Import/export HS code 540220: High tenacity polyester yarn
Strong polyester yarn, often used in ropes, belts, and industrial fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,517,911 |
| Germany | 4,122,737 |
| Netherlands | 2,902,760 |
| Spain | 2,608,976 |
| Indonesia | 905,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,232,016 | 7,285,895 | -1,946,121 |
| Germany | 3,177,156 | 945,581 | -2,231,575 |
| Netherlands | 1,949,856 | 952,904 | -996,952 |
| Spain | 1,710,176 | 898,800 | -811,376 |
| Indonesia | 524,229 | 381,048 | -143,181 |
| France | 207,009 | 187,559 | -19,450 |
| South Korea | 265,089 | 82,255 | -182,834 |
| Viet Nam | 321,747 | 7,521 | -314,226 |
| Czechia | 139,651 | 102,749 | -36,902 |
| Denmark | 168,865 | 60,263 | -108,602 |
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 | 17,803,702 |
| Germany | 3,885,406 |
| Spain | 2,868,183 |
| Netherlands | 1,521,282 |
| Indonesia | 912,772 |
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 | 9,953,142 | 7,850,560 | -2,102,582 |
| Germany | 3,029,433 | 855,973 | -2,173,460 |
| Spain | 1,811,256 | 1,056,927 | -754,329 |
| Netherlands | 1,247,137 | 274,145 | -972,992 |
| Indonesia | 531,724 | 381,048 | -150,676 |
| South Korea | 432,173 | 190,438 | -241,735 |
| Viet Nam | 545,897 | 37,450 | -508,447 |
| Taiwan | 168,103 | 184,033 | +15,930 |
| United States | 50,195 | 65,711 | +15,516 |
| United Kingdom | 55,991 | 51,953 | -4,038 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 18,572,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,078,720 |
| Air transport | 602,991 |
| Road transport | 68,883 |
| Other | 9,931 |
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) | 10,604,785 | 7,967,271 | -2,637,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,161,319 | 2,917,401 | -4,243,918 |
| Air transport | 348,024 | 254,967 | -93,057 |
| Road transport | 68,883 | 0 | -68,883 |
| Other | 9,892 | 39 | -9,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,850,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,634,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,172,318 |
| Dover | 2,549,355 |
| Southampton | 2,192,671 |
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 | 6,372,496 | 5,477,957 | -894,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,561,187 | 1,073,563 | -2,487,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,312,820 | 1,859,498 | +546,678 |
| Dover | 1,578,599 | 970,756 | -607,843 |
| Southampton | 1,563,128 | 629,543 | -933,585 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,547,714 | 23,423 | -1,524,291 |
| Harwich | 511,455 | 124,892 | -386,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 374,832 | 69,217 | -305,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,930 | 296,786 | +216,856 |
| Hull | 218,255 | 103,755 | -114,500 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 107 |
| JAMES DEWHURST LIMITED | 53 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 53 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 50 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 50 |
| MARLING LEEK LIMITED | 49 |
| AIRBAGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 44 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 43 |
| A.T.C. MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 40 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 435,613 |
| United States | 412,111 |
| Romania | 257,494 |
| Netherlands | 241,275 |
| Poland | 185,583 |
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 | 216,187 | 219,426 | +3,239 |
| United States | 317,056 | 95,055 | -222,001 |
| Romania | 4,868 | 252,626 | +247,758 |
| Netherlands | 6,347 | 234,928 | +228,581 |
| Poland | 169,893 | 15,690 | -154,203 |
| France | 61,573 | 47,066 | -14,507 |
| Ireland | 16,576 | 28,084 | +11,508 |
| Czechia | 11,419 | 17,246 | +5,827 |
| Australia | 26,132 | 1,323 | -24,809 |
| Slovakia | 8,811 | 9,667 | +856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 326 | +326 |
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) | 821,944 |
| Air transport | 542,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,136 |
| Road transport | 29,738 |
| Other | 326 |
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) | 155,615 | 666,329 | +510,714 |
| Air transport | 332,165 | 209,925 | -122,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 347,361 | 102,775 | -244,586 |
| Road transport | 29,738 | 0 | -29,738 |
| Other | 0 | 326 | +326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,217 |
| ZLC | 365,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,815 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,904 |
| Hull | 129,002 |
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 | 136,878 | 373,339 | +236,461 |
| ZLC | 196,347 | 168,790 | -27,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,815 | 0 | -274,815 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,570 | 22,334 | -142,236 |
| Hull | 1,636 | 127,366 | +125,730 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,346 | 102,968 | +93,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,683 | 50,255 | +15,572 |
| Southampton | 930 | 52,520 | +51,590 |
| Dover | 9,783 | 33,348 | +23,565 |
| Felixstowe | 32,760 | 0 | -32,760 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong polyester yarn, often used in ropes, belts, and industrial fabrics