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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 927,527 |
| India | 780,915 |
| Taiwan | 233,024 |
| Italy | 181,652 |
| Netherlands | 118,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 927,527 | 0 | -927,527 |
| India | 492,545 | 288,370 | -204,175 |
| Taiwan | 140,742 | 92,282 | -48,460 |
| Italy | 176,046 | 5,606 | -170,440 |
| Netherlands | 98,111 | 20,029 | -78,082 |
| China | 59,270 | 57,414 | -1,856 |
| Germany | 49,619 | 1,990 | -47,629 |
| Switzerland | 34,454 | 5,667 | -28,787 |
| Belgium | 15,917 | 0 | -15,917 |
| Turkey | 7,822 | 4,410 | -3,412 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 927,527 |
| India | 776,123 |
| Taiwan | 233,024 |
| Italy | 180,379 |
| China | 136,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 927,527 | 0 | -927,527 |
| India | 490,560 | 285,563 | -204,997 |
| Taiwan | 140,742 | 92,282 | -48,460 |
| Italy | 174,773 | 5,606 | -169,167 |
| China | 76,464 | 60,221 | -16,243 |
| Netherlands | 110,499 | 20,029 | -90,470 |
| Switzerland | 34,454 | 5,667 | -28,787 |
| Germany | 19,843 | 1,990 | -17,853 |
| United Kingdom | 18,096 | 0 | -18,096 |
| Turkey | 7,822 | 4,410 | -3,412 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,303,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,115,654 |
| Air transport | 60,162 |
| Road transport | 12,110 |
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) | 1,260,559 | 43,366 | -1,217,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,809 | 435,845 | -243,964 |
| Air transport | 60,162 | 0 | -60,162 |
| Road transport | 8,320 | 3,790 | -4,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,050,625 |
| Southampton | 513,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,359 |
| Felixstowe | 221,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,145 |
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 | 1,046,713 | 3,912 | -1,042,801 |
| Southampton | 405,390 | 108,430 | -296,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 158,522 | 228,837 | +70,315 |
| Felixstowe | 128,533 | 93,273 | -35,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,028 | 16,117 | -97,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,817 | 5,606 | -57,211 |
| Birmingham Airport | 48,550 | 0 | -48,550 |
| ZLC | 12,130 | 8,200 | -3,930 |
| London | 0 | 15,539 | +15,539 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEAPHAR UK LIMITED | 38 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 29 |
| GWAZA LTD | 22 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 16 |
| JAMES DAWSON & SON,LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 101,638 |
| Ireland | 19,454 |
| United States | 18,565 |
| Spain | 8,107 |
| Mexico | 3,245 |
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 | 92,762 | 8,876 | -83,886 |
| Ireland | 10,928 | 8,526 | -2,402 |
| United States | 18,565 | 0 | -18,565 |
| Spain | 8,107 | 0 | -8,107 |
| Mexico | 0 | 3,245 | +3,245 |
| Norway | 0 | 3,154 | +3,154 |
| Switzerland | 3,094 | 0 | -3,094 |
| France | 2,969 | 0 | -2,969 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,426 | +2,426 |
| Singapore | 1,800 | 0 | -1,800 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,550 |
| Portugal | 6,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,361 | 3,189 | -172 |
| Portugal | 6,301 | 0 | -6,301 |
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) | 110,305 |
| Air transport | 35,318 |
| Other | 17,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,245 |
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) | 100,285 | 10,020 | -90,265 |
| Air transport | 29,738 | 5,580 | -24,158 |
| Other | 9,662 | 7,382 | -2,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,245 | +3,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,938 |
| 000 | 17,044 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,380 |
| Southampton | 3,245 |
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 | 99,019 | 6,886 | -92,133 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,938 | 0 | -27,938 |
| 000 | 9,662 | 7,382 | -2,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,800 | 5,580 | +3,780 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,245 | +3,245 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,990 | +1,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,266 | 0 | -1,266 |
| 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