Import/export HS code 540831: Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics (other types)
Fabrics that are either natural or whitened, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Used for basic textile needs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 574,775 |
| United States | 71,160 |
| Italy | 11,246 |
| China | 3,465 |
| France | 2,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 429,704 | 145,071 | -284,633 |
| United States | 45,893 | 25,267 | -20,626 |
| Italy | 8,856 | 2,390 | -6,466 |
| China | 2,910 | 555 | -2,355 |
| France | 1,376 | 1,197 | -179 |
| India | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
| Spain | 1,039 | 0 | -1,039 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 574,775 |
| United States | 42,558 |
| United Kingdom | 28,602 |
| Italy | 13,819 |
| China | 4,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 429,704 | 145,071 | -284,633 |
| United States | 36,288 | 6,270 | -30,018 |
| United Kingdom | 9,605 | 18,997 | +9,392 |
| Italy | 10,232 | 3,587 | -6,645 |
| China | 2,910 | 1,616 | -1,294 |
| India | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Spain | 1,039 | 0 | -1,039 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 542,456 |
| Air transport | 112,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,802 |
| Other | 2,211 |
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) | 404,414 | 138,042 | -266,372 |
| Air transport | 77,997 | 34,828 | -43,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,544 | 2,258 | -5,286 |
| Other | 1,798 | 413 | -1,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 468,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 330,650 | 137,900 | -192,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,764 | 0 | -73,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,321 | 7,171 | -24,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,667 | 1,301 | -28,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,663 | 18,819 | +15,156 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,346 | 7,537 | -5,809 |
| Dover | 6,168 | 0 | -6,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,376 | 2,258 | +882 |
| 000 | 1,798 | 413 | -1,385 |
| 499 | 0 | 142 | +142 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,610 |
| Australia | 6,899 |
| France | 3,058 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,632 |
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 | 10,269 | 6,341 | -3,928 |
| Australia | 5,769 | 1,130 | -4,639 |
| France | 3,058 | 0 | -3,058 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,632 | 0 | -2,632 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,595 |
| Air transport | 12,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,595 | 0 | -13,595 |
| Air transport | 5,075 | 7,471 | +2,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,058 | 0 | -3,058 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,071 |
| Southampton | 5,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,194 |
| Dover | 3,058 |
| London | 2,632 |
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 | 2,600 | 7,471 | +4,871 |
| Southampton | 5,769 | 0 | -5,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,194 | 0 | -5,194 |
| Dover | 3,058 | 0 | -3,058 |
| London | 2,632 | 0 | -2,632 |
| ZLC | 2,475 | 0 | -2,475 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics that are either natural or whitened, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Used for basic textile needs