Import/export HS code 540793: Synthetic fabrics with multi-colored yarns
Fabrics made from synthetic yarns of different colors, creating unique designs
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 | 2,112,695 |
| Italy | 1,737,655 |
| Belgium | 1,518,500 |
| Germany | 1,431,613 |
| Turkey | 914,628 |
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 | 1,046,715 | 1,065,980 | +19,265 |
| Italy | 959,345 | 778,310 | -181,035 |
| Belgium | 747,712 | 770,788 | +23,076 |
| Germany | 804,341 | 627,272 | -177,069 |
| Turkey | 370,635 | 543,993 | +173,358 |
| Spain | 406,283 | 417,027 | +10,744 |
| France | 148,964 | 225,826 | +76,862 |
| Portugal | 101,417 | 147,147 | +45,730 |
| United States | 41,357 | 80,785 | +39,428 |
| Netherlands | 23,060 | 88,231 | +65,171 |
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 | 2,240,286 |
| Italy | 1,687,622 |
| Germany | 1,465,966 |
| Turkey | 1,402,253 |
| Belgium | 1,129,830 |
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 | 1,097,385 | 1,142,901 | +45,516 |
| Italy | 909,089 | 778,533 | -130,556 |
| Germany | 793,069 | 672,897 | -120,172 |
| Turkey | 633,720 | 768,533 | +134,813 |
| Belgium | 523,124 | 606,706 | +83,582 |
| Spain | 382,285 | 383,971 | +1,686 |
| China | 165,402 | 135,234 | -30,168 |
| Portugal | 107,530 | 152,199 | +44,669 |
| France | 44,051 | 109,666 | +65,615 |
| United States | 16,290 | 52,935 | +36,645 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,553,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,904,654 |
| Air transport | 1,989,978 |
| Road transport | 213,673 |
| Other | 41,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,334,396 | 2,219,449 | -114,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,220 | 1,491,434 | +78,214 |
| Air transport | 954,686 | 1,035,292 | +80,606 |
| Road transport | 112,431 | 101,242 | -11,189 |
| Other | 35,611 | 6,226 | -29,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,941,238 |
| Dover | 1,535,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,333,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 582,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 577,627 |
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 | 1,053,444 | 887,794 | -165,650 |
| Dover | 750,731 | 784,554 | +33,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 663,082 | 669,960 | +6,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 293,951 | 288,098 | -5,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,784 | 344,843 | +112,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,983 | 226,338 | +28,355 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,092 | 228,022 | +60,930 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 169,233 | 217,329 | +48,096 |
| Southampton | 120,306 | 236,284 | +115,978 |
| Thamesport | 156,318 | 194,901 | +38,583 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 26 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 45 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 114 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 114 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 112 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 112 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 108 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 107 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 89 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 88 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,035,542 |
| France | 713,749 |
| United States | 627,485 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,302 |
| Italy | 63,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 70,076 | 965,466 | +895,390 |
| France | 352,364 | 361,385 | +9,021 |
| United States | 291,924 | 335,561 | +43,637 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,558 | 44,744 | +2,186 |
| Italy | 40,981 | 22,154 | -18,827 |
| Japan | 38,645 | 24,106 | -14,539 |
| Switzerland | 48,856 | 13,827 | -35,029 |
| Finland | 27,640 | 31,365 | +3,725 |
| Poland | 14,172 | 44,189 | +30,017 |
| India | 2,508 | 53,975 | +51,467 |
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) | 1,910,822 |
| Air transport | 1,582,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,590 |
| Road transport | 8,840 |
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) | 564,885 | 1,345,937 | +781,052 |
| Air transport | 691,161 | 891,673 | +200,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,211 | 45,379 | +33,168 |
| Road transport | 8,840 | 0 | -8,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,560,796 |
| London Stansted Airport | 469,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 392,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,295 |
| ZLC | 304,697 |
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 | 356,907 | 1,203,889 | +846,982 |
| London Stansted Airport | 257,572 | 211,940 | -45,632 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,318 | 181,141 | -30,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,015 | 241,280 | +153,265 |
| ZLC | 110,239 | 194,458 | +84,219 |
| Dover | 168,760 | 89,949 | -78,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,545 | 44,439 | +10,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,862 | 39,196 | +18,334 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 8,921 | 18,657 | +9,736 |
| Southampton | 3,149 | 13,628 | +10,479 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540793
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made from synthetic yarns of different colors, creating unique designs