Import/export HS code 54072090: Various woven fabrics from strips
Miscellaneous fabrics made from synthetic strips, used for various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,114,969 |
| Italy | 2,538,218 |
| India | 2,249,746 |
| United States | 1,069,850 |
| Netherlands | 632,275 |
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 | 3,192,046 | 2,922,923 | -269,123 |
| Italy | 1,097,994 | 1,440,224 | +342,230 |
| India | 1,023,858 | 1,225,888 | +202,030 |
| United States | 710,012 | 359,838 | -350,174 |
| Netherlands | 560,257 | 72,018 | -488,239 |
| Saudi Arabia | 448,839 | 111,850 | -336,989 |
| Turkey | 309,920 | 68,797 | -241,123 |
| Thailand | 159,101 | 122,911 | -36,190 |
| South Korea | 128,035 | 4,773 | -123,262 |
| Spain | 35,233 | 48,562 | +13,329 |
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 | 6,095,415 |
| Italy | 2,623,191 |
| India | 2,306,841 |
| United States | 1,089,004 |
| Saudi Arabia | 589,786 |
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 | 3,172,492 | 2,922,923 | -249,569 |
| Italy | 1,108,445 | 1,514,746 | +406,301 |
| India | 1,076,540 | 1,230,301 | +153,761 |
| United States | 717,491 | 371,513 | -345,978 |
| Saudi Arabia | 477,936 | 111,850 | -366,086 |
| Netherlands | 520,767 | 4,392 | -516,375 |
| Turkey | 310,852 | 68,797 | -242,055 |
| Thailand | 159,101 | 122,911 | -36,190 |
| South Korea | 128,035 | 4,773 | -123,262 |
| Spain | 37,672 | 48,562 | +10,890 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 10,512,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,894,029 |
| Air transport | 773,468 |
| Other | 63,438 |
| Road transport | 21,287 |
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) | 5,898,487 | 4,614,435 | -1,284,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,456,685 | 1,437,344 | -19,341 |
| Air transport | 366,148 | 407,320 | +41,172 |
| Other | 42,941 | 20,497 | -22,444 |
| Road transport | 17,665 | 3,622 | -14,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,838,793 |
| Southampton | 2,427,889 |
| Dover | 2,125,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,096,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 721,225 |
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 | 3,052,743 | 1,786,050 | -1,266,693 |
| Southampton | 1,230,451 | 1,197,438 | -33,013 |
| Dover | 852,877 | 1,272,507 | +419,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 836,781 | 1,259,430 | +422,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 576,374 | 144,851 | -431,523 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 547,043 | 88,157 | -458,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 171,555 | 208,673 | +37,118 |
| London | 82,434 | 141,376 | +58,942 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,393 | 42,133 | -29,260 |
| London Stansted Airport | 55,944 | 55,981 | +37 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APOLLO GARDENING LIMITED | 91 |
| GEOSYNTHETICS LIMITED | 75 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 63 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 52 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 43 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 42 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 35 |
| PRINCIPAL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 33 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 30 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 300,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 176,723 |
| Libya | 126,607 |
| France | 114,266 |
| South Africa | 98,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 200,169 | 99,831 | -100,338 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,475 | 157,248 | +137,773 |
| Libya | 0 | 126,607 | +126,607 |
| France | 43,811 | 70,455 | +26,644 |
| South Africa | 52,218 | 45,840 | -6,378 |
| Ireland | 43,533 | 48,269 | +4,736 |
| Italy | 24,891 | 18,875 | -6,016 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,076 | 30,627 | +21,551 |
| Romania | 5,567 | 34,026 | +28,459 |
| China | 6,659 | 31,465 | +24,806 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 6,073 |
| China | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,769 | 2,304 | -1,465 |
| China | 21 | 2 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 892,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,937 |
| Road transport | 12,614 |
| Other | 6,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 403,702 | 489,226 | +85,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,912 | 155,617 | +74,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,840 | 150,097 | +77,257 |
| Road transport | 12,614 | 0 | -12,614 |
| Other | 3,790 | 2,965 | -825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,866 |
| Felixstowe | 133,403 |
| Dover | 125,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,209 | 257,975 | +160,766 |
| London Stansted Airport | 139,824 | 80,295 | -59,529 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,460 | 66,406 | -72,054 |
| Felixstowe | 6,796 | 126,607 | +119,811 |
| Dover | 42,309 | 83,524 | +41,215 |
| ZLC | 35,980 | 62,947 | +26,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,220 | 26,006 | -36,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,110 | 20,782 | +6,672 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,603 | +21,603 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 17,010 | +17,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54072090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous fabrics made from synthetic strips, used for various applications