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 | 2,630,811 |
| China | 1,113,301 |
| Germany | 389,358 |
| Italy | 212,106 |
| 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 | 1,451,207 | 1,179,604 | -271,603 |
| China | 422,764 | 690,537 | +267,773 |
| Germany | 242,030 | 147,328 | -94,702 |
| Italy | 109,717 | 102,389 | -7,328 |
| Switzerland | 25,468 | 42,996 | +17,528 |
| France | 44,661 | 16,163 | -28,498 |
| India | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| Poland | 12,705 | 28,810 | +16,105 |
| Turkey | 27,784 | 0 | -27,784 |
| Taiwan | 7,811 | 0 | -7,811 |
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 | 2,578,677 |
| United Kingdom | 1,271,096 |
| Japan | 215,397 |
| Brazil | 95,968 |
| Switzerland | 55,688 |
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 | 1,224,497 | 1,354,180 | +129,683 |
| United Kingdom | 702,182 | 568,914 | -133,268 |
| Japan | 122,554 | 92,843 | -29,711 |
| Brazil | 41,250 | 54,718 | +13,468 |
| Switzerland | 55,688 | 0 | -55,688 |
| Turkey | 30,459 | 21,511 | -8,948 |
| India | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| Netherlands | 25,853 | 15,844 | -10,009 |
| Germany | 12,133 | 12,387 | +254 |
| Taiwan | 7,811 | 0 | -7,811 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 4,052,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 259,825 |
| Other | 190,658 |
| Air transport | 100,072 |
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) | 2,041,555 | 2,010,619 | -30,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,528 | 95,297 | -69,231 |
| Other | 109,780 | 80,878 | -28,902 |
| Air transport | 79,039 | 21,033 | -58,006 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,170,361 |
| Felixstowe | 340,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,310 |
| 000 | 190,658 |
| Dover | 188,746 |
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 | 1,667,442 | 1,502,919 | -164,523 |
| Felixstowe | 251,583 | 88,614 | -162,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,694 | 227,616 | +171,922 |
| 000 | 109,780 | 80,878 | -28,902 |
| Dover | 108,257 | 80,489 | -27,768 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,991 | 77,120 | +9,129 |
| Harwich | 51,666 | 45,590 | -6,076 |
| Birmingham Airport | 70,043 | 21,033 | -49,010 |
| Hull | 0 | 44,498 | +44,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,824 | 39,070 | +37,246 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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