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 | 11,729,347 |
| Germany | 1,293,114 |
| United States | 924,029 |
| China | 765,172 |
| India | 739,658 |
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 | 6,029,130 | 5,700,217 | -328,913 |
| Germany | 711,836 | 581,278 | -130,558 |
| United States | 896,788 | 27,241 | -869,547 |
| China | 497,059 | 268,113 | -228,946 |
| India | 314,792 | 424,866 | +110,074 |
| Spain | 127,683 | 117,820 | -9,863 |
| South Korea | 110,870 | 70,360 | -40,510 |
| Italy | 15,564 | 116,722 | +101,158 |
| France | 29,936 | 78,543 | +48,607 |
| Belgium | 55,573 | 0 | -55,573 |
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 | 11,760,203 |
| China | 1,466,249 |
| United States | 847,664 |
| Germany | 742,059 |
| India | 739,870 |
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 | 6,053,377 | 5,706,826 | -346,551 |
| China | 701,762 | 764,487 | +62,725 |
| United States | 820,423 | 27,241 | -793,182 |
| Germany | 602,495 | 139,564 | -462,931 |
| India | 316,218 | 423,652 | +107,434 |
| Spain | 127,683 | 98,780 | -28,903 |
| Italy | 9,540 | 106,224 | +96,684 |
| France | 24,394 | 58,105 | +33,711 |
| Viet Nam | 70,757 | 0 | -70,757 |
| South Korea | 27,934 | 30,687 | +2,753 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 13,908,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,777,246 |
| Air transport | 354,300 |
| 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) | 7,712,119 | 6,196,830 | -1,515,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 882,195 | 895,051 | +12,856 |
| Air transport | 232,454 | 121,846 | -110,608 |
| 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 | 6,306,408 |
| Felixstowe | 4,724,130 |
| Dover | 1,135,654 |
| Southampton | 1,041,911 |
| London | 974,259 |
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 | 3,134,990 | 3,171,418 | +36,428 |
| Felixstowe | 3,567,216 | 1,156,914 | -2,410,302 |
| Dover | 500,496 | 635,158 | +134,662 |
| Southampton | 238,763 | 803,148 | +564,385 |
| London | 74,130 | 900,129 | +825,999 |
| Belfast Port | 711,103 | 210,792 | -500,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,450 | 171,754 | +46,304 |
| ZLC | 0 | 206,645 | +206,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,053 | 0 | -136,053 |
| Thamesport | 61,159 | 42,156 | -19,003 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
21 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 77 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 68 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 48 |
| CONTITECH UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 41 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 35 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 79,089 |
| France | 70,573 |
| Belgium | 61,144 |
| Sweden | 27,385 |
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 | 129,525 | 3,067 | -126,458 |
| Germany | 51,514 | 27,575 | -23,939 |
| France | 50,305 | 20,268 | -30,037 |
| Belgium | 61,144 | 0 | -61,144 |
| Sweden | 15,601 | 11,784 | -3,817 |
| Ireland | 13,245 | 3,972 | -9,273 |
| Spain | 4,454 | 9,261 | +4,807 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,238 | +10,238 |
| India | 1,296 | 0 | -1,296 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,085 | +1,085 |
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 | 13,558 |
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 | 9,586 | 3,972 | -5,614 |
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) | 209,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,423 |
| Air transport | 86,056 |
| Other | 13,558 |
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) | 146,583 | 62,714 | -83,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,423 | 0 | -105,423 |
| Air transport | 65,492 | 20,564 | -44,928 |
| Other | 9,586 | 3,972 | -5,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,008 |
| Felixstowe | 105,423 |
| Dover | 47,456 |
| ZLC | 44,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,385 |
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 | 78,737 | 48,271 | -30,466 |
| Felixstowe | 105,423 | 0 | -105,423 |
| Dover | 47,456 | 0 | -47,456 |
| ZLC | 40,094 | 3,989 | -36,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,601 | 11,784 | -3,817 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,702 | 14,232 | +6,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,400 | 1,258 | -15,142 |
| 000 | 9,586 | 3,972 | -5,614 |
| 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