Import/export HS code 540412: Polypropylene monofilament
Thin, strong threads made from polypropylene. Used in ropes, nets, and industrial fabrics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,321,514 |
| Hungary | 1,172,896 |
| Portugal | 592,303 |
| Italy | 175,883 |
| Spain | 90,869 |
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 | 725,520 | 595,994 | -129,526 |
| Hungary | 945,375 | 227,521 | -717,854 |
| Portugal | 203,369 | 388,934 | +185,565 |
| Italy | 49,793 | 126,090 | +76,297 |
| Spain | 64,710 | 26,159 | -38,551 |
| United States | 2,277 | 67,583 | +65,306 |
| Belgium | 55,398 | 0 | -55,398 |
| India | 20,743 | 10,456 | -10,287 |
| China | 6,856 | 3,349 | -3,507 |
| Netherlands | 4,991 | 2,216 | -2,775 |
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 | 1,314,703 |
| Hungary | 1,172,896 |
| Italy | 215,695 |
| Portugal | 177,545 |
| Spain | 88,745 |
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 | 722,605 | 592,098 | -130,507 |
| Hungary | 945,375 | 227,521 | -717,854 |
| Italy | 87,389 | 128,306 | +40,917 |
| Portugal | 57,712 | 119,833 | +62,121 |
| Spain | 62,586 | 26,159 | -36,427 |
| United States | 2,277 | 67,583 | +65,306 |
| India | 20,743 | 10,456 | -10,287 |
| Belgium | 22,793 | 0 | -22,793 |
| United Kingdom | 5,039 | 10,394 | +5,355 |
| China | 6,856 | 3,349 | -3,507 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,415,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,083 |
| Other | 414,758 |
| Air transport | 94,240 |
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) | 1,480,006 | 935,065 | -544,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 447,571 | 168,512 | -279,059 |
| Other | 145,657 | 269,101 | +123,444 |
| Air transport | 8,874 | 85,366 | +76,492 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,154,306 |
| 000 | 414,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,288 |
| London | 143,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 129,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,288,230 | 866,076 | -422,154 |
| 000 | 145,657 | 269,101 | +123,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,288 | 0 | -322,288 |
| London | 112,994 | 30,440 | -82,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,520 | 48,956 | -31,564 |
| Thamesport | 37,124 | 31,431 | -5,693 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,430 | 65,974 | +64,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,089 | 52,582 | +38,493 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,236 | +39,236 |
| Purfleet | 22,793 | 14,056 | -8,737 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 32 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 17 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 14 |
| KOTI-DAWSON LIMITED | 13 |
| KLEENEZE - KOTI LIMITED | 12 |
| WIDDOP DE COURCY LIMITED | 7 |
| MACTAPES LIMITED | 7 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 291,012 |
| Ireland | 202,125 |
| Germany | 179,645 |
| Czechia | 112,072 |
| China | 99,449 |
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 | 188,642 | 102,370 | -86,272 |
| Ireland | 57,605 | 144,520 | +86,915 |
| Germany | 94,954 | 84,691 | -10,263 |
| Czechia | 53,425 | 58,647 | +5,222 |
| China | 22,592 | 76,857 | +54,265 |
| Israel | 19,788 | 24,711 | +4,923 |
| Spain | 9,055 | 25,324 | +16,269 |
| Poland | 10,322 | 21,971 | +11,649 |
| Netherlands | 15,048 | 11,930 | -3,118 |
| Hungary | 18,377 | 7,599 | -10,778 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 82,017 |
| Portugal | 79,840 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 0 | 82,017 | +82,017 |
| Portugal | 41,072 | 38,768 | -2,304 |
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 | 598,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,152 |
| Other | 161,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,827 |
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 | 328,431 | 270,172 | -58,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,323 | 190,829 | +32,506 |
| Other | 41,072 | 120,785 | +79,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 | 18,213 | +11,599 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 352,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 305,114 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,573 |
| 000 | 161,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 208,160 | 144,709 | -63,451 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,364 | 161,750 | +18,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,564 | 86,009 | +4,445 |
| 000 | 41,072 | 120,785 | +79,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,162 | 14,539 | -20,623 |
| Holyhead | 9,925 | 23,735 | +13,810 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,545 | 24,915 | +21,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,614 | 18,213 | +11,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,344 | +5,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,034 | 0 | -5,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin, strong threads made from polypropylene. Used in ropes, nets, and industrial fabrics