Import/export HS code 540349: Various artificial filament yarn
Artificial yarn for diverse textile and industrial purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 34,307 |
| China | 19,049 |
| France | 17,060 |
| Viet Nam | 9,780 |
| Czechia | 3,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18,682 | 15,625 | -3,057 |
| China | 19,049 | 0 | -19,049 |
| France | 1,111 | 15,949 | +14,838 |
| Viet Nam | 5,918 | 3,862 | -2,056 |
| Czechia | 3,307 | 0 | -3,307 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,157 |
| China | 20,359 |
| Hungary | 10,352 |
| Viet Nam | 9,780 |
| Czechia | 3,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18,682 | 19,475 | +793 |
| China | 19,049 | 1,310 | -17,739 |
| Hungary | 1,111 | 9,241 | +8,130 |
| Viet Nam | 5,918 | 3,862 | -2,056 |
| Czechia | 3,307 | 0 | -3,307 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,858 | +2,858 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 33,488 |
| Air transport | 26,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,352 |
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) | 10,344 | 23,144 | +12,800 |
| Air transport | 14,849 | 12,124 | -2,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,874 | 1,478 | -21,396 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 18,009 |
| Southampton | 16,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,879 |
| Dover | 11,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,780 |
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 | 2,060 | 15,949 | +13,889 |
| Southampton | 16,724 | 0 | -16,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,931 | 4,948 | -3,983 |
| Dover | 7,124 | 4,796 | -2,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,918 | 3,862 | -2,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,150 | 0 | -6,150 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,399 | +2,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,478 | +1,478 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,170 |
| Bulgaria | 3,111 |
| Spain | 2,961 |
| Chad | 1,524 |
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 | 5,170 | 0 | -5,170 |
| Bulgaria | 2,011 | 1,100 | -911 |
| Spain | 2,961 | 0 | -2,961 |
| Chad | 0 | 1,524 | +1,524 |
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 | 10,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,011 |
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 | 8,131 | 2,624 | -5,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,011 | 0 | -2,011 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,170 |
| ZLC | 4,061 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,011 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,524 |
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 | 5,170 | 0 | -5,170 |
| ZLC | 2,961 | 1,100 | -1,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,011 | 0 | -2,011 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,524 | +1,524 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540349
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial yarn for diverse textile and industrial purposes