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 | 163,407,943 |
| Greece | 934,479 |
| India | 232,346 |
| China | 75,944 |
| Belgium | 24,911 |
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 | 84,653,031 | 78,754,912 | -5,898,119 |
| Greece | 484,382 | 450,097 | -34,285 |
| India | 3,749 | 228,597 | +224,848 |
| China | 34,494 | 41,450 | +6,956 |
| Belgium | 21,757 | 3,154 | -18,603 |
| Germany | 8,101 | 4,993 | -3,108 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,541 | +10,541 |
| 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 | 163,432,854 |
| Greece | 934,479 |
| India | 232,346 |
| China | 75,944 |
| Spain | 17,972 |
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 | 84,674,788 | 78,758,066 | -5,916,722 |
| Greece | 484,382 | 450,097 | -34,285 |
| India | 3,749 | 228,597 | +224,848 |
| China | 34,494 | 41,450 | +6,956 |
| Spain | 2,438 | 15,534 | +13,096 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 159,592,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,607,645 |
| Road transport | 1,381,060 |
| Air transport | 118,668 |
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) | 83,632,701 | 75,959,742 | -7,672,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,508,680 | 2,098,965 | +590,285 |
| Road transport | 30,074 | 1,350,986 | +1,320,912 |
| Air transport | 34,617 | 84,051 | +49,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 66,880,115 |
| Felixstowe | 55,062,377 |
| Belfast Port | 28,134,328 |
| Southampton | 6,805,522 |
| London | 5,506,380 |
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 | 34,932,589 | 31,947,526 | -2,985,063 |
| Felixstowe | 35,372,286 | 19,690,091 | -15,682,195 |
| Belfast Port | 13,567,426 | 14,566,902 | +999,476 |
| Southampton | 137,383 | 6,668,139 | +6,530,756 |
| London | 0 | 5,506,380 | +5,506,380 |
| Eurotunnel | 342,610 | 453,251 | +110,641 |
| Thamesport | 611,967 | 116,880 | -495,087 |
| ZLC | 30,074 | 187,108 | +157,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,630 | 170,452 | +132,822 |
| Harwich | 147,561 | 0 | -147,561 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 651,276 |
| Portugal | 243,714 |
| United States | 207,723 |
| Turkey | 70,344 |
| Dominican Republic | 49,557 |
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 | 355,921 | 295,355 | -60,566 |
| Portugal | 197,513 | 46,201 | -151,312 |
| United States | 76,329 | 131,394 | +55,065 |
| Turkey | 70,344 | 0 | -70,344 |
| Dominican Republic | 49,557 | 0 | -49,557 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,421 | 9,105 | -3,316 |
| Japan | 11,947 | 4,382 | -7,565 |
| Australia | 0 | 12,421 | +12,421 |
| Czechia | 3,562 | 8,021 | +4,459 |
| India | 6,566 | 1,431 | -5,135 |
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) | 918,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,638 |
| Air transport | 121,763 |
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) | 511,187 | 407,343 | -103,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,096 | 61,542 | -140,554 |
| Air transport | 75,018 | 46,745 | -28,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 286,565 |
| Southampton | 265,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,535 |
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 | 13,487 | -259,591 |
| Southampton | 81,517 | 183,772 | +102,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,096 | 61,542 | -140,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,225 | 107,916 | +15,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,367 | 102,168 | +37,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,996 | 41,887 | +14,891 |
| 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