Import/export HS code 540771: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or further processing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,706,777 |
| Japan | 658,061 |
| China | 618,263 |
| Germany | 294,870 |
| United States | 206,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 949,210 | 757,567 | -191,643 |
| Japan | 357,025 | 301,036 | -55,989 |
| China | 392,518 | 225,745 | -166,773 |
| Germany | 209,325 | 85,545 | -123,780 |
| United States | 202,870 | 3,174 | -199,696 |
| Netherlands | 8,318 | 174,569 | +166,251 |
| Belgium | 22,627 | 148,206 | +125,579 |
| Spain | 37,030 | 6,713 | -30,317 |
| Italy | 1,749 | 33,315 | +31,566 |
| France | 22,026 | 7,828 | -14,198 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,891,399 |
| Japan | 737,151 |
| China | 654,809 |
| Germany | 217,047 |
| United States | 198,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 971,837 | 919,562 | -52,275 |
| Japan | 425,248 | 311,903 | -113,345 |
| China | 398,549 | 256,260 | -142,289 |
| Germany | 142,369 | 74,678 | -67,691 |
| United States | 195,736 | 3,174 | -192,562 |
| Austria | 0 | 123,167 | +123,167 |
| Spain | 38,779 | 19,352 | -19,427 |
| France | 22,026 | 7,828 | -14,198 |
| Denmark | 3,338 | 24,390 | +21,052 |
| Poland | 14,316 | 11,473 | -2,843 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,180,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,502,035 |
| Air transport | 331,244 |
| Road transport | 4,699 |
| Other | 964 |
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) | 1,093,520 | 1,086,715 | -6,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 867,014 | 635,021 | -231,993 |
| Air transport | 282,004 | 49,240 | -232,764 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 2,802 | +905 |
| Other | 964 | 0 | -964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,291,301 |
| ZLC | 1,089,618 |
| Southampton | 479,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 296,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 225,715 |
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 | 529,484 | 761,817 | +232,333 |
| ZLC | 611,857 | 477,761 | -134,096 |
| Southampton | 337,894 | 141,221 | -196,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,863 | 123,353 | -49,510 |
| Manchester Airport | 224,515 | 1,200 | -223,315 |
| Dover | 101,241 | 56,915 | -44,326 |
| London | 64,780 | 44,291 | -20,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,113 | 40,597 | +28,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,167 | 40,130 | +34,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,020 | 16,377 | -2,643 |
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
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S.M.K. TEXTILES LIMITED | 67 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 51 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 46 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 35 |
| FITZPATRICK BOURNE FLEXIBLE LIMITED | 33 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 30 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 24 |
| CHECKFIRE LTD | 23 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 22 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 2,256,600 |
| Italy | 1,024,975 |
| Germany | 597,908 |
| Poland | 489,223 |
| Netherlands | 221,404 |
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 | 1,501,200 | 755,400 | -745,800 |
| Italy | 608,794 | 416,181 | -192,613 |
| Germany | 158,919 | 438,989 | +280,070 |
| Poland | 288,060 | 201,163 | -86,897 |
| Netherlands | 103,962 | 117,442 | +13,480 |
| Belgium | 87,468 | 78,398 | -9,070 |
| Romania | 125,119 | 36,231 | -88,888 |
| Israel | 22,722 | 65,885 | +43,163 |
| Portugal | 16,404 | 44,217 | +27,813 |
| Ukraine | 18,500 | 14,800 | -3,700 |
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 | 1,531 |
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 | 1,531 | 0 | -1,531 |
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) | 2,798,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,278,251 |
| Air transport | 168,212 |
| Other | 1,531 |
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) | 1,426,414 | 1,372,476 | -53,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,460,952 | 817,299 | -643,653 |
| Air transport | 82,826 | 85,386 | +2,560 |
| Other | 1,531 | 0 | -1,531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,088,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,886,179 |
| Hull | 566,729 |
| Southampton | 318,855 |
| Dover | 115,477 |
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 | 1,127,805 | 960,643 | -167,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,410,883 | 475,296 | -935,587 |
| Hull | 171,266 | 395,463 | +224,197 |
| Southampton | 48,887 | 269,968 | +221,081 |
| Dover | 115,477 | 0 | -115,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,065 | 31,406 | -17,659 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,182 | 65,885 | +64,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,547 | 33,962 | +26,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,339 | 18,068 | +729 |
| Holyhead | 8,320 | 12,819 | +4,499 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540771
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or further processing