Import/export HS code 591120: Bolting cloth
Fabric used for sifting or filtering, whether finished or unfinished
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,982,688 |
| France | 3,125,282 |
| China | 281,873 |
| Germany | 254,329 |
| Italy | 208,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2,999,294 | 983,394 | -2,015,900 |
| France | 889,866 | 2,235,416 | +1,345,550 |
| China | 147,100 | 134,773 | -12,327 |
| Germany | 139,340 | 114,989 | -24,351 |
| Italy | 106,823 | 102,156 | -4,667 |
| Japan | 97,096 | 84,461 | -12,635 |
| Romania | 86,387 | 61,981 | -24,406 |
| Czechia | 77,357 | 26,540 | -50,817 |
| United States | 36,137 | 42,541 | +6,404 |
| Netherlands | 34,043 | 40,580 | +6,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,499,842 |
| China | 486,548 |
| France | 438,441 |
| Romania | 346,627 |
| Germany | 186,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,594,159 | 2,905,683 | -688,476 |
| China | 267,016 | 219,532 | -47,484 |
| France | 214,560 | 223,881 | +9,321 |
| Romania | 175,299 | 171,328 | -3,971 |
| Germany | 104,111 | 82,330 | -21,781 |
| Indonesia | 45,197 | 65,138 | +19,941 |
| Japan | 51,899 | 34,588 | -17,311 |
| United States | 32,198 | 44,402 | +12,204 |
| Sweden | 70,587 | 0 | -70,587 |
| Netherlands | 22,335 | 37,618 | +15,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Norfolk | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,257,953 |
| Air transport | 2,742,456 |
| Road transport | 1,612,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 927,412 |
| Other | 2,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 733,557 | 2,524,396 | +1,790,839 |
| Air transport | 1,625,835 | 1,116,621 | -509,214 |
| Road transport | 1,612,941 | 0 | -1,612,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 704,401 | 223,011 | -481,390 |
| Other | 801 | 1,302 | +501 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,162,584 |
| ZLC | 1,827,380 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,284,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 432,009 |
| London Stansted Airport | 376,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 686,567 | 2,476,017 | +1,789,450 |
| ZLC | 1,827,380 | 0 | -1,827,380 |
| Birmingham Airport | 798,941 | 485,450 | -313,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,979 | 180,030 | -71,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 189,093 | 187,753 | -1,340 |
| Dover | 295,402 | 65,394 | -230,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,745 | 122,894 | -34,851 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,209 | 77,580 | -63,629 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,582 | 80,138 | +29,556 |
| London | 106,932 | 23,407 | -83,525 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 4,702,878 |
| Belgium | 382,854 |
| Switzerland | 138,302 |
| Germany | 67,541 |
| Netherlands | 60,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3,261,305 | 1,441,573 | -1,819,732 |
| Belgium | 183,632 | 199,222 | +15,590 |
| Switzerland | 129,781 | 8,521 | -121,260 |
| Germany | 38,097 | 29,444 | -8,653 |
| Netherlands | 28,299 | 32,005 | +3,706 |
| Ireland | 31,842 | 15,790 | -16,052 |
| United States | 15,751 | 26,529 | +10,778 |
| Nigeria | 18,922 | 9,194 | -9,728 |
| France | 8,922 | 12,598 | +3,676 |
| Sweden | 3,345 | 12,982 | +9,637 |
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 | 5,036,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 565,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,441 |
| Road transport | 7,200 |
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 | 3,423,169 | 1,613,038 | -1,810,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 335,041 | 230,286 | -104,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,763 | 19,678 | -38,085 |
| Road transport | 7,200 | 0 | -7,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,715,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 521,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,685 |
| ZLC | 120,037 |
| Felixstowe | 36,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,257,351 | 1,457,993 | -1,799,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,771 | 208,319 | -104,452 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,769 | 109,916 | +48,147 |
| ZLC | 79,846 | 40,191 | -39,655 |
| Felixstowe | 35,383 | 1,000 | -34,383 |
| Holyhead | 20,610 | 9,688 | -10,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,120 | 17,526 | +13,406 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,262 | 2,368 | -13,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,474 | 2,570 | -10,904 |
| London | 10,155 | 0 | -10,155 |
Quick facts
HS code: 591120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabric used for sifting or filtering, whether finished or unfinished