Import/export HS code 540792: Dyed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles
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 | 3,469,617 |
| Pakistan | 2,586,616 |
| China | 1,653,115 |
| Italy | 1,390,469 |
| Turkey | 1,152,925 |
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 | 1,873,509 | 1,596,108 | -277,401 |
| Pakistan | 1,125,686 | 1,460,930 | +335,244 |
| China | 1,003,198 | 649,917 | -353,281 |
| Italy | 666,039 | 724,430 | +58,391 |
| Turkey | 820,204 | 332,721 | -487,483 |
| Belgium | 463,263 | 616,028 | +152,765 |
| Taiwan | 237,356 | 281,353 | +43,997 |
| Germany | 104,088 | 97,564 | -6,524 |
| France | 68,611 | 18,705 | -49,906 |
| United States | 52,511 | 31,360 | -21,151 |
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 | 3,906,516 |
| Pakistan | 2,586,616 |
| China | 2,266,546 |
| Italy | 1,371,117 |
| Turkey | 1,213,216 |
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 | 2,011,009 | 1,895,507 | -115,502 |
| Pakistan | 1,125,686 | 1,460,930 | +335,244 |
| China | 1,324,631 | 941,915 | -382,716 |
| Italy | 662,432 | 708,685 | +46,253 |
| Turkey | 836,882 | 376,334 | -460,548 |
| Taiwan | 245,553 | 288,009 | +42,456 |
| Germany | 100,636 | 88,586 | -12,050 |
| Belgium | 50,963 | 28,499 | -22,464 |
| United States | 49,787 | 22,712 | -27,075 |
| Switzerland | 26,555 | 38,412 | +11,857 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,788,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,556,848 |
| Air transport | 874,414 |
| Other | 203,239 |
| Road transport | 44,823 |
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) | 3,895,731 | 3,892,657 | -3,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,054,908 | 1,501,940 | -552,968 |
| Air transport | 410,871 | 463,543 | +52,672 |
| Other | 151,077 | 52,162 | -98,915 |
| Road transport | 17,066 | 27,757 | +10,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,023,896 |
| Southampton | 3,041,805 |
| Dover | 1,984,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,303 |
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 | 2,244,415 | 1,779,481 | -464,934 |
| Southampton | 1,489,855 | 1,551,950 | +62,095 |
| Dover | 981,021 | 1,003,864 | +22,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 280,957 | 277,524 | -3,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,167 | 239,136 | +4,969 |
| ZLC | 388,255 | 33,454 | -354,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 175,886 | 180,256 | +4,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,421 | 247,457 | +148,036 |
| London | 105,886 | 153,942 | +48,056 |
| 000 | 151,077 | 52,162 | -98,915 |
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 | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 122 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 120 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 119 |
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 110 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 110 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 103 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 102 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 101 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 309,907 |
| Germany | 294,316 |
| United States | 201,365 |
| South Africa | 163,340 |
| France | 105,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 81,755 | 228,152 | +146,397 |
| Germany | 202,944 | 91,372 | -111,572 |
| United States | 87,203 | 114,162 | +26,959 |
| South Africa | 56,238 | 107,102 | +50,864 |
| France | 62,521 | 42,690 | -19,831 |
| Netherlands | 43,630 | 44,977 | +1,347 |
| Ireland | 43,781 | 30,099 | -13,682 |
| Romania | 23,012 | 33,099 | +10,087 |
| Viet Nam | 32,638 | 15,051 | -17,587 |
| Czechia | 999 | 42,251 | +41,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 9,423 | +9,423 |
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 | 921,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 864,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,063 |
| Other | 9,423 |
| Road transport | 2,418 |
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 | 404,767 | 516,241 | +111,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,487 | 422,861 | -18,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,010 | 60,053 | +28,043 |
| Other | 0 | 9,423 | +9,423 |
| Road transport | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 396,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 305,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 251,379 |
| Dover | 144,167 |
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 | 170,109 | 235,566 | +65,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,395 | 280,155 | +163,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,000 | 130,347 | -44,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,631 | 77,748 | -95,883 |
| Dover | 69,752 | 74,415 | +4,663 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,016 | 57,132 | -13,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,522 | 56,991 | +32,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,414 | 25,580 | -2,834 |
| ZLC | 13,183 | 23,027 | +9,844 |
| Portsmouth | 13,779 | 20,245 | +6,466 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540792
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles