Import/export HS code 540710: Woven fabrics from strong nylon or polyester yarn
Durable fabrics made from high-strength yarn, often used for industrial or heavy-duty purposes
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,599,047 |
| Germany | 3,403,305 |
| Italy | 3,204,637 |
| China | 2,924,711 |
| United States | 2,721,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,930,394 | 1,668,653 | -261,741 |
| Germany | 1,809,070 | 1,594,235 | -214,835 |
| Italy | 1,983,759 | 1,220,878 | -762,881 |
| China | 1,615,800 | 1,308,911 | -306,889 |
| United States | 1,728,204 | 993,202 | -735,002 |
| India | 867,942 | 592,673 | -275,269 |
| Netherlands | 510,780 | 241,193 | -269,587 |
| Turkey | 431,089 | 214,229 | -216,860 |
| Taiwan | 141,907 | 499,744 | +357,837 |
| Spain | 211,606 | 265,670 | +54,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,086,345 |
| China | 3,366,718 |
| Germany | 3,185,075 |
| United States | 2,687,057 |
| Italy | 2,271,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,275,704 | 1,810,641 | -465,063 |
| China | 1,877,217 | 1,489,501 | -387,716 |
| Germany | 1,632,318 | 1,552,757 | -79,561 |
| United States | 1,700,792 | 986,265 | -714,527 |
| Italy | 1,031,844 | 1,239,526 | +207,682 |
| India | 868,998 | 593,694 | -275,304 |
| Taiwan | 139,314 | 519,820 | +380,506 |
| Turkey | 432,291 | 215,217 | -217,074 |
| Netherlands | 355,358 | 188,907 | -166,451 |
| Portugal | 300,081 | 204,488 | -95,593 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +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) | 9,821,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,105,016 |
| Air transport | 3,262,138 |
| Other | 1,037,431 |
| Road transport | 399,487 |
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) | 5,540,232 | 4,281,632 | -1,258,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,109,333 | 2,995,683 | -1,113,650 |
| Air transport | 1,598,122 | 1,664,016 | +65,894 |
| Other | 997,090 | 40,341 | -956,749 |
| Road transport | 181,007 | 218,480 | +37,473 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,270,816 |
| Felixstowe | 2,844,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,483,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,100,173 |
| Southampton | 1,730,921 |
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 | 2,064,274 | 2,206,542 | +142,268 |
| Felixstowe | 2,039,622 | 804,444 | -1,235,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,276,722 | 1,207,103 | -69,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 926,944 | 1,173,229 | +246,285 |
| Southampton | 1,196,967 | 533,954 | -663,013 |
| Thamesport | 609,802 | 560,053 | -49,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,067 | 873,229 | +601,162 |
| 000 | 997,090 | 40,341 | -956,749 |
| London | 222,015 | 494,195 | +272,180 |
| ZLC | 287,553 | 226,062 | -61,491 |
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
|
61 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
26 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 119 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 79 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 68 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 58 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 57 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 56 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 56 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 47 |
| HEXCEL COMPOSITES LIMITED | 44 |
| SHD COMPOSITE MATERIALS LTD | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 22,381,122 |
| Poland | 16,487,325 |
| Tunisia | 10,947,723 |
| United States | 6,416,411 |
| Italy | 5,713,411 |
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 | 13,803,740 | 8,577,382 | -5,226,358 |
| Poland | 9,792,842 | 6,694,483 | -3,098,359 |
| Tunisia | 6,759,692 | 4,188,031 | -2,571,661 |
| United States | 3,697,947 | 2,718,464 | -979,483 |
| Italy | 2,978,846 | 2,734,565 | -244,281 |
| Germany | 2,401,445 | 2,642,242 | +240,797 |
| Morocco | 870,825 | 1,202,740 | +331,915 |
| Belgium | 865,908 | 1,063,682 | +197,774 |
| North Macedonia | 739,413 | 996,933 | +257,520 |
| India | 822,579 | 538,614 | -283,965 |
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 | 5,906 |
| France | 1,252 |
| China | 1,236 |
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 | 283 | 5,623 | +5,340 |
| France | 166 | 1,086 | +920 |
| China | 89 | 1,147 | +1,058 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,404,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,805,400 |
| Air transport | 5,542,809 |
| Other | 10,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,896,721 | 31,507,589 | -10,389,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,202,684 | 2,602,716 | -599,968 |
| Air transport | 3,306,395 | 2,236,414 | -1,069,981 |
| Other | 2,881 | 7,856 | +4,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,626,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,951,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,289,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,826,902 |
| Southampton | 2,216,049 |
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 | 30,020,129 | 22,606,173 | -7,413,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,395,569 | 6,555,504 | -1,840,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,562,900 | 1,726,120 | -836,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,862,570 | 964,332 | -898,238 |
| Southampton | 854,169 | 1,361,880 | +507,711 |
| Dover | 1,224,398 | 982,477 | -241,921 |
| Harwich | 1,353,044 | 3,922 | -1,349,122 |
| Hull | 334,624 | 641,182 | +306,558 |
| East Midlands Airport | 515,961 | 240,022 | -275,939 |
| Felixstowe | 327,364 | 360,971 | +33,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable fabrics made from high-strength yarn, often used for industrial or heavy-duty purposes