Import/export HS code 540730: Special woven fabrics
Fabrics made according to specific technical standards, often used in specialized industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,317,634 |
| Belgium | 477,404 |
| Switzerland | 133,585 |
| China | 86,836 |
| Italy | 85,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,273,344 | 6,044,290 | -229,054 |
| Belgium | 256,360 | 221,044 | -35,316 |
| Switzerland | 133,585 | 0 | -133,585 |
| China | 6,695 | 80,141 | +73,446 |
| Italy | 37,191 | 48,081 | +10,890 |
| Turkey | 17,296 | 56,548 | +39,252 |
| India | 48,734 | 22,665 | -26,069 |
| Portugal | 60,348 | 0 | -60,348 |
| France | 24,595 | 20,083 | -4,512 |
| Germany | 18,730 | 0 | -18,730 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,156,689 |
| Italy | 450,786 |
| Portugal | 158,041 |
| China | 123,981 |
| Turkey | 75,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,153,265 | 6,003,424 | -149,841 |
| Italy | 182,993 | 267,793 | +84,800 |
| Portugal | 158,041 | 0 | -158,041 |
| China | 30,524 | 93,457 | +62,933 |
| Turkey | 18,737 | 56,548 | +37,811 |
| India | 48,734 | 22,665 | -26,069 |
| United States | 29,566 | 23,090 | -6,476 |
| France | 10,479 | 15,285 | +4,806 |
| Germany | 13,511 | 0 | -13,511 |
| Viet Nam | 11,053 | 0 | -11,053 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 12,551,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 489,831 |
| Other | 260,379 |
| Air transport | 108,782 |
| Road transport | 12,303 |
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) | 6,230,851 | 6,320,218 | +89,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 394,347 | 95,484 | -298,863 |
| Other | 256,479 | 3,900 | -252,579 |
| Air transport | 40,899 | 67,883 | +26,984 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,303 | +12,303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,883,512 |
| Felixstowe | 2,761,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,907,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,890,761 |
| Hull | 552,883 |
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 | 1,806,171 | 3,077,341 | +1,271,170 |
| Felixstowe | 975,168 | 1,786,033 | +810,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 905,005 | 1,002,693 | +97,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,890,761 | 0 | -1,890,761 |
| Hull | 169,668 | 383,215 | +213,547 |
| Harwich | 456,863 | 0 | -456,863 |
| 000 | 256,479 | 3,900 | -252,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,043 | 13,039 | -176,004 |
| London | 158,806 | 15,004 | -143,802 |
| Thamesport | 51,565 | 20,588 | -30,977 |
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
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NP AEROSPACE LIMITED | 50 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 28 |
| PERMALI GLOUCESTER LIMITED | 28 |
| SAFARILAND UK LTD. | 28 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 22 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 18 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 11 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 10 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,088,910 |
| Spain | 153,281 |
| Canada | 81,173 |
| United Arab Emirates | 59,760 |
| China | 58,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,781,012 | 1,307,898 | -473,114 |
| Spain | 142,712 | 10,569 | -132,143 |
| Canada | 39,710 | 41,463 | +1,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,075 | 22,685 | -14,390 |
| China | 13,114 | 44,967 | +31,853 |
| United States | 1,400 | 54,839 | +53,439 |
| Poland | 45,714 | 0 | -45,714 |
| Netherlands | 37,917 | 2,074 | -35,843 |
| Finland | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
| Italy | 27,618 | 3,280 | -24,338 |
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 | 274 |
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 | 274 | 0 | -274 |
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) | 3,450,036 |
| Air transport | 238,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,312 |
| Other | 274 |
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) | 2,117,092 | 1,332,944 | -784,148 |
| Air transport | 68,535 | 170,268 | +101,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,312 | 0 | -50,312 |
| Other | 274 | 0 | -274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,109,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,127,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,162 |
| Manchester Airport | 80,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 917,808 | 1,191,221 | +273,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 998,890 | 128,809 | -870,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,730 | 2,074 | -142,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,780 | 86,382 | +32,602 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,602 | 75,088 | +69,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,312 | 0 | -50,312 |
| London | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
| Holyhead | 5,963 | 5,149 | -814 |
| ZLC | 4,314 | 6,314 | +2,000 |
| Dover | 10,596 | 0 | -10,596 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made according to specific technical standards, often used in specialized industries