Import/export HS code 600535: Special warp knit fabrics
Fabrics meeting specific technical standards, used in industrial or specialized 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,955,185 |
| Taiwan | 267,123 |
| China | 223,296 |
| United States | 193,100 |
| France | 108,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 890,731 | 1,064,454 | +173,723 |
| Taiwan | 183,448 | 83,675 | -99,773 |
| China | 150,836 | 72,460 | -78,376 |
| United States | 162,314 | 30,786 | -131,528 |
| France | 58,347 | 50,567 | -7,780 |
| Spain | 38,985 | 64,268 | +25,283 |
| South Africa | 42,830 | 0 | -42,830 |
| Germany | 1,510 | 16,801 | +15,291 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 15,696 | +15,696 |
| Belgium | 5,331 | 5,155 | -176 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,955,185 |
| China | 305,621 |
| Taiwan | 267,123 |
| United States | 193,100 |
| Spain | 111,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 890,731 | 1,064,454 | +173,723 |
| China | 189,197 | 116,424 | -72,773 |
| Taiwan | 183,448 | 83,675 | -99,773 |
| United States | 162,314 | 30,786 | -131,528 |
| Spain | 38,985 | 72,397 | +33,412 |
| South Africa | 42,830 | 0 | -42,830 |
| France | 21,951 | 3,802 | -18,149 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 15,696 | +15,696 |
| Denmark | 0 | 13,864 | +13,864 |
| South Korea | 4,416 | 2,738 | -1,678 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| North Wales | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,833,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 759,143 |
| Air transport | 359,488 |
| Other | 708 |
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) | 855,378 | 977,982 | +122,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453,751 | 305,392 | -148,359 |
| Air transport | 230,925 | 128,563 | -102,362 |
| Other | 708 | 0 | -708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,442,373 |
| Middlesbrough | 307,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,341 |
| London | 235,530 |
| Felixstowe | 127,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 482,491 | 959,882 | +477,391 |
| Middlesbrough | 307,593 | 0 | -307,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,095 | 65,246 | -131,849 |
| London | 157,319 | 78,211 | -79,108 |
| Felixstowe | 115,105 | 12,036 | -103,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,939 | 44,573 | -27,366 |
| Southampton | 67,804 | 43,432 | -24,372 |
| Greenock | 18,771 | 57,109 | +38,338 |
| Dover | 28,541 | 46,376 | +17,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,885 | 49,871 | +43,986 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,234,828 |
| Turkey | 235,584 |
| South Korea | 106,482 |
| Germany | 68,490 |
| United States | 67,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 684,607 | 550,221 | -134,386 |
| Turkey | 150,453 | 85,131 | -65,322 |
| South Korea | 0 | 106,482 | +106,482 |
| Germany | 9,915 | 58,575 | +48,660 |
| United States | 67,517 | 0 | -67,517 |
| Poland | 31,859 | 31,161 | -698 |
| Netherlands | 29,505 | 13,737 | -15,768 |
| Romania | 12,671 | 1,713 | -10,958 |
| Ireland | 4,218 | 7,913 | +3,695 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,016 | 0 | -12,016 |
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 | 704 |
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 | 704 | 0 | -704 |
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) | 1,421,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 437,130 |
| Air transport | 55,977 |
| Other | 704 |
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) | 763,519 | 657,932 | -105,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,558 | 194,572 | -47,986 |
| Air transport | 45,014 | 10,963 | -34,051 |
| Other | 704 | 0 | -704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 961,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 304,404 |
| Southampton | 151,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 607,406 | 353,634 | -253,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,317 | 167,318 | -60,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,164 | 238,240 | +172,076 |
| Southampton | 86,668 | 64,829 | -21,839 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,607 | 3,293 | -25,314 |
| Hull | 9,901 | 21,060 | +11,159 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,407 | 0 | -16,407 |
| Heysham | 2,457 | 6,194 | +3,737 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,714 | +6,714 |
| Tyne | 3,109 | 0 | -3,109 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600535
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics meeting specific technical standards, used in industrial or specialized applications