Import/export HS code 540710: Woven fabrics from strong nylon or polyester yarn
Durable fabrics made from high-strength yarn, often used for industrial or heavy-duty purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,307,785 |
| France | 3,592,599 |
| Germany | 3,531,002 |
| China | 2,934,979 |
| United States | 2,559,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,263,038 | 1,044,747 | -2,218,291 |
| France | 1,814,621 | 1,777,978 | -36,643 |
| Germany | 1,660,495 | 1,870,507 | +210,012 |
| China | 1,551,600 | 1,383,379 | -168,221 |
| United States | 1,465,203 | 1,093,850 | -371,353 |
| India | 663,475 | 546,792 | -116,683 |
| Netherlands | 772,437 | 201,632 | -570,805 |
| Turkey | 408,584 | 340,318 | -68,266 |
| Taiwan | 169,263 | 360,524 | +191,261 |
| Spain | 203,170 | 248,582 | +45,412 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,914,377 |
| China | 3,463,366 |
| Germany | 3,440,202 |
| United States | 2,519,119 |
| Italy | 2,110,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,024,281 | 1,890,096 | -134,185 |
| China | 1,916,108 | 1,547,258 | -368,850 |
| Germany | 1,617,620 | 1,822,582 | +204,962 |
| United States | 1,446,794 | 1,072,325 | -374,469 |
| Italy | 1,187,957 | 922,724 | -265,233 |
| India | 673,246 | 552,187 | -121,059 |
| Turkey | 409,786 | 341,306 | -68,480 |
| Netherlands | 509,072 | 164,109 | -344,963 |
| Taiwan | 99,930 | 379,919 | +279,989 |
| Portugal | 148,856 | 222,777 | +73,921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 39 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 10,055,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,769,898 |
| Air transport | 3,111,452 |
| Other | 2,312,544 |
| Road transport | 337,759 |
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) | 5,560,712 | 4,494,450 | -1,066,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,288,532 | 3,481,366 | +192,834 |
| Air transport | 1,856,815 | 1,254,637 | -602,178 |
| Other | 2,163,383 | 149,161 | -2,014,222 |
| Road transport | 14,097 | 323,662 | +309,565 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,509,263 |
| Felixstowe | 3,340,137 |
| 000 | 2,312,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,955,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,918,798 |
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 | 2,064,687 | 2,444,576 | +379,889 |
| Felixstowe | 2,051,787 | 1,288,350 | -763,437 |
| 000 | 2,163,383 | 149,161 | -2,014,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 923,183 | 1,032,562 | +109,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,199,369 | 719,429 | -479,940 |
| Southampton | 671,481 | 1,095,361 | +423,880 |
| Thamesport | 368,596 | 618,430 | +249,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,870 | 534,564 | +457,694 |
| Killingholme | 556,912 | 4,299 | -552,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,382 | 117,215 | -253,167 |
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 | 59 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 20 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 115 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 78 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 63 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 54 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 52 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 47 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 41 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 101 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 27,438,472 |
| Poland | 19,872,490 |
| Tunisia | 13,856,771 |
| United States | 6,426,150 |
| Italy | 6,023,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 14,056,693 | 13,381,779 | -674,914 |
| Poland | 9,649,761 | 10,222,729 | +572,968 |
| Tunisia | 7,409,828 | 6,446,943 | -962,885 |
| United States | 3,673,190 | 2,752,960 | -920,230 |
| Italy | 2,858,270 | 3,165,317 | +307,047 |
| Germany | 2,888,811 | 2,510,243 | -378,568 |
| Belgium | 1,498,855 | 1,274,083 | -224,772 |
| Morocco | 867,757 | 1,100,217 | +232,460 |
| France | 1,254,190 | 571,206 | -682,984 |
| Mexico | 871,955 | 691,032 | -180,923 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,150 |
| XI | 464 |
| China | 172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 1,150 | +1,150 |
| XI | 464 | 0 | -464 |
| China | 76 | 96 | +20 |
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) | 83,710,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,749,990 |
| Air transport | 6,837,539 |
| Road transport | 6,928 |
| Other | 4,137 |
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) | 40,973,580 | 42,737,014 | +1,763,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,899,376 | 2,850,614 | -3,048,762 |
| Air transport | 4,199,890 | 2,637,649 | -1,562,241 |
| Road transport | 6,928 | 0 | -6,928 |
| Other | 548 | 3,589 | +3,041 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,055,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,733,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,550,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,518,226 |
| Harwich | 2,258,629 |
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 | 30,661,502 | 30,393,737 | -267,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,600,557 | 9,132,479 | -468,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,469,282 | 2,080,971 | -388,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,110,306 | 1,407,920 | -702,386 |
| Harwich | 1,352,026 | 906,603 | -445,423 |
| Dover | 950,273 | 1,150,801 | +200,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,491,909 | 300,797 | -1,191,112 |
| Southampton | 515,056 | 1,157,220 | +642,164 |
| Felixstowe | 477,624 | 295,340 | -182,284 |
| Hull | 301,054 | 423,530 | +122,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable fabrics made from high-strength yarn, often used for industrial or heavy-duty purposes