Import/export HS code 5408: Woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn
Fabrics woven from synthetic or artificial fibers, including those made from materials like viscose rayon. Used in clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications
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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 | 7,866,036 |
| India | 3,194,315 |
| France | 1,089,533 |
| Turkey | 1,045,796 |
| Lithuania | 1,003,269 |
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 | 4,175,697 | 3,690,339 | -485,358 |
| India | 1,935,545 | 1,258,770 | -676,775 |
| France | 648,068 | 441,465 | -206,603 |
| Turkey | 503,044 | 542,752 | +39,708 |
| Lithuania | 539,040 | 464,229 | -74,811 |
| South Korea | 419,650 | 426,529 | +6,879 |
| Germany | 362,854 | 256,056 | -106,798 |
| Spain | 265,046 | 294,767 | +29,721 |
| China | 303,469 | 212,498 | -90,971 |
| Pakistan | 400,983 | 89,450 | -311,533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,949,142 |
| India | 3,331,569 |
| Turkey | 1,129,835 |
| Lithuania | 1,019,930 |
| South Korea | 886,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,218,435 | 3,730,707 | -487,728 |
| India | 1,997,510 | 1,334,059 | -663,451 |
| Turkey | 554,438 | 575,397 | +20,959 |
| Lithuania | 542,272 | 477,658 | -64,614 |
| South Korea | 437,395 | 448,714 | +11,319 |
| China | 369,093 | 285,093 | -84,000 |
| France | 357,241 | 290,916 | -66,325 |
| Pakistan | 400,983 | 112,702 | -288,281 |
| Spain | 233,867 | 252,495 | +18,628 |
| Germany | 257,949 | 165,519 | -92,430 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 85 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
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 | 63 | 60 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 4 | -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) | 8,529,747 |
| Air transport | 5,928,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,250,113 |
| Road transport | 184,912 |
| Other | 36,334 |
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) | 4,669,964 | 3,859,783 | -810,181 |
| Air transport | 2,971,179 | 2,957,588 | -13,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,634,302 | 1,615,811 | -1,018,491 |
| Road transport | 111,047 | 73,865 | -37,182 |
| Other | 19,885 | 16,449 | -3,436 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,307,013 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,633,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,475,184 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,415,018 |
| London | 1,264,366 |
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 | 2,825,796 | 2,481,217 | -344,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,420,780 | 1,212,740 | -208,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 830,288 | 644,896 | -185,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 715,425 | 699,593 | -15,832 |
| London | 851,423 | 412,943 | -438,480 |
| Southampton | 683,068 | 452,670 | -230,398 |
| London Stansted Airport | 396,789 | 518,092 | +121,303 |
| Felixstowe | 713,080 | 140,492 | -572,588 |
| Thamesport | 478,751 | 339,882 | -138,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 416,512 | 368,957 | -47,555 |
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 | 101 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 94 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 37 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 62 |
| 2026-03 | 57 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 118 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 116 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 114 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 110 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 82 |
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 75 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 73 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 73 |
| COLE FABRICS PLC | 68 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 140 |
| 0-1m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
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 | 721,391 |
| United States | 677,368 |
| Morocco | 653,286 |
| France | 447,425 |
| Netherlands | 300,009 |
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 | 263,547 | 457,844 | +194,297 |
| United States | 313,487 | 363,881 | +50,394 |
| Morocco | 340,564 | 312,722 | -27,842 |
| France | 270,543 | 176,882 | -93,661 |
| Netherlands | 196,953 | 103,056 | -93,897 |
| China | 83,376 | 192,022 | +108,646 |
| India | 101,436 | 76,200 | -25,236 |
| Portugal | 124,041 | 40,512 | -83,529 |
| Canada | 125,747 | 35,008 | -90,739 |
| Italy | 71,359 | 87,643 | +16,284 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 191 | 40 | -151 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,478,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,277,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,505 |
| Other | 231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,288,344 | 1,190,184 | -98,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,139,670 | 1,137,386 | -2,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,862 | 55,643 | -34,219 |
| Other | 191 | 40 | -151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,611,108 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,135,087 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 693,220 |
| London Stansted Airport | 482,714 |
| Portsmouth | 388,168 |
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 | 746,588 | 864,520 | +117,932 |
| East Midlands Airport | 700,746 | 434,341 | -266,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,323 | 428,897 | +164,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 230,873 | 251,841 | +20,968 |
| Portsmouth | 276,542 | 111,626 | -164,916 |
| Dover | 98,572 | 144,493 | +45,921 |
| ZLC | 58,246 | 60,138 | +1,892 |
| Southampton | 17,110 | 48,976 | +31,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,309 | 6,667 | -52,642 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,156 | 12,708 | -21,448 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 540810 – Woven fabrics from high-strength viscose rayon yarn
- 540821 – Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics
- 540822 – Dyed woven fabrics
- 540823 – Woven fabrics with multi-colored yarns
- 540824 – Printed woven fabrics
- 540831 – Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics (other types)
- 540832 – Dyed woven fabrics (other types)
- 540833 – Woven fabrics with multi-colored yarns (other types)
- 540834 – Printed woven fabrics (other types)
Quick facts
HS code: 5408
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics woven from synthetic or artificial fibers, including those made from materials like viscose rayon. Used in clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications