Import/export HS code 540253: Polypropylene filament yarn (specific types)
Polypropylene yarn for specialized industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 411,601 |
| France | 209,521 |
| Turkey | 122,703 |
| Czechia | 93,364 |
| Netherlands | 44,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 186,123 | 225,478 | +39,355 |
| France | 144,276 | 65,245 | -79,031 |
| Turkey | 122,703 | 0 | -122,703 |
| Czechia | 66,492 | 26,872 | -39,620 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 44,718 | +44,718 |
| Germany | 14,227 | 6,209 | -8,018 |
| Spain | 13,599 | 5,389 | -8,210 |
| Greece | 0 | 9,268 | +9,268 |
| Australia | 0 | 6,896 | +6,896 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 615,671 |
| Turkey | 122,703 |
| Czechia | 100,588 |
| Germany | 27,836 |
| Spain | 26,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 322,464 | 293,207 | -29,257 |
| Turkey | 122,703 | 0 | -122,703 |
| Czechia | 73,716 | 26,872 | -46,844 |
| Germany | 7,003 | 20,833 | +13,830 |
| Spain | 21,534 | 5,389 | -16,145 |
| China | 0 | 22,932 | +22,932 |
| Greece | 0 | 9,268 | +9,268 |
| Australia | 0 | 6,896 | +6,896 |
| Romania | 0 | 4,678 | +4,678 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 752,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,716 |
| Air transport | 47,715 |
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) | 398,789 | 353,275 | -45,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,490 | 14,226 | -109,264 |
| Air transport | 25,141 | 22,574 | -2,567 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 574,836 |
| Felixstowe | 142,023 |
| Harwich | 111,850 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,713 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 17,185 |
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 | 380,763 | 194,073 | -186,690 |
| Felixstowe | 104,467 | 37,556 | -66,911 |
| Harwich | 0 | 111,850 | +111,850 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,324 | 5,389 | -14,935 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 17,185 | +17,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,003 | 8,026 | +1,023 |
| Hull | 6,142 | 7,162 | +1,020 |
| Belfast Port | 12,020 | 0 | -12,020 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,939 | 1,938 | -8,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,896 | +6,896 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Dormant Company
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 518,551 |
| Egypt | 345,488 |
| Belgium | 278,401 |
| Germany | 192,544 |
| Denmark | 131,565 |
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 | 310,034 | 208,517 | -101,517 |
| Egypt | 196,163 | 149,325 | -46,838 |
| Belgium | 234,370 | 44,031 | -190,339 |
| Germany | 125,315 | 67,229 | -58,086 |
| Denmark | 66,343 | 65,222 | -1,121 |
| Poland | 34,590 | 83,241 | +48,651 |
| Spain | 114,900 | 0 | -114,900 |
| Portugal | 68,966 | 37,889 | -31,077 |
| Ireland | 69,173 | 0 | -69,173 |
| Italy | 32,557 | 0 | -32,557 |
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) | 1,046,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,039 |
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) | 749,248 | 297,612 | -451,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 506,197 | 357,842 | -148,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 642,060 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 463,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 297,815 |
| Greenock | 105,377 |
| Dover | 96,755 |
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 | 334,752 | 307,308 | -27,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,735 | 57,742 | -347,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 191,658 | 106,157 | -85,501 |
| Greenock | 105,377 | 0 | -105,377 |
| Dover | 58,866 | 37,889 | -20,977 |
| Hull | 23,816 | 70,325 | +46,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,068 | 0 | -66,068 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,534 | +50,534 |
| Heysham | 33,289 | 0 | -33,289 |
| Harwich | 0 | 25,499 | +25,499 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540253
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for specialized industrial applications