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 | 175,965,419 |
| China | 54,753,466 |
| Italy | 37,069,502 |
| Netherlands | 32,000,011 |
| United States | 29,703,845 |
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 | 96,744,527 | 79,220,892 | -17,523,635 |
| China | 31,871,715 | 22,881,751 | -8,989,964 |
| Italy | 22,074,972 | 14,994,530 | -7,080,442 |
| Netherlands | 19,246,743 | 12,753,268 | -6,493,475 |
| United States | 16,484,839 | 13,219,006 | -3,265,833 |
| Germany | 18,240,863 | 11,054,050 | -7,186,813 |
| Belgium | 14,580,918 | 13,363,967 | -1,216,951 |
| Switzerland | 12,598,472 | 5,276,738 | -7,321,734 |
| Poland | 8,225,555 | 6,914,311 | -1,311,244 |
| Spain | 6,406,367 | 5,021,672 | -1,384,695 |
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 | 175,905,025 |
| China | 59,210,025 |
| United States | 35,064,435 |
| Italy | 32,297,916 |
| Germany | 23,999,450 |
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 | 96,704,509 | 79,200,516 | -17,503,993 |
| China | 34,841,714 | 24,368,311 | -10,473,403 |
| United States | 19,070,142 | 15,994,293 | -3,075,849 |
| Italy | 19,472,879 | 12,825,037 | -6,647,842 |
| Germany | 15,415,728 | 8,583,722 | -6,832,006 |
| United Kingdom | 11,019,860 | 7,528,724 | -3,491,136 |
| Poland | 6,929,649 | 7,680,053 | +750,404 |
| Belgium | 9,701,530 | 4,530,676 | -5,170,854 |
| Spain | 6,058,948 | 4,367,562 | -1,691,386 |
| France | 3,041,589 | 6,188,962 | +3,147,373 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 33 |
| Greater Manchester | 32 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
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 | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 274,709,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,431,571 |
| Air transport | 24,398,295 |
| Other | 15,328,228 |
| Road transport | 3,974,896 |
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) | 157,846,013 | 116,863,548 | -40,982,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,984,881 | 73,446,690 | -17,538,191 |
| Air transport | 13,025,528 | 11,372,767 | -1,652,761 |
| Other | 10,722,554 | 4,605,674 | -6,116,880 |
| Road transport | 1,126,037 | 2,848,859 | +1,722,822 |
| 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 | 116,803,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,126,989 |
| Dover | 59,842,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,129,982 |
| Belfast Port | 27,824,576 |
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 | 66,377,809 | 50,425,787 | -15,952,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,352,072 | 36,774,917 | -17,577,155 |
| Dover | 32,705,159 | 27,136,981 | -5,568,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,877,632 | 14,252,350 | -7,625,282 |
| Belfast Port | 14,757,408 | 13,067,168 | -1,690,240 |
| Southampton | 9,587,747 | 15,882,223 | +6,294,476 |
| Killingholme | 9,412,742 | 10,370,647 | +957,905 |
| 000 | 10,722,554 | 4,605,674 | -6,116,880 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,452,925 | 5,811,394 | -1,641,531 |
| Harwich | 7,886,592 | 3,094,190 | -4,792,402 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 110 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 87 |
| 2025-11 | 90 |
| 2025-10 | 101 |
| 2025-09 | 83 |
| 2025-08 | 84 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 120 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 120 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 119 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 115 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 114 |
| A.MARTIN BUNZL LIMITED | 114 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 111 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 110 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 107 |
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 103 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 153 |
| 54m+ | 91 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 148,549,503 |
| Netherlands | 7,557,455 |
| United States | 6,621,378 |
| Germany | 4,816,594 |
| India | 2,788,292 |
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 | 96,221,234 | 52,328,269 | -43,892,965 |
| Netherlands | 2,861,917 | 4,695,538 | +1,833,621 |
| United States | 3,633,015 | 2,988,363 | -644,652 |
| Germany | 3,166,971 | 1,649,623 | -1,517,348 |
| India | 1,441,443 | 1,346,849 | -94,594 |
| Switzerland | 1,069,709 | 710,304 | -359,405 |
| Egypt | 689,096 | 657,266 | -31,830 |
| Italy | 726,722 | 525,688 | -201,034 |
| France | 378,334 | 847,711 | +469,377 |
| Portugal | 543,889 | 414,939 | -128,950 |
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 | 147,381,896 |
| Italy | 490,155 |
| Portugal | 111,595 |
| Netherlands | 6,550 |
| China | 3,720 |
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 | 95,529,328 | 51,852,568 | -43,676,760 |
| Italy | 54,359 | 435,796 | +381,437 |
| Portugal | 111,595 | 0 | -111,595 |
| Netherlands | 3,361 | 3,189 | -172 |
| China | 570 | 3,150 | +2,580 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 147,998,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,925,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,283,014 |
| Air transport | 8,015,865 |
| Road transport | 23,712 |
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 | 95,699,213 | 52,298,896 | -43,400,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,184,156 | 10,741,098 | +1,556,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,198,198 | 4,084,816 | -1,113,382 |
| Air transport | 4,531,083 | 3,484,782 | -1,046,301 |
| Road transport | 23,712 | 0 | -23,712 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 147,998,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,789,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,650,278 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,591,359 |
| Hull | 4,084,253 |
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 | 95,699,213 | 52,298,896 | -43,400,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,131,159 | 4,658,321 | -472,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,582,682 | 3,067,596 | +484,914 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,692,963 | 1,898,396 | -794,567 |
| Hull | 1,717,954 | 2,366,299 | +648,345 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,024,181 | 1,407,455 | +383,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,250,118 | 373,972 | -876,146 |
| Southampton | 437,482 | 1,113,156 | +675,674 |
| Felixstowe | 807,280 | 731,366 | -75,914 |
| ZLC | 835,258 | 317,893 | -517,365 |
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