Import/export HS code 540239: Various synthetic filament yarn
Synthetic yarn made from various materials, used in diverse textile applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 464,114 |
| Netherlands | 237,451 |
| Turkey | 198,698 |
| India | 75,641 |
| Belgium | 33,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 298,094 | 166,020 | -132,074 |
| Netherlands | 82,354 | 155,097 | +72,743 |
| Turkey | 187,973 | 10,725 | -177,248 |
| India | 23,093 | 52,548 | +29,455 |
| Belgium | 33,837 | 0 | -33,837 |
| South Korea | 9,041 | 5,528 | -3,513 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,896 | +8,896 |
| Egypt | 4,279 | 0 | -4,279 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,866 | +3,866 |
| United States | 991 | 2,425 | +1,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 448,855 |
| Turkey | 198,698 |
| India | 75,641 |
| Belgium | 33,837 |
| South Korea | 26,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 281,874 | 166,981 | -114,893 |
| Turkey | 187,973 | 10,725 | -177,248 |
| India | 23,093 | 52,548 | +29,455 |
| Belgium | 33,837 | 0 | -33,837 |
| South Korea | 26,252 | 0 | -26,252 |
| Netherlands | 4,678 | 7,237 | +2,559 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 8,896 | +8,896 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,528 | +5,528 |
| Egypt | 4,279 | 0 | -4,279 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,866 | +3,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 627,743 |
| Other | 228,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,891 |
| Road transport | 61,329 |
| Air transport | 10,962 |
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) | 396,022 | 231,721 | -164,301 |
| Other | 81,050 | 147,860 | +66,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,995 | 8,896 | -102,099 |
| Road transport | 50,604 | 10,725 | -39,879 |
| Air transport | 3,154 | 7,808 | +4,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 276,184 |
| 000 | 228,910 |
| Felixstowe | 154,792 |
| ZLC | 88,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 176,085 | 100,099 | -75,986 |
| 000 | 81,050 | 147,860 | +66,810 |
| Felixstowe | 117,846 | 36,946 | -80,900 |
| ZLC | 77,504 | 10,725 | -66,779 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 84,383 | +84,383 |
| Southampton | 80,080 | 0 | -80,080 |
| London | 49,200 | 3,654 | -45,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,837 | 0 | -33,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 14,591 | +14,591 |
| Dover | 12,106 | 0 | -12,106 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANGUS FIRE LIMITED | 17 |
| GUILFORD EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| JAY TRIM LIMITED | 10 |
| CYGNET YARNS LIMITED | 10 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 6 |
| REDDIPLEX LIMITED | 6 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 6 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 6 |
| JERSEYTEX UK LIMITED | 5 |
| CULIMETA-SAVEGUARD LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 55,185 |
| Belgium | 14,000 |
| India | 7,752 |
| Senegal | 7,284 |
| Sierra Leone | 4,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 52,410 | 2,775 | -49,635 |
| Belgium | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| India | 0 | 7,752 | +7,752 |
| Senegal | 0 | 7,284 | +7,284 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 4,858 | +4,858 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,956 | +2,956 |
| United States | 1,400 | 1,032 | -368 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| North Macedonia | 0 | 2,033 | +2,033 |
| Italy | 1,442 | 0 | -1,442 |
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) | 77,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,475 |
| Air transport | 5,388 |
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) | 52,410 | 24,919 | -27,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,442 | 2,033 | -13,409 |
| Air transport | 1,400 | 3,988 | +2,588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 69,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,000 |
| London | 8,017 |
| ZLC | 3,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,475 |
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 | 52,410 | 16,902 | -35,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| London | 0 | 8,017 | +8,017 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,988 | +3,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,442 | 2,033 | +591 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn made from various materials, used in diverse textile applications