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 | 1,803,203 |
| Japan | 664,141 |
| China | 568,782 |
| Germany | 378,886 |
| United States | 233,206 |
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 | 903,263 | 899,940 | -3,323 |
| Japan | 344,034 | 320,107 | -23,927 |
| China | 285,945 | 282,837 | -3,108 |
| Germany | 264,711 | 114,175 | -150,536 |
| United States | 220,572 | 12,634 | -207,938 |
| Netherlands | 4,232 | 156,890 | +152,658 |
| Belgium | 38,651 | 64,052 | +25,401 |
| Spain | 19,169 | 31,616 | +12,447 |
| France | 25,241 | 3,334 | -21,907 |
| Poland | 14,316 | 7,333 | -6,983 |
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 | 1,917,403 |
| Japan | 793,822 |
| China | 592,091 |
| Germany | 250,472 |
| United States | 226,072 |
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 | 941,914 | 975,489 | +33,575 |
| Japan | 435,083 | 358,739 | -76,344 |
| China | 293,351 | 298,740 | +5,389 |
| Germany | 173,662 | 76,810 | -96,852 |
| United States | 220,572 | 5,500 | -215,072 |
| Austria | 0 | 123,167 | +123,167 |
| Spain | 19,169 | 40,357 | +21,188 |
| France | 22,026 | 3,334 | -18,692 |
| Poland | 14,316 | 7,333 | -6,983 |
| Denmark | 3,330 | 13,742 | +10,412 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,119,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,529,549 |
| Air transport | 415,191 |
| Other | 2,347 |
| Road transport | 1,897 |
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) | 971,154 | 1,148,717 | +177,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 835,646 | 693,903 | -141,743 |
| Air transport | 333,444 | 81,747 | -251,697 |
| Other | 2,347 | 0 | -2,347 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,229,313 |
| ZLC | 1,127,213 |
| Southampton | 447,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 321,371 |
| Manchester Airport | 284,010 |
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 | 514,761 | 714,552 | +199,791 |
| ZLC | 594,009 | 533,204 | -60,805 |
| Southampton | 195,926 | 251,551 | +55,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,118 | 105,253 | -110,865 |
| Manchester Airport | 246,094 | 37,916 | -208,178 |
| Dover | 100,827 | 61,714 | -39,113 |
| London | 42,741 | 37,086 | -5,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,962 | 24,206 | -16,756 |
| Thamesport | 40,574 | 13,653 | -26,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,133 | 16,377 | -14,756 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 64 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 51 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 41 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 32 |
| FITZPATRICK BOURNE FLEXIBLE LIMITED | 30 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 30 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 24 |
| CHECKFIRE LTD | 22 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 21 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,098,840 |
| Italy | 926,356 |
| Poland | 406,555 |
| Germany | 380,983 |
| Belgium | 242,941 |
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 | 1,159,029 | 939,811 | -219,218 |
| Italy | 490,446 | 435,910 | -54,536 |
| Poland | 284,736 | 121,819 | -162,917 |
| Germany | 274,869 | 106,114 | -168,755 |
| Belgium | 139,271 | 103,670 | -35,601 |
| Netherlands | 120,023 | 102,975 | -17,048 |
| Romania | 111,908 | 84,013 | -27,895 |
| Portugal | 16,404 | 28,212 | +11,808 |
| Spain | 15,158 | 14,714 | -444 |
| Israel | 6,355 | 21,617 | +15,262 |
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 | 3,023 |
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 | 3,023 | 0 | -3,023 |
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) | 2,436,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,053,465 |
| Air transport | 212,969 |
| Other | 3,470 |
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) | 1,425,493 | 1,010,605 | -414,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,119,440 | 934,025 | -185,415 |
| Air transport | 115,175 | 97,794 | -17,381 |
| Other | 3,470 | 0 | -3,470 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,847,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,828,602 |
| Hull | 432,131 |
| Southampton | 156,611 |
| Dover | 141,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 968,068 | 879,866 | -88,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 989,976 | 838,626 | -151,350 |
| Hull | 271,069 | 161,062 | -110,007 |
| Southampton | 108,602 | 48,009 | -60,593 |
| Dover | 139,641 | 1,403 | -138,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,201 | 46,487 | -29,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,684 | 6,150 | -55,534 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,377 | 32,888 | +27,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,024 | 12,146 | -7,878 |
| Holyhead | 4,711 | 9,514 | +4,803 |
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