Import/export HS code 590691: Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Rubber-coated fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, often used in clothing or industrial 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 | 1,811,387 |
| India | 372,543 |
| China | 143,157 |
| Taiwan | 101,326 |
| United States | 67,945 |
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 | 1,094,346 | 717,041 | -377,305 |
| India | 175,183 | 197,360 | +22,177 |
| China | 56,969 | 86,188 | +29,219 |
| Taiwan | 69,088 | 32,238 | -36,850 |
| United States | 47,127 | 20,818 | -26,309 |
| France | 6,872 | 42,409 | +35,537 |
| Belgium | 2,076 | 30,988 | +28,912 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 3,098 | -25,218 |
| Thailand | 11,300 | 5,074 | -6,226 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,885 | 0 | -10,885 |
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 | 1,798,299 |
| India | 372,543 |
| China | 171,461 |
| Taiwan | 109,697 |
| United States | 61,249 |
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 | 1,083,370 | 714,929 | -368,441 |
| India | 175,183 | 197,360 | +22,177 |
| China | 75,769 | 95,692 | +19,923 |
| Taiwan | 72,913 | 36,784 | -36,129 |
| United States | 43,037 | 18,212 | -24,825 |
| United Kingdom | 4,578 | 37,430 | +32,852 |
| Denmark | 0 | 37,434 | +37,434 |
| Spain | 28,316 | 1,274 | -27,042 |
| Thailand | 6,314 | 8,556 | +2,242 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,885 | 0 | -10,885 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,873,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 541,714 |
| Air transport | 260,707 |
| Other | 4,015 |
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) | 1,111,052 | 762,357 | -348,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,681 | 270,033 | -1,648 |
| Air transport | 135,248 | 125,459 | -9,789 |
| Other | 2,874 | 1,141 | -1,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,272,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 536,317 |
| Southampton | 252,476 |
| Dover | 124,789 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 78,808 |
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 | 933,002 | 339,001 | -594,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,879 | 308,438 | +80,559 |
| Southampton | 72,396 | 180,080 | +107,684 |
| Dover | 38,620 | 86,169 | +47,549 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 58,603 | 20,205 | -38,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,471 | 7,849 | -62,622 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,569 | 40,989 | +22,420 |
| Harwich | 8,846 | 41,922 | +33,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,801 | 37,434 | +33,633 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,188 | 10,405 | -14,783 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BLOCH.UK. LIMITED | 48 |
| PROMEDICS ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED | 45 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 44 |
| HUESKER LIMITED | 42 |
| TYPHOON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| PBN ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 20 |
| BEAVER SPORTS (YORKSHIRE) LTD | 13 |
| O'THREE LIMITED | 10 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| PHIPPS & CO TEXTILE PRODUCTS 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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 655,008 |
| Ireland | 100,341 |
| Hungary | 87,812 |
| Spain | 31,008 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 585,160 | 69,848 | -515,312 |
| Ireland | 60,802 | 39,539 | -21,263 |
| Hungary | 42,938 | 44,874 | +1,936 |
| Spain | 15,233 | 15,775 | +542 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,096 | 3,897 | -12,199 |
| Italy | 11,555 | 4,066 | -7,489 |
| Japan | 10,477 | 0 | -10,477 |
| Cambodia | 3,632 | 3,879 | +247 |
| Iraq | 0 | 6,960 | +6,960 |
| Netherlands | 6,813 | 0 | -6,813 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 69,445 |
| India | 5,307 |
| XU | 1,610 |
| XI | 68 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 43,791 | 25,654 | -18,137 |
| India | 3,375 | 1,932 | -1,443 |
| XU | 1,610 | 0 | -1,610 |
| XI | 0 | 68 | +68 |
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) | 791,885 |
| Air transport | 146,045 |
| Other | 76,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,606 |
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) | 646,624 | 145,261 | -501,363 |
| Air transport | 98,783 | 47,262 | -51,521 |
| Other | 48,776 | 27,654 | -21,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,788 | 3,818 | +2,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,142 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 |
| London | 107,761 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,267 |
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 | 246,912 | 51,735 | -195,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,591 | 43,551 | -72,040 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,360 | 0 | -149,360 |
| London | 107,761 | 0 | -107,761 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,193 | 20,074 | -39,119 |
| 000 | 48,776 | 27,654 | -21,122 |
| ZLC | 17,846 | 10,711 | -7,135 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 27,448 | +27,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,020 | 13,231 | +1,211 |
| Portsmouth | 11,364 | 7,789 | -3,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 590691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber-coated fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, often used in clothing or industrial applications