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 | 26,055,264 |
| Turkey | 8,443,255 |
| India | 5,504,920 |
| Belgium | 3,277,742 |
| Italy | 1,917,304 |
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 | 16,602,162 | 9,453,102 | -7,149,060 |
| Turkey | 4,683,186 | 3,760,069 | -923,117 |
| India | 2,418,093 | 3,086,827 | +668,734 |
| Belgium | 1,636,590 | 1,641,152 | +4,562 |
| Italy | 951,094 | 966,210 | +15,116 |
| Taiwan | 883,949 | 506,627 | -377,322 |
| South Korea | 507,070 | 533,776 | +26,706 |
| Pakistan | 455,386 | 397,458 | -57,928 |
| United States | 394,819 | 303,186 | -91,633 |
| Viet Nam | 186,708 | 509,249 | +322,541 |
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 | 29,467,832 |
| Turkey | 8,812,205 |
| India | 5,474,990 |
| Taiwan | 1,989,270 |
| South Korea | 1,755,687 |
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 | 18,341,315 | 11,126,517 | -7,214,798 |
| Turkey | 4,903,719 | 3,908,486 | -995,233 |
| India | 2,410,733 | 3,064,257 | +653,524 |
| Taiwan | 1,373,923 | 615,347 | -758,576 |
| South Korea | 755,354 | 1,000,333 | +244,979 |
| Italy | 576,091 | 605,788 | +29,697 |
| Pakistan | 455,386 | 397,458 | -57,928 |
| United States | 336,097 | 375,637 | +39,540 |
| Viet Nam | 184,888 | 509,249 | +324,361 |
| Spain | 364,684 | 251,659 | -113,025 |
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 | 33 |
| Inner London - East | 25 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
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 | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 26 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,385,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,933,898 |
| Air transport | 6,049,854 |
| Road transport | 1,908,672 |
| Other | 22,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,188,617 | 10,196,448 | -2,992,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,516,932 | 8,416,966 | -5,099,966 |
| Air transport | 3,057,094 | 2,992,760 | -64,334 |
| Road transport | 867,695 | 1,040,977 | +173,282 |
| Other | 12,206 | 10,573 | -1,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,705,172 |
| Southampton | 5,018,669 |
| Dover | 3,991,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,796,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,492,293 |
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 | 15,045,326 | 8,659,846 | -6,385,480 |
| Southampton | 3,366,394 | 1,652,275 | -1,714,119 |
| Dover | 2,396,095 | 1,595,345 | -800,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,459 | 3,084,612 | +2,373,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,683,291 | 1,809,002 | +125,711 |
| ZLC | 1,558,233 | 1,340,464 | -217,769 |
| London | 1,356,209 | 904,480 | -451,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 896,925 | 1,096,450 | +199,525 |
| Eurotunnel | 736,846 | 587,506 | -149,340 |
| Thamesport | 584,253 | 354,318 | -229,935 |
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 | 103 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 39 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 26 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 75 |
| 2025-10 | 74 |
| 2025-09 | 69 |
| 2025-08 | 62 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 117 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 117 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 116 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 110 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 104 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 103 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 101 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 91 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 148 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 23,063,925 |
| France | 4,844,086 |
| Poland | 4,823,735 |
| Austria | 4,523,108 |
| China | 4,429,011 |
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 | 12,890,639 | 10,173,286 | -2,717,353 |
| France | 2,400,369 | 2,443,717 | +43,348 |
| Poland | 2,385,967 | 2,437,768 | +51,801 |
| Austria | 2,329,383 | 2,193,725 | -135,658 |
| China | 2,451,553 | 1,977,458 | -474,095 |
| Morocco | 2,636,978 | 1,787,330 | -849,648 |
| Romania | 2,051,646 | 1,808,872 | -242,774 |
| United States | 1,724,288 | 886,271 | -838,017 |
| Netherlands | 1,556,645 | 978,801 | -577,844 |
| Belgium | 1,318,865 | 1,075,506 | -243,359 |
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 | 16,331 |
| 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 | 8,020 | 8,311 | +291 |
| 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) | 56,240,601 |
| Air transport | 8,576,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,156,018 |
| Rail transport | 124,171 |
| Road transport | 31,978 |
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) | 30,772,235 | 25,468,366 | -5,303,869 |
| Air transport | 4,452,823 | 4,123,237 | -329,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,412,398 | 2,743,620 | -2,668,778 |
| Rail transport | 124,171 | 0 | -124,171 |
| Road transport | 31,978 | 0 | -31,978 |
| Other | 8,020 | 11,391 | +3,371 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,595,008 |
| Dover | 6,661,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,116,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,012,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,073,612 |
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 | 25,013,285 | 20,581,723 | -4,431,562 |
| Dover | 3,422,187 | 3,238,942 | -183,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,722,917 | 1,393,584 | -1,329,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,042,607 | 1,969,837 | -72,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,131,275 | 942,337 | -188,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,055,715 | 968,207 | -87,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,320,479 | 648,050 | -672,429 |
| Portsmouth | 896,431 | 782,210 | -114,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 997,721 | 388,834 | -608,887 |
| Southampton | 1,008,691 | 337,683 | -671,008 |
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