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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 306,823 |
| Poland | 295,324 |
| France | 201,495 |
| Czechia | 134,649 |
| Spain | 37,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 306,823 | 0 | -306,823 |
| Poland | 165,705 | 129,619 | -36,086 |
| France | 76,077 | 125,418 | +49,341 |
| Czechia | 102,912 | 31,737 | -71,175 |
| Spain | 21,764 | 16,126 | -5,638 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 37,556 | +37,556 |
| Germany | 11,818 | 13,212 | +1,394 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,263 | +7,263 |
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 | 484,206 |
| Turkey | 306,823 |
| Czechia | 141,873 |
| Spain | 45,825 |
| Germany | 32,430 |
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 | 236,965 | 247,241 | +10,276 |
| Turkey | 306,823 | 0 | -306,823 |
| Czechia | 110,136 | 31,737 | -78,399 |
| Spain | 26,581 | 19,244 | -7,337 |
| Germany | 4,594 | 27,836 | +23,242 |
| China | 0 | 22,932 | +22,932 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,263 | +7,263 |
| 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 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 681,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,935 |
| Air transport | 51,368 |
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) | 353,329 | 328,398 | -24,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,607 | 12,328 | -288,279 |
| Air transport | 31,163 | 20,205 | -10,958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 545,350 |
| Felixstowe | 295,916 |
| Harwich | 65,305 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,619 |
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 | 325,840 | 219,510 | -106,330 |
| Felixstowe | 258,360 | 37,556 | -220,804 |
| Harwich | 0 | 65,305 | +65,305 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 | 0 | -42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,346 | 12,273 | -14,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,594 | 13,212 | +8,618 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,644 | 5,143 | -7,501 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 7,932 | +7,932 |
| Hull | 6,142 | 0 | -6,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,817 | 0 | -4,817 |
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 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 455,093 |
| Belgium | 390,325 |
| Egypt | 346,514 |
| Germany | 222,305 |
| Spain | 155,527 |
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 | 260,372 | 194,721 | -65,651 |
| Belgium | 366,994 | 23,331 | -343,663 |
| Egypt | 246,151 | 100,363 | -145,788 |
| Germany | 114,141 | 108,164 | -5,977 |
| Spain | 142,492 | 13,035 | -129,457 |
| Denmark | 110,425 | 22,267 | -88,158 |
| Ireland | 108,452 | 0 | -108,452 |
| Poland | 79,871 | 27,304 | -52,567 |
| Portugal | 59,186 | 43,916 | -15,270 |
| 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) | 1,210,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 846,204 |
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) | 972,555 | 238,017 | -734,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 551,120 | 295,084 | -256,036 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 604,201 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 560,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,539 |
| Greenock | 105,377 |
| Hull | 103,202 |
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 | 572,004 | 32,197 | -539,807 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 316,206 | 244,550 | -71,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,402 | 104,137 | -135,265 |
| Greenock | 105,377 | 0 | -105,377 |
| Hull | 53,577 | 49,625 | -3,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,940 | 0 | -84,940 |
| Dover | 43,717 | 26,559 | -17,158 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,534 | +50,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,969 | 0 | -44,969 |
| Heysham | 33,289 | 0 | -33,289 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540253
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for specialized industrial applications