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 | 1,356,979 |
| Hungary | 1,289,073 |
| Portugal | 556,414 |
| Italy | 145,039 |
| Belgium | 91,446 |
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 | 789,482 | 567,497 | -221,985 |
| Hungary | 690,210 | 598,863 | -91,347 |
| Portugal | 395,289 | 161,125 | -234,164 |
| Italy | 77,000 | 68,039 | -8,961 |
| Belgium | 68,653 | 22,793 | -45,860 |
| Spain | 52,635 | 38,234 | -14,401 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| Netherlands | 14,517 | 4,711 | -9,806 |
| China | 3,495 | 3,361 | -134 |
| United States | 2,277 | 1,609 | -668 |
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 | 1,347,378 |
| Hungary | 1,289,073 |
| Italy | 187,126 |
| Portugal | 166,860 |
| 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 | 783,777 | 563,601 | -220,176 |
| Hungary | 690,210 | 598,863 | -91,347 |
| Italy | 114,376 | 72,750 | -41,626 |
| Portugal | 100,653 | 66,207 | -34,446 |
| Spain | 50,511 | 38,234 | -12,277 |
| Belgium | 33,773 | 22,793 | -10,980 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| United Kingdom | 7,829 | 10,394 | +2,565 |
| Indonesia | 12,021 | 0 | -12,021 |
| China | 3,495 | 3,361 | -134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,552,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,583 |
| Other | 389,554 |
| Air transport | 26,983 |
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) | 1,286,445 | 1,266,360 | -20,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 509,841 | 112,742 | -397,099 |
| Other | 294,636 | 94,918 | -199,718 |
| Air transport | 12,774 | 14,209 | +1,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,193,326 |
| 000 | 389,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 229,255 |
| London | 163,290 |
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 | 1,018,337 | 1,174,989 | +156,652 |
| 000 | 294,636 | 94,918 | -199,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,466 | 2,495 | -371,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,732 | 55,523 | -118,209 |
| London | 147,190 | 16,100 | -131,090 |
| Thamesport | 19,214 | 37,196 | +17,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 51,655 | +51,655 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 29,871 | +29,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,178 | 0 | -18,178 |
| Felixstowe | 12,492 | 5,296 | -7,196 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 29 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 16 |
| KOTI-DAWSON LIMITED | 13 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 12 |
| KLEENEZE - KOTI LIMITED | 10 |
| MACTAPES LIMITED | 7 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 6 |
| KNITMESH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 322,451 |
| Germany | 230,693 |
| Ireland | 108,268 |
| Czechia | 106,885 |
| China | 73,225 |
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 | 196,144 | 126,307 | -69,837 |
| Germany | 120,035 | 110,658 | -9,377 |
| Ireland | 57,127 | 51,141 | -5,986 |
| Czechia | 57,018 | 49,867 | -7,151 |
| China | 42,837 | 30,388 | -12,449 |
| Israel | 42,871 | 7,903 | -34,968 |
| Spain | 21,011 | 15,432 | -5,579 |
| Netherlands | 16,675 | 11,217 | -5,458 |
| Poland | 11,662 | 16,168 | +4,506 |
| Hungary | 7,416 | 18,560 | +11,144 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 80,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 41,422 | 39,432 | -1,990 |
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 | 672,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 337,995 |
| Other | 80,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 |
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 | 430,121 | 242,706 | -187,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,596 | 181,399 | +24,803 |
| Other | 41,422 | 39,432 | -1,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 388,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,155 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,015 |
| 000 | 80,854 |
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 | 263,737 | 125,184 | -138,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,465 | 169,690 | +27,225 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,383 | 88,505 | -8,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,800 | 20,215 | -45,585 |
| 000 | 41,422 | 39,432 | -1,990 |
| Holyhead | 8,170 | 11,709 | +3,539 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,201 | 8,802 | +5,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,961 | 0 | -5,961 |
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