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 | 574,775 |
| United States | 46,573 |
| Italy | 11,246 |
| China | 3,235 |
| 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 | 491,668 | 83,107 | -408,561 |
| United States | 24,873 | 21,700 | -3,173 |
| Italy | 8,856 | 2,390 | -6,466 |
| China | 2,744 | 491 | -2,253 |
| France | 2,573 | 0 | -2,573 |
| India | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,061 | +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 | 574,775 |
| United Kingdom | 25,880 |
| United States | 20,693 |
| Italy | 13,819 |
| China | 4,296 |
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 | 491,668 | 83,107 | -408,561 |
| United Kingdom | 10,450 | 15,430 | +4,980 |
| United States | 14,423 | 6,270 | -8,153 |
| Italy | 11,429 | 2,390 | -9,039 |
| China | 2,744 | 1,552 | -1,192 |
| 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 |
| Kent | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 542,456 |
| Air transport | 87,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,802 |
| Other | 1,981 |
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) | 466,378 | 76,078 | -390,300 |
| Air transport | 55,938 | 31,261 | -24,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,741 | 1,061 | -7,680 |
| Other | 1,632 | 349 | -1,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 468,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,492 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,844 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,760 |
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 | 392,614 | 75,936 | -316,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,764 | 0 | -73,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,321 | 7,171 | -24,150 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,874 | 3,970 | -11,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 941 | 18,819 | +17,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,802 | 1,301 | -6,501 |
| Dover | 6,168 | 0 | -6,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,573 | 1,061 | -1,512 |
| 000 | 1,632 | 349 | -1,283 |
| 499 | 0 | 142 | +142 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 21,574 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,632 |
| Australia | 1,130 |
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 | 8,769 | 12,805 | +4,036 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,632 | 0 | -2,632 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
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 | 17,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,826 |
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 | 3,575 | 13,935 | +10,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,826 | 0 | -7,826 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,194 |
| London | 2,632 |
| ZLC | 2,475 |
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 | 1,100 | 13,935 | +12,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,194 | 0 | -5,194 |
| London | 2,632 | 0 | -2,632 |
| ZLC | 2,475 | 0 | -2,475 |
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