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 | 7,573,309 |
| Belgium | 5,879,417 |
| France | 294,565 |
| Poland | 103,195 |
| India | 51,703 |
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 | 3,643,051 | 3,930,258 | +287,207 |
| Belgium | 3,545,683 | 2,333,734 | -1,211,949 |
| France | 3,361 | 291,204 | +287,843 |
| Poland | 93,548 | 9,647 | -83,901 |
| India | 51,703 | 0 | -51,703 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| Slovakia | 17,495 | 6,996 | -10,499 |
| Germany | 1,453 | 5,051 | +3,598 |
| Italy | 4,769 | 1,044 | -3,725 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 0 | -4,743 |
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 | 7,573,309 |
| Belgium | 5,707,109 |
| France | 346,528 |
| Poland | 108,246 |
| United Kingdom | 65,440 |
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 | 3,643,051 | 3,930,258 | +287,207 |
| Belgium | 3,449,336 | 2,257,773 | -1,191,563 |
| France | 0 | 346,528 | +346,528 |
| Poland | 93,548 | 14,698 | -78,850 |
| United Kingdom | 65,440 | 0 | -65,440 |
| Italy | 37,128 | 21,681 | -15,447 |
| India | 51,703 | 0 | -51,703 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| Slovakia | 19,404 | 6,996 | -12,408 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 0 | -4,743 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | -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 - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,059,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,909,640 |
| 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) | 4,030,398 | 4,029,406 | -992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,356,660 | 2,552,980 | -803,680 |
| 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 | 4,279,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,192,161 |
| Felixstowe | 2,982,331 |
| Middlesbrough | 970,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,482 |
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 | 2,396,259 | 1,883,604 | -512,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,448,582 | 743,579 | -2,705,003 |
| Felixstowe | 201,268 | 2,781,063 | +2,579,795 |
| Middlesbrough | 503,920 | 466,402 | -37,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 404,052 | 119,430 | -284,622 |
| Southampton | 0 | 405,616 | +405,616 |
| Killingholme | 239,116 | 105,452 | -133,664 |
| Dover | 104,404 | 54,754 | -49,650 |
| Thamesport | 41,485 | 0 | -41,485 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 32,709 | 0 | -32,709 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 |
| South Korea | 3,082 |
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 | 0 | 4,131 | +4,131 |
| South Korea | 3,082 | 0 | -3,082 |
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) | 7,213 |
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) | 3,082 | 4,131 | +1,049 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 |
| Southampton | 3,082 |
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 | 0 | 4,131 | +4,131 |
| Southampton | 3,082 | 0 | -3,082 |
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