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 | 2,701,802 |
| Italy | 755,422 |
| China | 638,064 |
| Turkey | 444,599 |
| Poland | 183,046 |
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 | 1,394,387 | 1,307,415 | -86,972 |
| Italy | 370,922 | 384,500 | +13,578 |
| China | 621,045 | 17,019 | -604,026 |
| Turkey | 244,371 | 200,228 | -44,143 |
| Poland | 129,763 | 53,283 | -76,480 |
| Spain | 127,948 | 5,361 | -122,587 |
| Greece | 59,843 | 31,345 | -28,498 |
| Portugal | 19,142 | 23,586 | +4,444 |
| France | 42,412 | 0 | -42,412 |
| South Korea | 14,262 | 27,931 | +13,669 |
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 | 2,701,802 |
| Italy | 755,422 |
| China | 638,064 |
| Turkmenistan | 257,188 |
| Poland | 210,796 |
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 | 1,394,387 | 1,307,415 | -86,972 |
| Italy | 370,922 | 384,500 | +13,578 |
| China | 621,045 | 17,019 | -604,026 |
| Turkmenistan | 103,123 | 154,065 | +50,942 |
| Poland | 157,513 | 53,283 | -104,230 |
| Turkey | 143,797 | 46,163 | -97,634 |
| Spain | 127,948 | 5,361 | -122,587 |
| Greece | 59,843 | 31,345 | -28,498 |
| Portugal | 26,554 | 23,586 | -2,968 |
| South Korea | 14,262 | 27,931 | +13,669 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,177,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 883,890 |
| Air transport | 747,272 |
| Road transport | 341,141 |
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) | 1,737,610 | 1,439,988 | -297,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 794,154 | 89,736 | -704,418 |
| Air transport | 406,620 | 340,652 | -65,968 |
| Road transport | 150,463 | 190,678 | +40,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,995,279 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 652,718 |
| Birmingham Airport | 515,888 |
| ZLC | 349,769 |
| 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 | 1,609,837 | 1,385,442 | -224,395 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 652,718 | 0 | -652,718 |
| Birmingham Airport | 268,603 | 247,285 | -21,318 |
| ZLC | 159,091 | 190,678 | +31,587 |
| Manchester Airport | 119,194 | 76,348 | -42,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,571 | 3,630 | -60,941 |
| Southampton | 16,078 | 27,931 | +11,853 |
| London | 25,944 | 17,640 | -8,304 |
| Felixstowe | 33,490 | 9,550 | -23,940 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 41 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| ECO FILTERS LIMITED | 26 |
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 23 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 19 |
| BOWMER-BOND NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 17 |
| CORDEX UK LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,907,855 |
| Egypt | 1,100,212 |
| Portugal | 653,725 |
| Denmark | 526,647 |
| Poland | 382,422 |
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 | 1,000,202 | 907,653 | -92,549 |
| Egypt | 416,648 | 683,564 | +266,916 |
| Portugal | 285,180 | 368,545 | +83,365 |
| Denmark | 168,769 | 357,878 | +189,109 |
| Poland | 184,864 | 197,558 | +12,694 |
| Italy | 102,416 | 162,171 | +59,755 |
| Belgium | 58,788 | 77,889 | +19,101 |
| Turkey | 39,072 | 93,688 | +54,616 |
| Switzerland | 81,502 | 39,160 | -42,342 |
| 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 | 136,677 |
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 | 58,788 | 77,889 | +19,101 |
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) | 3,014,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,289,533 |
| Other | 136,677 |
| 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) | 1,420,738 | 1,594,255 | +173,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 996,738 | 1,292,795 | +296,057 |
| Other | 58,788 | 77,889 | +19,101 |
| 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 | 2,044,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 997,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 602,900 |
| Dover | 497,845 |
| 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 | 758,985 | 1,285,510 | +526,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 387,973 | 609,308 | +221,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 396,125 | 206,775 | -189,350 |
| Dover | 172,395 | 325,450 | +153,055 |
| Greenock | 360,414 | 0 | -360,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,451 | 0 | -297,451 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 261,357 | +261,357 |
| Hull | 44,133 | 110,065 | +65,932 |
| 000 | 58,788 | 77,889 | +19,101 |
| 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