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 | 3,679,910 |
| Italy | 994,925 |
| India | 337,320 |
| Bulgaria | 177,446 |
| South Korea | 172,827 |
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 | 3,187,448 | 492,462 | -2,694,986 |
| Italy | 659,603 | 335,322 | -324,281 |
| India | 183,784 | 153,536 | -30,248 |
| Bulgaria | 167,578 | 9,868 | -157,710 |
| South Korea | 110,476 | 62,351 | -48,125 |
| Taiwan | 126,087 | 21,533 | -104,554 |
| Switzerland | 52,570 | 65,772 | +13,202 |
| Turkey | 59,595 | 0 | -59,595 |
| France | 33,338 | 17,142 | -16,196 |
| Slovenia | 50,051 | 0 | -50,051 |
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 | 3,784,908 |
| Italy | 977,798 |
| India | 350,677 |
| Bulgaria | 177,446 |
| South Korea | 172,827 |
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 | 3,280,451 | 504,457 | -2,775,994 |
| Italy | 645,651 | 332,147 | -313,504 |
| India | 197,141 | 153,536 | -43,605 |
| Bulgaria | 167,578 | 9,868 | -157,710 |
| South Korea | 110,476 | 62,351 | -48,125 |
| Switzerland | 52,570 | 65,772 | +13,202 |
| Taiwan | 95,328 | 21,533 | -73,795 |
| Spain | 83,184 | 0 | -83,184 |
| Turkey | 59,595 | 0 | -59,595 |
| Germany | 28,406 | 4,353 | -24,053 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,168,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,109 |
| Air transport | 268,447 |
| Road transport | 40,466 |
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) | 4,227,942 | 940,695 | -3,287,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,606 | 95,503 | -243,103 |
| Air transport | 142,306 | 126,141 | -16,165 |
| Road transport | 40,466 | 0 | -40,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,744,816 |
| Thamesport | 966,956 |
| Dover | 348,650 |
| Southampton | 203,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,547 |
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 | 3,272,539 | 472,277 | -2,800,262 |
| Thamesport | 644,538 | 322,418 | -322,120 |
| Dover | 285,136 | 63,514 | -221,622 |
| Southampton | 170,795 | 32,258 | -138,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,004 | 112,543 | +44,539 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,450 | 9,471 | -68,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,586 | 72,102 | +58,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,268 | 0 | -60,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,012 | 31,989 | +5,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,654 | 11,373 | -26,281 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 53 |
| 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 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 18 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 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