Import/export HS code 63079091: Felt-made textile articles
Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,404,444 |
| Portugal | 2,134,756 |
| Viet Nam | 848,028 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 574,357 |
| Nepal | 366,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,478,610 | 3,925,834 | -552,776 |
| Portugal | 1,158,224 | 976,532 | -181,692 |
| Viet Nam | 321,964 | 526,064 | +204,100 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 384,544 | 189,813 | -194,731 |
| Nepal | 164,389 | 202,435 | +38,046 |
| Sweden | 166,389 | 153,278 | -13,111 |
| France | 71,272 | 227,247 | +155,975 |
| Germany | 123,261 | 168,068 | +44,807 |
| Turkey | 201,336 | 82,433 | -118,903 |
| Morocco | 148,971 | 133,479 | -15,492 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,560,009 |
| Portugal | 2,183,938 |
| Viet Nam | 852,046 |
| Nepal | 584,773 |
| Sweden | 338,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,981,225 | 4,578,784 | -402,441 |
| Portugal | 1,191,762 | 992,176 | -199,586 |
| Viet Nam | 325,982 | 526,064 | +200,082 |
| Nepal | 196,352 | 388,421 | +192,069 |
| Sweden | 173,165 | 164,857 | -8,308 |
| Turkey | 201,336 | 82,433 | -118,903 |
| Morocco | 148,971 | 133,479 | -15,492 |
| United States | 138,354 | 142,550 | +4,196 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,480 | 36,426 | -44,054 |
| Italy | 95,861 | 0 | -95,861 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
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 | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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) | 11,201,473 |
| Air transport | 2,601,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,188,703 |
| Other | 204,770 |
| Road transport | 43,841 |
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) | 5,615,965 | 5,585,508 | -30,457 |
| Air transport | 1,457,487 | 1,144,290 | -313,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,850 | 556,853 | -74,997 |
| Other | 85,938 | 118,832 | +32,894 |
| Road transport | 24,664 | 19,177 | -5,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,297,511 |
| Southampton | 2,946,014 |
| London | 2,040,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,025,316 |
| 499 | 984,558 |
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 | 2,533,644 | 1,763,867 | -769,777 |
| Southampton | 1,576,381 | 1,369,633 | -206,748 |
| London | 1,046,768 | 993,402 | -53,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,954 | 957,362 | +889,408 |
| 499 | 422,121 | 562,437 | +140,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 339,638 | 224,275 | -115,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,443 | 311,100 | +85,657 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,640 | 208,860 | -80,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 220,408 | 188,105 | -32,303 |
| Dover | 226,920 | 99,888 | -127,032 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 87 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 84 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 101 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 87 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 62 |
| WIRRAL FOSPRAY LIMITED | 61 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 57 |
| MED-I-PANT (U.K.) LIMITED | 49 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 42 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 3,815,644 |
| Japan | 2,120,830 |
| South Africa | 1,809,900 |
| United States | 618,006 |
| Singapore | 585,057 |
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 | 1,203,475 | 2,612,169 | +1,408,694 |
| Japan | 1,105,381 | 1,015,449 | -89,932 |
| South Africa | 1,252,993 | 556,907 | -696,086 |
| United States | 265,828 | 352,178 | +86,350 |
| Singapore | 346,879 | 238,178 | -108,701 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 278,225 | 284,921 | +6,696 |
| Australia | 261,196 | 88,590 | -172,606 |
| France | 295,831 | 43,583 | -252,248 |
| Slovenia | 191,912 | 144,135 | -47,777 |
| New Zealand | 179,452 | 81,018 | -98,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 43,458 |
| XU | 773 |
| XI | 435 |
| Ireland | 352 |
| Nepal | 271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,192 | 25,266 | +7,074 |
| XU | 184 | 589 | +405 |
| XI | 435 | 0 | -435 |
| Ireland | 331 | 21 | -310 |
| Nepal | 0 | 271 | +271 |
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) | 5,926,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,399,367 |
| Air transport | 1,364,095 |
| Other | 45,289 |
| Road transport | 8,014 |
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) | 3,535,228 | 2,390,880 | -1,144,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,134,681 | 3,264,686 | +1,130,005 |
| Air transport | 698,694 | 665,401 | -33,293 |
| Other | 19,142 | 26,147 | +7,005 |
| Road transport | 8,014 | 0 | -8,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,974,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,189,744 |
| Dover | 2,148,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,882,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,271,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,546,259 | 1,427,989 | -118,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,430,437 | 759,307 | -671,130 |
| Dover | 1,045,061 | 1,103,683 | +58,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,016 | 1,376,981 | +870,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 630,205 | 641,064 | +10,859 |
| Felixstowe | 383,157 | 165,105 | -218,052 |
| East Midlands Airport | 254,870 | 284,490 | +29,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,025 | 120,474 | -89,551 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,001 | 123,551 | +18,550 |
| ZLC | 85,318 | 90,796 | +5,478 |
Quick facts
HS code: 63079091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding