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 | 630,124 |
| Pakistan | 438,677 |
| India | 98,600 |
| Turkey | 71,945 |
| 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 | 191,300 | 438,824 | +247,524 |
| Pakistan | 277,128 | 161,549 | -115,579 |
| India | 51,909 | 46,691 | -5,218 |
| Turkey | 46,489 | 25,456 | -21,033 |
| Italy | 2,904 | 3,203 | +299 |
| Thailand | 3,067 | 0 | -3,067 |
| Spain | 1,397 | 0 | -1,397 |
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 | 628,572 |
| Pakistan | 438,677 |
| India | 100,152 |
| Turkey | 71,945 |
| 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 | 189,748 | 438,824 | +249,076 |
| Pakistan | 277,128 | 161,549 | -115,579 |
| India | 53,461 | 46,691 | -6,770 |
| Turkey | 46,489 | 25,456 | -21,033 |
| Italy | 2,904 | 3,203 | +299 |
| Thailand | 3,067 | 0 | -3,067 |
| Spain | 1,397 | 0 | -1,397 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,145,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,718 |
| Air transport | 36,418 |
| Road transport | 9,726 |
| Other | 1,400 |
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) | 511,642 | 634,013 | +122,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,632 | 25,086 | -6,546 |
| Air transport | 23,367 | 13,051 | -10,316 |
| Road transport | 6,153 | 3,573 | -2,580 |
| Other | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 647,717 |
| Southampton | 276,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,300 |
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 | 181,979 | 465,738 | +283,759 |
| Southampton | 248,007 | 28,933 | -219,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,384 | 139,342 | +53,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,858 | 13,051 | -8,807 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,303 | 20,997 | +11,694 |
| ZLC | 16,057 | 3,573 | -12,484 |
| London | 1,395 | 3,203 | +1,808 |
| Thamesport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,359 | 0 | -2,359 |
| Dover | 1,397 | 886 | -511 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 19,140 |
| Portugal | 15,648 |
| Moldova | 13,928 |
| 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 | 0 | 19,140 | +19,140 |
| Portugal | 9,102 | 6,546 | -2,556 |
| Moldova | 0 | 13,928 | +13,928 |
| Australia | 6,709 | 1,476 | -5,233 |
| United States | 0 | 5,174 | +5,174 |
| Morocco | 2,713 | 0 | -2,713 |
| Belgium | 1,772 | 0 | -1,772 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 1,093 | +1,093 |
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) | 51,781 |
| Air transport | 14,779 |
| 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) | 13,587 | 38,194 | +24,607 |
| Air transport | 6,709 | 8,070 | +1,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,093 | +1,093 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,361 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,552 |
| Dover | 2,420 |
| ZLC | 1,476 |
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 | 11,167 | 38,194 | +27,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,709 | 2,042 | -4,667 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,552 | +4,552 |
| Dover | 2,420 | 0 | -2,420 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,476 | +1,476 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,093 | +1,093 |
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