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.
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* 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 | 1,407,520 |
| China | 410,648 |
| United States | 380,866 |
| France | 242,449 |
| Belgium | 188,026 |
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 | 493,453 | 914,067 | +420,614 |
| China | 178,795 | 231,853 | +53,058 |
| United States | 205,911 | 174,955 | -30,956 |
| France | 136,228 | 106,221 | -30,007 |
| Belgium | 108,387 | 79,639 | -28,748 |
| Italy | 26,296 | 142,050 | +115,754 |
| India | 54,500 | 15,575 | -38,925 |
| Slovakia | 31,186 | 17,780 | -13,406 |
| Japan | 27,808 | 8,344 | -19,464 |
| 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 | 1,094,594 |
| Germany | 624,425 |
| China | 428,673 |
| Belgium | 210,898 |
| Italy | 192,746 |
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 | 667,438 | 427,156 | -240,282 |
| Germany | 24,954 | 599,471 | +574,517 |
| China | 191,008 | 237,665 | +46,657 |
| Belgium | 108,387 | 102,511 | -5,876 |
| Italy | 35,987 | 156,759 | +120,772 |
| Spain | 66,294 | 68,707 | +2,413 |
| India | 46,287 | 15,575 | -30,712 |
| France | 50,815 | 2,968 | -47,847 |
| Slovakia | 31,186 | 17,780 | -13,406 |
| United Kingdom | 8,630 | 31,033 | +22,403 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 1,362,181 |
| Air transport | 935,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 700,368 |
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) | 412,490 | 949,691 | +537,201 |
| Air transport | 527,042 | 408,347 | -118,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,587 | 348,781 | -2,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 896,741 |
| Birmingham Airport | 479,659 |
| Felixstowe | 408,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 284,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,921 |
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 | 290,688 | 606,053 | +315,365 |
| Birmingham Airport | 289,969 | 189,690 | -100,279 |
| Felixstowe | 78,715 | 330,272 | +251,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,893 | 194,429 | +104,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,436 | 115,485 | -17,951 |
| Southampton | 165,033 | 12,809 | -152,224 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 86,083 | 64,860 | -21,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,201 | 42,909 | -39,292 |
| London | 51,696 | 38,248 | -13,448 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 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 | 48 |
| URGO LIMITED | 31 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 18 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 16 |
| GOODE SPORT LTD | 16 |
| J.H.ASHWORTH & SON LIMITED | 12 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 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 | 1,627,168 |
| China | 63,580 |
| 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 | 942,431 | 684,737 | -257,694 |
| China | 0 | 63,580 | +63,580 |
| 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 |
| South Africa | 5,325 | 0 | -5,325 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 2,497 | +2,497 |
| Netherlands | 2,019 | 0 | -2,019 |
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) | 1,160,983 |
| Air transport | 627,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,542 |
| 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) | 452,258 | 708,725 | +256,467 |
| Air transport | 535,078 | 92,795 | -442,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 40,542 | +40,542 |
| 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 | 1,156,771 |
| ZLC | 494,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,539 |
| 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 | 448,046 | 708,725 | +260,679 |
| ZLC | 494,349 | 0 | -494,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 61,835 | +61,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,924 | 9,615 | -25,309 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,805 | 21,345 | +15,540 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,806 | +21,806 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,736 | +18,736 |
| 000 | 501 | 2,515 | +2,014 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,840 | 0 | -1,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
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