Import/export HS code 540211: Aramid filament yarn
High-strength yarn made from aramid fibers, used in protective gear and industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,704,537 |
| Netherlands | 9,102,225 |
| Switzerland | 8,341,846 |
| Italy | 1,907,660 |
| Germany | 1,532,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,599,859 | 9,104,678 | +7,504,819 |
| Netherlands | 4,802,738 | 4,299,487 | -503,251 |
| Switzerland | 7,622,760 | 719,086 | -6,903,674 |
| Italy | 1,672,247 | 235,413 | -1,436,834 |
| Germany | 707,824 | 824,450 | +116,626 |
| Luxembourg | 25,937 | 1,013,111 | +987,174 |
| United States | 196,667 | 694,199 | +497,532 |
| South Korea | 356,456 | 261,790 | -94,666 |
| Spain | 101,912 | 351,799 | +249,887 |
| China | 214,549 | 99,272 | -115,277 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 19,517,482 |
| Japan | 5,272,465 |
| South Korea | 2,693,577 |
| United States | 2,583,546 |
| Netherlands | 2,294,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 9,462,768 | 10,054,714 | +591,946 |
| Japan | 2,971,841 | 2,300,624 | -671,217 |
| South Korea | 1,510,732 | 1,182,845 | -327,887 |
| United States | 435,857 | 2,147,689 | +1,711,832 |
| Netherlands | 932,086 | 1,362,165 | +430,079 |
| Italy | 1,314,595 | 193,125 | -1,121,470 |
| Spain | 77,742 | 322,466 | +244,724 |
| China | 110,892 | 101,032 | -9,860 |
| France | 79,473 | 37,070 | -42,403 |
| Germany | 72,116 | 35,295 | -36,821 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 28,945,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,334,759 |
| Air transport | 1,590,528 |
| Other | 521,433 |
| Rail transport | 5,725 |
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) | 13,060,866 | 15,884,580 | +2,823,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,603,181 | 731,578 | -2,871,603 |
| Air transport | 467,423 | 1,123,105 | +655,682 |
| Other | 391,804 | 129,629 | -262,175 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,725 | +5,725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 16,735,506 |
| Harwich | 5,333,666 |
| Dover | 2,820,213 |
| Hull | 1,913,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,643,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 6,794,444 | 9,941,062 | +3,146,618 |
| Harwich | 3,008,197 | 2,325,469 | -682,728 |
| Dover | 1,702,624 | 1,117,589 | -585,035 |
| Hull | 862,085 | 1,051,263 | +189,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 999,776 | 643,563 | -356,213 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,028,465 | 468,762 | -559,703 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,126,809 | 6,545 | -1,120,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,930 | 668,737 | +506,807 |
| 000 | 391,804 | 129,629 | -262,175 |
| Southampton | 312,487 | 122,912 | -189,575 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 168,990,822 |
| Netherlands | 8,164,781 |
| Germany | 1,045,141 |
| Israel | 792,299 |
| United States | 551,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 93,871,229 | 75,119,593 | -18,751,636 |
| Netherlands | 2,721,486 | 5,443,295 | +2,721,809 |
| Germany | 341,506 | 703,635 | +362,129 |
| Israel | 187,634 | 604,665 | +417,031 |
| United States | 344,729 | 206,856 | -137,873 |
| United Arab Emirates | 167,278 | 358,718 | +191,440 |
| China | 151,348 | 211,559 | +60,211 |
| Spain | 102,708 | 102,624 | -84 |
| India | 32,084 | 107,318 | +75,234 |
| Italy | 8,327 | 88,765 | +80,438 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 168,989,645 |
| China | 4,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 93,870,052 | 75,119,593 | -18,750,459 |
| China | 1,225 | 2,948 | +1,723 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 168,993,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,557,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,948,758 |
| Air transport | 595,113 |
| Road transport | 14,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 93,871,277 | 75,122,541 | -18,748,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,182,488 | 6,375,217 | +3,192,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 921,006 | 1,027,752 | +106,746 |
| Air transport | 62,938 | 532,175 | +469,237 |
| Road transport | 14,290 | 0 | -14,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 168,993,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,533,315 |
| Hull | 3,420,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,361,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 93,871,277 | 75,122,541 | -18,748,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,592,711 | 2,940,604 | +1,347,893 |
| Hull | 1,049,938 | 2,370,867 | +1,320,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,920 | 911,055 | +460,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 525,476 | 418,268 | -107,208 |
| Felixstowe | 246,092 | 301,931 | +55,839 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 451,511 | +451,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,613 | 88,627 | -54,986 |
| Harwich | 80,481 | 143,164 | +62,683 |
| Southampton | 2,918 | 194,966 | +192,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-strength yarn made from aramid fibers, used in protective gear and industrial applications