Import/export HS code 540263: Polypropylene filament yarn (other types)
Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor fabrics
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 | 153,046,509 |
| Greece | 861,915 |
| China | 109,570 |
| India | 52,226 |
| Belgium | 30,180 |
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 | 83,799,866 | 69,246,643 | -14,553,223 |
| Greece | 520,540 | 341,375 | -179,165 |
| China | 66,520 | 43,050 | -23,470 |
| India | 0 | 52,226 | +52,226 |
| Belgium | 18,158 | 12,022 | -6,136 |
| Germany | 5,663 | 7,431 | +1,768 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,506 | +9,506 |
| Italy | 9,235 | 0 | -9,235 |
| Netherlands | 558 | 0 | -558 |
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 | 153,076,689 |
| Greece | 861,915 |
| China | 109,570 |
| India | 52,226 |
| Spain | 16,937 |
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 | 83,818,024 | 69,258,665 | -14,559,359 |
| Greece | 520,540 | 341,375 | -179,165 |
| China | 66,520 | 43,050 | -23,470 |
| India | 0 | 52,226 | +52,226 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,937 | +16,937 |
| Italy | 9,235 | 0 | -9,235 |
| Germany | 5,663 | 0 | -5,663 |
| Netherlands | 558 | 0 | -558 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 149,469,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,603,784 |
| Road transport | 970,831 |
| Air transport | 88,203 |
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) | 83,314,318 | 66,155,657 | -17,158,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 888,189 | 2,715,595 | +1,827,406 |
| Road transport | 181,942 | 788,889 | +606,947 |
| Air transport | 36,091 | 52,112 | +16,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 68,809,497 |
| Felixstowe | 51,470,945 |
| Belfast Port | 24,729,916 |
| Southampton | 6,753,547 |
| Thamesport | 728,847 |
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 | 41,358,702 | 27,450,795 | -13,907,907 |
| Felixstowe | 30,064,622 | 21,406,323 | -8,658,299 |
| Belfast Port | 11,710,380 | 13,019,536 | +1,309,156 |
| Southampton | 32,894 | 6,720,653 | +6,687,759 |
| Thamesport | 448,910 | 279,937 | -168,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 334,425 | 344,529 | +10,104 |
| ZLC | 181,942 | 211,457 | +29,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,510 | 170,452 | +101,942 |
| Harwich | 191,904 | 0 | -191,904 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 39,427 | +39,427 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
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 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 505,838 |
| Portugal | 229,031 |
| United States | 196,268 |
| Dominican Republic | 72,940 |
| Turkey | 70,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 313,253 | 192,585 | -120,668 |
| Portugal | 173,601 | 55,430 | -118,171 |
| United States | 64,367 | 131,901 | +67,534 |
| Dominican Republic | 72,940 | 0 | -72,940 |
| Turkey | 70,344 | 0 | -70,344 |
| Japan | 7,352 | 8,977 | +1,625 |
| Australia | 0 | 12,421 | +12,421 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,421 | +12,421 |
| India | 5,258 | 3,706 | -1,552 |
| Czechia | 3,562 | 3,974 | +412 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,129 |
| Air transport | 107,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 474,886 | 315,912 | -158,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,184 | 60,945 | -117,239 |
| Air transport | 61,748 | 46,099 | -15,649 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 277,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,129 |
| Southampton | 231,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 273,078 | 4,382 | -268,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 178,184 | 60,945 | -117,239 |
| Southampton | 64,501 | 166,694 | +102,193 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,367 | 102,168 | +37,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,940 | 42,668 | -30,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,726 | 41,241 | +27,515 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,022 | 4,858 | -43,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540263
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor fabrics