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 | 4,713,988 |
| France | 3,418,743 |
| Germany | 3,387,082 |
| China | 2,939,615 |
| United States | 2,784,112 |
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 | 3,468,268 | 1,245,720 | -2,222,548 |
| France | 1,755,656 | 1,663,087 | -92,569 |
| Germany | 1,566,279 | 1,820,803 | +254,524 |
| China | 1,397,955 | 1,541,660 | +143,705 |
| United States | 1,713,350 | 1,070,762 | -642,588 |
| India | 634,018 | 581,235 | -52,783 |
| Netherlands | 696,940 | 223,990 | -472,950 |
| Turkey | 403,801 | 366,973 | -36,828 |
| Taiwan | 100,764 | 434,751 | +333,987 |
| Spain | 122,856 | 331,396 | +208,540 |
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 | 3,732,536 |
| China | 3,478,093 |
| Germany | 3,293,175 |
| United States | 2,745,461 |
| Italy | 2,325,845 |
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 | 1,788,337 | 1,944,199 | +155,862 |
| China | 1,733,766 | 1,744,327 | +10,561 |
| Germany | 1,519,202 | 1,773,973 | +254,771 |
| United States | 1,702,010 | 1,043,451 | -658,559 |
| Italy | 1,324,277 | 1,001,568 | -322,709 |
| India | 643,789 | 586,630 | -57,159 |
| Turkey | 405,003 | 367,961 | -37,042 |
| Netherlands | 510,771 | 112,509 | -398,262 |
| Taiwan | 31,431 | 454,146 | +422,715 |
| Portugal | 148,856 | 209,595 | +60,739 |
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 | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
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 | 26 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 9,742,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,148,872 |
| Air transport | 3,149,886 |
| Other | 2,497,955 |
| Road transport | 338,876 |
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) | 5,190,352 | 4,552,012 | -638,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,440,419 | 3,708,453 | +268,034 |
| Air transport | 1,771,522 | 1,378,364 | -393,158 |
| Other | 2,224,991 | 272,964 | -1,952,027 |
| Road transport | 19,714 | 319,162 | +299,448 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,328,916 |
| Felixstowe | 3,334,252 |
| 000 | 2,497,955 |
| Southampton | 2,007,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,924,383 |
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 | 1,974,099 | 2,354,817 | +380,718 |
| Felixstowe | 1,933,575 | 1,400,677 | -532,898 |
| 000 | 2,224,991 | 272,964 | -1,952,027 |
| Southampton | 796,126 | 1,211,624 | +415,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,157,391 | 766,992 | -390,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 829,333 | 1,082,638 | +253,305 |
| Thamesport | 536,173 | 615,713 | +79,540 |
| Killingholme | 473,019 | 88,192 | -384,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,857 | 478,454 | +402,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,515 | 263,737 | +67,222 |
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 | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 114 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 78 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 62 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 54 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 51 |
| 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 | 102 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 28,678,377 |
| Poland | 20,550,949 |
| Tunisia | 14,783,224 |
| United States | 6,580,729 |
| Italy | 6,032,533 |
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 | 14,306,841 | 14,371,536 | +64,695 |
| Poland | 9,763,469 | 10,787,480 | +1,024,011 |
| Tunisia | 7,758,234 | 7,024,990 | -733,244 |
| United States | 3,357,861 | 3,222,868 | -134,993 |
| Italy | 2,934,436 | 3,098,097 | +163,661 |
| Germany | 3,050,818 | 2,441,904 | -608,914 |
| Belgium | 1,531,985 | 943,913 | -588,072 |
| France | 1,637,839 | 648,122 | -989,717 |
| Morocco | 863,322 | 997,862 | +134,540 |
| India | 804,886 | 822,680 | +17,794 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 2,352 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 9 | 2,343 | +2,334 |
| 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) | 86,167,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,627,991 |
| Air transport | 6,911,265 |
| Road transport | 10,220 |
| Other | 4,138 |
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) | 41,826,029 | 44,341,654 | +2,515,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,833,022 | 2,794,969 | -4,038,053 |
| Air transport | 3,811,230 | 3,100,035 | -711,195 |
| Road transport | 10,220 | 0 | -10,220 |
| Other | 549 | 3,589 | +3,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,583,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,883,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,606,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,701,970 |
| 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 | 32,124,888 | 31,458,887 | -666,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,434,603 | 9,448,436 | +13,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,048,568 | 2,557,844 | +509,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,243,665 | 1,458,305 | -785,360 |
| Harwich | 1,148,062 | 1,110,567 | -37,495 |
| Dover | 1,082,273 | 1,164,645 | +82,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,503,875 | 299,303 | -1,204,572 |
| Southampton | 475,935 | 1,069,401 | +593,466 |
| Felixstowe | 451,908 | 286,618 | -165,290 |
| Killingholme | 731,681 | 0 | -731,681 |
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