Import/export HS code 540743: Synthetic fabrics with multi-colored yarns
Fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating unique patterns or designs
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 210,986 |
| Turkey | 186,083 |
| San Marino | 154,365 |
| United States | 46,024 |
| France | 33,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 153,045 | 57,941 | -95,104 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 128,649 | +71,215 |
| San Marino | 99,479 | 54,886 | -44,593 |
| United States | 33,363 | 12,661 | -20,702 |
| France | 9,483 | 24,426 | +14,943 |
| Italy | 21,928 | 3,757 | -18,171 |
| Portugal | 10,790 | 12,842 | +2,052 |
| India | 10,661 | 2,878 | -7,783 |
| South Korea | 7,398 | 0 | -7,398 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 1,319 | -4,760 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 249,261 |
| Turkey | 186,083 |
| Italy | 173,494 |
| United States | 48,299 |
| Portugal | 23,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 169,084 | 80,177 | -88,907 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 128,649 | +71,215 |
| Italy | 114,851 | 58,643 | -56,208 |
| United States | 35,638 | 12,661 | -22,977 |
| Portugal | 10,790 | 12,842 | +2,052 |
| India | 10,661 | 2,878 | -7,783 |
| South Korea | 7,398 | 0 | -7,398 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 0 | -6,079 |
| Belgium | 5,110 | 0 | -5,110 |
| France | 941 | 1,264 | +323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 378,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,862 |
| Air transport | 136,691 |
| Road transport | 9,708 |
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) | 190,151 | 187,988 | -2,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,792 | 45,070 | -103,722 |
| Air transport | 79,043 | 57,648 | -21,395 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,708 | +9,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 176,688 |
| Dover | 176,483 |
| Southampton | 125,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,732 |
| Felixstowe | 40,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 48,039 | 128,649 | +80,610 |
| Dover | 121,597 | 54,886 | -66,711 |
| Southampton | 114,228 | 11,387 | -102,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,684 | 15,048 | -19,636 |
| Felixstowe | 18,103 | 22,116 | +4,013 |
| Birmingham Airport | 941 | 31,575 | +30,634 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,630 | 0 | -31,630 |
| London | 7,845 | 11,567 | +3,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,181 | 14,161 | +9,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,916 | 3,126 | -5,790 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 35 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 13 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 8 |
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 7 |
| KREMPEL UK LIMITED | 6 |
| VAC INNOVATION LIMITED | 6 |
| REGALTAGS GLOBAL LIMITED | 6 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 6 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 5 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 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+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 88,283 |
| India | 44,461 |
| France | 29,434 |
| Denmark | 26,215 |
| United States | 21,286 |
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 | 71,551 | 16,732 | -54,819 |
| India | 25,596 | 18,865 | -6,731 |
| France | 15,877 | 13,557 | -2,320 |
| Denmark | 0 | 26,215 | +26,215 |
| United States | 0 | 21,286 | +21,286 |
| Netherlands | 11,118 | 8,209 | -2,909 |
| Romania | 10,545 | 0 | -10,545 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 7,804 | +7,804 |
| China | 4,905 | 0 | -4,905 |
| Guyana | 4,818 | 0 | -4,818 |
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) | 183,318 |
| Air transport | 92,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,578 |
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) | 114,265 | 69,053 | -45,212 |
| Air transport | 34,924 | 57,603 | +22,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,618 | 960 | -16,658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,881 |
| Dover | 40,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,107 |
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 | 96,142 | 19,286 | -76,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,006 | 24,875 | -131 |
| Dover | 20,068 | 19,969 | -99 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,918 | 19,508 | +9,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,107 | +28,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,798 | 0 | -14,798 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,691 | +7,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,529 | +5,529 |
| Holyhead | 875 | 1,691 | +816 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 960 | +960 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540743
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating unique patterns or designs