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 | 1,655,401 |
| Indonesia | 382,723 |
| Turkey | 320,849 |
| Germany | 186,248 |
| 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 | 623,674 | 1,031,727 | +408,053 |
| Indonesia | 200,060 | 182,663 | -17,397 |
| Turkey | 187,405 | 133,444 | -53,961 |
| Germany | 79,747 | 106,501 | +26,754 |
| South Korea | 18,798 | 18,005 | -793 |
| Belgium | 3,320 | 22,552 | +19,232 |
| 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 | 1,655,401 |
| Indonesia | 382,723 |
| Turkey | 350,057 |
| Germany | 186,248 |
| 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 | 623,674 | 1,031,727 | +408,053 |
| Indonesia | 200,060 | 182,663 | -17,397 |
| Turkey | 190,725 | 159,332 | -31,393 |
| Germany | 79,747 | 106,501 | +26,754 |
| South Korea | 18,798 | 18,005 | -793 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 2,315,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,555 |
| Air transport | 140,115 |
| Road transport | 21,283 |
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) | 963,537 | 1,351,531 | +387,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,328 | 84,227 | -10,101 |
| Air transport | 55,915 | 84,200 | +28,285 |
| Road transport | 21,283 | 0 | -21,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,643,508 |
| Southampton | 510,874 |
| ZLC | 163,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,212 |
| Thamesport | 69,933 |
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 | 540,930 | 1,102,578 | +561,648 |
| Southampton | 369,540 | 141,334 | -228,206 |
| ZLC | 96,127 | 67,774 | -28,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,575 | 66,637 | +63,062 |
| Thamesport | 49,492 | 20,441 | -29,051 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,269 | 49,344 | +36,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,477 | 19,108 | +11,631 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,304 | 0 | -22,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 20,541 | +20,541 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,050 | 15,748 | +13,698 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 37 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 24 |
| ROBUST CAR PARTS LIMITED | 23 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 217,757 |
| United States | 42,893 |
| Indonesia | 32,756 |
| France | 18,111 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 212,084 | 5,673 | -206,411 |
| United States | 28,776 | 14,117 | -14,659 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 32,756 | +32,756 |
| France | 13,526 | 4,585 | -8,941 |
| Germany | 7,927 | 1,079 | -6,848 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 8,975 | +8,975 |
| Grenada | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 7,834 | +7,834 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,959 | 0 | -6,959 |
| Netherlands | 1,029 | 3,246 | +2,217 |
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 | 350,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,600 |
| Other | 1,192 |
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 | 272,215 | 78,317 | -193,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,496 | 5,715 | -12,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,625 | 8,975 | +350 |
| Other | 351 | 841 | +490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,159 |
| ZLC | 63,884 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,756 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,245 |
| Dover | 14,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,200 | 22,959 | -187,241 |
| ZLC | 42,405 | 21,479 | -20,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,475 | 10,281 | -194 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 18,245 | +18,245 |
| Dover | 13,526 | 903 | -12,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,135 | 3,266 | -5,869 |
| 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