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 | 158,887,645 |
| Greece | 915,709 |
| India | 376,291 |
| China | 97,874 |
| Belgium | 17,355 |
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 | 87,325,550 | 71,562,095 | -15,763,455 |
| Greece | 449,625 | 466,084 | +16,459 |
| India | 3,749 | 372,542 | +368,793 |
| China | 34,494 | 63,380 | +28,886 |
| Belgium | 14,201 | 3,154 | -11,047 |
| Germany | 8,101 | 4,993 | -3,108 |
| Spain | 3,014 | 8,558 | +5,544 |
| 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 | 158,905,000 |
| Greece | 915,709 |
| India | 376,291 |
| China | 97,874 |
| Spain | 19,003 |
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 | 87,339,751 | 71,565,249 | -15,774,502 |
| Greece | 449,625 | 466,084 | +16,459 |
| India | 3,749 | 372,542 | +368,793 |
| China | 34,494 | 63,380 | +28,886 |
| Spain | 5,452 | 13,551 | +8,099 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 155,332,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,497,139 |
| Road transport | 1,381,060 |
| Air transport | 108,951 |
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) | 85,588,933 | 69,744,015 | -15,844,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,153,512 | 1,343,627 | -809,885 |
| Road transport | 69,506 | 1,311,554 | +1,242,048 |
| Air transport | 27,341 | 81,610 | +54,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 62,015,444 |
| Felixstowe | 54,237,054 |
| Belfast Port | 29,081,521 |
| Southampton | 6,827,452 |
| London | 5,910,458 |
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 | 31,299,113 | 30,716,331 | -582,782 |
| Felixstowe | 37,491,021 | 16,746,033 | -20,744,988 |
| Belfast Port | 15,982,674 | 13,098,847 | -2,883,827 |
| Southampton | 1,878,036 | 4,949,416 | +3,071,380 |
| London | 0 | 5,910,458 | +5,910,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 324,698 | 469,238 | +144,540 |
| Thamesport | 611,967 | 116,880 | -495,087 |
| ZLC | 69,506 | 147,676 | +78,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,557 | 140,895 | +111,338 |
| Harwich | 128,660 | 0 | -128,660 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Dormant Company
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 639,277 |
| United States | 212,622 |
| Portugal | 187,047 |
| Dominican Republic | 49,557 |
| Turkey | 24,884 |
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 | 368,607 | 270,670 | -97,937 |
| United States | 77,304 | 135,318 | +58,014 |
| Portugal | 140,846 | 46,201 | -94,645 |
| Dominican Republic | 49,557 | 0 | -49,557 |
| Turkey | 24,884 | 0 | -24,884 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,421 | 9,105 | -3,316 |
| Japan | 9,838 | 6,546 | -3,292 |
| Australia | 12,421 | 0 | -12,421 |
| Czechia | 7,536 | 4,047 | -3,489 |
| 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) | 862,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,521 |
| Air transport | 124,877 |
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) | 490,510 | 372,401 | -118,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,944 | 57,577 | -93,367 |
| Air transport | 74,208 | 50,669 | -23,539 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 255,130 |
| Felixstowe | 241,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,521 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 106,300 | 148,830 | +42,530 |
| Felixstowe | 227,618 | 13,487 | -214,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,944 | 57,577 | -93,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,225 | 107,916 | +15,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,367 | 102,168 | +37,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,186 | 45,811 | +19,625 |
| 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