Import/export HS code 540774: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, popular for fashion and decor
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 360,051 |
| India | 237,812 |
| Italy | 49,788 |
| 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 | 331,822 | 28,229 | -303,593 |
| India | 150,691 | 87,121 | -63,570 |
| Italy | 40,877 | 8,911 | -31,966 |
| Thailand | 18,101 | 0 | -18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,963 | +13,963 |
| Poland | 10,457 | 0 | -10,457 |
| Israel | 0 | 7,387 | +7,387 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,307 | +6,307 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,710 | +4,710 |
| 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 | 376,359 |
| India | 237,812 |
| Italy | 49,788 |
| 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 | 343,420 | 32,939 | -310,481 |
| India | 150,691 | 87,121 | -63,570 |
| Italy | 40,877 | 8,911 | -31,966 |
| Thailand | 18,101 | 0 | -18,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,963 | +13,963 |
| Israel | 0 | 7,387 | +7,387 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,307 | +6,307 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,440 | +2,440 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,665 | +1,665 |
| Pakistan | 1,107 | 0 | -1,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 576,902 |
| Air transport | 97,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,858 |
| 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) | 452,719 | 124,183 | -328,536 |
| Air transport | 68,299 | 29,432 | -38,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,740 | 7,118 | -22,622 |
| 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 | 357,391 |
| Southampton | 131,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,150 |
| London | 46,970 |
| Thamesport | 22,213 |
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 | 285,795 | 71,596 | -214,199 |
| Southampton | 125,921 | 5,596 | -120,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,425 | 18,725 | -31,700 |
| London | 11,764 | 35,206 | +23,442 |
| Thamesport | 14,259 | 7,954 | -6,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,980 | 7,071 | -7,909 |
| Dover | 12,537 | 1,665 | -10,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,707 | 2,213 | -9,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,518 | 0 | -11,518 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 7,387 | +7,387 |
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
|
17 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 17 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 12,438 |
| Norway | 8,894 |
| Germany | 8,724 |
| France | 8,065 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 4,034 | 8,404 | +4,370 |
| Norway | 7,568 | 1,326 | -6,242 |
| Germany | 6,629 | 2,095 | -4,534 |
| France | 8,065 | 0 | -8,065 |
| United States | 3,382 | 4,065 | +683 |
| Denmark | 6,200 | 0 | -6,200 |
| Ireland | 1,160 | 1,160 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,800 |
| Air transport | 35,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,132 |
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) | 29,070 | 9,730 | -19,340 |
| Air transport | 12,466 | 22,852 | +10,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,132 | 0 | -3,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,838 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 11,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,894 |
| 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 | 18,434 | 8,404 | -10,030 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 11,700 | +11,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,804 | 1,413 | -8,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,568 | 1,326 | -6,242 |
| 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