Import/export HS code 540411: Elastomeric monofilament
Stretchy synthetic threads used in textiles, sports equipment, and medical products
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* 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 | 559,101 |
| Italy | 48,179 |
| Germany | 43,361 |
| Austria | 23,948 |
| Thailand | 21,926 |
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 | 286,189 | 272,912 | -13,277 |
| Italy | 20,769 | 27,410 | +6,641 |
| Germany | 20,227 | 23,134 | +2,907 |
| Austria | 23,948 | 0 | -23,948 |
| Thailand | 11,003 | 10,923 | -80 |
| Poland | 0 | 11,599 | +11,599 |
| Taiwan | 7,409 | 0 | -7,409 |
| China | 5,368 | 882 | -4,486 |
| Netherlands | 4,681 | 0 | -4,681 |
| India | 0 | 1,826 | +1,826 |
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 | 559,988 |
| Germany | 56,244 |
| Italy | 48,179 |
| Austria | 23,948 |
| Thailand | 21,926 |
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 | 287,076 | 272,912 | -14,164 |
| Germany | 21,511 | 34,733 | +13,222 |
| Italy | 20,769 | 27,410 | +6,641 |
| Austria | 23,948 | 0 | -23,948 |
| Thailand | 11,003 | 10,923 | -80 |
| China | 5,368 | 2,459 | -2,909 |
| Taiwan | 7,409 | 0 | -7,409 |
| Netherlands | 3,397 | 0 | -3,397 |
| India | 0 | 1,826 | +1,826 |
| Romania | 0 | 953 | +953 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 586,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,963 |
| Air transport | 56,347 |
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) | 303,102 | 283,285 | -19,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,001 | 39,962 | -9,039 |
| Air transport | 28,378 | 27,969 | -409 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 385,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,721 |
| Dover | 63,068 |
| Felixstowe | 57,438 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 113,822 | 271,480 | +157,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,721 | 0 | -121,721 |
| Dover | 35,658 | 27,410 | -8,248 |
| Felixstowe | 56,556 | 882 | -55,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,307 | 23,134 | +8,827 |
| Southampton | 11,003 | 10,923 | -80 |
| ZLC | 0 | 11,599 | +11,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,946 | 0 | -9,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,409 | 0 | -7,409 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,368 | 0 | -5,368 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,281 |
| Qatar | 1,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,370 | 911 | -459 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,588 | +1,588 |
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 | 2,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,588 |
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 | 1,370 | 911 | -459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,588 | +1,588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,588 |
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 | 1,370 | 911 | -459 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,588 | +1,588 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stretchy synthetic threads used in textiles, sports equipment, and medical products