Import/export HS code 540110: Sewing thread from synthetic filaments
Sewing thread made entirely from synthetic materials like polyester or nylon
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,331,065 |
| France | 2,123,195 |
| China | 1,474,218 |
| India | 894,546 |
| United States | 720,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,912,878 | 4,418,187 | -494,691 |
| France | 961,688 | 1,161,507 | +199,819 |
| China | 876,617 | 597,601 | -279,016 |
| India | 463,217 | 431,329 | -31,888 |
| United States | 388,804 | 331,341 | -57,463 |
| Romania | 394,724 | 310,106 | -84,618 |
| Netherlands | 431,979 | 202,884 | -229,095 |
| Turkey | 140,945 | 204,835 | +63,890 |
| Spain | 169,172 | 143,397 | -25,775 |
| Japan | 97,919 | 71,790 | -26,129 |
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 | 5,586,785 |
| Germany | 4,622,667 |
| Egypt | 2,667,857 |
| India | 1,084,680 |
| Turkey | 815,277 |
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 | 3,087,101 | 2,499,684 | -587,417 |
| Germany | 3,467,876 | 1,154,791 | -2,313,085 |
| Egypt | 173,367 | 2,494,490 | +2,321,123 |
| India | 603,612 | 481,068 | -122,544 |
| Turkey | 396,618 | 418,659 | +22,041 |
| United States | 450,841 | 336,563 | -114,278 |
| Netherlands | 288,477 | 133,998 | -154,479 |
| Viet Nam | 136,143 | 226,982 | +90,839 |
| Spain | 60,944 | 69,275 | +8,331 |
| South Korea | 86,960 | 34,446 | -52,514 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
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 | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 9,929,031 |
| Air transport | 3,911,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,366,814 |
| Road transport | 113,600 |
| Other | 17,570 |
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) | 5,139,735 | 4,789,296 | -350,439 |
| Air transport | 2,085,596 | 1,825,570 | -260,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,926,049 | 1,440,765 | -485,284 |
| Road transport | 36,615 | 76,985 | +40,370 |
| Other | 13,018 | 4,552 | -8,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,871,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,537,541 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,343,022 |
| Felixstowe | 1,297,632 |
| Manchester Airport | 765,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,412,357 | 3,458,715 | +46,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,436,232 | 1,101,309 | -334,923 |
| Birmingham Airport | 677,763 | 665,259 | -12,504 |
| Felixstowe | 800,306 | 497,326 | -302,980 |
| Manchester Airport | 476,907 | 289,075 | -187,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 396,846 | 342,829 | -54,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 377,028 | 334,319 | -42,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 342,805 | 270,750 | -72,055 |
| Thamesport | 291,360 | 260,925 | -30,435 |
| Southampton | 266,334 | 131,532 | -134,802 |
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 | 59 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 24 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 103 |
| BAINBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 98 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 68 |
| CLOCKWORK COMPONENTS LIMITED | 68 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 62 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 53 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 51 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 49 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KASAI UK LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,985,545 |
| China | 8,775,618 |
| Romania | 7,759,504 |
| United States | 6,593,328 |
| Portugal | 4,115,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,926,697 | 6,058,848 | +2,132,151 |
| China | 4,502,410 | 4,273,208 | -229,202 |
| Romania | 4,279,530 | 3,479,974 | -799,556 |
| United States | 3,899,849 | 2,693,479 | -1,206,370 |
| Portugal | 2,166,141 | 1,949,120 | -217,021 |
| Mexico | 2,339,472 | 1,136,396 | -1,203,076 |
| Viet Nam | 1,776,058 | 1,250,643 | -525,415 |
| North Macedonia | 945,798 | 830,587 | -115,211 |
| Poland | 777,821 | 678,379 | -99,442 |
| India | 546,407 | 579,907 | +33,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,627 |
| India | 13,251 |
| Denmark | 9,444 |
| France | 1,902 |
| Romania | 1,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,442 | 12,185 | +9,743 |
| India | 7,534 | 5,717 | -1,817 |
| Denmark | 4,815 | 4,629 | -186 |
| France | 1,714 | 188 | -1,526 |
| Romania | 2 | 1,087 | +1,085 |
| Ireland | 1,057 | 0 | -1,057 |
| XI | 435 | 0 | -435 |
| Belgium | 0 | 369 | +369 |
| United States | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Italy | 128 | 177 | +49 |
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) | 26,835,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,859,051 |
| Air transport | 7,227,745 |
| Other | 64,987 |
| Road transport | 10,305 |
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) | 13,221,694 | 13,613,708 | +392,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,387,831 | 9,471,220 | -1,916,611 |
| Air transport | 4,407,101 | 2,820,644 | -1,586,457 |
| Other | 22,546 | 42,441 | +19,895 |
| Road transport | 10,305 | 0 | -10,305 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,832,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,442,802 |
| Southampton | 6,531,242 |
| Felixstowe | 4,585,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,631,870 |
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 | 10,189,289 | 11,643,050 | +1,453,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,733,789 | 3,709,013 | -24,776 |
| Southampton | 3,296,370 | 3,234,872 | -61,498 |
| Felixstowe | 3,259,405 | 1,325,988 | -1,933,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,201,887 | 1,429,983 | -771,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,006,148 | 971,448 | -34,700 |
| Harwich | 1,100,339 | 650,111 | -450,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,177,536 | 545,555 | -631,981 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,252,109 | 235,209 | -1,016,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,594 | 1,117,671 | +1,067,077 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 540110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made entirely from synthetic materials like polyester or nylon