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 | 1,474,717 |
| Hungary | 1,211,225 |
| Portugal | 559,616 |
| Italy | 168,365 |
| 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 | 740,758 | 733,959 | -6,799 |
| Hungary | 807,821 | 403,404 | -404,417 |
| Portugal | 222,626 | 336,990 | +114,364 |
| Italy | 40,146 | 128,219 | +88,073 |
| Spain | 52,635 | 38,234 | -14,401 |
| United States | 2,277 | 67,583 | +65,306 |
| Belgium | 45,549 | 22,793 | -22,756 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| Netherlands | 6,634 | 4,711 | -1,923 |
| China | 3,495 | 6,710 | +3,215 |
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 | 1,467,906 |
| Hungary | 1,211,225 |
| Italy | 208,177 |
| Portugal | 164,082 |
| 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 | 737,843 | 730,063 | -7,780 |
| Hungary | 807,821 | 403,404 | -404,417 |
| Italy | 75,247 | 132,930 | +57,683 |
| Portugal | 57,712 | 106,370 | +48,658 |
| Spain | 50,511 | 38,234 | -12,277 |
| United States | 2,277 | 67,583 | +65,306 |
| Belgium | 12,944 | 22,793 | +9,849 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| United Kingdom | 5,039 | 10,394 | +5,355 |
| China | 3,495 | 6,710 | +3,215 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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) | 2,574,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 633,715 |
| Other | 395,534 |
| 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) | 1,304,522 | 1,270,094 | -34,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453,769 | 179,946 | -273,823 |
| Other | 164,914 | 230,620 | +65,706 |
| 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 | 2,219,275 |
| 000 | 395,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,970 |
| London | 132,978 |
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 | 1,053,038 | 1,166,237 | +113,199 |
| 000 | 164,914 | 230,620 | +65,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,466 | 2,495 | -371,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,939 | 61,031 | -84,908 |
| London | 101,248 | 31,730 | -69,518 |
| Thamesport | 21,130 | 47,247 | +26,117 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,430 | 65,974 | +64,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,089 | 52,582 | +38,493 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,236 | +39,236 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 36,849 | +36,849 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 31 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 17 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| KOTI-DAWSON LIMITED | 13 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 13 |
| KLEENEZE - KOTI LIMITED | 12 |
| MACTAPES LIMITED | 7 |
| WIDDOP DE COURCY LIMITED | 6 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 303,261 |
| Germany | 205,170 |
| Ireland | 183,419 |
| China | 121,927 |
| Czechia | 119,084 |
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 | 195,859 | 107,402 | -88,457 |
| Germany | 107,581 | 97,589 | -9,992 |
| Ireland | 64,263 | 119,156 | +54,893 |
| China | 42,837 | 79,090 | +36,253 |
| Czechia | 59,379 | 59,705 | +326 |
| Israel | 34,916 | 23,244 | -11,672 |
| Spain | 15,995 | 25,324 | +9,329 |
| Poland | 17,937 | 21,381 | +3,444 |
| Netherlands | 14,450 | 14,879 | +429 |
| Hungary | 8,673 | 17,303 | +8,630 |
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 | 84,636 |
| Hungary | 52,853 |
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 | 47,238 | 37,398 | -9,840 |
| Hungary | 0 | 52,853 | +52,853 |
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 | 687,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 380,532 |
| Other | 137,489 |
| 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 | 398,001 | 289,321 | -108,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 167,681 | 212,851 | +45,170 |
| Other | 47,238 | 90,251 | +43,013 |
| 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 | 405,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 184,410 |
| 000 | 137,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,075 |
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 | 253,693 | 151,733 | -101,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,230 | 178,602 | +26,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,426 | 99,984 | +15,558 |
| 000 | 47,238 | 90,251 | +43,013 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,536 | 14,539 | -43,997 |
| Holyhead | 10,417 | 28,905 | +18,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,614 | 18,213 | +11,599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,346 | 23,065 | +21,719 |
| 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