Import/export HS code 540220: High tenacity polyester yarn
Strong polyester yarn, often used in ropes, belts, and industrial fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,757,362 |
| Germany | 2,806,872 |
| Spain | 2,311,849 |
| Netherlands | 2,256,984 |
| Indonesia | 792,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,006,980 | 6,750,382 | -2,256,598 |
| Germany | 1,926,847 | 880,025 | -1,046,822 |
| Spain | 1,706,504 | 605,345 | -1,101,159 |
| Netherlands | 1,520,096 | 736,888 | -783,208 |
| Indonesia | 331,740 | 460,491 | +128,751 |
| France | 201,494 | 171,555 | -29,939 |
| South Korea | 210,578 | 83,063 | -127,515 |
| Denmark | 161,146 | 70,114 | -91,032 |
| Taiwan | 61,152 | 101,947 | +40,795 |
| Czechia | 79,128 | 80,397 | +1,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,784,822 |
| Germany | 2,559,163 |
| Spain | 2,547,706 |
| Netherlands | 1,051,444 |
| Indonesia | 799,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,606,818 | 7,178,004 | -2,428,814 |
| Germany | 1,709,638 | 849,525 | -860,113 |
| Spain | 1,850,515 | 697,191 | -1,153,324 |
| Netherlands | 862,667 | 188,777 | -673,890 |
| Indonesia | 339,235 | 460,491 | +121,256 |
| South Korea | 320,426 | 170,934 | -149,492 |
| Taiwan | 179,082 | 223,152 | +44,070 |
| Viet Nam | 200,585 | 29,431 | -171,154 |
| United States | 56,454 | 84,099 | +27,645 |
| United Kingdom | 55,481 | 39,458 | -16,023 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 17,340,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,775,114 |
| Air transport | 476,119 |
| Road transport | 68,883 |
| Other | 7,572 |
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) | 9,713,235 | 7,626,883 | -2,086,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,433,809 | 2,341,305 | -3,092,504 |
| Air transport | 259,557 | 216,562 | -42,995 |
| Road transport | 68,883 | 0 | -68,883 |
| Other | 7,514 | 58 | -7,456 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,309,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,271,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,990,384 |
| Dover | 2,330,490 |
| Southampton | 2,036,182 |
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 | 6,267,942 | 5,041,475 | -1,226,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,113,566 | 1,158,333 | -955,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,781,577 | 1,208,807 | -572,770 |
| Dover | 1,446,750 | 883,740 | -563,010 |
| Southampton | 1,204,456 | 831,726 | -372,730 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 996,093 | 23,043 | -973,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,665 | 344,281 | +213,616 |
| Harwich | 309,923 | 126,782 | -183,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 228,179 | 122,479 | -105,700 |
| Hull | 256,489 | 40,987 | -215,502 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
23 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 110 |
| JAMES DEWHURST LIMITED | 58 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 56 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 55 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 54 |
| MARLING LEEK LIMITED | 50 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 45 |
| AIRBAGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 44 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 41 |
| A.T.C. MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 443,493 |
| United States | 410,516 |
| Germany | 381,220 |
| Romania | 252,626 |
| Poland | 213,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,665 | 434,828 | +426,163 |
| United States | 306,069 | 104,447 | -201,622 |
| Germany | 215,123 | 166,097 | -49,026 |
| Romania | 153,116 | 99,510 | -53,606 |
| Poland | 163,314 | 49,806 | -113,508 |
| France | 40,112 | 50,580 | +10,468 |
| Ireland | 23,187 | 24,169 | +982 |
| Slovakia | 7,382 | 31,796 | +24,414 |
| Czechia | 3,200 | 31,779 | +28,579 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,932 | 27,304 | +25,372 |
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 | 326 |
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 | 0 | 326 | +326 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,043,272 |
| Air transport | 586,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,520 |
| Road transport | 1,040 |
| Other | 326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 262,951 | 780,321 | +517,370 |
| Air transport | 368,346 | 217,660 | -150,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,271 | 127,249 | -204,022 |
| Road transport | 1,040 | 0 | -1,040 |
| Other | 0 | 326 | +326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 567,171 |
| ZLC | 349,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,976 |
| Hull | 184,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,194 | 343,977 | +120,783 |
| ZLC | 200,776 | 149,195 | -51,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,815 | 0 | -274,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,490 | 235,486 | +229,996 |
| Hull | 7,001 | 177,493 | +170,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,471 | 7,599 | -154,872 |
| Southampton | 0 | 81,544 | +81,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,645 | 25,774 | -24,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 986 | 55,729 | +54,743 |
| Dover | 25,426 | 12,978 | -12,448 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong polyester yarn, often used in ropes, belts, and industrial fabrics