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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,952,759 |
| India | 1,817,659 |
| Italy | 1,154,456 |
| France | 361,431 |
| Belgium | 239,003 |
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 | 909,811 | 1,042,948 | +133,137 |
| India | 1,010,345 | 807,314 | -203,031 |
| Italy | 659,047 | 495,409 | -163,638 |
| France | 193,611 | 167,820 | -25,791 |
| Belgium | 121,557 | 117,446 | -4,111 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 | 0 | -233,955 |
| Germany | 114,062 | 85,485 | -28,577 |
| Austria | 84,321 | 72,014 | -12,307 |
| Turkey | 64,258 | 73,724 | +9,466 |
| United States | 47,965 | 9,257 | -38,708 |
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 | 2,383,506 |
| India | 1,782,079 |
| Italy | 1,252,697 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 |
| Belgium | 223,864 |
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 | 1,206,459 | 1,177,047 | -29,412 |
| India | 988,803 | 793,276 | -195,527 |
| Italy | 636,698 | 615,999 | -20,699 |
| Indonesia | 233,955 | 0 | -233,955 |
| Belgium | 110,311 | 113,553 | +3,242 |
| Austria | 139,789 | 67,375 | -72,414 |
| Turkey | 73,513 | 73,724 | +211 |
| Thailand | 38,797 | 8,027 | -30,770 |
| United States | 44,687 | 988 | -43,699 |
| France | 12,376 | 13,594 | +1,218 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 2,847,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,979,788 |
| Air transport | 1,611,877 |
| Road transport | 29,250 |
| 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) | 1,473,341 | 1,374,634 | -98,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200,985 | 778,803 | -422,182 |
| Air transport | 837,680 | 774,197 | -63,483 |
| Road transport | 19,475 | 9,775 | -9,700 |
| Other | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,334,787 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,073,214 |
| Dover | 1,061,557 |
| Southampton | 771,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 471,428 |
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 | 790,205 | 544,582 | -245,623 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 539,788 | 533,426 | -6,362 |
| Dover | 688,505 | 373,052 | -315,453 |
| Southampton | 552,711 | 219,245 | -333,466 |
| Eurotunnel | 241,299 | 230,129 | -11,170 |
| London | 175,129 | 204,150 | +29,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,032 | 344,540 | +318,508 |
| Thamesport | 85,305 | 181,795 | +96,490 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 133,737 | 31,654 | -102,083 |
| Birmingham Airport | 68,597 | 58,124 | -10,473 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 98 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 75 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 46 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 44 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 42 |
| 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 | 51 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,667,390 |
| Indonesia | 635,195 |
| Ireland | 532,118 |
| Romania | 446,358 |
| Oman | 376,590 |
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 | 681,629 | 985,761 | +304,132 |
| Indonesia | 394,078 | 241,117 | -152,961 |
| Ireland | 187,848 | 344,270 | +156,422 |
| Romania | 247,372 | 198,986 | -48,386 |
| Oman | 169,861 | 206,729 | +36,868 |
| Morocco | 201,433 | 49,131 | -152,302 |
| Germany | 53,085 | 153,635 | +100,550 |
| Netherlands | 77,116 | 108,558 | +31,442 |
| France | 50,048 | 86,962 | +36,914 |
| United Arab Emirates | 61,128 | 55,564 | -5,564 |
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 | 2,860,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,594,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 799,876 |
| 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 | 1,265,122 | 1,595,545 | +330,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 810,541 | 783,478 | -27,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 410,854 | 389,022 | -21,832 |
| 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 | 890,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,631 |
| ZLC | 595,293 |
| East Midlands Airport | 581,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 510,218 |
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 | 360,029 | 530,196 | +170,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,116 | 406,515 | +83,399 |
| ZLC | 302,101 | 293,192 | -8,909 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,866 | 358,456 | +135,590 |
| Manchester Airport | 253,704 | 256,514 | +2,810 |
| Southampton | 221,236 | 122,499 | -98,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,886 | 113,003 | -76,883 |
| Dover | 151,540 | 145,317 | -6,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,422 | 166,802 | +40,380 |
| Portsmouth | 160,599 | 41,022 | -119,577 |
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