Import/export HS code 540262: Polyester filament yarn (other types)
Polyester yarn for general and specialized textile 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,830,292 |
| Germany | 1,216,833 |
| United States | 967,231 |
| China | 779,253 |
| India | 757,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,227,833 | 6,602,459 | +1,374,626 |
| Germany | 619,692 | 597,141 | -22,551 |
| United States | 938,717 | 28,514 | -910,203 |
| China | 517,516 | 261,737 | -255,779 |
| India | 379,607 | 378,208 | -1,399 |
| South Korea | 180,699 | 73,963 | -106,736 |
| Spain | 107,750 | 118,713 | +10,963 |
| Italy | 15,564 | 116,722 | +101,158 |
| France | 36,686 | 84,458 | +47,772 |
| Belgium | 44,954 | 10,619 | -34,335 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,861,148 |
| China | 1,391,029 |
| United States | 887,148 |
| Germany | 762,632 |
| India | 760,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,229,552 | 6,631,596 | +1,402,044 |
| China | 632,750 | 758,279 | +125,529 |
| United States | 858,634 | 28,514 | -830,120 |
| Germany | 600,977 | 161,655 | -439,322 |
| India | 383,744 | 376,994 | -6,750 |
| Spain | 107,750 | 118,713 | +10,963 |
| South Korea | 96,684 | 28,823 | -67,861 |
| Italy | 9,540 | 106,224 | +96,684 |
| France | 18,479 | 64,020 | +45,541 |
| Viet Nam | 70,757 | 0 | -70,757 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,140,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,697,205 |
| Air transport | 369,883 |
| Road transport | 206,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,068,200 | 7,072,368 | +4,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 774,779 | 922,426 | +147,647 |
| Air transport | 240,119 | 129,764 | -110,355 |
| Road transport | 0 | 206,645 | +206,645 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,445,867 |
| Felixstowe | 4,842,231 |
| Southampton | 1,092,081 |
| Dover | 994,107 |
| London | 937,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,158,920 | 3,286,947 | +128,027 |
| Felixstowe | 2,844,523 | 1,997,708 | -846,815 |
| Southampton | 245,820 | 846,261 | +600,441 |
| Dover | 447,257 | 546,850 | +99,593 |
| London | 66,126 | 871,056 | +804,930 |
| Belfast Port | 711,103 | 120,190 | -590,913 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,684 | 210,411 | +64,727 |
| ZLC | 0 | 206,645 | +206,645 |
| Thamesport | 108,946 | 48,552 | -60,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,646 | 66,407 | -3,239 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 76 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 68 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 47 |
| CONTITECH UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 40 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 34 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 22 |
| RUGGABLE UK LTD. | 21 |
| MARLING LEEK LIMITED | 19 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 132,592 |
| Germany | 88,683 |
| France | 78,442 |
| Belgium | 61,144 |
| Ireland | 21,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 122,533 | 10,059 | -112,474 |
| Germany | 58,141 | 30,542 | -27,599 |
| France | 46,984 | 31,458 | -15,526 |
| Belgium | 61,144 | 0 | -61,144 |
| Ireland | 16,789 | 4,909 | -11,880 |
| Sweden | 15,601 | 3,556 | -12,045 |
| Spain | 4,454 | 9,261 | +4,807 |
| United States | 12,622 | 0 | -12,622 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,238 | +10,238 |
| India | 1,296 | 0 | -1,296 |
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 | 18,039 |
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 | 14,067 | 3,972 | -10,095 |
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) | 210,663 |
| Air transport | 106,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,423 |
| Other | 18,039 |
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) | 152,273 | 58,390 | -93,883 |
| Air transport | 67,801 | 38,746 | -29,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,423 | 0 | -105,423 |
| Other | 14,067 | 3,972 | -10,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,602 |
| Felixstowe | 105,423 |
| ZLC | 51,952 |
| Dover | 47,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,280 |
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 | 85,364 | 51,238 | -34,126 |
| Felixstowe | 105,423 | 0 | -105,423 |
| ZLC | 36,773 | 15,179 | -21,594 |
| Dover | 47,456 | 0 | -47,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,030 | 8,250 | -13,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,702 | 14,232 | +6,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,601 | 3,556 | -12,045 |
| 000 | 14,067 | 3,972 | -10,095 |
| Harwich | 1,130 | 2,659 | +1,529 |
| Holyhead | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540262
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester yarn for general and specialized textile uses