Import/export HS code 540784: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 112,744 |
| Spain | 32,101 |
| United States | 26,820 |
| Turkey | 25,012 |
| Germany | 11,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 73,403 | 39,341 | -34,062 |
| Spain | 13,564 | 18,537 | +4,973 |
| United States | 4,832 | 21,988 | +17,156 |
| Turkey | 7,494 | 17,518 | +10,024 |
| Germany | 2,949 | 8,800 | +5,851 |
| Sweden | 4,695 | 0 | -4,695 |
| Thailand | 4,037 | 0 | -4,037 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 3,760 | +3,760 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 2,318 | +2,318 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,395 | +1,395 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 111,162 |
| Spain | 32,101 |
| United States | 26,820 |
| Turkey | 25,012 |
| Italy | 14,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 70,426 | 40,736 | -29,690 |
| Spain | 13,564 | 18,537 | +4,973 |
| United States | 4,832 | 21,988 | +17,156 |
| Turkey | 7,494 | 17,518 | +10,024 |
| Italy | 4,695 | 10,062 | +5,367 |
| Thailand | 4,037 | 0 | -4,037 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 3,760 | +3,760 |
| China | 2,977 | 0 | -2,977 |
| Germany | 2,949 | 0 | -2,949 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 2,318 | +2,318 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 114,069 |
| Air transport | 62,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,607 |
| Road transport | 19,513 |
| Other | 679 |
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) | 68,512 | 45,557 | -22,955 |
| Air transport | 27,854 | 35,054 | +7,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,318 | 22,289 | +13,971 |
| Road transport | 7,494 | 12,019 | +4,525 |
| Other | 0 | 679 | +679 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 66,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,382 |
| London | 29,812 |
| ZLC | 19,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,283 |
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 | 50,078 | 16,145 | -33,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,516 | 27,866 | +15,350 |
| London | 5,544 | 24,268 | +18,724 |
| ZLC | 7,494 | 12,019 | +4,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,644 | 7,639 | -5 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,996 | 1,395 | -10,601 |
| Dover | 2,840 | 6,930 | +4,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,685 | 6,966 | +5,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,793 | 3,201 | -592 |
| Thamesport | 5,246 | 0 | -5,246 |
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
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 33 |
| MARSON IMPORTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SURIN FASHIONS LIMITED | 20 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 11 |
| LUSH FABRIC LTD | 11 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 11 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 10 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 8 |
| DILBAG CLOTH HOUSE LIMITED | 7 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 States | 25,706 |
| Romania | 23,819 |
| Australia | 4,617 |
| Morocco | 4,395 |
| Netherlands | 3,743 |
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 States | 21,808 | 3,898 | -17,910 |
| Romania | 16,089 | 7,730 | -8,359 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,617 | +4,617 |
| Morocco | 0 | 4,395 | +4,395 |
| Netherlands | 1,091 | 2,652 | +1,561 |
| Ireland | 1,084 | 2,244 | +1,160 |
| Switzerland | 2,982 | 0 | -2,982 |
| India | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,623 | +1,623 |
| Turkey | 1,516 | 0 | -1,516 |
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 | 42,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638 |
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 | 28,337 | 14,219 | -14,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,070 | 14,777 | -3,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,509 |
| ZLC | 8,705 |
| Dover | 3,821 |
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 | 14,249 | 14,777 | +528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,719 | 0 | -22,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,736 | 5,773 | +2,037 |
| ZLC | 1,882 | 6,823 | +4,941 |
| Dover | 3,821 | 0 | -3,821 |
| Tyne | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,623 | +1,623 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540784
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor