Import/export HS code 540772: Dyed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles
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 | 2,739,271 |
| China | 2,722,751 |
| India | 1,316,615 |
| Italy | 246,308 |
| Taiwan | 173,831 |
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 | 1,170,456 | 1,568,815 | +398,359 |
| China | 1,309,036 | 1,413,715 | +104,679 |
| India | 503,026 | 813,589 | +310,563 |
| Italy | 106,159 | 140,149 | +33,990 |
| Taiwan | 90,579 | 83,252 | -7,327 |
| Spain | 36,812 | 96,428 | +59,616 |
| Belgium | 98,455 | 28,579 | -69,876 |
| France | 30,167 | 87,901 | +57,734 |
| Czechia | 21,840 | 72,733 | +50,893 |
| Germany | 74,776 | 13,544 | -61,232 |
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 | 2,786,641 |
| China | 2,735,030 |
| India | 1,341,461 |
| Italy | 275,727 |
| Taiwan | 194,535 |
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 | 1,171,656 | 1,614,985 | +443,329 |
| China | 1,319,511 | 1,415,519 | +96,008 |
| India | 493,382 | 848,079 | +354,697 |
| Italy | 106,542 | 169,185 | +62,643 |
| Taiwan | 105,527 | 89,008 | -16,519 |
| Spain | 77,664 | 93,638 | +15,974 |
| Belgium | 84,506 | 28,503 | -56,003 |
| France | 28,402 | 78,651 | +50,249 |
| United States | 19,507 | 31,202 | +11,695 |
| South Africa | 0 | 36,094 | +36,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,216,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,853,718 |
| Air transport | 485,880 |
| Road transport | 323,396 |
| Other | 93,018 |
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) | 1,792,062 | 2,424,718 | +632,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,286,373 | 1,567,345 | +280,972 |
| Air transport | 235,716 | 250,164 | +14,448 |
| Road transport | 109,033 | 214,363 | +105,330 |
| Other | 77,334 | 15,684 | -61,650 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,568,936 |
| Felixstowe | 1,790,132 |
| Southampton | 1,651,855 |
| Dover | 341,428 |
| London | 283,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,055,277 | 1,513,659 | +458,382 |
| Felixstowe | 872,191 | 917,941 | +45,750 |
| Southampton | 776,019 | 875,836 | +99,817 |
| Dover | 158,905 | 182,523 | +23,618 |
| London | 48,070 | 235,613 | +187,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,100 | 183,699 | +136,599 |
| Thamesport | 55,229 | 160,636 | +105,407 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,481 | 81,445 | +5,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,022 | 16,093 | -60,929 |
| 000 | 77,334 | 15,684 | -61,650 |
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 | 45 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 117 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 116 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 106 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 77 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 73 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 63 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 60 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS,LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 508,150 |
| Germany | 300,603 |
| France | 236,279 |
| Croatia | 174,723 |
| China | 154,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 248,110 | 260,040 | +11,930 |
| Germany | 266,958 | 33,645 | -233,313 |
| France | 205,193 | 31,086 | -174,107 |
| Croatia | 0 | 174,723 | +174,723 |
| China | 42,536 | 111,896 | +69,360 |
| Belgium | 76,946 | 49,453 | -27,493 |
| United States | 28,751 | 53,477 | +24,726 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,946 | 8,183 | -59,763 |
| South Africa | 39,069 | 29,237 | -9,832 |
| Poland | 25,053 | 35,899 | +10,846 |
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) | 1,531,269 |
| Air transport | 416,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,123 |
| Road transport | 2,758 |
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) | 892,830 | 638,439 | -254,391 |
| Air transport | 210,051 | 206,716 | -3,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,094 | 123,029 | -9,065 |
| Road transport | 2,758 | 0 | -2,758 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 934,554 |
| Portsmouth | 507,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,419 |
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 | 601,457 | 333,097 | -268,360 |
| Portsmouth | 248,110 | 258,930 | +10,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,117 | 101,689 | +22,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,834 | 73,404 | +24,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,547 | 38,872 | -20,675 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,664 | 29,183 | -18,481 |
| ZLC | 25,438 | 40,580 | +15,142 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,577 | 21,992 | -1,585 |
| Southampton | 42,428 | 0 | -42,428 |
| Dover | 16,378 | 22,473 | +6,095 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540772
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles