66,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 182,236 | 100,030 | -82,206 |
| Harwich | 110,751 | 137,911 | +27,160 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Air transport | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUCK NETS (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| PELSIS LIMITED | 31 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 29 |
| TARPAFLEX LIMITED | 24 |
| OUTDOOR VALUE RETAIL LIMITED | 24 |
| TRUNET (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| JACKSON TRAWLS LIMITED | 22 |
| LEMIEUX LIMITED | 22 |
| MASSTOCK ARABLE (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| CONSTRUCTIONAL TIMBER (MANUFACTURERS) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,760,567 |
| Ireland | 194,527 |
| United States | 165,045 |
| Saudi Arabia | 116,575 |
| Norway | 109,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 255,075 | 1,505,492 | +1,250,417 |
| Ireland | 78,098 | 116,429 | +38,331 |
| United States | 14,321 | 150,724 | +136,403 |
| Saudi Arabia | 43,080 | 73,495 | +30,415 |
| Norway | 109,140 | 0 | -109,140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 65,681 | 36,243 | -29,438 |
| Netherlands | 34,221 | 50,634 | +16,413 |
| Oman | 55,407 | 0 | -55,407 |
| Japan | 8,086 | 41,300 | +33,214 |
| Qatar | 17,352 | 23,635 | +6,283 |
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 | 36,575 |
| China | 3,716 |
| XU | 1,591 |
| Turkey | 237 |
| Ireland | 135 |
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 | 10,266 | 26,309 | +16,043 |
| China | 296 | 3,420 | +3,124 |
| XU | 1,523 | 68 | -1,455 |
| Turkey | 237 | 0 | -237 |
| Ireland | 68 | 67 | -1 |
| Germany | 0 | 38 | +38 |
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) | 2,147,213 |
| Air transport | 584,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,992 |
| Other | 42,292 |
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) | 465,022 | 1,682,191 | +1,217,169 |
| Air transport | 237,544 | 346,784 | +109,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,742 | 116,250 | -40,492 |
| Other | 12,390 | 29,902 | +17,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,874,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 191,337 |
| Manchester Airport | 159,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,660 |
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 | 321,597 | 1,552,620 | +1,231,023 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,549 | 163,788 | +136,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 95,627 | 64,186 | -31,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,549 | 70,846 | -13,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,683 | 12,977 | -104,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,446 | 83,794 | +44,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,795 | 73,282 | +70,487 |
| Holyhead | 49,353 | 14,245 | -35,108 |
| Southampton | 44,509 | 0 | -44,509 |
| ZLC | 16,305 | 26,627 | +10,322 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56081990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous nets made from different materials, not classified under other codes