Import/export HS code 540794: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed patterns, ideal for fashion and 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 | 500,050 |
| Italy | 431,182 |
| Turkey | 220,735 |
| China | 113,761 |
| Japan | 100,213 |
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 | 288,619 | 211,431 | -77,188 |
| Italy | 243,845 | 187,337 | -56,508 |
| Turkey | 114,127 | 106,608 | -7,519 |
| China | 38,482 | 75,279 | +36,797 |
| Japan | 52,588 | 47,625 | -4,963 |
| Spain | 59,642 | 25,559 | -34,083 |
| Austria | 1,024 | 78,014 | +76,990 |
| Germany | 26,997 | 26,976 | -21 |
| United States | 26,070 | 13,447 | -12,623 |
| France | 21,236 | 11,834 | -9,402 |
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 | 484,234 |
| Italy | 423,297 |
| Turkey | 224,763 |
| China | 140,710 |
| Japan | 97,549 |
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 | 270,011 | 214,223 | -55,788 |
| Italy | 243,161 | 180,136 | -63,025 |
| Turkey | 115,841 | 108,922 | -6,919 |
| China | 66,238 | 74,472 | +8,234 |
| Japan | 49,924 | 47,625 | -2,299 |
| Spain | 62,601 | 25,559 | -37,042 |
| Austria | 1,024 | 78,014 | +76,990 |
| Germany | 27,261 | 30,234 | +2,973 |
| France | 16,700 | 8,783 | -7,917 |
| United Kingdom | 5,547 | 19,509 | +13,962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 24 | 14 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 961,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 333,157 |
| Road transport | 85,593 |
| Other | 16 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 496,510 | 464,599 | -31,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 240,217 | 187,511 | -52,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,211 | 122,946 | -87,265 |
| Road transport | 50,670 | 34,923 | -15,747 |
| Other | 16 | 0 | -16 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 476,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 290,163 |
| Felixstowe | 276,506 |
| London | 204,179 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,426 | 256,272 | +35,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,048 | 107,115 | -75,933 |
| Felixstowe | 207,137 | 69,369 | -137,768 |
| London | 72,400 | 131,779 | +59,379 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,241 | 93,915 | +16,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,424 | 56,534 | +7,110 |
| ZLC | 50,670 | 34,923 | -15,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,165 | 16,278 | -12,887 |
| Dover | 23,658 | 14,119 | -9,539 |
| Thamesport | 29,282 | 6,114 | -23,168 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 65 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 62 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 62 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 55 |
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 48 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 41 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 28 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| ERDEM MORALIOGLU LIMITED | 24 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
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 | 1,462,742 |
| Netherlands | 330,162 |
| New Zealand | 235,466 |
| France | 164,019 |
| Australia | 78,389 |
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 | 873,248 | 589,494 | -283,754 |
| Netherlands | 187,181 | 142,981 | -44,200 |
| New Zealand | 211,856 | 23,610 | -188,246 |
| France | 86,276 | 77,743 | -8,533 |
| Australia | 44,883 | 33,506 | -11,377 |
| Spain | 40,373 | 33,943 | -6,430 |
| Ireland | 35,540 | 24,518 | -11,022 |
| Germany | 44,005 | 13,462 | -30,543 |
| Japan | 14,919 | 27,972 | +13,053 |
| South Africa | 19,319 | 20,592 | +1,273 |
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 | 2,011,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 698,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,351 |
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 | 1,271,659 | 739,682 | -531,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 395,472 | 303,031 | -92,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,306 | 84,045 | -48,261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 581,917 |
| ZLC | 544,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,281 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 415,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 256,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 391,751 | 190,166 | -201,585 |
| ZLC | 319,237 | 225,115 | -94,122 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,757 | 192,524 | -46,233 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,149 | 117,520 | -180,629 |
| Manchester Airport | 145,864 | 110,753 | -35,111 |
| Dover | 124,611 | 89,881 | -34,730 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,658 | 96,128 | -20,530 |
| Southampton | 18,050 | 49,149 | +31,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,605 | 3,153 | -60,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,735 | 31,743 | +6,008 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540794
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed patterns, ideal for fashion and decor