Import/export HS code 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (not sewing thread)
Synthetic yarn made from man-made fibers, not sold in retail packs. Includes thin synthetic threads
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 181,795,840 |
| China | 54,186,036 |
| Italy | 34,790,962 |
| Netherlands | 30,123,117 |
| Belgium | 28,812,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 99,155,673 | 82,640,167 | -16,515,506 |
| China | 30,065,930 | 24,120,106 | -5,945,824 |
| Italy | 20,558,672 | 14,232,290 | -6,326,382 |
| Netherlands | 17,352,563 | 12,770,554 | -4,582,009 |
| Belgium | 14,423,000 | 14,389,200 | -33,800 |
| United States | 15,958,683 | 12,554,235 | -3,404,448 |
| Germany | 15,278,863 | 11,746,742 | -3,532,121 |
| Poland | 8,219,044 | 8,071,900 | -147,144 |
| Switzerland | 10,387,781 | 4,429,041 | -5,958,740 |
| Spain | 6,396,100 | 5,255,930 | -1,140,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 181,726,231 |
| China | 57,597,366 |
| United States | 33,964,914 |
| Italy | 29,412,411 |
| Germany | 21,392,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 99,134,404 | 82,591,827 | -16,542,577 |
| China | 32,164,035 | 25,433,331 | -6,730,704 |
| United States | 18,904,088 | 15,060,826 | -3,843,262 |
| Italy | 17,738,721 | 11,673,690 | -6,065,031 |
| Germany | 12,075,607 | 9,316,449 | -2,759,158 |
| United Kingdom | 9,970,363 | 11,042,716 | +1,072,353 |
| Poland | 7,619,915 | 8,250,660 | +630,745 |
| France | 3,758,675 | 8,140,844 | +4,382,169 |
| Spain | 5,948,191 | 4,571,646 | -1,376,545 |
| Belgium | 8,015,920 | 2,015,547 | -6,000,373 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 35 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 26 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 21 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +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) | 276,751,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,178,333 |
| Air transport | 23,581,055 |
| Other | 13,892,456 |
| Road transport | 5,017,083 |
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) | 153,495,864 | 123,255,253 | -30,240,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,400,661 | 76,777,672 | -9,622,989 |
| Air transport | 12,972,892 | 10,608,163 | -2,364,729 |
| Other | 8,436,609 | 5,455,847 | -2,980,762 |
| Road transport | 1,259,015 | 3,758,068 | +2,499,053 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,725 | +5,725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 119,336,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,482,202 |
| Dover | 59,180,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,170,337 |
| Belfast Port | 30,117,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,829,226 | 45,507,502 | -28,321,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,254,505 | 41,227,697 | -4,026,808 |
| Dover | 31,640,904 | 27,539,573 | -4,101,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,628,025 | 14,542,312 | -4,085,713 |
| Belfast Port | 16,748,238 | 13,369,125 | -3,379,113 |
| Southampton | 10,097,832 | 16,509,945 | +6,412,113 |
| Killingholme | 9,699,302 | 14,309,925 | +4,610,623 |
| 000 | 8,436,609 | 5,455,847 | -2,980,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,562,677 | 6,059,992 | -502,685 |
| London | 2,614,336 | 9,049,473 | +6,435,137 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
106 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
73 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
41 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 75 |
| 2026-04 | 95 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 83 |
| 2026-01 | 87 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 125 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 125 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 124 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 119 |
| A.MARTIN BUNZL LIMITED | 119 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 119 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 116 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 113 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 111 |
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 108 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 150 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 151,224,282 |
| Netherlands | 10,017,101 |
| United States | 6,712,325 |
| Germany | 4,294,988 |
| India | 2,933,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 91,313,028 | 59,911,254 | -31,401,774 |
| Netherlands | 3,724,620 | 6,292,481 | +2,567,861 |
| United States | 3,547,922 | 3,164,403 | -383,519 |
| Germany | 2,378,292 | 1,916,696 | -461,596 |
| India | 1,672,503 | 1,260,538 | -411,965 |
| Switzerland | 1,256,515 | 1,220,446 | -36,069 |
| France | 404,813 | 1,015,998 | +611,185 |
| Egypt | 739,185 | 665,717 | -73,468 |
| Italy | 537,868 | 738,127 | +200,259 |
| Ireland | 627,666 | 586,618 | -41,048 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 150,213,173 |
| Italy | 735,740 |
| Portugal | 111,553 |
| Netherlands | 6,008 |
| China | 4,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 90,798,417 | 59,414,756 | -31,383,661 |
| Italy | 338,257 | 397,483 | +59,226 |
| Portugal | 98,772 | 12,781 | -85,991 |
| Netherlands | 3,323 | 2,685 | -638 |
| China | 1,753 | 2,992 | +1,239 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 151,075,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,662,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,451,215 |
| Air transport | 8,428,227 |
| Road transport | 15,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 91,244,715 | 59,830,697 | -31,414,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,118,308 | 13,544,685 | +3,426,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,613,694 | 3,837,521 | -776,173 |
| Air transport | 4,636,748 | 3,791,479 | -845,269 |
| Road transport | 15,330 | 0 | -15,330 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 151,075,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,052,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,799,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,847,405 |
| Hull | 4,411,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 91,244,715 | 59,830,697 | -31,414,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,103,197 | 5,949,054 | +845,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,106,043 | 3,693,809 | +587,766 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,421,851 | 2,425,554 | +3,703 |
| Hull | 1,232,219 | 3,179,551 | +1,947,332 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,326,782 | 1,267,949 | -58,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,081,416 | 655,014 | -426,402 |
| Southampton | 838,581 | 811,893 | -26,688 |
| Felixstowe | 527,667 | 761,604 | +233,937 |
| ZLC | 803,292 | 299,889 | -503,403 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 540211 – Aramid filament yarn
- 540219 – Various synthetic filament yarn
- 540220 – High tenacity polyester yarn
- 540231 – Thin nylon or polyamide yarn
- 540232 – Thick nylon or polyamide yarn
- 540233 – Polyester filament yarn
- 540234 – Polypropylene filament yarn
- 540239 – Various synthetic filament yarn
- 540244 – Elastomeric filament yarn
- 540245 – Nylon or polyamide yarn (other types)
- 540246 – Partially oriented polyester yarn
- 540247 – Various polyester filament yarn
- 540248 – Polypropylene filament yarn (other types)
- 540249 – Various synthetic filament yarn
- 540251 – Nylon or polyamide yarn (specific types)
- 540252 – Polyester filament yarn (specific types)
- 540253 – Polypropylene filament yarn (specific types)
- 540259 – Various synthetic filament yarn
- 540261 – Nylon or polyamide yarn (other types)
- 540262 – Polyester filament yarn (other types)
- 540263 – Polypropylene filament yarn (other types)
- 540269 – Various synthetic filament yarn
Quick facts
HS code: 5402
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn made from man-made fibers, not sold in retail packs. Includes thin synthetic threads