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 | 10,046,581 |
| China | 1,240,583 |
| France | 458,540 |
| Italy | 320,586 |
| Pakistan | 186,598 |
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 | 5,305,823 | 4,740,758 | -565,065 |
| China | 602,400 | 638,183 | +35,783 |
| France | 155,898 | 302,642 | +146,744 |
| Italy | 229,730 | 90,856 | -138,874 |
| Pakistan | 131,304 | 55,294 | -76,010 |
| 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 | 10,061,012 |
| China | 1,694,731 |
| Italy | 327,896 |
| Pakistan | 186,598 |
| 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 | 5,319,273 | 4,741,739 | -577,534 |
| China | 749,356 | 945,375 | +196,019 |
| Italy | 234,043 | 93,853 | -140,190 |
| Pakistan | 131,304 | 55,294 | -76,010 |
| 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 |
| Spain | 1,468 | 5,274 | +3,806 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 10,827,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,171,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 377,580 |
| 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 | 5,740,999 | 5,086,411 | -654,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,577 | 669,475 | +167,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 246,424 | 131,156 | -115,268 |
| 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 | 9,996,992 |
| Felixstowe | 867,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 421,204 |
| Dover | 287,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,193 |
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 | 5,284,763 | 4,712,229 | -572,534 |
| Felixstowe | 383,694 | 483,614 | +99,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,492 | 98,712 | -223,780 |
| Dover | 189,313 | 97,925 | -91,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,160 | 153,033 | +96,873 |
| Thamesport | 4,103 | 119,509 | +115,406 |
| Birmingham Airport | 45,259 | 57,128 | +11,869 |
| Southampton | 30,431 | 51,068 | +20,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,110 | 29,006 | -10,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,291 | 12,278 | -43,013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 49 |
| WAX LYRICAL LIMITED | 41 |
| DAIWA SPORTS LIMITED | 30 |
| ABINGDON FLOORING LIMITED | 25 |
| CONTRACT CANDLES & DIFFUSERS LTD | 24 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-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 | 4,927,996 |
| 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 | 2,586,920 | 2,341,076 | -245,844 |
| Italy | 10,923 | 15,564 | +4,641 |
| Turkey | 0 | 22,090 | +22,090 |
| France | 2,942 | 18,862 | +15,920 |
| Czechia | 0 | 14,649 | +14,649 |
| Germany | 6,357 | 7,062 | +705 |
| Israel | 11,791 | 0 | -11,791 |
| Netherlands | 4,635 | 3,282 | -1,353 |
| Qatar | 0 | 5,396 | +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 | 4,992,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,334 |
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 | 2,610,244 | 2,382,699 | -227,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,179 | 57,155 | +28,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,815,506 |
| ZLC | 120,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,983 |
| 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 | 2,583,070 | 2,232,436 | -350,634 |
| ZLC | 6,357 | 113,767 | +107,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,165 | 41,818 | +27,653 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,826 | 22,090 | +9,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,991 | 9,010 | +1,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,850 | 8,745 | +4,895 |
| Dover | 5,529 | 4,466 | -1,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,635 | 2,126 | -2,509 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,396 | +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