Import/export HS code 540244: Elastomeric filament yarn
Stretchy synthetic yarn, used in sportswear and elastic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,977,554 |
| China | 1,368,730 |
| Germany | 381,139 |
| Italy | 220,848 |
| Switzerland | 68,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,404,864 | 1,572,690 | +167,826 |
| China | 415,769 | 952,961 | +537,192 |
| Germany | 190,528 | 190,611 | +83 |
| Italy | 89,221 | 131,627 | +42,406 |
| Switzerland | 49,587 | 18,877 | -30,710 |
| France | 45,930 | 1,458 | -44,472 |
| Poland | 28,549 | 12,966 | -15,583 |
| India | 25,277 | 0 | -25,277 |
| Spain | 1,626 | 0 | -1,626 |
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 | 2,856,193 |
| United Kingdom | 1,557,758 |
| Japan | 206,904 |
| Brazil | 73,010 |
| Switzerland | 52,347 |
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 | 1,184,891 | 1,671,302 | +486,411 |
| United Kingdom | 733,813 | 823,945 | +90,132 |
| Japan | 75,211 | 131,693 | +56,482 |
| Brazil | 18,292 | 54,718 | +36,426 |
| Switzerland | 52,347 | 0 | -52,347 |
| United States | 0 | 44,533 | +44,533 |
| Netherlands | 39,205 | 0 | -39,205 |
| Turkey | 5,455 | 25,796 | +20,341 |
| India | 25,277 | 0 | -25,277 |
| Germany | 18,614 | 5,906 | -12,708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,643,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,945 |
| Other | 192,335 |
| Air transport | 83,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,992,076 | 2,651,408 | +659,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,027 | 102,918 | -7,109 |
| Other | 86,504 | 105,831 | +19,327 |
| Air transport | 62,744 | 21,033 | -41,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,673,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 339,226 |
| Felixstowe | 288,740 |
| Dover | 214,033 |
| 000 | 192,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,643,206 | 2,030,093 | +386,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,197 | 271,029 | +202,832 |
| Felixstowe | 164,826 | 123,914 | -40,912 |
| Dover | 85,976 | 128,057 | +42,081 |
| 000 | 86,504 | 105,831 | +19,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,988 | 47,710 | -22,278 |
| Harwich | 67,308 | 42,809 | -24,499 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,744 | 21,033 | -41,711 |
| Hull | 0 | 44,498 | +44,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 976 | 38,094 | +37,118 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 540244
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stretchy synthetic yarn, used in sportswear and elastic fabrics