Import/export HS code 540810: Woven fabrics from high-strength viscose rayon yarn
Strong and durable fabrics made from high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn. Ideal for industrial uses like conveyor belts or tire cords
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 198,437 |
| Turkey | 143,905 |
| China | 103,297 |
| Italy | 71,724 |
| Switzerland | 63,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 78,968 | 119,469 | +40,501 |
| Turkey | 70,801 | 73,104 | +2,303 |
| China | 66,025 | 37,272 | -28,753 |
| Italy | 54,244 | 17,480 | -36,764 |
| Switzerland | 19,069 | 44,322 | +25,253 |
| Belgium | 0 | 52,735 | +52,735 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 27,870 | +27,870 |
| United States | 11,790 | 6,657 | -5,133 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,696 | +8,696 |
| South Korea | 1,128 | 4,570 | +3,442 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 209,766 |
| Turkey | 148,355 |
| China | 143,900 |
| Italy | 76,334 |
| Switzerland | 63,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 90,297 | 119,469 | +29,172 |
| Turkey | 73,275 | 75,080 | +1,805 |
| China | 65,492 | 78,408 | +12,916 |
| Italy | 56,329 | 20,005 | -36,324 |
| Switzerland | 19,069 | 44,322 | +25,253 |
| France | 0 | 36,785 | +36,785 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,950 | +15,950 |
| United States | 7,932 | 4,427 | -3,505 |
| United Kingdom | 2,830 | 2,230 | -600 |
| Thailand | 1,048 | 2,361 | +1,313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 314,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,782 |
| Road transport | 5,529 |
| Other | 1,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 102,027 | 212,925 | +110,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,554 | 61,240 | -81,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,244 | 123,538 | +52,294 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,529 | +5,529 |
| Other | 1,128 | 0 | -1,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,262 |
| Felixstowe | 145,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,840 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,007 |
| Dover | 62,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,991 | 151,271 | +127,280 |
| Felixstowe | 138,147 | 7,380 | -130,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,137 | 53,703 | -2,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,527 | 45,480 | +12,953 |
| Dover | 15,107 | 47,676 | +32,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,014 | 44,324 | +41,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,075 | 5,865 | -27,210 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,985 | +17,985 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,932 | 4,427 | -3,505 |
| Thamesport | 1,393 | 10,842 | +9,449 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
4 |
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 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 52 |
| JRC IMPORTS LIMITED | 44 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 41 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 18 |
| LESLIE WISE LIMITED | 17 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 14 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX LTD | 13 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| FROG ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED | 9 |
| JOHN KALDOR FABRICMAKER U.K. 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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 518,516 |
| United States | 236,292 |
| Netherlands | 112,370 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,145 |
| France | 39,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 270,118 | 248,398 | -21,720 |
| United States | 128,695 | 107,597 | -21,098 |
| Netherlands | 88,660 | 23,710 | -64,950 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,331 | 16,814 | -39,517 |
| France | 14,603 | 24,642 | +10,039 |
| Romania | 23,444 | 13,455 | -9,989 |
| India | 23,360 | 11,718 | -11,642 |
| Japan | 22,782 | 0 | -22,782 |
| China | 14,652 | 5,039 | -9,613 |
| Canada | 7,766 | 11,419 | +3,653 |
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 | 613,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 572,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,414 |
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 | 376,928 | 236,788 | -140,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,057 | 267,764 | -37,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,414 | 0 | -2,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 461,465 |
| Portsmouth | 289,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 268,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 294,724 | 166,741 | -127,983 |
| Portsmouth | 229,269 | 60,207 | -169,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,992 | 202,775 | +136,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,086 | 30,037 | -7,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,142 | 26,354 | +5,212 |
| ZLC | 23,976 | 13,656 | -10,320 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,281 | 3,900 | +619 |
| Dover | 4,639 | 0 | -4,639 |
| 499 | 2,843 | 0 | -2,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,447 | 0 | -1,447 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong and durable fabrics made from high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn. Ideal for industrial uses like conveyor belts or tire cords