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 | 2,978,356 |
| China | 1,410,691 |
| Germany | 350,884 |
| Italy | 219,815 |
| Switzerland | 58,903 |
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 | 1,412,997 | 1,565,359 | +152,362 |
| China | 486,722 | 923,969 | +437,247 |
| Germany | 196,542 | 154,342 | -42,200 |
| Italy | 75,325 | 144,490 | +69,165 |
| Switzerland | 49,445 | 9,458 | -39,987 |
| France | 45,930 | 1,458 | -44,472 |
| Poland | 25,217 | 12,966 | -12,251 |
| 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 | 2,862,596 |
| United Kingdom | 1,589,527 |
| Japan | 191,103 |
| Brazil | 62,848 |
| United States | 57,341 |
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 | 1,276,236 | 1,586,360 | +310,124 |
| United Kingdom | 752,885 | 836,642 | +83,757 |
| Japan | 77,404 | 113,699 | +36,295 |
| Brazil | 8,130 | 54,718 | +46,588 |
| United States | 0 | 57,341 | +57,341 |
| Switzerland | 42,407 | 0 | -42,407 |
| Netherlands | 35,873 | 0 | -35,873 |
| Turkey | 5,455 | 25,796 | +20,341 |
| India | 25,277 | 0 | -25,277 |
| Germany | 18,680 | 1,326 | -17,354 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,631,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,215 |
| Other | 183,686 |
| Air transport | 85,131 |
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) | 2,037,965 | 2,593,126 | +555,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,380 | 77,835 | -75,545 |
| Other | 64,992 | 118,694 | +53,702 |
| Air transport | 62,744 | 22,387 | -40,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,678,816 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 325,954 |
| Felixstowe | 311,706 |
| Dover | 209,519 |
| 000 | 183,686 |
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 | 1,678,083 | 2,000,733 | +322,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,620 | 257,334 | +188,714 |
| Felixstowe | 182,974 | 128,732 | -54,242 |
| Dover | 104,036 | 105,483 | +1,447 |
| 000 | 64,992 | 118,694 | +53,702 |
| Harwich | 76,672 | 33,445 | -43,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,187 | 47,710 | -6,477 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,744 | 21,033 | -41,711 |
| Hull | 0 | 44,498 | +44,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,147 | 13,923 | -11,224 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 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