Import/export HS code 540341: Viscose rayon filament yarn
Yarn made from viscose rayon, used in clothing and home textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 95,148 |
| Bulgaria | 95,108 |
| Italy | 48,361 |
| Spain | 4,641 |
| Ireland | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 95,148 | 0 | -95,148 |
| Bulgaria | 59,442 | 35,666 | -23,776 |
| Italy | 27,917 | 20,444 | -7,473 |
| Spain | 1,465 | 3,176 | +1,711 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 95,148 |
| Bulgaria | 95,108 |
| Italy | 44,105 |
| China | 5,103 |
| India | 2,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 95,148 | 0 | -95,148 |
| Bulgaria | 59,442 | 35,666 | -23,776 |
| Italy | 23,661 | 20,444 | -3,217 |
| China | 2,805 | 2,298 | -507 |
| India | 1,465 | 878 | -587 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,702 |
| Air transport | 102,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,099 |
| Other | 1,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,886 | 3,816 | -104,070 |
| Air transport | 48,118 | 53,888 | +5,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,517 | 1,582 | -24,935 |
| Other | 1,451 | 5 | -1,446 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 98,296 |
| Birmingham Airport | 70,795 |
| Thamesport | 28,099 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,958 |
| Dover | 13,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 98,296 | 0 | -98,296 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,129 | 35,666 | +537 |
| Thamesport | 26,517 | 1,582 | -24,935 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,524 | 3,434 | -8,090 |
| Dover | 9,590 | 3,816 | -5,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 12,974 | +12,974 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,465 | 1,814 | +349 |
| 000 | 1,451 | 5 | -1,446 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 17 |
| THE ALBION KNITTING COMPANY LIMITED | 10 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 2 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 2 |
| TIBOR LIMITED | 1 |
| GALVAN LONDON LIMITED | 1 |
| DENIAL.LONDON LIMITED | 1 |
| YEOMAN YARNS LIMITED | 1 |
| SHIPPO LIMITED | 1 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 15,965 |
| Barbados | 5,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 15,965 | 0 | -15,965 |
| Barbados | 5,265 | 0 | -5,265 |
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 | 21,230 |
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 | 21,230 | 0 | -21,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 15,965 | 0 | -15,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,265 | 0 | -5,265 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540341
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from viscose rayon, used in clothing and home textiles