Import/export HS code 63079091: Felt-made textile articles
Textile products made from felt, often used for insulation or padding
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,435,627 |
| Portugal | 2,153,797 |
| Viet Nam | 869,295 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 563,213 |
| 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 | 4,433,137 | 4,002,490 | -430,647 |
| Portugal | 1,187,632 | 966,165 | -221,467 |
| Viet Nam | 364,184 | 505,111 | +140,927 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 363,086 | 200,127 | -162,959 |
| Nepal | 177,928 | 188,896 | +10,968 |
| France | 98,569 | 235,300 | +136,731 |
| Sweden | 147,205 | 160,238 | +13,033 |
| United States | 26,671 | 261,318 | +234,647 |
| Germany | 117,760 | 167,282 | +49,522 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 81,541 | -120,687 |
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 | 9,578,335 |
| Portugal | 2,202,979 |
| Viet Nam | 873,256 |
| Nepal | 626,759 |
| Sweden | 324,870 |
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 | 4,975,936 | 4,602,399 | -373,537 |
| Portugal | 1,223,120 | 979,859 | -243,261 |
| Viet Nam | 367,246 | 506,010 | +138,764 |
| Nepal | 243,628 | 383,131 | +139,503 |
| Sweden | 159,699 | 165,171 | +5,472 |
| United States | 133,472 | 171,095 | +37,623 |
| Turkey | 202,228 | 81,541 | -120,687 |
| Morocco | 140,657 | 136,336 | -4,321 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,402 | 36,426 | -36,976 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 12 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| 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) | 11,278,421 |
| Air transport | 2,570,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,236,137 |
| Other | 202,845 |
| 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) | 5,691,385 | 5,587,036 | -104,349 |
| Air transport | 1,398,071 | 1,172,852 | -225,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 722,384 | 513,753 | -208,631 |
| Other | 86,186 | 116,659 | +30,473 |
| 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 | 4,286,000 |
| Southampton | 2,838,877 |
| London | 2,066,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,254,251 |
| 499 | 1,023,572 |
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 | 2,704,102 | 1,581,898 | -1,122,204 |
| Southampton | 1,431,752 | 1,407,125 | -24,627 |
| London | 1,083,382 | 982,698 | -100,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,965 | 1,163,286 | +1,072,321 |
| 499 | 438,779 | 584,793 | +146,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 335,656 | 215,605 | -120,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,525 | 244,954 | -26,571 |
| East Midlands Airport | 244,874 | 222,091 | -22,783 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,561 | 192,819 | +258 |
| Dover | 263,639 | 89,497 | -174,142 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 102 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 88 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| WIRRAL FOSPRAY LIMITED | 62 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 58 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| MED-I-PANT (U.K.) LIMITED | 49 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 43 |
| BRAND FUSION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 4,060,286 |
| Japan | 1,986,999 |
| South Africa | 1,719,141 |
| United States | 618,944 |
| Singapore | 601,625 |
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 | 1,261,474 | 2,798,812 | +1,537,338 |
| Japan | 1,080,350 | 906,649 | -173,701 |
| South Africa | 1,267,943 | 451,198 | -816,745 |
| United States | 287,541 | 331,403 | +43,862 |
| Singapore | 391,029 | 210,596 | -180,433 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 262,724 | 292,278 | +29,554 |
| Slovenia | 189,906 | 177,095 | -12,811 |
| Australia | 285,015 | 62,307 | -222,708 |
| Israel | 127,750 | 137,301 | +9,551 |
| New Zealand | 142,758 | 101,428 | -41,330 |
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 | 44,773 |
| Ireland | 457 |
| XI | 421 |
| 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 | 17,814 | 26,959 | +9,145 |
| Ireland | 331 | 126 | -205 |
| XI | 421 | 0 | -421 |
| 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) | 5,581,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,533,917 |
| Air transport | 1,391,446 |
| Other | 46,695 |
| 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) | 3,433,078 | 2,148,039 | -1,285,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,059,000 | 3,474,917 | +1,415,917 |
| Air transport | 731,942 | 659,504 | -72,438 |
| Other | 18,750 | 27,945 | +9,195 |
| 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 | 2,836,919 |
| Dover | 2,122,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,098,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,940,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,294,216 |
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 | 1,484,941 | 1,351,978 | -132,963 |
| Dover | 907,537 | 1,214,545 | +307,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,462,080 | 636,627 | -825,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 488,526 | 1,452,086 | +963,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 626,914 | 667,302 | +40,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 256,794 | 282,204 | +25,410 |
| Felixstowe | 390,613 | 120,955 | -269,658 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,223 | 135,390 | -65,833 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,390 | 128,245 | +12,855 |
| ZLC | 117,223 | 60,241 | -56,982 |
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