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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 559,532 |
| China | 521,678 |
| India | 102,219 |
| Turkey | 99,776 |
| Italy | 4,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 336,267 | 223,265 | -113,002 |
| China | 159,966 | 361,712 | +201,746 |
| India | 48,348 | 53,871 | +5,523 |
| Turkey | 66,516 | 33,260 | -33,256 |
| Italy | 2,904 | 1,635 | -1,269 |
| Thailand | 3,067 | 0 | -3,067 |
| Spain | 1,397 | 0 | -1,397 |
| France | 1,250 | 0 | -1,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 559,532 |
| China | 520,126 |
| India | 103,771 |
| Turkey | 99,776 |
| Italy | 4,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 336,267 | 223,265 | -113,002 |
| China | 158,414 | 361,712 | +203,298 |
| India | 49,900 | 53,871 | +3,971 |
| Turkey | 66,516 | 33,260 | -33,256 |
| Italy | 2,904 | 1,635 | -1,269 |
| Thailand | 3,067 | 0 | -3,067 |
| Spain | 1,397 | 0 | -1,397 |
| France | 1,250 | 0 | -1,250 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,178,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,414 |
| Air transport | 39,497 |
| Other | 13,105 |
| Road transport | 6,153 |
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) | 557,704 | 620,585 | +62,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,519 | 34,895 | +13,376 |
| Air transport | 21,234 | 18,263 | -2,971 |
| Other | 13,105 | 0 | -13,105 |
| Road transport | 6,153 | 0 | -6,153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 564,763 |
| Southampton | 393,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,654 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,450 |
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 | 176,137 | 388,626 | +212,489 |
| Southampton | 347,395 | 46,012 | -301,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,900 | 185,947 | +148,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,391 | 18,263 | +2,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,453 | 20,997 | +9,544 |
| ZLC | 6,153 | 9,904 | +3,751 |
| 000 | 13,105 | 0 | -13,105 |
| Thamesport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,084 | 0 | -3,084 |
| London | 1,395 | 1,635 | +240 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 |
| Portugal | 14,228 |
| Moldova | 13,928 |
| Germany | 11,545 |
| Australia | 8,185 |
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 | 5,126 | -3,976 |
| Moldova | 0 | 13,928 | +13,928 |
| Germany | 11,545 | 0 | -11,545 |
| Australia | 0 | 8,185 | +8,185 |
| Belgium | 4,080 | 0 | -4,080 |
| United States | 0 | 3,132 | +3,132 |
| Morocco | 2,713 | 0 | -2,713 |
| Indonesia | 1,391 | 0 | -1,391 |
| 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) | 65,634 |
| Air transport | 12,708 |
| 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) | 27,440 | 38,194 | +10,754 |
| Air transport | 1,391 | 11,317 | +9,926 |
| 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 | 63,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,132 |
| 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 | 25,020 | 38,194 | +13,174 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,709 | +6,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,132 | +3,132 |
| Dover | 2,420 | 0 | -2,420 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,476 | +1,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,391 | 0 | -1,391 |
| 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