Import/export HS code 540269: Various synthetic filament yarn
Synthetic yarn for a wide range of textile and industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,533,700 |
| China | 1,128,305 |
| France | 458,540 |
| Italy | 375,478 |
| Pakistan | 149,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,962,535 | 4,571,165 | -1,391,370 |
| China | 607,934 | 520,371 | -87,563 |
| France | 180,803 | 277,737 | +96,934 |
| Italy | 230,501 | 144,977 | -85,524 |
| Pakistan | 95,562 | 53,508 | -42,054 |
| Portugal | 32,045 | 30,666 | -1,379 |
| Germany | 29,500 | 1,834 | -27,666 |
| Denmark | 0 | 16,288 | +16,288 |
| Japan | 3,908 | 5,853 | +1,945 |
| Spain | 1,468 | 6,255 | +4,787 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,548,131 |
| China | 1,582,453 |
| Italy | 382,788 |
| Pakistan | 149,070 |
| France | 52,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,975,985 | 4,572,146 | -1,403,839 |
| China | 779,795 | 802,658 | +22,863 |
| Italy | 234,814 | 147,974 | -86,840 |
| Pakistan | 95,562 | 53,508 | -42,054 |
| France | 23,307 | 29,006 | +5,699 |
| Belgium | 19,117 | 0 | -19,117 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 16,288 | +16,288 |
| Portugal | 14,505 | 0 | -14,505 |
| Japan | 3,908 | 5,853 | +1,945 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,013 | +7,013 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,275,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,061,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,362 |
| Road transport | 42,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,413,021 | 4,862,419 | -1,550,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 481,978 | 579,324 | +97,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,161 | 187,201 | -57,960 |
| Road transport | 23,035 | 19,909 | -3,126 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 10,473,076 |
| Felixstowe | 754,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 384,036 |
| Dover | 343,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,183 |
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 Stansted Airport | 5,944,973 | 4,528,103 | -1,416,870 |
| Felixstowe | 361,786 | 392,257 | +30,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,713 | 97,323 | -189,390 |
| Dover | 189,313 | 153,970 | -35,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,215 | 143,968 | +65,753 |
| Thamesport | 4,103 | 119,509 | +115,406 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,655 | 58,856 | +19,201 |
| Southampton | 30,431 | 51,068 | +20,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,291 | 14,530 | -40,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,110 | 29,006 | -10,104 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 54 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 52 |
| PEARSALLS LIMITED | 50 |
| WAX LYRICAL LIMITED | 42 |
| DAIWA SPORTS LIMITED | 30 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 25 |
| CONTRACT CANDLES & DIFFUSERS LTD | 24 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 23 |
| GREENWOOD & COOPE LIMITED | 19 |
| GRADUS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,791,655 |
| Italy | 26,487 |
| Turkey | 22,090 |
| France | 21,804 |
| Czechia | 14,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,380,619 | 2,411,036 | +30,417 |
| Italy | 24,795 | 1,692 | -23,103 |
| Turkey | 0 | 22,090 | +22,090 |
| France | 2,942 | 18,862 | +15,920 |
| Czechia | 5,230 | 9,419 | +4,189 |
| Germany | 7,757 | 5,662 | -2,095 |
| Israel | 11,791 | 0 | -11,791 |
| Netherlands | 4,635 | 5,015 | +380 |
| Qatar | 5,396 | 0 | -5,396 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,017 | +5,017 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,856,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,414,466 | 2,442,136 | +27,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,422 | 43,513 | +4,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,679,165 |
| ZLC | 120,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,916 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,368,024 | 2,311,141 | -56,883 |
| ZLC | 20,229 | 99,895 | +79,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,395 | 38,321 | +18,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,826 | 22,090 | +9,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,991 | 9,010 | +1,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,595 | 0 | -12,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,635 | 2,126 | -2,509 |
| Dover | 2,797 | 3,066 | +269 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,396 | 0 | -5,396 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540269
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn for a wide range of textile and industrial applications