Import/export HS code 591131: Lightweight woven fabrics
Fabrics weighing less than 650 g/m², often used in machines like papermaking equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,665,612 |
| France | 2,118,499 |
| United States | 1,336,460 |
| Sweden | 1,181,367 |
| Netherlands | 715,785 |
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 | 2,382,262 | 2,283,350 | -98,912 |
| France | 952,085 | 1,166,414 | +214,329 |
| United States | 636,119 | 700,341 | +64,222 |
| Sweden | 564,976 | 616,391 | +51,415 |
| Netherlands | 537,091 | 178,694 | -358,397 |
| Austria | 201,169 | 287,622 | +86,453 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 216,823 | +195,081 |
| Canada | 71,331 | 144,950 | +73,619 |
| China | 173,419 | 31,424 | -141,995 |
| Belgium | 82,039 | 49,502 | -32,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,106,441 |
| Sweden | 1,684,960 |
| United States | 1,604,876 |
| Austria | 986,097 |
| Italy | 949,939 |
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 | 2,197,943 | 1,908,498 | -289,445 |
| Sweden | 764,085 | 920,875 | +156,790 |
| United States | 733,771 | 871,105 | +137,334 |
| Austria | 453,267 | 532,830 | +79,563 |
| Italy | 575,437 | 374,502 | -200,935 |
| Saudi Arabia | 291,541 | 379,056 | +87,515 |
| Canada | 144,653 | 166,909 | +22,256 |
| Czechia | 77,191 | 169,134 | +91,943 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 216,823 | +195,081 |
| China | 177,214 | 39,242 | -137,972 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,592,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,068,862 |
| Air transport | 1,629,483 |
| Other | 519,743 |
| Road transport | 33,393 |
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) | 3,166,010 | 3,426,390 | +260,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,603,056 | 1,465,806 | -137,250 |
| Air transport | 825,050 | 804,433 | -20,617 |
| Other | 336,624 | 183,119 | -153,505 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,393 | +33,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,599,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,205,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,239,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 796,213 |
| Southampton | 702,426 |
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 | 1,893,449 | 2,706,287 | +812,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,150,596 | 1,054,456 | -96,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 706,539 | 532,813 | -173,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 313,839 | 482,374 | +168,535 |
| Southampton | 404,571 | 297,855 | -106,716 |
| 000 | 336,624 | 183,119 | -153,505 |
| Birmingham Airport | 367,812 | 65,062 | -302,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,020 | 33,293 | -196,727 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,815 | 146,219 | +62,404 |
| Felixstowe | 115,075 | 33,365 | -81,710 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,230,885 |
| Spain | 772,364 |
| Thailand | 463,213 |
| Ireland | 144,231 |
| United States | 143,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,322,361 | 2,908,524 | -1,413,837 |
| Spain | 533,058 | 239,306 | -293,752 |
| Thailand | 339,573 | 123,640 | -215,933 |
| Ireland | 56,207 | 88,024 | +31,817 |
| United States | 47,556 | 95,848 | +48,292 |
| Netherlands | 39,865 | 70,795 | +30,930 |
| Belgium | 30,862 | 12,503 | -18,359 |
| France | 15,974 | 22,614 | +6,640 |
| Brazil | 33,176 | 0 | -33,176 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,383 | 0 | -30,383 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 8,371,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 528,739 |
| Air transport | 285,990 |
| Road transport | 2,747 |
| Other | 96 |
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) | 4,996,499 | 3,375,476 | -1,621,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 329,271 | 199,468 | -129,803 |
| Air transport | 193,046 | 92,944 | -100,102 |
| Road transport | 2,747 | 0 | -2,747 |
| Other | 96 | 0 | -96 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,998,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,925,826 |
| Felixstowe | 393,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 264,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,102 |
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 | 4,902,555 | 95,544 | -4,807,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,947 | 2,887,879 | +2,849,932 |
| Felixstowe | 58,396 | 335,117 | +276,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,982 | 81,791 | -101,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,892 | 54,210 | -77,682 |
| Holyhead | 53,881 | 84,640 | +30,759 |
| Southampton | 85,393 | 12,556 | -72,837 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,212 | +51,212 |
| ZLC | 28,396 | 15,100 | -13,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,329 | 10,159 | -12,170 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 591131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics weighing less than 650 g/m², often used in machines like papermaking equipment