Import/export HS code 540211: Aramid filament yarn
High-strength yarn made from aramid fibers, used in protective gear and industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 10,631,794 |
| Netherlands | 9,050,680 |
| Belgium | 6,252,855 |
| Italy | 3,322,451 |
| Germany | 1,395,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,246,611 | 1,385,183 | -7,861,428 |
| Netherlands | 4,735,733 | 4,314,947 | -420,786 |
| Belgium | 684,929 | 5,567,926 | +4,882,997 |
| Italy | 3,008,250 | 314,201 | -2,694,049 |
| Germany | 740,556 | 655,421 | -85,135 |
| South Korea | 387,803 | 339,896 | -47,907 |
| United States | 52,634 | 456,164 | +403,530 |
| Luxembourg | 25,937 | 435,126 | +409,189 |
| Spain | 209,573 | 184,754 | -24,819 |
| China | 91,863 | 220,617 | +128,754 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 17,297,084 |
| Japan | 5,215,020 |
| Italy | 2,810,493 |
| South Korea | 2,749,087 |
| Netherlands | 2,124,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10,085,643 | 7,211,441 | -2,874,202 |
| Japan | 3,008,434 | 2,206,586 | -801,848 |
| Italy | 2,639,420 | 171,073 | -2,468,347 |
| South Korea | 1,483,110 | 1,265,977 | -217,133 |
| Netherlands | 851,610 | 1,273,083 | +421,473 |
| United States | 463,922 | 1,524,864 | +1,060,942 |
| Spain | 185,403 | 155,421 | -29,982 |
| Taiwan | 281,410 | 0 | -281,410 |
| China | 41,257 | 169,326 | +128,069 |
| Germany | 152,210 | 19,432 | -132,778 |
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 | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 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) | 26,170,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,690,501 |
| Air transport | 1,581,836 |
| Other | 433,149 |
| Rail transport | 5,725 |
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) | 14,324,137 | 11,846,458 | -2,477,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,402,812 | 1,287,689 | -3,115,123 |
| Air transport | 669,836 | 912,000 | +242,164 |
| Other | 343,618 | 89,531 | -254,087 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,725 | +5,725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 13,861,146 |
| Harwich | 4,920,287 |
| Dover | 2,862,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,440,467 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,010,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 7,054,151 | 6,806,995 | -247,156 |
| Harwich | 2,399,872 | 2,520,415 | +120,543 |
| Dover | 1,981,345 | 881,280 | -1,100,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,323,248 | 117,219 | -2,206,029 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,003,641 | 6,545 | -1,997,096 |
| Hull | 810,650 | 991,767 | +181,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 866,276 | 754,222 | -112,054 |
| Felixstowe | 344,995 | 296,324 | -48,671 |
| Birmingham Airport | 456,257 | 86,665 | -369,592 |
| Southampton | 375,281 | 131,306 | -243,975 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 158,188,751 |
| Netherlands | 6,582,872 |
| Germany | 1,505,526 |
| United States | 634,882 |
| Israel | 577,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 99,563,843 | 58,624,908 | -40,938,935 |
| Netherlands | 2,081,889 | 4,500,983 | +2,419,094 |
| Germany | 1,391,305 | 114,221 | -1,277,084 |
| United States | 394,941 | 239,941 | -155,000 |
| Israel | 209,946 | 367,925 | +157,979 |
| United Arab Emirates | 167,278 | 358,718 | +191,440 |
| China | 14,290 | 323,898 | +309,608 |
| Spain | 106,845 | 102,142 | -4,703 |
| Austria | 117,343 | 0 | -117,343 |
| Italy | 75,117 | 8,649 | -66,468 |
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 | 158,187,574 |
| China | 3,720 |
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 | 99,562,666 | 58,624,908 | -40,937,758 |
| China | 209 | 3,511 | +3,302 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 158,191,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,227,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,060,668 |
| Air transport | 592,461 |
| Road transport | 14,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 99,562,875 | 58,628,419 | -40,934,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,492,013 | 4,735,522 | +2,243,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,152,494 | 908,174 | -1,244,320 |
| Air transport | 60,492 | 531,969 | +471,477 |
| Road transport | 14,290 | 0 | -14,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 158,191,294 |
| Hull | 3,891,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,726,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 680,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 647,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 99,562,875 | 58,628,419 | -40,934,456 |
| Hull | 1,865,263 | 2,026,168 | +160,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,254,717 | 2,472,059 | +1,217,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 483,242 | 197,747 | -285,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 402,685 | 244,921 | -157,764 |
| Felixstowe | 230,420 | 322,615 | +92,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 426,792 | +426,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,552 | 130,186 | +36,634 |
| Southampton | 2,918 | 186,492 | +183,574 |
| Harwich | 142,245 | 22,112 | -120,133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-strength yarn made from aramid fibers, used in protective gear and industrial applications