Import/export HS code 5803: Gauze fabrics
Lightweight, open-weave fabrics, often used for medical or clothing purposes, excluding narrow fabrics
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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 | 2,327,357 |
| India | 1,529,216 |
| Hungary | 1,230,508 |
| France | 764,272 |
| Turkey | 564,789 |
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 | 1,500,994 | 826,363 | -674,631 |
| India | 145,123 | 1,384,093 | +1,238,970 |
| Hungary | 991,027 | 239,481 | -751,546 |
| France | 638,956 | 125,316 | -513,640 |
| Turkey | 157,349 | 407,440 | +250,091 |
| China | 267,498 | 194,525 | -72,973 |
| Switzerland | 107,719 | 48,408 | -59,311 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Netherlands | 72,467 | 0 | -72,467 |
| South Korea | 46,427 | 11,081 | -35,346 |
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 | 2,231,723 |
| Hungary | 1,836,916 |
| India | 1,637,807 |
| Turkey | 581,351 |
| China | 496,389 |
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 | 1,439,788 | 791,935 | -647,853 |
| Hungary | 1,480,677 | 356,239 | -1,124,438 |
| India | 243,507 | 1,394,300 | +1,150,793 |
| Turkey | 162,989 | 418,362 | +255,373 |
| China | 288,090 | 208,299 | -79,791 |
| United Kingdom | 108,893 | 48,408 | -60,485 |
| France | 139,446 | 0 | -139,446 |
| South Korea | 83,619 | 19,333 | -64,286 |
| Spain | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Italy | 7,762 | 24,181 | +16,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 4,250,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,644,157 |
| Air transport | 307,140 |
| Road transport | 164,429 |
| Other | 337 |
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) | 3,137,491 | 1,113,340 | -2,024,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 629,566 | 2,014,591 | +1,385,025 |
| Air transport | 191,218 | 115,922 | -75,296 |
| Road transport | 114,796 | 49,633 | -65,163 |
| Other | 337 | 0 | -337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,002,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,670,357 |
| Felixstowe | 1,554,021 |
| Eurotunnel | 735,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,144 |
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 | 1,671,221 | 330,826 | -1,340,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,746 | 1,538,611 | +1,406,865 |
| Felixstowe | 1,028,250 | 525,771 | -502,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 379,477 | 356,519 | -22,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,818 | 183,326 | +64,508 |
| Harwich | 180,746 | 0 | -180,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,599 | 34,015 | -105,584 |
| ZLC | 108,979 | 48,408 | -60,571 |
| London | 64,684 | 90,969 | +26,285 |
| Southampton | 60,546 | 60,987 | +441 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 48 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 37 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| SWISSTULLE UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 17 |
| SPC INTERNET LTD | 14 |
| G - TUFT LIMITED | 12 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| BARCLAY-SWANN LIMITED | 11 |
| MEDINOX (LONDON) LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 406,467 |
| Switzerland | 196,323 |
| Spain | 116,300 |
| Germany | 85,041 |
| Thailand | 80,184 |
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 | 201,691 | 204,776 | +3,085 |
| Switzerland | 166,817 | 29,506 | -137,311 |
| Spain | 96,526 | 19,774 | -76,752 |
| Germany | 65,439 | 19,602 | -45,837 |
| Thailand | 71,169 | 9,015 | -62,154 |
| France | 49,482 | 15,207 | -34,275 |
| Canada | 24,498 | 29,089 | +4,591 |
| Portugal | 40,234 | 0 | -40,234 |
| Brazil | 29,029 | 6,383 | -22,646 |
| Latvia | 13,016 | 19,223 | +6,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 159 | 0 | -159 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 820,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,634 |
| Road transport | 7,511 |
| Other | 304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 452,252 | 368,452 | -83,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,158 | 90,656 | -228,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,854 | 24,780 | -101,074 |
| Road transport | 7,511 | 0 | -7,511 |
| Other | 279 | 25 | -254 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 514,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,011 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 334,180 | 180,806 | -153,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,339 | 90,656 | -136,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,397 | 120,472 | -37,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,333 | 29,678 | +345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,126 | 24,821 | -8,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,108 | 23,185 | -1,923 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,461 | 0 | -35,461 |
| Dover | 33,662 | 0 | -33,662 |
| Holyhead | 16,696 | 0 | -16,696 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,191 | 4,766 | -2,425 |
Quick facts
HS code: 5803
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight, open-weave fabrics, often used for medical or clothing purposes, excluding narrow fabrics