Import/export HS code 540234: Polypropylene filament yarn
Yarn made from polypropylene, used in ropes, nets, and outdoor 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,905,431 |
| Belgium | 6,350,068 |
| France | 229,882 |
| Poland | 138,050 |
| India | 51,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,776,562 | 4,128,869 | -647,693 |
| Belgium | 3,658,815 | 2,691,253 | -967,562 |
| France | 3,361 | 226,521 | +223,160 |
| Poland | 127,012 | 11,038 | -115,974 |
| India | 51,703 | 0 | -51,703 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| Slovakia | 17,495 | 6,996 | -10,499 |
| Germany | 1,453 | 5,051 | +3,598 |
| Italy | 2,862 | 2,951 | +89 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 0 | -4,743 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,905,431 |
| Belgium | 6,133,043 |
| France | 285,601 |
| Poland | 143,101 |
| United Kingdom | 106,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,776,562 | 4,128,869 | -647,693 |
| Belgium | 3,553,736 | 2,579,307 | -974,429 |
| France | 0 | 285,601 | +285,601 |
| Poland | 127,012 | 16,089 | -110,923 |
| United Kingdom | 78,291 | 28,110 | -50,181 |
| Italy | 31,102 | 27,707 | -3,395 |
| India | 51,703 | 0 | -51,703 |
| Romania | 32,953 | 0 | -32,953 |
| Slovakia | 19,404 | 6,996 | -12,408 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 0 | -4,743 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,447,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,290,506 |
| Air transport | 17,298 |
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) | 5,197,615 | 4,249,816 | -947,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,465,325 | 2,825,181 | -640,144 |
| Air transport | 15,391 | 1,907 | -13,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,891,483 |
| London | 4,506,401 |
| Felixstowe | 2,615,131 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,166,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 573,400 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,644,982 | 1,246,501 | -3,398,481 |
| London | 2,385,194 | 2,121,207 | -263,987 |
| Felixstowe | 134,154 | 2,480,977 | +2,346,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 699,410 | 467,440 | -231,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 386,508 | 186,892 | -199,616 |
| Southampton | 0 | 405,616 | +405,616 |
| Killingholme | 221,265 | 94,481 | -126,784 |
| Dover | 101,970 | 49,397 | -52,573 |
| Thamesport | 41,485 | 0 | -41,485 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 32,709 | 0 | -32,709 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 4,131 |
| South Korea | 3,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 4,131 | +4,131 |
| South Korea | 3,082 | 0 | -3,082 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,082 | 4,131 | +1,049 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,131 |
| Southampton | 3,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,131 | +4,131 |
| Southampton | 3,082 | 0 | -3,082 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540234
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from polypropylene, used in ropes, nets, and outdoor fabrics