Import/export HS code 540781: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or customization
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 | 599,064 |
| Pakistan | 408,670 |
| India | 94,668 |
| Turkey | 59,820 |
| Italy | 6,107 |
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 | 229,143 | 369,921 | +140,778 |
| Pakistan | 319,947 | 88,723 | -231,224 |
| India | 53,457 | 41,211 | -12,246 |
| Turkey | 32,979 | 26,841 | -6,138 |
| Italy | 4,539 | 1,568 | -2,971 |
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 | 597,512 |
| Pakistan | 408,670 |
| India | 96,220 |
| Turkey | 59,820 |
| Italy | 6,107 |
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 | 227,591 | 369,921 | +142,330 |
| Pakistan | 319,947 | 88,723 | -231,224 |
| India | 55,009 | 41,211 | -13,798 |
| Turkey | 32,979 | 26,841 | -6,138 |
| Italy | 4,539 | 1,568 | -2,971 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 1,071,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,088 |
| Air transport | 35,732 |
| Road transport | 9,726 |
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) | 580,662 | 491,121 | -89,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,252 | 24,836 | -1,416 |
| Air transport | 26,998 | 8,734 | -18,264 |
| Road transport | 6,153 | 3,573 | -2,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 606,919 |
| Southampton | 243,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,067 |
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 | 212,889 | 394,030 | +181,141 |
| Southampton | 233,738 | 10,128 | -223,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,763 | 86,963 | -50,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,489 | 8,734 | -16,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,685 | 22,382 | +18,697 |
| ZLC | 16,057 | 3,573 | -12,484 |
| London | 3,030 | 1,568 | -1,462 |
| Thamesport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,359 | 0 | -2,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,509 | 0 | -1,509 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Air transport
|
1 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 19,140 |
| Moldova | 13,928 |
| Portugal | 13,228 |
| Australia | 8,185 |
| United States | 5,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 8,000 | 11,140 | +3,140 |
| Moldova | 13,928 | 0 | -13,928 |
| Portugal | 6,682 | 6,546 | -136 |
| Australia | 6,709 | 1,476 | -5,233 |
| United States | 0 | 5,174 | +5,174 |
| Morocco | 2,713 | 0 | -2,713 |
| Falkland Islands | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 986 | +986 |
| Greece | 0 | 918 | +918 |
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) | 47,589 |
| Air transport | 16,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,093 |
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) | 31,323 | 16,266 | -15,057 |
| Air transport | 6,709 | 9,974 | +3,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,552 |
| ZLC | 1,476 |
| Southampton | 1,093 |
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 | 31,323 | 16,266 | -15,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,709 | 2,960 | -3,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,552 | +4,552 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,476 | +1,476 |
| Southampton | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 986 | +986 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540781
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or customization