Import/export HS code 540769: Various polyester fabrics
Miscellaneous polyester fabrics, used for various applications
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- 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 | 4,015,067 |
| Belgium | 1,580,787 |
| Spain | 1,562,667 |
| Turkey | 908,852 |
| Italy | 756,917 |
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 | 1,946,998 | 2,068,069 | +121,071 |
| Belgium | 843,500 | 737,287 | -106,213 |
| Spain | 735,636 | 827,031 | +91,395 |
| Turkey | 574,262 | 334,590 | -239,672 |
| Italy | 409,939 | 346,978 | -62,961 |
| Germany | 407,914 | 319,675 | -88,239 |
| France | 318,281 | 227,851 | -90,430 |
| Taiwan | 186,715 | 151,940 | -34,775 |
| Netherlands | 153,764 | 126,434 | -27,330 |
| Poland | 91,593 | 156,064 | +64,471 |
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 | 4,323,426 |
| Spain | 1,506,288 |
| Belgium | 1,425,951 |
| Turkey | 1,382,955 |
| Germany | 630,737 |
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 | 2,140,664 | 2,182,762 | +42,098 |
| Spain | 709,307 | 796,981 | +87,674 |
| Belgium | 820,892 | 605,059 | -215,833 |
| Turkey | 828,181 | 554,774 | -273,407 |
| Germany | 342,479 | 288,258 | -54,221 |
| Italy | 264,081 | 223,572 | -40,509 |
| Czechia | 238,731 | 192,804 | -45,927 |
| Taiwan | 189,740 | 171,497 | -18,243 |
| South Korea | 137,874 | 131,067 | -6,807 |
| India | 94,564 | 156,358 | +61,794 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 5,233,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,703,667 |
| Air transport | 1,719,776 |
| Road transport | 317,787 |
| Other | 94,190 |
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) | 2,466,881 | 2,766,678 | +299,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,594,768 | 2,108,899 | -485,869 |
| Air transport | 899,742 | 820,034 | -79,708 |
| Road transport | 223,904 | 93,883 | -130,021 |
| Other | 47,332 | 46,858 | -474 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,787,548 |
| Dover | 2,633,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 740,602 |
| Birmingham Airport | 660,367 |
| Southampton | 658,661 |
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 | 1,936,935 | 1,850,613 | -86,322 |
| Dover | 1,212,674 | 1,420,674 | +208,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 417,194 | 323,408 | -93,786 |
| Birmingham Airport | 398,979 | 261,388 | -137,591 |
| Southampton | 361,941 | 296,720 | -65,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,599 | 426,536 | +216,937 |
| London | 324,764 | 169,162 | -155,602 |
| ZLC | 270,707 | 114,589 | -156,118 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 187,404 | 115,193 | -72,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,234 | 102,335 | -85,899 |
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
|
74 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
18 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 112 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 95 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 94 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 77 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 72 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 70 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 62 |
| ROSEMOUNT FABRICS LIMITED | 57 |
| JESSGROVE LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 98 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,910,774 |
| Belgium | 1,294,364 |
| Ireland | 918,676 |
| France | 264,449 |
| United States | 248,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,997,993 | 2,912,781 | +914,788 |
| Belgium | 643,114 | 651,250 | +8,136 |
| Ireland | 398,236 | 520,440 | +122,204 |
| France | 123,863 | 140,586 | +16,723 |
| United States | 135,151 | 113,755 | -21,396 |
| Romania | 136,019 | 94,731 | -41,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 115,674 | 14,642 | -101,032 |
| Morocco | 43,285 | 72,887 | +29,602 |
| Spain | 36,222 | 74,142 | +37,920 |
| Turkey | 3,516 | 85,444 | +81,928 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 55,782 |
| Switzerland | 18,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 28,863 | 26,919 | -1,944 |
| Switzerland | 9,599 | 8,618 | -981 |
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) | 7,993,385 |
| Air transport | 617,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,912 |
| Other | 73,999 |
| Road transport | 2,012 |
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) | 3,483,131 | 4,510,254 | +1,027,123 |
| Air transport | 325,269 | 292,185 | -33,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,691 | 133,221 | -48,470 |
| Other | 38,462 | 35,537 | -2,925 |
| Road transport | 2,012 | 0 | -2,012 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,880,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,863,871 |
| Holyhead | 828,560 |
| Dover | 295,844 |
| East Midlands Airport | 290,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,976,940 | 2,903,508 | +926,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 982,472 | 881,399 | -101,073 |
| Holyhead | 351,506 | 477,054 | +125,548 |
| Dover | 153,328 | 142,516 | -10,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,688 | 103,645 | -83,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,479 | 107,090 | +26,611 |
| Felixstowe | 38,666 | 87,889 | +49,223 |
| Portsmouth | 18,155 | 98,835 | +80,680 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,968 | 45,577 | +11,609 |
| 000 | 38,462 | 35,537 | -2,925 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 540769
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous polyester fabrics, used for various applications