Import/export HS code 590490: Various floor coverings
Other types of floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 613,894 |
| Italy | 59,719 |
| Ireland | 44,894 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,589 |
| Canada | 6,038 |
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 | 414,273 | 199,621 | -214,652 |
| Italy | 59,719 | 0 | -59,719 |
| Ireland | 38,271 | 6,623 | -31,648 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,589 | 0 | -7,589 |
| Canada | 1,322 | 4,716 | +3,394 |
| Germany | 4,898 | 0 | -4,898 |
| South Korea | 0 | 4,468 | +4,468 |
| Thailand | 2,361 | 0 | -2,361 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,780 | +1,780 |
| France | 0 | 932 | +932 |
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 | 628,312 |
| Italy | 59,719 |
| Germany | 4,898 |
| Canada | 4,716 |
| Netherlands | 1,780 |
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 | 424,223 | 204,089 | -220,134 |
| Italy | 59,719 | 0 | -59,719 |
| Germany | 4,898 | 0 | -4,898 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,716 | +4,716 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,780 | +1,780 |
| United States | 1,322 | 0 | -1,322 |
| France | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 527,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,544 |
| Other | 44,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 373,227 | 154,769 | -218,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,418 | 50,126 | -55,292 |
| Other | 38,271 | 6,623 | -31,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,517 | 6,622 | -4,895 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 363,610 |
| Felixstowe | 81,231 |
| Luton Airport | 69,573 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,746 |
| 000 | 44,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,109 | 107,501 | -148,608 |
| Felixstowe | 39,608 | 41,623 | +2,015 |
| Luton Airport | 54,220 | 15,353 | -38,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 46,939 | 6,807 | -40,132 |
| 000 | 38,271 | 6,623 | -31,648 |
| Thamesport | 39,000 | 0 | -39,000 |
| Southampton | 19,480 | 5,795 | -13,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,087 | 14,993 | +13,906 |
| Dover | 10,617 | 1,780 | -8,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,135 | 932 | -10,203 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,323,287 |
| United States | 356,256 |
| Norway | 66,218 |
| Belgium | 63,137 |
| Ireland | 59,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 502,075 | 821,212 | +319,137 |
| United States | 0 | 356,256 | +356,256 |
| Norway | 66,218 | 0 | -66,218 |
| Belgium | 58,944 | 4,193 | -54,751 |
| Ireland | 52,936 | 6,961 | -45,975 |
| Taiwan | 36,964 | 20,911 | -16,053 |
| Chile | 0 | 38,558 | +38,558 |
| Portugal | 22,108 | 0 | -22,108 |
| Netherlands | 21,758 | 0 | -21,758 |
| Germany | 17,228 | 0 | -17,228 |
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 | 59,597 |
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 | 52,936 | 6,661 | -46,275 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,460,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,875 |
| Air transport | 60,755 |
| Other | 59,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 244,398 | 1,216,026 | +971,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,874 | 29,001 | -419,873 |
| Air transport | 39,844 | 20,911 | -18,933 |
| Other | 52,936 | 6,661 | -46,275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,270,263 |
| Southampton | 356,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,197 |
| 000 | 59,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 449,051 | 821,212 | +372,161 |
| Southampton | 0 | 356,256 | +356,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,496 | 28,701 | -186,795 |
| 000 | 52,936 | 6,661 | -46,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,095 | 20,911 | -17,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,941 | 38,558 | +33,617 |
| Killingholme | 15,436 | 0 | -15,436 |
| Harwich | 8,348 | 0 | -8,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
| Heysham | 0 | 300 | +300 |
Quick facts
HS code: 590490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, not classified elsewhere