Import/export HS code 540231: Thin nylon or polyamide yarn
Nylon or polyamide yarn with a fine texture, used in lightweight 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,757,932 |
| Romania | 898,112 |
| China | 738,807 |
| Slovenia | 316,240 |
| Spain | 216,891 |
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 | 1,327,990 | 1,429,942 | +101,952 |
| Romania | 405,371 | 492,741 | +87,370 |
| China | 466,335 | 272,472 | -193,863 |
| Slovenia | 188,294 | 127,946 | -60,348 |
| Spain | 157,027 | 59,864 | -97,163 |
| France | 87,668 | 32,874 | -54,794 |
| United States | 55,728 | 32,644 | -23,084 |
| Turkey | 55,968 | 5,926 | -50,042 |
| Poland | 31,481 | 23,681 | -7,800 |
| Norway | 18,395 | 33,475 | +15,080 |
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 | 3,062,530 |
| China | 823,257 |
| Romania | 623,078 |
| Slovenia | 273,611 |
| Spain | 121,530 |
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 | 1,415,309 | 1,647,221 | +231,912 |
| China | 512,962 | 310,295 | -202,667 |
| Romania | 360,104 | 262,974 | -97,130 |
| Slovenia | 166,654 | 106,957 | -59,697 |
| Spain | 65,750 | 55,780 | -9,970 |
| Israel | 93,668 | 4,257 | -89,411 |
| United States | 55,728 | 32,644 | -23,084 |
| India | 50,432 | 20,937 | -29,495 |
| Turkey | 55,968 | 12,864 | -43,104 |
| Germany | 24,984 | 39,255 | +14,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,955,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,127,008 |
| Air transport | 377,602 |
| Road transport | 3,367 |
| Other | 1,432 |
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) | 1,514,365 | 1,441,348 | -73,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,118,360 | 1,008,648 | -109,712 |
| Air transport | 276,705 | 100,897 | -175,808 |
| Road transport | 3,367 | 0 | -3,367 |
| Other | 1,040 | 392 | -648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,994,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 947,503 |
| Killingholme | 697,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,754 |
| Felixstowe | 297,664 |
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 | 861,741 | 1,132,550 | +270,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,957 | 662,546 | +377,589 |
| Killingholme | 492,163 | 205,274 | -286,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,797 | 181,957 | +30,160 |
| Felixstowe | 236,704 | 60,960 | -175,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 130,142 | 138,989 | +8,847 |
| Southampton | 221,214 | 1,638 | -219,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,461 | 41,377 | -53,084 |
| Hull | 100,839 | 0 | -100,839 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,301 | 34,365 | -30,936 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 629,331 |
| Israel | 114,859 |
| South Africa | 53,651 |
| Italy | 30,824 |
| Turkey | 12,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 419,836 | 209,495 | -210,341 |
| Israel | 114,859 | 0 | -114,859 |
| South Africa | 46,357 | 7,294 | -39,063 |
| Italy | 0 | 30,824 | +30,824 |
| Turkey | 11,717 | 944 | -10,773 |
| France | 8,183 | 3,277 | -4,906 |
| United States | 0 | 8,847 | +8,847 |
| Belarus | 6,802 | 0 | -6,802 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,565 | +4,565 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,426 | +3,426 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,217 |
| Air transport | 223,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,605 | 218,612 | -184,993 |
| Air transport | 184,277 | 39,608 | -144,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,544 | 12,482 | -9,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 439,275 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,316 |
| Liverpool Docks | 148,788 |
| Belfast Airport | 47,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 326,129 | 113,146 | -212,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,859 | 38,457 | -76,402 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,439 | 96,349 | +43,910 |
| Belfast Airport | 47,902 | 0 | -47,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,037 | 8,238 | -16,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,985 | 12,482 | -2,503 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,516 | 0 | -21,516 |
| Dover | 4,887 | 0 | -4,887 |
| Holyhead | 1,672 | 0 | -1,672 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,151 | +1,151 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nylon or polyamide yarn with a fine texture, used in lightweight fabrics