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 | 11,038,932 |
| Netherlands | 8,830,037 |
| Switzerland | 6,952,386 |
| Luxembourg | 1,734,169 |
| Germany | 1,468,154 |
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 | 2,682,453 | 8,356,479 | +5,674,026 |
| Netherlands | 4,920,393 | 3,909,644 | -1,010,749 |
| Switzerland | 6,237,132 | 715,254 | -5,521,878 |
| Luxembourg | 20,728 | 1,713,441 | +1,692,713 |
| Germany | 725,866 | 742,288 | +16,422 |
| Italy | 894,507 | 150,997 | -743,510 |
| United States | 209,735 | 675,219 | +465,484 |
| South Korea | 362,588 | 156,605 | -205,983 |
| Spain | 72,677 | 373,043 | +300,366 |
| China | 227,978 | 75,395 | -152,583 |
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 | 18,866,884 |
| Japan | 4,832,627 |
| United States | 2,680,465 |
| South Korea | 2,602,235 |
| Netherlands | 2,430,112 |
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 | 9,052,666 | 9,814,218 | +761,552 |
| Japan | 2,923,211 | 1,909,416 | -1,013,795 |
| United States | 622,797 | 2,057,668 | +1,434,871 |
| South Korea | 1,409,097 | 1,193,138 | -215,959 |
| Netherlands | 1,083,389 | 1,346,723 | +263,334 |
| Italy | 638,410 | 129,380 | -509,030 |
| Spain | 48,507 | 343,710 | +295,203 |
| China | 126,081 | 75,395 | -50,686 |
| France | 58,126 | 37,070 | -21,056 |
| Germany | 42,777 | 31,341 | -11,436 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 28,272,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,358,782 |
| Air transport | 1,449,391 |
| Other | 581,419 |
| 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) | 12,889,675 | 15,383,174 | +2,493,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,799,092 | 559,690 | -2,239,402 |
| Air transport | 441,717 | 1,007,674 | +565,957 |
| Other | 391,804 | 189,615 | -202,189 |
| 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 | 16,337,201 |
| Harwich | 4,883,815 |
| Dover | 2,602,081 |
| Hull | 1,891,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,751,923 |
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 | 6,698,200 | 9,639,001 | +2,940,801 |
| Harwich | 2,989,038 | 1,894,777 | -1,094,261 |
| Dover | 1,492,112 | 1,109,969 | -382,143 |
| Hull | 941,491 | 949,977 | +8,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 995,512 | 756,411 | -239,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 820,691 | 578,424 | -242,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,959 | 660,317 | +484,358 |
| 000 | 391,804 | 189,615 | -202,189 |
| Felixstowe | 192,913 | 340,377 | +147,464 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 527,202 | 0 | -527,202 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 149,898,884 |
| Netherlands | 8,868,252 |
| Germany | 1,073,165 |
| Israel | 778,232 |
| United States | 385,782 |
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 | 90,637,261 | 59,261,623 | -31,375,638 |
| Netherlands | 3,322,898 | 5,545,354 | +2,222,456 |
| Germany | 361,473 | 711,692 | +350,219 |
| Israel | 158,670 | 619,562 | +460,892 |
| United States | 202,177 | 183,605 | -18,572 |
| China | 185,806 | 177,101 | -8,705 |
| United Arab Emirates | 358,718 | 0 | -358,718 |
| Spain | 72,163 | 115,638 | +43,475 |
| India | 36,431 | 102,971 | +66,540 |
| Italy | 0 | 88,765 | +88,765 |
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 | 149,898,884 |
| China | 4,745 |
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 | 90,637,261 | 59,261,623 | -31,375,638 |
| China | 1,753 | 2,992 | +1,239 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 149,903,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,262,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,596,918 |
| Air transport | 589,665 |
| 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 | 90,639,014 | 59,264,615 | -31,374,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,784,590 | 6,478,077 | +2,693,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 577,520 | 1,019,398 | +441,878 |
| Air transport | 462,580 | 127,085 | -335,495 |
| 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 | 149,903,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,866,576 |
| Hull | 3,791,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,363,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 755,166 |
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 | 90,639,014 | 59,264,615 | -31,374,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,247,587 | 2,618,989 | +371,402 |
| Hull | 989,422 | 2,801,593 | +1,812,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,727 | 925,399 | +487,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 322,001 | 433,165 | +111,164 |
| Manchester Airport | 363,065 | 88,446 | -274,619 |
| Felixstowe | 85,737 | 301,931 | +216,194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,864 | 65,376 | -101,488 |
| Harwich | 99,686 | 121,052 | +21,366 |
| 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