Import/export HS code 540832: Dyed woven fabrics (other types)
Colored fabrics, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Suitable for a wide range of textile products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,030,232 |
| Lithuania | 686,895 |
| Spain | 417,718 |
| France | 300,377 |
| China | 92,565 |
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 | 992,098 | 1,038,134 | +46,036 |
| Lithuania | 421,232 | 265,663 | -155,569 |
| Spain | 173,221 | 244,497 | +71,276 |
| France | 242,846 | 57,531 | -185,315 |
| China | 65,950 | 26,615 | -39,335 |
| Turkey | 58,577 | 30,169 | -28,408 |
| Japan | 41,593 | 7,176 | -34,417 |
| Germany | 19,532 | 19,078 | -454 |
| South Korea | 0 | 36,621 | +36,621 |
| Netherlands | 10,106 | 13,393 | +3,287 |
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 | 2,064,455 |
| Lithuania | 696,610 |
| Spain | 271,835 |
| France | 220,688 |
| Japan | 199,494 |
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 | 1,063,104 | 1,001,351 | -61,753 |
| Lithuania | 423,334 | 273,276 | -150,058 |
| Spain | 137,840 | 133,995 | -3,845 |
| France | 144,573 | 76,115 | -68,458 |
| Japan | 74,104 | 125,390 | +51,286 |
| China | 84,194 | 43,388 | -40,806 |
| Turkey | 68,903 | 35,740 | -33,163 |
| United Kingdom | 35,177 | 15,428 | -19,749 |
| South Korea | 0 | 36,621 | +36,621 |
| India | 7,655 | 16,375 | +8,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
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 | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,318,356 |
| Air transport | 754,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 744,421 |
| Road transport | 35,293 |
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) | 1,179,527 | 1,138,829 | -40,698 |
| Air transport | 417,373 | 336,648 | -80,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 444,635 | 299,786 | -144,849 |
| Road transport | 31,861 | 3,432 | -28,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,000,792 |
| Thamesport | 368,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,957 |
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 | 1,037,977 | 962,815 | -75,162 |
| Thamesport | 229,579 | 139,120 | -90,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,773 | 114,359 | -73,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,178 | 135,087 | +17,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,593 | 116,364 | -4,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,159 | 72,212 | -51,947 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,296 | 99,309 | +23,013 |
| Felixstowe | 85,260 | 23,823 | -61,437 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,115 | 35,677 | +13,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 51,757 | +51,757 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| JESSGROVE LIMITED | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 46 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 42 |
| DFS TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| KAREN MILLEN FASHIONS LIMITED | 34 |
| DAVID KOMA LIMITED | 32 |
| ASHWOOD DESIGNS LIMITED | 32 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 162,499 |
| France | 152,124 |
| Portugal | 120,899 |
| Canada | 102,139 |
| United States | 99,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,410 | 121,089 | +79,679 |
| France | 129,953 | 22,171 | -107,782 |
| Portugal | 105,555 | 15,344 | -90,211 |
| Canada | 97,062 | 5,077 | -91,985 |
| United States | 32,400 | 66,970 | +34,570 |
| India | 20,317 | 45,689 | +25,372 |
| Thailand | 35,236 | 5,711 | -29,525 |
| Azerbaijan | 1,624 | 17,258 | +15,634 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 12,890 | +12,890 |
| Malaysia | 11,660 | 0 | -11,660 |
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 | 502,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,843 |
| 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 | 225,414 | 277,295 | +51,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 248,618 | 57,397 | -191,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,506 | 30,337 | -25,169 |
| Other | 191 | 40 | -151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 266,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,664 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,404 | 179,434 | +28,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,831 | 33,988 | -198,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,819 | 38,845 | +3,026 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,440 | 39,310 | +19,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,396 | 0 | -46,396 |
| Dover | 15,787 | 20,758 | +4,971 |
| Southampton | 0 | 30,337 | +30,337 |
| ZLC | 5,765 | 13,995 | +8,230 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,986 | 5,711 | -7,275 |
| Felixstowe | 9,110 | 0 | -9,110 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540832
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored fabrics, not made from high-tenacity yarn. Suitable for a wide range of textile products