Import/export HS code 540821: Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics
Fabrics that are either natural in color or treated to be white. Commonly used as a base for further dyeing or printing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 78,842 |
| Turkey | 12,395 |
| South Korea | 10,415 |
| France | 4,607 |
| China | 2,675 |
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 | 53,316 | 25,526 | -27,790 |
| Turkey | 8,003 | 4,392 | -3,611 |
| South Korea | 10,415 | 0 | -10,415 |
| France | 2,674 | 1,933 | -741 |
| China | 0 | 2,675 | +2,675 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,673 | +1,673 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 79,365 |
| Turkey | 12,395 |
| South Korea | 10,415 |
| China | 2,675 |
| France | 2,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 53,839 | 25,526 | -28,313 |
| Turkey | 8,003 | 4,392 | -3,611 |
| South Korea | 10,415 | 0 | -10,415 |
| China | 0 | 2,675 | +2,675 |
| France | 1,204 | 879 | -325 |
| India | 0 | 1,673 | +1,673 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
| United Kingdom | 947 | 0 | -947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 59,037 |
| Air transport | 31,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,415 |
| Road transport | 9,597 |
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) | 43,724 | 15,313 | -28,411 |
| Air transport | 15,064 | 16,494 | +1,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,415 | 0 | -10,415 |
| Road transport | 5,205 | 4,392 | -813 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 59,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,674 |
| Southampton | 10,415 |
| ZLC | 9,597 |
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 | 43,724 | 15,313 | -28,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,330 | 8,868 | +5,538 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,723 | 4,951 | -772 |
| Southampton | 10,415 | 0 | -10,415 |
| ZLC | 5,205 | 4,392 | -813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,011 | 2,675 | -3,336 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 16,526 |
| Italy | 5,896 |
| Moldova | 5,748 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,292 |
| France | 4,542 |
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 | 14,964 | 1,562 | -13,402 |
| Italy | 5,896 | 0 | -5,896 |
| Moldova | 5,748 | 0 | -5,748 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,292 | 0 | -5,292 |
| France | 1,226 | 3,316 | +2,090 |
| United States | 0 | 4,522 | +4,522 |
| Mauritius | 3,872 | 0 | -3,872 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,839 | +1,839 |
| Netherlands | 1,243 | 0 | -1,243 |
| Poland | 0 | 940 | +940 |
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 | 26,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,241 |
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 | 17,529 | 8,650 | -8,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,712 | 3,529 | -17,183 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,493 |
| ZLC | 5,292 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,872 |
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 | 20,712 | 2,589 | -18,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,365 | 4,128 | -4,237 |
| ZLC | 5,292 | 0 | -5,292 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,522 | +4,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,872 | 0 | -3,872 |
| Dover | 0 | 940 | +940 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics that are either natural in color or treated to be white. Commonly used as a base for further dyeing or printing