Import/export HS code 540810: Woven fabrics from high-strength viscose rayon yarn
Strong and durable fabrics made from high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn. Ideal for industrial uses like conveyor belts or tire cords
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 146,146 |
| Turkey | 134,332 |
| Italy | 113,211 |
| China | 100,194 |
| Belgium | 52,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 23,681 | 122,465 | +98,784 |
| Turkey | 54,546 | 79,786 | +25,240 |
| Italy | 85,515 | 27,696 | -57,819 |
| China | 22,575 | 77,619 | +55,044 |
| Belgium | 0 | 52,735 | +52,735 |
| Switzerland | 27,338 | 23,818 | -3,520 |
| United States | 6,952 | 7,828 | +876 |
| France | 5,610 | 2,653 | -2,957 |
| South Korea | 6,465 | 1,128 | -5,337 |
| Denmark | 4,277 | 1,976 | -2,301 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 157,475 |
| Turkey | 141,921 |
| Italy | 120,339 |
| China | 107,432 |
| Switzerland | 51,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 23,681 | 133,794 | +110,113 |
| Turkey | 60,159 | 81,762 | +21,603 |
| Italy | 93,477 | 26,862 | -66,615 |
| China | 34,428 | 73,004 | +38,576 |
| Switzerland | 27,338 | 23,818 | -3,520 |
| France | 974 | 36,785 | +35,811 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,950 | +15,950 |
| United States | 5,981 | 4,941 | -1,040 |
| United Kingdom | 971 | 1,859 | +888 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,349 | +2,349 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 221,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,861 |
| Road transport | 16,829 |
| Other | 1,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 112,742 | 108,623 | -4,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,554 | 156,705 | +106,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,094 | 130,767 | +57,673 |
| Road transport | 11,300 | 5,529 | -5,771 |
| Other | 0 | 1,128 | +1,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 180,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,141 |
| Dover | 92,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,322 |
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 | 44,465 | 135,600 | +91,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,920 | 67,359 | +28,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,056 | 71,085 | +47,029 |
| Dover | 30,000 | 62,102 | +32,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,620 | 23,702 | -8,918 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,482 | 6,605 | -34,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,089 | 14,085 | +7,996 |
| ZLC | 11,300 | 5,529 | -5,771 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,981 | 4,941 | -1,040 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,603 | 1,140 | -7,463 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 50 |
| JRC IMPORTS LIMITED | 44 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 40 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 18 |
| LESLIE WISE LIMITED | 17 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 12 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LTD | 12 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| JOHN KALDOR FABRICMAKER U.K. LIMITED | 9 |
| ALTON-BROOKE LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 512,256 |
| United States | 174,928 |
| Netherlands | 155,122 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 103,024 |
| Romania | 72,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 268,957 | 243,299 | -25,658 |
| United States | 65,984 | 108,944 | +42,960 |
| Netherlands | 124,712 | 30,410 | -94,302 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 86,060 | 16,964 | -69,096 |
| Romania | 43,340 | 29,559 | -13,781 |
| India | 31,322 | 10,927 | -20,395 |
| China | 28,968 | 3,606 | -25,362 |
| Japan | 23,609 | 8,705 | -14,904 |
| France | 6,939 | 17,584 | +10,645 |
| Canada | 10,471 | 2,524 | -7,947 |
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 | 650,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 607,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,414 |
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 | 425,583 | 225,409 | -200,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,279 | 287,999 | -31,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,414 | +2,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 514,789 |
| Portsmouth | 305,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,728 |
| ZLC | 52,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 352,026 | 162,763 | -189,263 |
| Portsmouth | 140,522 | 165,450 | +24,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,275 | 115,453 | -55,822 |
| ZLC | 24,173 | 28,121 | +3,948 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,703 | 17,667 | -13,036 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,681 | 16,858 | -1,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 7,181 | +7,181 |
| Dover | 4,639 | 0 | -4,639 |
| 499 | 2,843 | 0 | -2,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,447 | +1,447 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong and durable fabrics made from high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn. Ideal for industrial uses like conveyor belts or tire cords