Import/export HS code 540251: Nylon or polyamide yarn (specific types)
Nylon or polyamide yarn for specialized textile 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 700,671 |
| Slovakia | 581,315 |
| Taiwan | 187,004 |
| Italy | 183,474 |
| China | 125,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 452,980 | 247,691 | -205,289 |
| Slovakia | 581,315 | 0 | -581,315 |
| Taiwan | 142,811 | 44,193 | -98,618 |
| Italy | 174,993 | 8,481 | -166,512 |
| China | 75,188 | 49,858 | -25,330 |
| Netherlands | 86,603 | 38,254 | -48,349 |
| Turkey | 3,810 | 57,476 | +53,666 |
| Germany | 41,267 | 1,990 | -39,277 |
| Switzerland | 15,967 | 5,667 | -10,300 |
| Belgium | 15,917 | 0 | -15,917 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 695,879 |
| Slovakia | 581,315 |
| Taiwan | 187,004 |
| Italy | 182,201 |
| China | 141,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 450,995 | 244,884 | -206,111 |
| Slovakia | 581,315 | 0 | -581,315 |
| Taiwan | 142,811 | 44,193 | -98,618 |
| Italy | 173,720 | 8,481 | -165,239 |
| China | 89,019 | 52,665 | -36,354 |
| Netherlands | 98,991 | 38,254 | -60,737 |
| Turkey | 3,810 | 57,476 | +53,666 |
| Germany | 14,854 | 13,750 | -1,104 |
| Switzerland | 15,967 | 5,667 | -10,300 |
| United Kingdom | 18,096 | 0 | -18,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,047,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 973,209 |
| Air transport | 40,789 |
| Road transport | 12,664 |
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) | 659,616 | 388,021 | -271,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 897,850 | 75,359 | -822,491 |
| Air transport | 35,874 | 4,915 | -30,959 |
| Road transport | 4,308 | 8,356 | +4,048 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 707,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 435,859 |
| Southampton | 387,556 |
| Felixstowe | 231,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,707 |
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 | 704,413 | 2,875 | -701,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,136 | 239,723 | +43,587 |
| Southampton | 273,376 | 114,180 | -159,196 |
| Felixstowe | 190,670 | 40,883 | -149,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,608 | 45,099 | -53,509 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,817 | 9,654 | -53,163 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,700 | 4,915 | -21,785 |
| ZLC | 8,118 | 12,766 | +4,648 |
| London | 12,070 | 3,469 | -8,601 |
| Hull | 14,567 | 0 | -14,567 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEAPHAR UK LIMITED | 41 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 29 |
| GWAZA LTD | 22 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 16 |
| JAMES DAWSON & SON,LIMITED | 13 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 11 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| STRETCHLINE (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| SAGEZANDER LTD | 7 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 99,788 |
| Switzerland | 34,030 |
| Ireland | 22,234 |
| United States | 10,646 |
| Spain | 4,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 90,912 | 8,876 | -82,036 |
| Switzerland | 3,094 | 30,936 | +27,842 |
| Ireland | 7,391 | 14,843 | +7,452 |
| United States | 10,646 | 0 | -10,646 |
| Spain | 4,390 | 0 | -4,390 |
| India | 0 | 3,466 | +3,466 |
| Mexico | 0 | 3,245 | +3,245 |
| Norway | 0 | 3,154 | +3,154 |
| France | 0 | 2,758 | +2,758 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,426 | +2,426 |
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 | 10,494 |
| Netherlands | 6,403 |
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 | 4,200 | 6,294 | +2,094 |
| Netherlands | 3,191 | 3,212 | +21 |
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) | 139,016 |
| Air transport | 23,506 |
| Other | 21,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,711 |
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) | 95,302 | 43,714 | -51,588 |
| Air transport | 17,000 | 6,506 | -10,494 |
| Other | 7,391 | 13,699 | +6,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,711 | +6,711 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,124 |
| 000 | 21,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,126 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,380 |
| Dover | 4,748 |
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 | 95,302 | 37,822 | -57,480 |
| 000 | 7,391 | 13,699 | +6,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,200 | 926 | -14,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,800 | 5,580 | +3,780 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,748 | +4,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,466 | +3,466 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,245 | +3,245 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,144 | +1,144 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nylon or polyamide yarn for specialized textile applications