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 | 415,678 |
| France | 209,521 |
| Turkey | 176,828 |
| Czechia | 103,824 |
| 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 | 188,786 | 226,892 | +38,106 |
| France | 115,574 | 93,947 | -21,627 |
| Turkey | 176,828 | 0 | -176,828 |
| Czechia | 76,952 | 26,872 | -50,080 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 44,718 | +44,718 |
| Spain | 15,006 | 12,921 | -2,085 |
| Germany | 18,821 | 6,209 | -12,612 |
| 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 | 619,748 |
| Turkey | 176,828 |
| Czechia | 111,048 |
| Spain | 35,862 |
| 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 | 296,425 | 323,323 | +26,898 |
| Turkey | 176,828 | 0 | -176,828 |
| Czechia | 84,176 | 26,872 | -57,304 |
| Spain | 22,941 | 12,921 | -10,020 |
| Germany | 11,597 | 20,833 | +9,236 |
| 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 | 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) | 777,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,841 |
| Air transport | 50,744 |
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) | 389,948 | 387,157 | -2,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,615 | 14,226 | -163,389 |
| Air transport | 24,404 | 26,340 | +1,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 589,373 |
| Felixstowe | 165,921 |
| Harwich | 111,850 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,742 |
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 | 361,418 | 227,955 | -133,463 |
| Felixstowe | 128,365 | 37,556 | -90,809 |
| Harwich | 0 | 111,850 | +111,850 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 | 0 | -42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,587 | 9,155 | -10,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,597 | 8,026 | -3,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,849 | 1,938 | -13,911 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 17,185 | +17,185 |
| Hull | 6,142 | 7,162 | +1,020 |
| 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 | 493,296 |
| Belgium | 347,964 |
| Egypt | 345,488 |
| Germany | 222,305 |
| Denmark | 155,821 |
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 | 259,427 | 233,869 | -25,558 |
| Belgium | 303,933 | 44,031 | -259,902 |
| Egypt | 196,163 | 149,325 | -46,838 |
| Germany | 114,141 | 108,164 | -5,977 |
| Denmark | 110,425 | 45,396 | -65,029 |
| Spain | 101,865 | 13,035 | -88,830 |
| Portugal | 68,827 | 38,028 | -30,799 |
| Poland | 56,672 | 37,239 | -19,433 |
| 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) | 1,146,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 838,784 |
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) | 860,627 | 285,893 | -574,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,590 | 383,194 | -72,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 597,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 509,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,071 |
| Hull | 123,902 |
| Greenock | 105,377 |
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 | 265,273 | 332,660 | +67,387 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 484,345 | 24,775 | -459,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,805 | 127,266 | -67,539 |
| Hull | 53,577 | 70,325 | +16,748 |
| Greenock | 105,377 | 0 | -105,377 |
| Dover | 58,727 | 38,028 | -20,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,940 | 0 | -84,940 |
| 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