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 | 5,276,198 |
| South Korea | 2,054,968 |
| Malaysia | 1,064,379 |
| Germany | 755,206 |
| United States | 718,555 |
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 | 4,430,307 | 845,891 | -3,584,416 |
| South Korea | 1,634,801 | 420,167 | -1,214,634 |
| Malaysia | 876,915 | 187,464 | -689,451 |
| Germany | 378,451 | 376,755 | -1,696 |
| United States | 334,733 | 383,822 | +49,089 |
| Italy | 213,265 | 18,089 | -195,176 |
| Austria | 185,525 | 0 | -185,525 |
| Spain | 85,303 | 90,342 | +5,039 |
| Turkey | 30,452 | 32,342 | +1,890 |
| Ireland | 0 | 46,403 | +46,403 |
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 | 5,377,022 |
| South Korea | 2,783,786 |
| Malaysia | 1,064,379 |
| United States | 718,555 |
| Italy | 210,856 |
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 | 4,454,935 | 922,087 | -3,532,848 |
| South Korea | 2,105,436 | 678,350 | -1,427,086 |
| Malaysia | 876,915 | 187,464 | -689,451 |
| United States | 334,733 | 383,822 | +49,089 |
| Italy | 206,160 | 4,696 | -201,464 |
| Germany | 64,484 | 85,057 | +20,573 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 74,199 | +74,199 |
| India | 69,779 | 0 | -69,779 |
| Turkey | 30,452 | 32,342 | +1,890 |
| Switzerland | 7,105 | 30,766 | +23,661 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 9,041,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,348,080 |
| Air transport | 265,173 |
| 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) | 7,336,469 | 1,704,844 | -5,631,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 822,327 | 525,753 | -296,574 |
| Air transport | 21,557 | 243,616 | +222,059 |
| 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 | 5,616,379 |
| Southampton | 2,401,390 |
| Dover | 1,118,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 854,243 |
| Manchester Airport | 199,719 |
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 | 5,259,343 | 357,036 | -4,902,307 |
| Southampton | 1,552,098 | 849,292 | -702,806 |
| Dover | 701,326 | 417,602 | -283,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 388,399 | 465,844 | +77,445 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,405 | 182,314 | +164,909 |
| London | 26,950 | 64,979 | +38,029 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,182 | 26,826 | -35,356 |
| Thamesport | 73,483 | 0 | -73,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,228 | 11,455 | -45,773 |
| East Midlands Airport | 976 | 46,403 | +45,427 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 126,575 |
| Ireland | 95,394 |
| Germany | 29,894 |
| Spain | 25,966 |
| 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 | 60,612 | 65,963 | +5,351 |
| Ireland | 2,594 | 92,800 | +90,206 |
| Germany | 29,894 | 0 | -29,894 |
| Spain | 4,561 | 21,405 | +16,844 |
| South Korea | 8,209 | 0 | -8,209 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,257 | +6,257 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,721 | +1,721 |
| Belgium | 1,382 | 0 | -1,382 |
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) | 187,438 |
| Air transport | 95,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,930 |
| Other | 2,594 |
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) | 96,449 | 90,989 | -5,460 |
| Air transport | 0 | 95,436 | +95,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,209 | 1,721 | -6,488 |
| Other | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,436 |
| Harwich | 13,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,621 |
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 | 84,991 | 75,924 | -9,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 95,436 | +95,436 |
| Harwich | 4,455 | 8,808 | +4,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,209 | 1,721 | -6,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,621 | 1,000 | -4,621 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
| 000 | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
| Dover | 1,382 | 0 | -1,382 |
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