Import/export HS code 540831: Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics (other types)
Fabrics that are either natural or whitened, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Used for basic textile needs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 506,435 |
| United States | 42,447 |
| Oman | 21,496 |
| Italy | 9,872 |
| France | 2,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 365,170 | 141,265 | -223,905 |
| United States | 24,829 | 17,618 | -7,211 |
| Oman | 0 | 21,496 | +21,496 |
| Italy | 7,482 | 2,390 | -5,092 |
| France | 2,573 | 0 | -2,573 |
| India | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| China | 835 | 249 | -586 |
| Netherlands | 1,061 | 0 | -1,061 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 527,931 |
| United Kingdom | 21,509 |
| United States | 20,938 |
| Italy | 12,445 |
| China | 2,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 365,170 | 162,761 | -202,409 |
| United Kingdom | 8,256 | 13,253 | +4,997 |
| United States | 16,573 | 4,365 | -12,208 |
| Italy | 10,055 | 2,390 | -7,665 |
| China | 1,896 | 249 | -1,647 |
| India | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 494,607 |
| Air transport | 81,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,802 |
| Other | 835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 338,768 | 155,839 | -182,929 |
| Air transport | 54,520 | 27,179 | -27,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,802 | 0 | -9,802 |
| Other | 835 | 0 | -835 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 494,358 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,125 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,099 |
| Dover | 6,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 338,768 | 155,590 | -183,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,321 | 7,171 | -24,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,082 | 15,043 | +5,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,435 | 3,664 | -6,771 |
| Dover | 6,168 | 0 | -6,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,682 | 1,301 | -2,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,634 | 0 | -3,634 |
| 000 | 835 | 0 | -835 |
| 499 | 0 | 249 | +249 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 24,112 |
| Australia | 5,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,288 | 13,824 | +3,536 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,166 | +5,166 |
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 | 20,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,230 |
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 | 5,094 | 14,954 | +9,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,194 | 4,036 | -1,158 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 16,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,230 |
| ZLC | 3,713 |
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 | 2,619 | 13,716 | +11,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,194 | 4,036 | -1,158 |
| ZLC | 2,475 | 1,238 | -1,237 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics that are either natural or whitened, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Used for basic textile needs