Import/export HS code 540234: Polypropylene filament yarn
Yarn made from polypropylene, used in ropes, nets, and outdoor 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,714,903 |
| Belgium | 4,984,563 |
| France | 492,353 |
| Poland | 104,867 |
| Slovakia | 41,896 |
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 | 4,007,028 | 4,707,875 | +700,847 |
| Belgium | 3,051,788 | 1,932,775 | -1,119,013 |
| France | 3,361 | 488,992 | +485,631 |
| Poland | 96,088 | 8,779 | -87,309 |
| Slovakia | 8,877 | 33,019 | +24,142 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| India | 29,390 | 0 | -29,390 |
| Italy | 4,769 | 4,390 | -379 |
| Greece | 0 | 8,825 | +8,825 |
| Germany | 1,453 | 5,051 | +3,598 |
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 | 8,714,903 |
| Belgium | 4,809,488 |
| France | 538,104 |
| Poland | 109,918 |
| Italy | 71,134 |
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 | 4,007,028 | 4,707,875 | +700,847 |
| Belgium | 2,892,704 | 1,916,784 | -975,920 |
| France | 59,080 | 479,024 | +419,944 |
| Poland | 96,088 | 13,830 | -82,258 |
| Italy | 40,785 | 30,349 | -10,436 |
| United Kingdom | 65,440 | 0 | -65,440 |
| Slovakia | 10,786 | 33,019 | +22,233 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| India | 29,390 | 0 | -29,390 |
| Greece | 0 | 8,825 | +8,825 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,179,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,234,627 |
| Air transport | 17,298 |
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) | 4,372,062 | 4,807,023 | +434,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,851,944 | 2,382,683 | -469,261 |
| Air transport | 17,298 | 0 | -17,298 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,482,017 |
| London | 3,923,433 |
| Felixstowe | 3,559,173 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,037,081 |
| Southampton | 485,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,614,278 | 867,739 | -2,746,539 |
| London | 2,044,851 | 1,878,582 | -166,269 |
| Felixstowe | 377,236 | 3,181,937 | +2,804,701 |
| Middlesbrough | 554,416 | 482,665 | -71,751 |
| Southampton | 0 | 485,815 | +485,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 320,295 | 4,168 | -316,127 |
| Killingholme | 121,490 | 171,925 | +50,435 |
| Dover | 101,983 | 60,647 | -41,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,437 | 42,298 | +29,861 |
| Thamesport | 41,485 | 0 | -41,485 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 |
| Tunisia | 2,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 2,485 | +2,485 |
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) | 4,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,485 |
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) | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,485 | +2,485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,485 | +2,485 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540234
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from polypropylene, used in ropes, nets, and outdoor fabrics