Import/export HS code 540754: Printed polyester fabrics
Polyester fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor
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 | 1,996,767 |
| India | 1,773,553 |
| Italy | 988,616 |
| France | 358,894 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 |
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 | 965,379 | 1,031,388 | +66,009 |
| India | 1,089,029 | 684,524 | -404,505 |
| Italy | 588,682 | 399,934 | -188,748 |
| France | 258,958 | 99,936 | -159,022 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 | 0 | -233,955 |
| Belgium | 132,751 | 80,301 | -52,450 |
| Germany | 132,872 | 66,478 | -66,394 |
| Austria | 87,131 | 52,535 | -34,596 |
| Turkey | 58,881 | 71,938 | +13,057 |
| United States | 52,725 | 4,497 | -48,228 |
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 | 2,409,418 |
| India | 1,737,083 |
| Italy | 1,099,478 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 |
| Belgium | 198,803 |
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 | 1,288,452 | 1,120,966 | -167,486 |
| India | 1,066,597 | 670,486 | -396,111 |
| Italy | 631,129 | 468,349 | -162,780 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 | 0 | -233,955 |
| Belgium | 122,395 | 76,408 | -45,987 |
| Austria | 123,173 | 55,699 | -67,474 |
| Turkey | 68,136 | 71,938 | +3,802 |
| Thailand | 46,824 | 2,094 | -44,730 |
| United States | 44,687 | 988 | -43,699 |
| France | 11,181 | 24,350 | +13,169 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 2,923,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,731,753 |
| Air transport | 1,557,286 |
| Road transport | 33,797 |
| Other | 1,000 |
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) | 1,557,946 | 1,365,476 | -192,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,150,493 | 581,260 | -569,233 |
| Air transport | 959,060 | 598,226 | -360,834 |
| Road transport | 24,836 | 8,961 | -15,875 |
| Other | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,418,906 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,033,783 |
| Dover | 909,063 |
| Southampton | 741,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 408,368 |
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 | 764,924 | 653,982 | -110,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,143 | 396,640 | -240,503 |
| Dover | 634,988 | 274,075 | -360,913 |
| Southampton | 554,775 | 187,060 | -367,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,331 | 166,037 | -76,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,404 | 305,708 | +235,304 |
| London | 213,373 | 162,297 | -51,076 |
| Thamesport | 125,479 | 146,959 | +21,480 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 135,443 | 29,948 | -105,495 |
| Birmingham Airport | 74,927 | 49,905 | -25,022 |
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
|
42 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 99 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 75 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 47 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 44 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 43 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 41 |
| FUTURE FABRICS LIMITED | 39 |
| METAAEMBRO LTD | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 1,597,947 |
| Indonesia | 608,539 |
| Ireland | 525,828 |
| Romania | 369,368 |
| Oman | 327,312 |
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 | 705,558 | 892,389 | +186,831 |
| Indonesia | 426,424 | 182,115 | -244,309 |
| Ireland | 193,885 | 331,943 | +138,058 |
| Romania | 226,648 | 142,720 | -83,928 |
| Oman | 111,510 | 215,802 | +104,292 |
| Australia | 13,789 | 230,233 | +216,444 |
| Morocco | 181,196 | 39,789 | -141,407 |
| Germany | 56,037 | 148,978 | +92,941 |
| Netherlands | 103,007 | 75,526 | -27,481 |
| United Arab Emirates | 59,497 | 67,397 | +7,900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 347 | 0 | -347 |
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 | 2,700,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,449,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,017,130 |
| Road transport | 9,615 |
| Other | 347 |
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 | 1,232,385 | 1,468,607 | +236,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,208 | 657,231 | -134,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,774 | 577,356 | +137,582 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,615 | +9,615 |
| Other | 347 | 0 | -347 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 894,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 669,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 550,326 |
| ZLC | 518,763 |
| Manchester Airport | 463,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,698 | 510,534 | +126,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 327,724 | 341,291 | +13,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,455 | 326,871 | +103,416 |
| ZLC | 270,334 | 248,429 | -21,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 205,105 | 258,840 | +53,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,517 | 369,479 | +332,962 |
| Southampton | 221,236 | 127,067 | -94,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 210,891 | 95,187 | -115,704 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,793 | 133,548 | -16,245 |
| Dover | 131,380 | 122,854 | -8,526 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540754
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor