Import/export HS code 59113111: Papermaking machine fabrics
Woven fabrics specifically used in papermaking machines, such as forming fabrics
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 | 3,931,673 |
| Sweden | 807,531 |
| France | 799,791 |
| Austria | 487,268 |
| Netherlands | 390,929 |
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 | 2,189,609 | 1,742,064 | -447,545 |
| Sweden | 411,297 | 396,234 | -15,063 |
| France | 313,961 | 485,830 | +171,869 |
| Austria | 199,646 | 287,622 | +87,976 |
| Netherlands | 212,235 | 178,694 | -33,541 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 216,823 | +195,081 |
| Belgium | 82,039 | 49,502 | -32,537 |
| Czechia | 21,753 | 102,910 | +81,157 |
| United States | 22,155 | 56,099 | +33,944 |
| Switzerland | 20,019 | 39,437 | +19,418 |
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 | 2,771,451 |
| Sweden | 1,292,426 |
| Austria | 941,772 |
| Italy | 928,963 |
| Czechia | 246,325 |
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 | 1,526,603 | 1,244,848 | -281,755 |
| Sweden | 591,708 | 700,718 | +109,010 |
| Austria | 408,942 | 532,830 | +123,888 |
| Italy | 561,179 | 367,784 | -193,395 |
| Czechia | 77,191 | 169,134 | +91,943 |
| Finland | 21,742 | 216,823 | +195,081 |
| Belgium | 101,446 | 76,142 | -25,304 |
| United States | 18,095 | 114,083 | +95,988 |
| Mexico | 60,491 | 70,544 | +10,053 |
| Canada | 73,322 | 34,975 | -38,347 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,486,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 833,542 |
| Air transport | 663,588 |
| Other | 255,919 |
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) | 2,655,181 | 2,831,676 | +176,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,158 | 490,384 | +147,226 |
| Air transport | 400,056 | 263,532 | -136,524 |
| Other | 224,385 | 31,534 | -192,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,043,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,523,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,029,894 |
| Birmingham Airport | 405,309 |
| 000 | 255,919 |
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 | 1,342,696 | 1,700,793 | +358,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 688,902 | 834,299 | +145,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 534,621 | 495,273 | -39,348 |
| Birmingham Airport | 349,656 | 55,653 | -294,003 |
| 000 | 224,385 | 31,534 | -192,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,734 | 33,293 | -162,441 |
| Hull | 69,420 | 63,727 | -5,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,761 | 96,313 | +80,552 |
| Southampton | 66,523 | 39,244 | -27,279 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,182 | 70,508 | +52,326 |
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 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 43 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| AHLSTROM CHIRNSIDE LIMITED | 32 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 31 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 28 |
| ESSITY OPERATIONS MANCHESTER LIMITED | 18 |
| TECHNICAL FIBRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 14 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 5,242,211 |
| Spain | 577,312 |
| Netherlands | 67,269 |
| United States | 14,848 |
| Malaysia | 14,722 |
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 | 4,314,092 | 928,119 | -3,385,973 |
| Spain | 477,479 | 99,833 | -377,646 |
| Netherlands | 37,947 | 29,322 | -8,625 |
| United States | 14,848 | 0 | -14,848 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 14,722 | +14,722 |
| Belgium | 10,568 | 1,500 | -9,068 |
| Morocco | 0 | 11,500 | +11,500 |
| Thailand | 3,533 | 0 | -3,533 |
| Italy | 1,116 | 1,775 | +659 |
| China | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
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) | 5,910,710 |
| Air transport | 39,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354 |
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) | 4,839,436 | 1,071,274 | -3,768,162 |
| Air transport | 22,592 | 16,497 | -6,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,801,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,025,877 |
| Felixstowe | 68,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,387 |
| Portsmouth | 11,500 |
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 | 4,800,373 | 1,071 | -4,799,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,947 | 987,930 | +949,983 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,273 | +68,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,612 | 1,775 | -11,837 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 11,500 | +11,500 |
| ZLC | 8,980 | 0 | -8,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 59113111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics specifically used in papermaking machines, such as forming fabrics