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 | 1,172,517 |
| China | 359,593 |
| United States | 335,297 |
| France | 236,718 |
| Belgium | 204,650 |
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 | 397,699 | 774,818 | +377,119 |
| China | 204,154 | 155,439 | -48,715 |
| United States | 193,623 | 141,674 | -51,949 |
| France | 150,397 | 86,321 | -64,076 |
| Belgium | 151,822 | 52,828 | -98,994 |
| Italy | 13,193 | 133,085 | +119,892 |
| India | 60,168 | 15,575 | -44,593 |
| Slovakia | 31,186 | 11,578 | -19,608 |
| Japan | 24,569 | 4,345 | -20,224 |
| Romania | 18,931 | 3,894 | -15,037 |
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 | 1,121,178 |
| China | 379,481 |
| Germany | 339,922 |
| Belgium | 211,930 |
| Italy | 195,774 |
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 | 569,975 | 551,203 | -18,772 |
| China | 218,230 | 161,251 | -56,979 |
| Germany | 14,375 | 325,547 | +311,172 |
| Belgium | 151,822 | 60,108 | -91,714 |
| Italy | 51,240 | 144,534 | +93,294 |
| Spain | 48,965 | 54,477 | +5,512 |
| France | 62,587 | 5,012 | -57,575 |
| India | 50,092 | 15,575 | -34,517 |
| Slovakia | 31,186 | 11,578 | -19,608 |
| Japan | 24,569 | 4,345 | -20,224 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 1,088,719 |
| Air transport | 920,146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,973 |
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) | 266,616 | 822,103 | +555,487 |
| Air transport | 614,697 | 305,449 | -309,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,081 | 256,892 | -118,189 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 734,926 |
| Birmingham Airport | 508,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 286,665 |
| Felixstowe | 232,378 |
| Southampton | 207,767 |
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 | 172,986 | 561,940 | +388,954 |
| Birmingham Airport | 364,005 | 144,840 | -219,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,423 | 244,242 | +201,819 |
| Felixstowe | 78,715 | 153,663 | +74,948 |
| Southampton | 194,958 | 12,809 | -182,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,572 | 84,386 | -35,186 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 109,852 | 52,828 | -57,024 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,742 | 31,280 | -43,462 |
| London | 65,512 | 14,869 | -50,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 57,089 | +57,089 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 44 |
| URGO LIMITED | 29 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 18 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 17 |
| GOODE SPORT LTD | 16 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 15 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| SILVERTREES 2024 LIMITED | 12 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 11 |
| J.H.ASHWORTH & SON LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,631,256 |
| China | 63,580 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,035 |
| Ireland | 24,561 |
| 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 | 1,080,617 | 550,639 | -529,978 |
| China | 0 | 63,580 | +63,580 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 58,035 | +58,035 |
| Ireland | 14,690 | 9,871 | -4,819 |
| Singapore | 0 | 21,345 | +21,345 |
| India | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| United States | 5,823 | 0 | -5,823 |
| South Africa | 5,325 | 0 | -5,325 |
| Romania | 4,020 | 0 | -4,020 |
| Spain | 3,120 | 0 | -3,120 |
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 | 600 |
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 | 600 | 0 | -600 |
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) | 1,097,317 |
| Air transport | 704,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,542 |
| Other | 600 |
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) | 521,893 | 575,424 | +53,531 |
| Air transport | 610,153 | 94,448 | -515,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 40,542 | +40,542 |
| Other | 600 | 0 | -600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,093,105 |
| ZLC | 566,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,796 |
| 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 | 519,521 | 573,584 | +54,063 |
| ZLC | 566,123 | 0 | -566,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 60,532 | +60,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,225 | 12,571 | -25,654 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,805 | 21,345 | +15,540 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,806 | +21,806 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,736 | +18,736 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,840 | +1,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
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