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 | 13,578,070 |
| Belgium | 477,404 |
| Switzerland | 161,624 |
| Italy | 85,272 |
| Turkey | 73,844 |
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 | 7,324,132 | 6,253,938 | -1,070,194 |
| Belgium | 256,360 | 221,044 | -35,316 |
| Switzerland | 161,624 | 0 | -161,624 |
| Italy | 35,673 | 49,599 | +13,926 |
| Turkey | 17,296 | 56,548 | +39,252 |
| India | 46,363 | 23,663 | -22,700 |
| China | 6,695 | 55,075 | +48,380 |
| Portugal | 60,348 | 0 | -60,348 |
| France | 11,834 | 32,844 | +21,010 |
| Germany | 13,511 | 5,219 | -8,292 |
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 | 13,417,125 |
| Italy | 481,464 |
| Portugal | 158,041 |
| China | 101,898 |
| 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 | 7,204,053 | 6,213,072 | -990,981 |
| Italy | 212,153 | 269,311 | +57,158 |
| Portugal | 158,041 | 0 | -158,041 |
| China | 28,288 | 73,610 | +45,322 |
| Turkey | 18,737 | 56,548 | +37,811 |
| India | 46,363 | 23,663 | -22,700 |
| United States | 16,684 | 37,029 | +20,345 |
| France | 0 | 25,764 | +25,764 |
| Germany | 13,511 | 0 | -13,511 |
| Belgium | 2,230 | 8,970 | +6,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,815,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,870 |
| Other | 261,376 |
| Air transport | 87,272 |
| 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) | 7,269,520 | 6,546,440 | -723,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 418,951 | 98,919 | -320,032 |
| Other | 255,194 | 6,182 | -249,012 |
| Air transport | 18,543 | 68,729 | +50,186 |
| 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 | 4,346,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,219,764 |
| Felixstowe | 3,026,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,096,808 |
| Hull | 599,237 |
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 | 1,587,200 | 2,759,707 | +1,172,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,219,764 | 0 | -3,219,764 |
| Felixstowe | 1,240,236 | 1,786,033 | +545,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,094,115 | 1,002,693 | -91,422 |
| Hull | 181,047 | 418,190 | +237,143 |
| Harwich | 0 | 456,863 | +456,863 |
| 000 | 255,194 | 6,182 | -249,012 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,025 | 65,057 | -71,968 |
| London | 158,806 | 15,004 | -143,802 |
| Thamesport | 48,130 | 24,023 | -24,107 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NP AEROSPACE LIMITED | 49 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 3,157,138 |
| Spain | 153,281 |
| Canada | 84,471 |
| Slovakia | 70,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,661 |
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 | 1,602,958 | 1,554,180 | -48,778 |
| Spain | 142,712 | 10,569 | -132,143 |
| Canada | 29,420 | 55,051 | +25,631 |
| Slovakia | 70,878 | 0 | -70,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,621 | 52,040 | +43,419 |
| Poland | 59,706 | 0 | -59,706 |
| China | 13,114 | 27,676 | +14,562 |
| Italy | 35,470 | 4,580 | -30,890 |
| Netherlands | 37,917 | 0 | -37,917 |
| Finland | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
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) | 3,590,170 |
| Air transport | 187,182 |
| 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) | 2,010,260 | 1,579,910 | -430,350 |
| Air transport | 59,146 | 128,036 | +68,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,957 | 29,355 | +8,398 |
| Other | 274 | 0 | -274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,993,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,381,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,312 |
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 | 849,256 | 1,144,083 | +294,827 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 958,013 | 423,529 | -534,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,730 | 0 | -144,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,490 | 99,970 | +56,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,957 | 29,355 | +8,398 |
| London | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,602 | 19,268 | +13,666 |
| Holyhead | 8,560 | 6,607 | -1,953 |
| 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