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 | 4,106,556 |
| Belgium | 1,708,224 |
| Spain | 1,618,953 |
| Turkey | 1,097,223 |
| Italy | 791,970 |
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 | 1,772,515 | 2,334,041 | +561,526 |
| Belgium | 810,769 | 897,455 | +86,686 |
| Spain | 722,846 | 896,107 | +173,261 |
| Turkey | 697,426 | 399,797 | -297,629 |
| Italy | 418,313 | 373,657 | -44,656 |
| Germany | 436,189 | 327,562 | -108,627 |
| France | 345,993 | 295,702 | -50,291 |
| Taiwan | 233,291 | 115,240 | -118,051 |
| Netherlands | 152,558 | 126,015 | -26,543 |
| India | 86,989 | 146,324 | +59,335 |
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 | 4,434,321 |
| Turkey | 1,604,662 |
| Spain | 1,562,461 |
| Belgium | 1,549,875 |
| Germany | 639,610 |
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 | 1,965,638 | 2,468,683 | +503,045 |
| Turkey | 978,670 | 625,992 | -352,678 |
| Spain | 701,610 | 860,851 | +159,241 |
| Belgium | 793,546 | 756,329 | -37,217 |
| Germany | 346,486 | 293,124 | -53,362 |
| Italy | 263,188 | 250,073 | -13,115 |
| Czechia | 233,390 | 253,126 | +19,736 |
| Taiwan | 242,634 | 133,883 | -108,751 |
| South Korea | 165,932 | 135,224 | -30,708 |
| India | 82,161 | 163,128 | +80,967 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 | 21 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 5,380,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,992,197 |
| Air transport | 1,866,909 |
| Road transport | 384,852 |
| Other | 102,523 |
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) | 2,394,351 | 2,986,070 | +591,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,627,825 | 2,364,372 | -263,453 |
| Air transport | 911,256 | 955,653 | +44,397 |
| Road transport | 285,705 | 99,147 | -186,558 |
| Other | 50,048 | 52,475 | +2,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,877,147 |
| Dover | 2,662,258 |
| Eurotunnel | 819,242 |
| Birmingham Airport | 760,030 |
| Southampton | 721,561 |
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 | 1,979,800 | 1,897,347 | -82,453 |
| Dover | 1,125,918 | 1,536,340 | +410,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,588 | 339,654 | -139,934 |
| Birmingham Airport | 414,779 | 345,251 | -69,528 |
| Southampton | 378,799 | 342,762 | -36,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,443 | 526,789 | +374,346 |
| London | 296,508 | 235,140 | -61,368 |
| ZLC | 339,500 | 118,142 | -221,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,120 | 162,199 | -13,921 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 175,609 | 143,377 | -32,232 |
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 | 75 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 27 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 111 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 93 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 77 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 71 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 69 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 62 |
| ROSEMOUNT FABRICS LIMITED | 57 |
| JESSGROVE LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 4,673,677 |
| Belgium | 1,294,364 |
| Ireland | 904,559 |
| Romania | 261,171 |
| United States | 249,806 |
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 | 1,393,518 | 3,280,159 | +1,886,641 |
| Belgium | 260,074 | 1,034,290 | +774,216 |
| Ireland | 370,413 | 534,146 | +163,733 |
| Romania | 152,813 | 108,358 | -44,455 |
| United States | 143,520 | 106,286 | -37,234 |
| France | 87,227 | 147,193 | +59,966 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,340 | 23,082 | -89,258 |
| Turkey | 19,437 | 85,726 | +66,289 |
| Spain | 38,914 | 64,206 | +25,292 |
| Germany | 62,260 | 24,966 | -37,294 |
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 | 60,931 |
| Switzerland | 19,245 |
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 | 31,741 | 29,190 | -2,551 |
| Switzerland | 9,033 | 10,212 | +1,179 |
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) | 7,705,910 |
| Air transport | 643,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,903 |
| Other | 80,176 |
| 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) | 2,404,327 | 5,301,583 | +2,897,256 |
| Air transport | 346,341 | 297,188 | -49,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,003 | 128,900 | -53,103 |
| Other | 40,774 | 39,402 | -1,372 |
| 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 | 4,642,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,861,988 |
| Holyhead | 807,954 |
| East Midlands Airport | 311,127 |
| Dover | 282,811 |
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 | 1,374,254 | 3,268,198 | +1,893,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 606,846 | 1,255,142 | +648,296 |
| Holyhead | 321,173 | 486,781 | +165,608 |
| East Midlands Airport | 197,711 | 113,416 | -84,295 |
| Dover | 98,129 | 184,682 | +86,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,534 | 99,999 | +16,465 |
| Felixstowe | 38,666 | 87,889 | +49,223 |
| Portsmouth | 3,195 | 100,748 | +97,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,599 | 46,105 | +5,506 |
| 000 | 40,774 | 39,402 | -1,372 |
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