Import/export HS code 540774: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, popular for fashion and decor
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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 | 379,679 |
| India | 239,364 |
| Italy | 57,786 |
| Thailand | 18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,963 |
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 | 313,515 | 66,164 | -247,351 |
| India | 145,001 | 94,363 | -50,638 |
| Italy | 48,875 | 8,911 | -39,964 |
| Thailand | 18,101 | 0 | -18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,963 | +13,963 |
| Poland | 5,496 | 4,961 | -535 |
| Israel | 2,816 | 7,387 | +4,571 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,307 | +6,307 |
| Czechia | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,665 | +1,665 |
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 | 391,277 |
| India | 239,364 |
| Italy | 59,744 |
| Thailand | 18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,963 |
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 | 320,152 | 71,125 | -249,027 |
| India | 145,001 | 94,363 | -50,638 |
| Italy | 50,833 | 8,911 | -41,922 |
| Thailand | 18,101 | 0 | -18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,963 | +13,963 |
| Israel | 2,816 | 7,387 | +4,571 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,307 | +6,307 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,440 | +2,440 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,665 | +1,665 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,107 | +1,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 586,737 |
| Air transport | 102,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,371 |
| Other | 3,438 |
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) | 426,054 | 160,683 | -265,371 |
| Air transport | 63,158 | 39,467 | -23,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,253 | 7,118 | -37,135 |
| Other | 3,438 | 0 | -3,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 386,653 |
| Southampton | 131,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,150 |
| London | 39,929 |
| Thamesport | 24,171 |
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 | 293,476 | 93,177 | -200,299 |
| Southampton | 111,989 | 19,528 | -92,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,310 | 24,840 | -19,470 |
| London | 11,764 | 28,165 | +16,401 |
| Thamesport | 3,479 | 20,692 | +17,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,586 | 2,213 | -14,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,980 | 2,361 | -12,619 |
| Dover | 12,537 | 1,665 | -10,872 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,557 | 4,961 | -1,596 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,816 | 7,387 | +4,571 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 Arab Emirates | 14,044 |
| Norway | 12,259 |
| United States | 10,478 |
| Netherlands | 9,842 |
| Germany | 8,724 |
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 Arab Emirates | 1,454 | 12,590 | +11,136 |
| Norway | 9,127 | 3,132 | -5,995 |
| United States | 5,335 | 5,143 | -192 |
| Netherlands | 2,356 | 7,486 | +5,130 |
| Germany | 4,577 | 4,147 | -430 |
| France | 8,065 | 0 | -8,065 |
| Denmark | 6,200 | 0 | -6,200 |
| Ireland | 2,635 | 1,160 | -1,475 |
| Japan | 2,270 | 0 | -2,270 |
| Lithuania | 1,538 | 0 | -1,538 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 39,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,894 | 23,930 | +8,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,340 | 9,538 | -15,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,691 | 3,132 | -1,559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,259 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 11,700 |
| Dover | 6,200 |
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 | 14,704 | 9,538 | -5,166 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,232 | 2,491 | -10,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,127 | 3,132 | -5,995 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 11,700 | +11,700 |
| Dover | 6,200 | 0 | -6,200 |
| ZLC | 0 | 4,784 | +4,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,542 | 2,306 | +764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,120 | 1,759 | +639 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540774
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, popular for fashion and decor