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.
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* 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 | 8,692,483 |
| Belgium | 4,116,378 |
| France | 570,223 |
| Poland | 68,615 |
| 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 | 4,152,163 | 4,540,320 | +388,157 |
| Belgium | 2,712,107 | 1,404,271 | -1,307,836 |
| France | 2,142 | 568,081 | +565,939 |
| Poland | 62,798 | 5,817 | -56,981 |
| Slovakia | 15,873 | 26,023 | +10,150 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| India | 29,390 | 0 | -29,390 |
| Greece | 0 | 8,825 | +8,825 |
| Italy | 3,138 | 4,390 | +1,252 |
| 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 | 8,692,483 |
| Belgium | 3,951,491 |
| France | 617,193 |
| Poland | 73,666 |
| 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 | 4,152,163 | 4,540,320 | +388,157 |
| Belgium | 2,558,521 | 1,392,970 | -1,165,551 |
| France | 59,080 | 558,113 | +499,033 |
| Poland | 62,798 | 10,868 | -51,930 |
| United Kingdom | 65,440 | 0 | -65,440 |
| Italy | 32,437 | 25,659 | -6,778 |
| Slovakia | 17,782 | 26,023 | +8,241 |
| 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) | 9,057,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,507,374 |
| Air transport | 15,667 |
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) | 4,511,579 | 4,545,772 | +34,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,490,368 | 2,017,006 | -473,362 |
| Air transport | 15,667 | 0 | -15,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,292,250 |
| Felixstowe | 3,726,520 |
| London | 3,244,588 |
| Middlesbrough | 959,086 |
| 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 | 3,022,032 | 1,270,218 | -1,751,814 |
| Felixstowe | 1,031,754 | 2,694,766 | +1,663,012 |
| London | 1,788,692 | 1,455,896 | -332,796 |
| Middlesbrough | 524,688 | 434,398 | -90,290 |
| Southampton | 82,863 | 402,952 | +320,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 304,081 | 0 | -304,081 |
| Killingholme | 56,255 | 196,813 | +140,558 |
| Dover | 89,879 | 63,753 | -26,126 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,993 | 33,742 | +12,749 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 13,113 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 0 | 13,113 | +13,113 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
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) | 13,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,131 |
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) | 0 | 13,113 | +13,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 |
| Harwich | 2,617 |
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 | 0 | 10,496 | +10,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,617 | +2,617 |
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