Import/export HS code 540791: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for further processing
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 | 1,624,838 |
| Indonesia | 418,288 |
| Turkey | 267,217 |
| Germany | 193,059 |
| South Korea | 36,803 |
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 | 762,684 | 862,154 | +99,470 |
| Indonesia | 236,731 | 181,557 | -55,174 |
| Turkey | 157,699 | 109,518 | -48,181 |
| Germany | 82,012 | 111,047 | +29,035 |
| South Korea | 36,803 | 0 | -36,803 |
| Belgium | 6,563 | 19,309 | +12,746 |
| France | 8,158 | 4,192 | -3,966 |
| Italy | 0 | 8,335 | +8,335 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,229 | +8,229 |
| Thailand | 5,355 | 0 | -5,355 |
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 | 1,624,838 |
| Indonesia | 418,288 |
| Turkey | 297,640 |
| Germany | 193,059 |
| South Korea | 36,803 |
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 | 762,684 | 862,154 | +99,470 |
| Indonesia | 236,731 | 181,557 | -55,174 |
| Turkey | 164,262 | 133,378 | -30,884 |
| Germany | 82,012 | 111,047 | +29,035 |
| South Korea | 36,803 | 0 | -36,803 |
| Italy | 8,158 | 8,335 | +177 |
| France | 0 | 8,229 | +8,229 |
| Thailand | 5,355 | 0 | -5,355 |
| India | 4,869 | 0 | -4,869 |
| Portugal | 0 | 4,192 | +4,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 2,299,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,607 |
| Air transport | 125,778 |
| Road transport | 5,217 |
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) | 1,165,565 | 1,134,200 | -31,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,816 | 80,791 | -20,025 |
| Air transport | 30,903 | 94,875 | +63,972 |
| Road transport | 5,217 | 0 | -5,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,649,668 |
| Southampton | 455,837 |
| ZLC | 150,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,777 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,995 |
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 | 722,440 | 927,228 | +204,788 |
| Southampton | 376,816 | 79,021 | -297,795 |
| ZLC | 86,549 | 64,338 | -22,211 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,390 | 87,387 | +68,997 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,611 | 57,384 | +44,773 |
| Thamesport | 47,919 | 18,808 | -29,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,477 | 21,743 | +14,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 21,756 | +21,756 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,748 | +15,748 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,746 | 2,535 | -9,211 |
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 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER QUILTING COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 67 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 25 |
| ROBUST CAR PARTS LIMITED | 23 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| ULTRAFLEX EUROPE LIMITED | 15 |
| S.M.K. TEXTILES LIMITED | 13 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 34,666 |
| Indonesia | 32,756 |
| France | 22,451 |
| Portugal | 10,718 |
| Germany | 9,006 |
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 | 24,722 | 9,944 | -14,778 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 32,756 | +32,756 |
| France | 13,526 | 8,925 | -4,601 |
| Portugal | 5,045 | 5,673 | +628 |
| Germany | 9,006 | 0 | -9,006 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 8,975 | +8,975 |
| Grenada | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 7,834 | +7,834 |
| Austria | 2,087 | 3,068 | +981 |
| Algeria | 0 | 4,526 | +4,526 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,036 |
| Turkey | 14 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 301 | 735 | +434 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14 | +14 |
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 | 137,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,600 |
| Other | 1,190 |
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 | 58,984 | 78,624 | +19,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,496 | 7,724 | -10,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,625 | 8,975 | +350 |
| Other | 399 | 791 | +392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 52,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,825 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,756 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,245 |
| Dover | 16,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 31,894 | 20,400 | -11,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,511 | 30,314 | +28,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,526 | 9,230 | -2,296 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,220 | 17,025 | +15,805 |
| Dover | 13,526 | 2,912 | -10,614 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,746 | 1,655 | -9,091 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 8,975 | +8,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,090 | 4,812 | +3,722 |
| Portsmouth | 2,158 | 0 | -2,158 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for further processing