Import/export HS code 540247: Various polyester filament yarn
Polyester yarn for general use in fabrics and textiles
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 | 5,966,543 |
| South Korea | 2,382,562 |
| Malaysia | 1,023,634 |
| Germany | 694,228 |
| United States | 609,529 |
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 | 5,197,380 | 769,163 | -4,428,217 |
| South Korea | 2,049,417 | 333,145 | -1,716,272 |
| Malaysia | 901,026 | 122,608 | -778,418 |
| Germany | 319,463 | 374,765 | +55,302 |
| United States | 317,679 | 291,850 | -25,829 |
| Austria | 241,391 | 0 | -241,391 |
| Italy | 192,028 | 31,789 | -160,239 |
| Spain | 114,450 | 85,836 | -28,614 |
| Turkey | 33,972 | 24,251 | -9,721 |
| Romania | 1,324 | 16,128 | +14,804 |
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 | 6,088,430 |
| South Korea | 3,120,231 |
| Malaysia | 1,023,634 |
| United States | 609,529 |
| Italy | 206,160 |
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 | 5,255,428 | 833,002 | -4,422,426 |
| South Korea | 2,487,584 | 632,647 | -1,854,937 |
| Malaysia | 901,026 | 122,608 | -778,418 |
| United States | 317,679 | 291,850 | -25,829 |
| Italy | 183,157 | 23,003 | -160,154 |
| Germany | 75,738 | 77,336 | +1,598 |
| India | 69,779 | 0 | -69,779 |
| Turkey | 33,972 | 24,251 | -9,721 |
| Switzerland | 8,871 | 26,159 | +17,288 |
| Spain | 22,798 | 0 | -22,798 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 9,951,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,348,089 |
| Air transport | 159,993 |
| Road transport | 1,237 |
| Other | 307 |
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) | 8,518,864 | 1,432,860 | -7,086,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 840,668 | 507,421 | -333,247 |
| Air transport | 23,379 | 136,614 | +113,235 |
| Road transport | 1,237 | 0 | -1,237 |
| Other | 307 | 0 | -307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,373,586 |
| Southampton | 2,789,530 |
| Dover | 1,123,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 614,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,989,200 | 384,386 | -5,604,814 |
| Southampton | 2,045,448 | 744,082 | -1,301,366 |
| Dover | 715,990 | 407,136 | -308,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,938 | 260,763 | -93,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,405 | 124,091 | +106,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,144 | 3,034 | -87,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,182 | 26,826 | -35,356 |
| Thamesport | 67,132 | 10,957 | -56,175 |
| London | 20,714 | 55,276 | +34,562 |
| Killingholme | 3,526 | 31,789 | +28,263 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 104,334 |
| Germany | 56,400 |
| Spain | 37,998 |
| Belgium | 8,705 |
| South Korea | 8,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 52,516 | 51,818 | -698 |
| Germany | 56,400 | 0 | -56,400 |
| Spain | 19,229 | 18,769 | -460 |
| Belgium | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
| South Korea | 8,209 | 0 | -8,209 |
| Ireland | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,721 | +1,721 |
| South Africa | 1,563 | 0 | -1,563 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,594 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
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) | 207,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,930 |
| Other | 2,594 |
| Air transport | 1,563 |
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) | 136,850 | 70,587 | -66,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,209 | 1,721 | -6,488 |
| Other | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
| Air transport | 1,563 | 0 | -1,563 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,930 |
| Harwich | 8,818 |
| Dover | 8,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,621 |
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 | 118,069 | 66,224 | -51,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,209 | 1,721 | -6,488 |
| Harwich | 4,455 | 4,363 | -92 |
| Dover | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,621 | 0 | -5,621 |
| 000 | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,563 | 0 | -1,563 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540247
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester yarn for general use in fabrics and textiles