Import/export HS code 540730: Special woven fabrics
Fabrics made according to specific technical standards, often used in specialized industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 12,892,395 |
| Belgium | 464,168 |
| Switzerland | 283,636 |
| Italy | 64,405 |
| Portugal | 64,311 |
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 | 8,309,793 | 4,582,602 | -3,727,191 |
| Belgium | 16,645 | 447,523 | +430,878 |
| Switzerland | 272,894 | 10,742 | -262,152 |
| Italy | 27,293 | 37,112 | +9,819 |
| Portugal | 64,311 | 0 | -64,311 |
| China | 6,695 | 55,075 | +48,380 |
| France | 21,377 | 37,148 | +15,771 |
| India | 44,341 | 12,163 | -32,178 |
| Turkey | 17,296 | 33,631 | +16,335 |
| Germany | 26,351 | 5,219 | -21,132 |
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 | 12,751,434 |
| Italy | 570,705 |
| Portugal | 162,004 |
| China | 89,552 |
| India | 56,504 |
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 | 8,191,796 | 4,559,638 | -3,632,158 |
| Italy | 315,043 | 255,662 | -59,381 |
| Portugal | 162,004 | 0 | -162,004 |
| China | 26,206 | 63,346 | +37,140 |
| India | 44,341 | 12,163 | -32,178 |
| Turkey | 18,737 | 33,631 | +14,894 |
| United States | 16,684 | 33,851 | +17,167 |
| France | 11,323 | 25,764 | +14,441 |
| Germany | 28,219 | 0 | -28,219 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 11,053 | +11,053 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 13,269,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 480,388 |
| Other | 264,836 |
| Air transport | 73,687 |
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) | 8,404,658 | 4,864,931 | -3,539,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,490 | 79,898 | -320,592 |
| Other | 14,635 | 250,201 | +235,566 |
| Air transport | 16,471 | 57,216 | +40,745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,776,420 |
| Felixstowe | 3,636,322 |
| Dover | 3,052,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,768,145 |
| Harwich | 456,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,776,420 | 0 | -3,776,420 |
| Felixstowe | 2,579,271 | 1,057,051 | -1,522,220 |
| Dover | 474,066 | 2,578,046 | +2,103,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,271,311 | 496,834 | -774,477 |
| Harwich | 0 | 456,863 | +456,863 |
| Hull | 222,570 | 160,335 | -62,235 |
| 000 | 14,635 | 250,201 | +235,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,025 | 56,087 | -80,938 |
| London | 157,832 | 11,600 | -146,232 |
| Killingholme | 122,012 | 45,260 | -76,752 |
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 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NP AEROSPACE LIMITED | 45 |
| PERMALI GLOUCESTER LIMITED | 28 |
| SAFARILAND UK LTD. | 28 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 25 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 22 |
| UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 18 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 10 |
| DU PONT (U.K.) LIMITED | 9 |
| ALTFIELD 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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | 2,817,104 |
| Spain | 185,210 |
| Slovakia | 70,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,008 |
| Poland | 67,284 |
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 | 1,573,004 | 1,244,100 | -328,904 |
| Spain | 158,582 | 26,628 | -131,954 |
| Slovakia | 46,781 | 24,097 | -22,684 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,968 | 52,040 | +36,072 |
| Poland | 67,284 | 0 | -67,284 |
| Canada | 24,914 | 41,150 | +16,236 |
| Italy | 31,860 | 15,731 | -16,129 |
| Netherlands | 37,917 | 0 | -37,917 |
| Finland | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
| China | 17,103 | 12,383 | -4,720 |
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) | 3,219,073 |
| Air transport | 156,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,681 |
| 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) | 1,898,988 | 1,320,085 | -578,903 |
| Air transport | 63,001 | 93,919 | +30,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,326 | 29,355 | -69,971 |
| Other | 274 | 0 | -274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,632,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,453,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,883 |
| 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 | 699,030 | 933,606 | +234,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,076,594 | 376,950 | -699,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,730 | 0 | -144,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,984 | 84,899 | +45,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,957 | 29,355 | +8,398 |
| London | 36,260 | 0 | -36,260 |
| Holyhead | 7,302 | 9,529 | +2,227 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,016 | 5,550 | -2,466 |
| Dover | 10,596 | 0 | -10,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,077 | 2,522 | -555 |
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