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 | 2,704,101 |
| Italy | 778,505 |
| Turkey | 444,599 |
| China | 291,851 |
| 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 | 1,358,861 | 1,345,240 | -13,621 |
| Italy | 368,586 | 409,919 | +41,333 |
| Turkey | 244,371 | 200,228 | -44,143 |
| China | 274,832 | 17,019 | -257,813 |
| Poland | 131,256 | 51,790 | -79,466 |
| Spain | 114,219 | 5,361 | -108,858 |
| Greece | 53,079 | 31,345 | -21,734 |
| Portugal | 24,864 | 17,864 | -7,000 |
| 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 | 2,704,101 |
| Italy | 778,505 |
| China | 291,851 |
| Turkmenistan | 254,639 |
| 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 | 1,358,861 | 1,345,240 | -13,621 |
| Italy | 368,586 | 409,919 | +41,333 |
| China | 274,832 | 17,019 | -257,813 |
| Turkmenistan | 100,574 | 154,065 | +53,491 |
| Poland | 159,006 | 51,790 | -107,216 |
| Turkey | 143,797 | 46,163 | -97,634 |
| Spain | 114,219 | 5,361 | -108,858 |
| Greece | 53,079 | 31,345 | -21,734 |
| Portugal | 32,276 | 17,864 | -14,412 |
| 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) | 3,150,274 |
| Air transport | 767,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,473 |
| 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) | 1,677,930 | 1,472,344 | -205,586 |
| Air transport | 400,769 | 367,037 | -33,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453,663 | 113,810 | -339,853 |
| 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 | 2,990,814 |
| Birmingham Airport | 566,204 |
| ZLC | 349,769 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 306,505 |
| Manchester Airport | 168,309 |
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 | 1,573,016 | 1,417,798 | -155,218 |
| Birmingham Airport | 262,366 | 303,838 | +41,472 |
| ZLC | 159,091 | 190,678 | +31,587 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 306,505 | 0 | -306,505 |
| Manchester Airport | 122,129 | 46,180 | -75,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,842 | 3,630 | -47,212 |
| Southampton | 16,078 | 27,931 | +11,853 |
| Felixstowe | 33,490 | 9,550 | -23,940 |
| Belfast Airport | 39,887 | 0 | -39,887 |
| Belfast Port | 39,074 | 0 | -39,074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 42 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| ECO FILTERS LIMITED | 26 |
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 24 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 1,856,829 |
| Egypt | 1,100,212 |
| Portugal | 630,513 |
| Denmark | 552,918 |
| Poland | 301,728 |
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 | 1,139,298 | 717,531 | -421,767 |
| Egypt | 416,648 | 683,564 | +266,916 |
| Portugal | 340,990 | 289,523 | -51,467 |
| Denmark | 190,430 | 362,488 | +172,058 |
| Poland | 104,170 | 197,558 | +93,388 |
| Italy | 51,440 | 162,171 | +110,731 |
| Turkey | 39,072 | 93,688 | +54,616 |
| Belgium | 64,481 | 63,800 | -681 |
| Switzerland | 81,502 | 39,160 | -42,342 |
| Germany | 89,211 | 0 | -89,211 |
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 | 128,281 |
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 | 64,481 | 63,800 | -681 |
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) | 2,963,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,126,087 |
| Other | 128,281 |
| 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) | 1,559,834 | 1,404,133 | -155,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 951,882 | 1,174,205 | +222,323 |
| Other | 64,481 | 63,800 | -681 |
| 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 | 1,993,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 970,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,465 |
| Dover | 472,413 |
| 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 | 898,081 | 1,095,388 | +197,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 356,338 | 613,918 | +257,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 282,690 | 206,775 | -75,915 |
| Dover | 225,985 | 246,428 | +20,443 |
| Greenock | 360,414 | 0 | -360,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,451 | 0 | -297,451 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 261,357 | +261,357 |
| Hull | 90,757 | 63,441 | -27,316 |
| 000 | 64,481 | 63,800 | -681 |
| 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