Import/export HS code 540219: Various synthetic filament yarn
Synthetic yarn made from materials other than aramids, used in textiles and industrial products
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- 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 | 18,756,684 |
| Switzerland | 6,463,214 |
| China | 4,523,646 |
| Slovakia | 3,963,837 |
| United States | 2,251,098 |
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 | 11,417,371 | 7,339,313 | -4,078,058 |
| Switzerland | 2,845,733 | 3,617,481 | +771,748 |
| China | 1,250,749 | 3,272,897 | +2,022,148 |
| Slovakia | 1,356,409 | 2,607,428 | +1,251,019 |
| United States | 914,693 | 1,336,405 | +421,712 |
| Netherlands | 506,803 | 796,596 | +289,793 |
| Canada | 503,597 | 304,735 | -198,862 |
| Belgium | 411,670 | 162,096 | -249,574 |
| South Korea | 31,128 | 308,605 | +277,477 |
| Czechia | 315,496 | 0 | -315,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,534,857 |
| Switzerland | 6,499,614 |
| Slovakia | 3,968,295 |
| China | 3,764,370 |
| United States | 2,384,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,175,777 | 7,359,080 | -3,816,697 |
| Switzerland | 2,880,417 | 3,619,197 | +738,780 |
| Slovakia | 1,358,348 | 2,609,947 | +1,251,599 |
| China | 1,754,904 | 2,009,466 | +254,562 |
| United States | 998,354 | 1,385,792 | +387,438 |
| Viet Nam | 313,141 | 1,788,530 | +1,475,389 |
| Canada | 532,281 | 399,234 | -133,047 |
| United Kingdom | 440,493 | 291,419 | -149,074 |
| Italy | 263,595 | 260,736 | -2,859 |
| Netherlands | 241,661 | 255,741 | +14,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 27,258,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,060,360 |
| Road transport | 2,211,455 |
| Air transport | 2,187,503 |
| Other | 36,826 |
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) | 14,613,799 | 12,644,912 | -1,968,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,375,596 | 4,684,764 | +309,168 |
| Road transport | 625,417 | 1,586,038 | +960,621 |
| Air transport | 758,391 | 1,429,112 | +670,721 |
| Other | 6,067 | 30,759 | +24,692 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,194,849 |
| Felixstowe | 7,504,905 |
| ZLC | 6,225,744 |
| Dover | 5,778,071 |
| Harwich | 3,033,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,214,318 | 4,980,531 | -2,233,787 |
| Felixstowe | 2,083,730 | 5,421,175 | +3,337,445 |
| ZLC | 2,898,999 | 3,326,745 | +427,746 |
| Dover | 2,642,023 | 3,136,048 | +494,025 |
| Harwich | 2,989,592 | 44,227 | -2,945,365 |
| Southampton | 896,290 | 738,582 | -157,708 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,639 | 816,071 | +715,432 |
| Killingholme | 391,123 | 204,807 | -186,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 279,527 | 137,365 | -142,162 |
| London Stansted Airport | 196,243 | 186,074 | -10,169 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 100 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 77 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 67 |
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 48 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 39 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 38 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 38 |
| ARVILLE TEXTILES LIMITED | 34 |
| SHAW EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 540219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn made from materials other than aramids, used in textiles and industrial products