Import/export HS code 540248: Polypropylene filament yarn (other types)
Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,538,003 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 684,642 |
| Turkey | 487,171 |
| Poland | 224,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,512,359 | 1,025,644 | -486,715 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 363,512 | 321,130 | -42,382 |
| Turkey | 306,341 | 180,830 | -125,511 |
| Poland | 162,315 | 62,364 | -99,951 |
| Spain | 120,690 | 53,977 | -66,713 |
| United States | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Greece | 51,684 | 29,974 | -21,710 |
| France | 34,402 | 18,841 | -15,561 |
| Germany | 18,268 | 24,366 | +6,098 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,538,003 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 684,642 |
| Poland | 263,260 |
| Turkmenistan | 257,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,512,359 | 1,025,644 | -486,715 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 363,512 | 321,130 | -42,382 |
| Poland | 189,305 | 73,955 | -115,350 |
| Turkmenistan | 103,123 | 154,065 | +50,942 |
| Turkey | 205,767 | 26,765 | -179,002 |
| Spain | 120,690 | 53,977 | -66,713 |
| United States | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Greece | 59,919 | 29,974 | -29,945 |
| Portugal | 26,614 | 17,978 | -8,636 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Wales | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,063,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,259,162 |
| Air transport | 731,545 |
| Road transport | 356,408 |
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) | 1,865,331 | 1,198,225 | -667,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,180,168 | 78,994 | -1,101,174 |
| Air transport | 407,038 | 324,507 | -82,531 |
| Road transport | 175,578 | 180,830 | +5,252 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,864,369 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 493,557 |
| ZLC | 365,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 195,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,721,829 | 1,142,540 | -579,289 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 | 0 | -923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 283,135 | 210,422 | -72,713 |
| ZLC | 184,206 | 180,830 | -3,376 |
| Manchester Airport | 98,476 | 97,066 | -1,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,709 | 27,423 | -41,286 |
| Belfast Port | 75,929 | 0 | -75,929 |
| London | 26,004 | 17,978 | -8,026 |
| Belfast Airport | 39,887 | 0 | -39,887 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 37 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| ECO FILTERS LIMITED | 25 |
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 22 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
| BOWMER-BOND NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
| CORDEX UK LIMITED | 14 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 12 |
| LOADHOG LIMITED | 12 |
| JAMES DEWHURST LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,792,090 |
| Egypt | 999,848 |
| Portugal | 615,491 |
| Denmark | 470,529 |
| Poland | 383,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 922,895 | 869,195 | -53,700 |
| Egypt | 442,945 | 556,903 | +113,958 |
| Portugal | 305,348 | 310,143 | +4,795 |
| Denmark | 158,407 | 312,122 | +153,715 |
| Poland | 232,066 | 151,816 | -80,250 |
| Italy | 153,670 | 116,861 | -36,809 |
| Switzerland | 140,130 | 39,160 | -100,970 |
| Belgium | 51,889 | 68,716 | +16,827 |
| Turkey | 39,072 | 66,365 | +27,293 |
| Germany | 55,982 | 45,078 | -10,904 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 120,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 51,889 | 68,716 | +16,827 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,867,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,164,870 |
| Other | 120,605 |
| Air transport | 11,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,438,706 | 1,429,136 | -9,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,120,029 | 1,044,841 | -75,188 |
| Other | 51,889 | 68,716 | +16,827 |
| Air transport | 11,022 | 0 | -11,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,870,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 899,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 759,595 |
| Dover | 389,409 |
| Greenock | 360,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 707,975 | 1,162,905 | +454,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,697 | 482,519 | +65,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 562,489 | 197,106 | -365,383 |
| Dover | 150,034 | 239,375 | +89,341 |
| Greenock | 360,414 | 0 | -360,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,451 | 0 | -297,451 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 218,843 | +218,843 |
| Hull | 63,675 | 85,784 | +22,109 |
| 000 | 51,889 | 68,716 | +16,827 |
| Southampton | 0 | 44,350 | +44,350 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540248
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor applications