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 | 3,721,994 |
| Italy | 3,595,980 |
| Germany | 3,515,266 |
| China | 2,934,639 |
| United States | 2,596,406 |
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 | 1,842,186 | 1,879,808 | +37,622 |
| Italy | 2,295,663 | 1,300,317 | -995,346 |
| Germany | 1,700,015 | 1,815,251 | +115,236 |
| China | 1,648,039 | 1,286,600 | -361,439 |
| United States | 1,692,231 | 904,175 | -788,056 |
| India | 862,533 | 591,357 | -271,176 |
| Netherlands | 603,387 | 230,592 | -372,795 |
| Turkey | 379,569 | 296,668 | -82,901 |
| Taiwan | 119,612 | 522,039 | +402,427 |
| Spain | 191,377 | 243,403 | +52,026 |
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 | 4,142,224 |
| China | 3,373,887 |
| Germany | 3,280,541 |
| United States | 2,553,339 |
| Italy | 2,291,875 |
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 | 2,163,208 | 1,979,016 | -184,192 |
| China | 1,913,098 | 1,460,789 | -452,309 |
| Germany | 1,525,580 | 1,754,961 | +229,381 |
| United States | 1,662,854 | 890,485 | -772,369 |
| Italy | 977,594 | 1,314,281 | +336,687 |
| India | 862,533 | 593,434 | -269,099 |
| Turkey | 380,771 | 297,656 | -83,115 |
| Taiwan | 118,875 | 540,259 | +421,384 |
| Netherlands | 455,825 | 178,389 | -277,436 |
| Portugal | 224,884 | 247,497 | +22,613 |
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 | 21 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| 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 | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 10,011,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,077,728 |
| Air transport | 3,306,991 |
| Other | 1,401,876 |
| Road transport | 394,530 |
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) | 5,258,299 | 4,752,974 | -505,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,999,085 | 3,078,643 | -920,442 |
| Air transport | 1,750,250 | 1,556,741 | -193,509 |
| Other | 1,360,357 | 41,519 | -1,318,838 |
| Road transport | 116,523 | 278,007 | +161,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,474,347 |
| Felixstowe | 3,059,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,477,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,142,096 |
| Southampton | 1,659,465 |
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 | 1,850,674 | 2,623,673 | +772,999 |
| Felixstowe | 2,145,368 | 914,292 | -1,231,076 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,285,610 | 1,192,243 | -93,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,103,826 | 1,038,270 | -65,556 |
| Southampton | 1,067,234 | 592,231 | -475,003 |
| 000 | 1,360,357 | 41,519 | -1,318,838 |
| Thamesport | 568,247 | 611,282 | +43,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,078 | 779,841 | +606,763 |
| London | 191,877 | 417,953 | +226,076 |
| Killingholme | 509,607 | 0 | -509,607 |
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 | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 48 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 118 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 79 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 67 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 57 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 56 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 56 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 47 |
| HEXCEL COMPOSITES LIMITED | 43 |
| SHD COMPOSITE MATERIALS LTD | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 24,112,998 |
| Poland | 18,492,331 |
| Tunisia | 12,364,121 |
| United States | 6,238,394 |
| Italy | 6,016,785 |
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 | 12,729,613 | 11,383,385 | -1,346,228 |
| Poland | 9,838,570 | 8,653,761 | -1,184,809 |
| Tunisia | 6,867,705 | 5,496,416 | -1,371,289 |
| United States | 3,592,031 | 2,646,363 | -945,668 |
| Italy | 2,929,217 | 3,087,568 | +158,351 |
| Germany | 2,937,822 | 2,667,299 | -270,523 |
| Belgium | 1,242,163 | 1,080,184 | -161,979 |
| Morocco | 907,471 | 1,298,924 | +391,453 |
| North Macedonia | 732,829 | 1,127,386 | +394,557 |
| France | 858,475 | 672,973 | -185,502 |
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 | 1,205 |
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 | 0 | 1,252 | +1,252 |
| China | 78 | 1,127 | +1,049 |
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) | 80,576,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,974,387 |
| Air transport | 5,866,445 |
| Other | 10,706 |
| 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) | 41,605,125 | 38,971,803 | -2,633,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,067,293 | 2,907,094 | -160,199 |
| Air transport | 3,528,659 | 2,337,786 | -1,190,873 |
| Other | 361 | 10,345 | +9,984 |
| 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 | 56,827,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,298,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,259,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,094,925 |
| Dover | 2,345,345 |
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 | 28,990,213 | 27,836,920 | -1,153,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,178,781 | 8,119,292 | -1,059,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,485,918 | 1,773,816 | -712,102 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,879,718 | 1,215,207 | -664,511 |
| Dover | 1,234,600 | 1,110,745 | -123,855 |
| Southampton | 625,553 | 1,412,189 | +786,636 |
| Harwich | 1,441,831 | 371,840 | -1,069,991 |
| East Midlands Airport | 841,738 | 243,173 | -598,565 |
| Hull | 278,224 | 700,532 | +422,308 |
| Felixstowe | 371,438 | 360,971 | -10,467 |
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