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 | 2,868,498 |
| Romania | 882,431 |
| Turkey | 806,511 |
| China | 775,956 |
| Slovenia | 352,423 |
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 | 1,226,512 | 1,641,986 | +415,474 |
| Romania | 427,976 | 454,455 | +26,479 |
| Turkey | 802,508 | 4,003 | -798,505 |
| China | 504,915 | 271,041 | -233,874 |
| Slovenia | 192,109 | 160,314 | -31,795 |
| Spain | 154,429 | 79,374 | -75,055 |
| France | 104,903 | 31,977 | -72,926 |
| United States | 27,898 | 58,997 | +31,099 |
| Norway | 13,149 | 38,721 | +25,572 |
| South Korea | 45,683 | 0 | -45,683 |
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 | 3,193,502 |
| China | 859,495 |
| Turkey | 813,449 |
| Romania | 597,003 |
| Slovenia | 301,161 |
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 | 1,330,175 | 1,863,327 | +533,152 |
| China | 554,137 | 305,358 | -248,779 |
| Turkey | 802,508 | 10,941 | -791,567 |
| Romania | 377,773 | 219,230 | -158,543 |
| Slovenia | 161,836 | 139,325 | -22,511 |
| Spain | 94,024 | 55,780 | -38,244 |
| Israel | 74,158 | 23,767 | -50,391 |
| United States | 27,898 | 58,997 | +31,099 |
| India | 55,346 | 23,632 | -31,714 |
| Germany | 18,018 | 46,221 | +28,203 |
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 | 3 | -2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,009,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,001,066 |
| Air transport | 378,529 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,803,963 | 1,205,861 | -598,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,556,937 | 1,444,129 | -112,808 |
| Air transport | 228,579 | 149,950 | -78,629 |
| 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 | 2,002,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,035,808 |
| Belfast Port | 749,907 |
| Killingholme | 747,741 |
| Felixstowe | 340,540 |
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 | 778,292 | 1,224,443 | +446,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,881 | 848,927 | +662,046 |
| Belfast Port | 749,907 | 0 | -749,907 |
| Killingholme | 638,919 | 108,822 | -530,097 |
| Felixstowe | 275,925 | 64,615 | -211,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,772 | 184,060 | +70,288 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,209 | 168,150 | +67,941 |
| Southampton | 263,118 | 1,638 | -261,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,770 | 38,989 | -52,781 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,146 | 62,195 | +20,049 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 56,837 |
| Italy | 30,824 |
| Turkey | 11,717 |
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 | 390,300 | 239,031 | -151,269 |
| Israel | 114,859 | 0 | -114,859 |
| South Africa | 43,855 | 12,982 | -30,873 |
| Italy | 0 | 30,824 | +30,824 |
| Turkey | 11,717 | 0 | -11,717 |
| France | 4,533 | 6,927 | +2,394 |
| 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) | 621,273 |
| Air transport | 227,071 |
| 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) | 374,069 | 247,204 | -126,865 |
| Air transport | 181,775 | 45,296 | -136,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,894 | 16,132 | -1,762 |
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 | 49,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,331 |
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 | 22,903 | 125,885 | +102,982 |
| Belfast Airport | 44,130 | 5,688 | -38,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,037 | 7,294 | -17,743 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,335 | 16,132 | +4,797 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,516 | 0 | -21,516 |
| Dover | 4,887 | 0 | -4,887 |
| Holyhead | 1,672 | 0 | -1,672 |
| ZLC | 1,270 | 0 | -1,270 |
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