Import/export HS code 540752: Dyed polyester fabrics
Polyester fabrics colored with dyes, used for bright and durable textiles
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 | 28,435,326 |
| Turkey | 9,109,707 |
| India | 6,159,817 |
| Belgium | 3,578,346 |
| Italy | 2,189,471 |
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 | 15,659,587 | 12,775,739 | -2,883,848 |
| Turkey | 4,689,017 | 4,420,690 | -268,327 |
| India | 2,431,396 | 3,728,421 | +1,297,025 |
| Belgium | 1,625,203 | 1,953,143 | +327,940 |
| Italy | 1,123,936 | 1,065,535 | -58,401 |
| Taiwan | 725,781 | 565,376 | -160,405 |
| South Korea | 504,011 | 689,429 | +185,418 |
| Viet Nam | 400,647 | 533,274 | +132,627 |
| Pakistan | 507,209 | 330,077 | -177,132 |
| United States | 405,120 | 307,588 | -97,532 |
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 | 32,057,646 |
| Turkey | 9,412,484 |
| India | 6,127,218 |
| South Korea | 1,998,416 |
| Taiwan | 1,854,759 |
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 | 17,364,304 | 14,693,342 | -2,670,962 |
| Turkey | 4,831,722 | 4,580,762 | -250,960 |
| India | 2,433,235 | 3,693,983 | +1,260,748 |
| South Korea | 773,927 | 1,224,489 | +450,562 |
| Taiwan | 1,182,681 | 672,078 | -510,603 |
| Italy | 714,296 | 721,723 | +7,427 |
| Viet Nam | 398,827 | 533,274 | +134,447 |
| United States | 365,155 | 482,812 | +117,657 |
| Pakistan | 507,209 | 330,077 | -177,132 |
| Spain | 363,483 | 288,957 | -74,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 41 |
| West Yorkshire | 36 |
| Inner London - East | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
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 | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
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) | 24,853,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,289,035 |
| Air transport | 6,530,042 |
| Road transport | 2,333,678 |
| Other | 19,549 |
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) | 13,217,719 | 11,635,860 | -1,581,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,607,792 | 11,681,243 | -926,549 |
| Air transport | 3,143,523 | 3,386,519 | +242,996 |
| Road transport | 865,399 | 1,468,279 | +602,880 |
| Other | 6,322 | 13,227 | +6,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,865,975 |
| Southampton | 4,890,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,803,357 |
| Dover | 4,112,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,899,937 |
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 | 14,382,495 | 11,483,480 | -2,899,015 |
| Southampton | 2,761,539 | 2,129,276 | -632,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,183,326 | 3,620,031 | +2,436,705 |
| Dover | 2,322,907 | 1,789,892 | -533,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,681,330 | 2,218,607 | +537,277 |
| ZLC | 1,579,297 | 1,878,713 | +299,416 |
| London | 1,471,711 | 1,030,538 | -441,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 911,470 | 1,202,261 | +290,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 663,473 | 744,848 | +81,375 |
| Thamesport | 541,372 | 400,536 | -140,836 |
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 | 109 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 41 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 27 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 59 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 65 |
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-12 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 121 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 121 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 120 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 112 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 110 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 107 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 107 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 105 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 95 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 150 |
| 0-1m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 23,961,750 |
| Poland | 5,127,502 |
| France | 5,042,504 |
| Austria | 4,765,051 |
| Morocco | 4,564,142 |
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 | 12,351,657 | 11,610,093 | -741,564 |
| Poland | 2,326,858 | 2,800,644 | +473,786 |
| France | 2,347,049 | 2,695,455 | +348,406 |
| Austria | 2,418,139 | 2,346,912 | -71,227 |
| Morocco | 2,630,396 | 1,933,746 | -696,650 |
| China | 2,053,034 | 2,444,721 | +391,687 |
| Romania | 1,987,648 | 1,865,492 | -122,156 |
| United States | 1,633,247 | 1,389,152 | -244,095 |
| Netherlands | 1,422,867 | 1,248,043 | -174,824 |
| Belgium | 1,420,083 | 1,178,100 | -241,983 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 20,585 |
| Turkey | 3,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,750 | 12,835 | +5,085 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
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) | 58,805,390 |
| Air transport | 9,380,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,354,407 |
| Other | 23,665 |
| Road transport | 15,430 |
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) | 30,142,271 | 28,663,119 | -1,479,152 |
| Air transport | 4,292,065 | 5,088,064 | +795,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,279,857 | 4,074,550 | -1,205,307 |
| Other | 7,750 | 15,915 | +8,165 |
| Road transport | 15,430 | 0 | -15,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,363,672 |
| Dover | 6,968,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,439,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,124,973 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,480,113 |
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 | 24,125,737 | 23,237,935 | -887,802 |
| Dover | 3,388,003 | 3,580,753 | +192,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,562,421 | 1,877,446 | -684,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,863,813 | 2,261,160 | +397,347 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,117,522 | 1,362,591 | +245,069 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,067,624 | 1,161,329 | +93,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,249,457 | 824,056 | -425,401 |
| Portsmouth | 1,120,195 | 797,578 | -322,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,008,324 | 689,049 | -319,275 |
| Southampton | 1,071,892 | 577,854 | -494,038 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540752
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester fabrics colored with dyes, used for bright and durable textiles