Import/export HS code 540252: Polyester filament yarn (specific types)
Polyester yarn for specific uses in fabrics and textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,251,882 |
| Italy | 1,070,590 |
| India | 373,051 |
| South Korea | 187,008 |
| Bulgaria | 176,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,471,999 | 779,883 | -2,692,116 |
| Italy | 657,930 | 412,660 | -245,270 |
| India | 237,704 | 135,347 | -102,357 |
| South Korea | 124,657 | 62,351 | -62,306 |
| Bulgaria | 137,679 | 39,291 | -98,388 |
| Taiwan | 126,087 | 21,533 | -104,554 |
| Switzerland | 39,881 | 78,461 | +38,580 |
| France | 70,791 | 17,142 | -53,649 |
| Turkey | 69,422 | 0 | -69,422 |
| Slovenia | 58,557 | 0 | -58,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,342,480 |
| Italy | 1,055,962 |
| India | 386,408 |
| Bulgaria | 214,423 |
| South Korea | 187,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,550,602 | 791,878 | -2,758,724 |
| Italy | 649,545 | 406,417 | -243,128 |
| India | 250,130 | 136,278 | -113,852 |
| Bulgaria | 175,132 | 39,291 | -135,841 |
| South Korea | 124,657 | 62,351 | -62,306 |
| Switzerland | 39,881 | 78,461 | +38,580 |
| Taiwan | 95,328 | 21,533 | -73,795 |
| Spain | 79,754 | 11,146 | -68,608 |
| Turkey | 69,422 | 0 | -69,422 |
| Malaysia | 51,608 | 0 | -51,608 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,891,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,350 |
| Air transport | 280,395 |
| Road transport | 47,251 |
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) | 4,612,488 | 1,279,079 | -3,333,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,505 | 143,845 | -170,660 |
| Air transport | 140,221 | 140,174 | -47 |
| Road transport | 47,251 | 0 | -47,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,323,985 |
| Thamesport | 1,037,644 |
| Dover | 399,586 |
| Southampton | 217,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,592,097 | 731,888 | -2,860,209 |
| Thamesport | 643,108 | 394,536 | -248,572 |
| Dover | 290,813 | 108,773 | -182,040 |
| Southampton | 184,976 | 32,258 | -152,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,052 | 119,198 | +62,146 |
| Birmingham Airport | 87,908 | 12,797 | -75,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,004 | 0 | -86,004 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,586 | 71,742 | +58,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,645 | 35,072 | +4,427 |
| ZLC | 50,501 | 0 | -50,501 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIRBAGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 52 |
| THE BOTANY WEAVING MILL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 29 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 27 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BERISFORDS LIMITED | 22 |
| PEARSALLS LIMITED | 19 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 18 |
| DANFIELD LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 77,932 |
| Ireland | 12,376 |
| Belgium | 5,374 |
| Switzerland | 2,686 |
| Czechia | 2,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 77,932 | +77,932 |
| Ireland | 8,872 | 3,504 | -5,368 |
| Belgium | 5,374 | 0 | -5,374 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,686 | +2,686 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,223 | +2,223 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,398 | +1,398 |
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) | 101,989 |
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) | 14,246 | 87,743 | +73,497 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,872 |
| Holyhead | 3,504 |
| Dover | 2,223 |
| Harwich | 1,398 |
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 | 5,374 | 80,618 | +75,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,872 | 0 | -8,872 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,504 | +3,504 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,223 | +2,223 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,398 | +1,398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540252
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester yarn for specific uses in fabrics and textiles