Import/export HS code 540259: Various synthetic filament yarn
Synthetic yarn for diverse textile and industrial uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 889,028 |
| Spain | 84,598 |
| China | 52,212 |
| United States | 47,145 |
| Germany | 45,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 415,365 | 473,663 | +58,298 |
| Spain | 15,065 | 69,533 | +54,468 |
| China | 46,603 | 5,609 | -40,994 |
| United States | 6,797 | 40,348 | +33,551 |
| Germany | 0 | 45,889 | +45,889 |
| Denmark | 2,931 | 30,317 | +27,386 |
| Austria | 29,499 | 0 | -29,499 |
| Japan | 10,467 | 15,851 | +5,384 |
| Italy | 2,248 | 17,013 | +14,765 |
| Egypt | 1,490 | 5,818 | +4,328 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 883,925 |
| China | 104,089 |
| Spain | 84,598 |
| United States | 42,476 |
| Germany | 32,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 387,053 | 496,872 | +109,819 |
| China | 82,515 | 21,574 | -60,941 |
| Spain | 15,065 | 69,533 | +54,468 |
| United States | 2,128 | 40,348 | +38,220 |
| Germany | 0 | 32,217 | +32,217 |
| Austria | 29,499 | 0 | -29,499 |
| Japan | 10,467 | 15,851 | +5,384 |
| Italy | 2,248 | 17,013 | +14,765 |
| Norway | 0 | 9,050 | +9,050 |
| Egypt | 1,490 | 5,818 | +4,328 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 823,362 |
| Air transport | 303,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,957 |
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) | 338,692 | 484,670 | +145,978 |
| Air transport | 149,115 | 154,385 | +5,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,836 | 70,121 | +24,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 419,224 |
| Birmingham Airport | 176,092 |
| Tyne | 103,586 |
| Felixstowe | 93,656 |
| Dover | 78,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 134,960 | 284,264 | +149,304 |
| Birmingham Airport | 105,129 | 70,963 | -34,166 |
| Tyne | 82,717 | 20,869 | -61,848 |
| Felixstowe | 15,895 | 77,761 | +61,866 |
| Dover | 15,065 | 63,260 | +48,195 |
| Killingholme | 76,451 | 0 | -76,451 |
| Thamesport | 15,196 | 35,661 | +20,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,400 | 48,435 | +47,035 |
| London | 29,499 | 17,589 | -11,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,931 | 30,317 | +27,386 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 10 |
| GADDUM & GADDUM LIMITED | 10 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 8 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 7 |
| POLYSTROP LIMITED | 7 |
| JAMES LEVER 1856 LTD | 5 |
| PEARSALLS LIMITED | 4 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 4 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 4 |
| DURHAM LIFTING LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 130,354 |
| Germany | 64,016 |
| United States | 40,886 |
| Poland | 25,856 |
| Taiwan | 12,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 125,818 | 4,536 | -121,282 |
| Germany | 49,228 | 14,788 | -34,440 |
| United States | 31,538 | 9,348 | -22,190 |
| Poland | 7,245 | 18,611 | +11,366 |
| Taiwan | 4,517 | 7,618 | +3,101 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,000 | 6,000 | +0 |
| Netherlands | 8,140 | 0 | -8,140 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 7,561 | +7,561 |
| Canada | 3,305 | 3,271 | -34 |
| China | 5,969 | 0 | -5,969 |
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) | 216,175 |
| Air transport | 65,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,452 |
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) | 186,670 | 29,505 | -157,165 |
| Air transport | 26,044 | 39,221 | +13,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,467 | 9,985 | -20,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,898 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,384 |
| Dover | 30,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,221 |
| Southampton | 10,246 |
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 | 177,337 | 7,561 | -169,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,118 | 35,266 | +21,148 |
| Dover | 8,421 | 21,944 | +13,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,221 | 6,000 | -14,221 |
| Southampton | 10,246 | 0 | -10,246 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
| ZLC | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 3,985 | +3,985 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,951 | +1,951 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540259
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn for diverse textile and industrial uses