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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,599,553 |
| France | 3,350,019 |
| Germany | 3,106,645 |
| China | 2,611,705 |
| United States | 2,399,479 |
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 | 2,883,843 | 715,710 | -2,168,133 |
| France | 1,917,985 | 1,432,034 | -485,951 |
| Germany | 1,563,483 | 1,543,162 | -20,321 |
| China | 1,502,278 | 1,109,427 | -392,851 |
| United States | 1,736,896 | 662,583 | -1,074,313 |
| India | 758,722 | 444,910 | -313,812 |
| Netherlands | 643,111 | 188,733 | -454,378 |
| Turkey | 356,014 | 273,633 | -82,381 |
| Taiwan | 102,816 | 358,375 | +255,559 |
| Belgium | 343,821 | 66,809 | -277,012 |
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 | 3,787,775 |
| China | 3,037,933 |
| Germany | 2,918,952 |
| United States | 2,360,663 |
| Italy | 1,779,568 |
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 | 2,246,680 | 1,541,095 | -705,585 |
| China | 1,792,252 | 1,245,681 | -546,571 |
| Germany | 1,406,544 | 1,512,408 | +105,864 |
| United States | 1,719,605 | 641,058 | -1,078,547 |
| Italy | 1,062,002 | 717,566 | -344,436 |
| India | 758,722 | 450,305 | -308,417 |
| Turkey | 357,216 | 274,621 | -82,595 |
| Netherlands | 452,516 | 151,210 | -301,306 |
| Taiwan | 102,079 | 377,770 | +275,691 |
| Portugal | 178,656 | 192,977 | +14,321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
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 | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -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) | 9,005,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,131,850 |
| Air transport | 2,903,839 |
| Other | 1,884,297 |
| Road transport | 337,759 |
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) | 5,366,957 | 3,638,656 | -1,728,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,594,383 | 2,537,467 | -1,056,916 |
| Air transport | 1,821,675 | 1,082,164 | -739,511 |
| Other | 1,864,129 | 20,168 | -1,843,961 |
| Road transport | 82,753 | 255,006 | +172,253 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,172,556 |
| Felixstowe | 2,928,630 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,896,204 |
| 000 | 1,884,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,799,655 |
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 | 2,066,801 | 2,105,755 | +38,954 |
| Felixstowe | 2,166,339 | 762,291 | -1,404,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,131,165 | 765,039 | -366,126 |
| 000 | 1,864,129 | 20,168 | -1,843,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,154,816 | 644,839 | -509,977 |
| Southampton | 946,359 | 684,026 | -262,333 |
| Thamesport | 415,794 | 494,175 | +78,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,684 | 488,667 | +367,983 |
| Killingholme | 544,212 | 4,299 | -539,913 |
| ZLC | 165,327 | 276,704 | +111,377 |
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 | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 47 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 27 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 115 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 78 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 63 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 54 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 52 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 47 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 41 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 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 | 24,232,728 |
| Poland | 18,159,338 |
| Tunisia | 12,522,138 |
| United States | 5,596,380 |
| Italy | 5,376,290 |
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 | 13,122,187 | 11,110,541 | -2,011,646 |
| Poland | 9,815,162 | 8,344,176 | -1,470,986 |
| Tunisia | 7,039,730 | 5,482,408 | -1,557,322 |
| United States | 3,471,429 | 2,124,951 | -1,346,478 |
| Italy | 2,900,966 | 2,475,324 | -425,642 |
| Germany | 2,886,714 | 1,953,692 | -933,022 |
| Belgium | 1,003,554 | 1,143,880 | +140,326 |
| Morocco | 859,568 | 945,385 | +85,817 |
| India | 801,074 | 622,663 | -178,411 |
| Mexico | 891,393 | 511,594 | -379,799 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,150 |
| XI | 283 |
| China | 172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 1,150 | +1,150 |
| XI | 283 | 0 | -283 |
| China | 78 | 94 | +16 |
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) | 76,568,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,973,097 |
| Air transport | 5,616,993 |
| Other | 3,954 |
| Road transport | 1,326 |
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) | 41,222,253 | 35,346,083 | -5,876,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,662,614 | 2,310,483 | -1,352,131 |
| Air transport | 3,622,273 | 1,994,720 | -1,627,553 |
| Other | 367 | 3,587 | +3,220 |
| Road transport | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,089,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,042,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,966,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,001,856 |
| Harwich | 2,082,374 |
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 | 28,906,348 | 25,182,798 | -3,723,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,364,134 | 7,678,796 | -1,685,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,388,184 | 1,578,711 | -809,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,951,799 | 1,050,057 | -901,742 |
| Harwich | 1,510,387 | 571,987 | -938,400 |
| Dover | 1,129,884 | 897,774 | -232,110 |
| Southampton | 604,512 | 1,014,749 | +410,237 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,003,208 | 196,140 | -807,068 |
| Hull | 322,895 | 364,371 | +41,476 |
| Felixstowe | 387,487 | 271,203 | -116,284 |
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