Import/export HS code 540419: Various synthetic monofilament
Synthetic threads not made of elastomers or polypropylene. Used in various industries
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 5,551,690 |
| China | 2,281,772 |
| Italy | 1,964,420 |
| Taiwan | 1,086,453 |
| Viet Nam | 999,424 |
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 | 2,437,874 | 3,113,816 | +675,942 |
| China | 1,112,555 | 1,169,217 | +56,662 |
| Italy | 1,020,861 | 943,559 | -77,302 |
| Taiwan | 680,041 | 406,412 | -273,629 |
| Viet Nam | 367,184 | 632,240 | +265,056 |
| United States | 320,286 | 600,840 | +280,554 |
| France | 433,945 | 340,105 | -93,840 |
| Netherlands | 394,649 | 363,929 | -30,720 |
| Mexico | 104,119 | 105,540 | +1,421 |
| Turkey | 98,434 | 68,009 | -30,425 |
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 | 5,853,231 |
| China | 2,512,664 |
| Italy | 1,986,094 |
| United States | 1,119,765 |
| Taiwan | 1,115,447 |
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 | 2,683,745 | 3,169,486 | +485,741 |
| China | 1,274,770 | 1,237,894 | -36,876 |
| Italy | 1,083,413 | 902,681 | -180,732 |
| United States | 378,054 | 741,711 | +363,657 |
| Taiwan | 665,174 | 450,273 | -214,901 |
| Viet Nam | 333,978 | 607,154 | +273,176 |
| Poland | 384,964 | 144,769 | -240,195 |
| Romania | 29,418 | 237,833 | +208,415 |
| Mexico | 110,485 | 105,540 | -4,945 |
| Turkey | 99,740 | 71,753 | -27,987 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 7,044,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,954,259 |
| Air transport | 1,397,612 |
| Other | 128,586 |
| Road transport | 74,524 |
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) | 3,407,030 | 3,637,467 | +230,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,252,458 | 3,701,801 | +449,343 |
| Air transport | 667,914 | 729,698 | +61,784 |
| Other | 37,483 | 91,103 | +53,620 |
| Road transport | 51,644 | 22,880 | -28,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,851,687 |
| Dover | 3,321,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,116,708 |
| Thamesport | 844,132 |
| Southampton | 758,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,890,945 | 1,960,742 | +69,797 |
| Dover | 1,819,821 | 1,501,596 | -318,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,282,386 | 1,834,322 | +551,936 |
| Thamesport | 373,196 | 470,936 | +97,740 |
| Southampton | 176,100 | 582,114 | +406,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 428,709 | 315,873 | -112,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,378 | 191,573 | +36,195 |
| London | 213,245 | 130,943 | -82,302 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 144,079 | 147,665 | +3,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,790 | 174,236 | +92,446 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 | 52 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,741,886 |
| Canada | 3,288,861 |
| United States | 3,075,535 |
| China | 1,574,555 |
| Netherlands | 1,524,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,611,787 | 3,130,099 | -481,688 |
| Canada | 1,724,415 | 1,564,446 | -159,969 |
| United States | 1,773,154 | 1,302,381 | -470,773 |
| China | 819,202 | 755,353 | -63,849 |
| Netherlands | 671,528 | 853,280 | +181,752 |
| Japan | 483,239 | 426,606 | -56,633 |
| Italy | 282,703 | 571,928 | +289,225 |
| Czechia | 323,906 | 296,023 | -27,883 |
| France | 285,295 | 129,929 | -155,366 |
| India | 84,919 | 199,744 | +114,825 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,541 |
| Viet Nam | 18,126 |
| China | 10,871 |
| Japan | 6,151 |
| Italy | 3,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,979 | 14,562 | +1,583 |
| Viet Nam | 10,285 | 7,841 | -2,444 |
| China | 5,755 | 5,116 | -639 |
| Japan | 3,296 | 2,855 | -441 |
| Italy | 2,358 | 1,358 | -1,000 |
| United States | 0 | 675 | +675 |
| Taiwan | 312 | 50 | -262 |
| France | 0 | 23 | +23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,533,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,547,459 |
| Air transport | 3,783,573 |
| Other | 67,465 |
| Road transport | 11,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,507,452 | 5,026,100 | -481,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,342,295 | 3,205,164 | -137,131 |
| Air transport | 2,033,050 | 1,750,523 | -282,527 |
| Other | 34,985 | 32,480 | -2,505 |
| Road transport | 11,991 | 0 | -11,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,564,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,234,107 |
| Southampton | 1,803,047 |
| Felixstowe | 1,608,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,578,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,395,678 | 4,168,646 | -227,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,709,799 | 1,524,308 | -185,491 |
| Southampton | 663,639 | 1,139,408 | +475,769 |
| Felixstowe | 635,690 | 972,692 | +337,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 935,179 | 643,218 | -291,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 661,107 | 482,274 | -178,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 912,926 | 190,348 | -722,578 |
| ZLC | 328,865 | 442,181 | +113,316 |
| Hull | 423,955 | 8,299 | -415,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,997 | 191,002 | +131,005 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540419
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic threads not made of elastomers or polypropylene. Used in various industries