Import/export HS code 540261: Nylon or polyamide yarn (other types)
Nylon or polyamide yarn for various textile and industrial purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,472,259 |
| United States | 314,528 |
| China | 290,004 |
| France | 216,998 |
| Belgium | 175,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 673,841 | 798,418 | +124,577 |
| United States | 182,995 | 131,533 | -51,462 |
| China | 102,084 | 187,920 | +85,836 |
| France | 128,705 | 88,293 | -40,412 |
| Belgium | 102,728 | 72,516 | -30,212 |
| Italy | 62,713 | 100,997 | +38,284 |
| India | 52,849 | 15,575 | -37,274 |
| Slovakia | 27,059 | 6,202 | -20,857 |
| Japan | 15,372 | 11,270 | -4,102 |
| Romania | 17,466 | 4,061 | -13,405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,024,676 |
| Germany | 683,859 |
| China | 306,378 |
| Belgium | 207,001 |
| Italy | 185,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 797,912 | 226,764 | -571,148 |
| Germany | 35,899 | 647,960 | +612,061 |
| China | 112,646 | 193,732 | +81,086 |
| Belgium | 102,728 | 104,273 | +1,545 |
| Italy | 69,982 | 115,706 | +45,724 |
| Spain | 81,163 | 53,838 | -27,325 |
| India | 46,287 | 15,575 | -30,712 |
| United Kingdom | 24,683 | 14,980 | -9,703 |
| Slovakia | 27,059 | 6,202 | -20,857 |
| France | 28,838 | 1,916 | -26,922 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,373,597 |
| Air transport | 903,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 528,927 |
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) | 591,686 | 781,911 | +190,225 |
| Air transport | 529,054 | 374,231 | -154,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,696 | 274,231 | +19,535 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 858,642 |
| Birmingham Airport | 478,066 |
| Felixstowe | 358,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 281,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,119 |
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 | 421,690 | 436,952 | +15,262 |
| Birmingham Airport | 303,632 | 174,434 | -129,198 |
| Felixstowe | 72,212 | 286,339 | +214,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,333 | 153,567 | +25,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,699 | 110,420 | -6,279 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 80,424 | 47,248 | -33,176 |
| Southampton | 81,695 | 12,809 | -68,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,218 | 49,319 | +10,101 |
| London | 59,441 | 23,379 | -36,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 62,839 | +62,839 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 49 |
| URGO LIMITED | 31 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 18 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 16 |
| GOODE SPORT LTD | 16 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| J.H.ASHWORTH & SON LIMITED | 12 |
| SILVERTREES 2024 LIMITED | 12 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,489,733 |
| China | 84,602 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,035 |
| Ireland | 23,062 |
| Singapore | 21,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 973,049 | 516,684 | -456,365 |
| China | 0 | 84,602 | +84,602 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 58,035 | +58,035 |
| Ireland | 12,610 | 10,452 | -2,158 |
| Singapore | 0 | 21,345 | +21,345 |
| India | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| United States | 4,923 | 1,678 | -3,245 |
| Slovenia | 2,497 | 0 | -2,497 |
| Iceland | 1,840 | 0 | -1,840 |
| Italy | 1,657 | 0 | -1,657 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 3,016 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 501 | 2,515 | +2,014 |
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) | 1,022,536 |
| Air transport | 622,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,564 |
| Other | 3,016 |
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) | 482,814 | 539,722 | +56,908 |
| Air transport | 532,250 | 90,298 | -441,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 61,564 | +61,564 |
| Other | 501 | 2,515 | +2,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,019,336 |
| ZLC | 494,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,150 |
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 | 479,614 | 539,722 | +60,108 |
| ZLC | 494,349 | 0 | -494,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,497 | 59,338 | +56,841 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,599 | 9,615 | -19,984 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,805 | 21,345 | +15,540 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,806 | +21,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 21,022 | +21,022 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,736 | +18,736 |
| 000 | 501 | 2,515 | +2,014 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,840 | 0 | -1,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nylon or polyamide yarn for various textile and industrial purposes