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 | 1,803,209 |
| Japan | 696,685 |
| China | 609,453 |
| Germany | 316,847 |
| United States | 215,853 |
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 | 912,104 | 891,105 | -20,999 |
| Japan | 354,652 | 342,033 | -12,619 |
| China | 278,192 | 331,261 | +53,069 |
| Germany | 216,650 | 100,197 | -116,453 |
| United States | 204,333 | 11,520 | -192,813 |
| Netherlands | 2,169 | 180,718 | +178,549 |
| Belgium | 44,312 | 135,618 | +91,306 |
| Spain | 35,929 | 17,777 | -18,152 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,064 | +35,064 |
| France | 25,241 | 5,815 | -19,426 |
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 | 1,994,636 |
| Japan | 789,728 |
| China | 645,999 |
| Germany | 225,071 |
| United States | 208,719 |
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 | 956,416 | 1,038,220 | +81,804 |
| Japan | 430,541 | 359,187 | -71,354 |
| China | 284,223 | 361,776 | +77,553 |
| Germany | 142,028 | 83,043 | -58,985 |
| United States | 204,333 | 4,386 | -199,947 |
| Austria | 0 | 123,167 | +123,167 |
| Spain | 35,929 | 32,165 | -3,764 |
| France | 22,026 | 5,815 | -16,211 |
| Denmark | 0 | 27,728 | +27,728 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,233,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,591,174 |
| Air transport | 366,140 |
| Road transport | 4,699 |
| Other | 2,347 |
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) | 949,271 | 1,283,990 | +334,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 844,505 | 746,669 | -97,836 |
| Air transport | 309,494 | 56,646 | -252,848 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 2,802 | +905 |
| Other | 2,347 | 0 | -2,347 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,354,252 |
| ZLC | 1,170,034 |
| Southampton | 444,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 325,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 249,631 |
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 | 502,277 | 851,975 | +349,698 |
| ZLC | 612,342 | 557,692 | -54,650 |
| Southampton | 226,257 | 218,620 | -7,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,828 | 135,534 | -54,294 |
| Manchester Airport | 248,431 | 1,200 | -247,231 |
| Dover | 104,421 | 56,915 | -47,506 |
| London | 50,720 | 58,351 | +7,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 902 | 51,808 | +50,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,801 | 37,542 | +33,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,072 | 16,377 | -3,695 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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 | 45 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 35 |
| FITZPATRICK BOURNE FLEXIBLE LIMITED | 33 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 30 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 24 |
| CHECKFIRE LTD | 22 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 2,329,706 |
| Italy | 1,009,193 |
| Germany | 626,241 |
| Poland | 489,223 |
| Belgium | 225,943 |
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 | 1,380,979 | 948,727 | -432,252 |
| Italy | 588,900 | 420,293 | -168,607 |
| Germany | 182,044 | 444,197 | +262,153 |
| Poland | 248,738 | 240,485 | -8,253 |
| Belgium | 122,273 | 103,670 | -18,603 |
| Netherlands | 112,562 | 109,260 | -3,302 |
| Romania | 109,506 | 64,089 | -45,417 |
| Israel | 27,972 | 65,885 | +37,913 |
| Portugal | 16,404 | 44,217 | +27,813 |
| Spain | 29,872 | 9,275 | -20,597 |
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) | 2,892,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,349,136 |
| Air transport | 179,449 |
| 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) | 1,422,755 | 1,469,390 | +46,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,340,310 | 1,008,826 | -331,484 |
| Air transport | 98,715 | 80,734 | -17,981 |
| Other | 3,470 | 0 | -3,470 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,091,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,920,165 |
| Hull | 642,612 |
| Southampton | 355,754 |
| Dover | 133,306 |
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 | 1,057,279 | 1,034,263 | -23,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,253,342 | 666,823 | -586,519 |
| Hull | 221,877 | 420,735 | +198,858 |
| Southampton | 85,786 | 269,968 | +184,182 |
| Dover | 133,306 | 0 | -133,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,738 | 30,082 | -17,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,182 | 65,885 | +64,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,797 | 36,662 | +29,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,284 | 12,040 | -14,244 |
| Holyhead | 6,747 | 14,392 | +7,645 |
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