Import/export HS code 540239: Various synthetic filament yarn
Synthetic yarn made from various materials, used in diverse textile applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 593,054 |
| Netherlands | 231,756 |
| Turkey | 213,833 |
| India | 68,857 |
| Belgium | 33,837 |
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 | 392,124 | 200,930 | -191,194 |
| Netherlands | 78,747 | 153,009 | +74,262 |
| Turkey | 200,518 | 13,315 | -187,203 |
| India | 19,694 | 49,163 | +29,469 |
| Belgium | 0 | 33,837 | +33,837 |
| South Korea | 9,041 | 5,528 | -3,513 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,896 | +8,896 |
| Egypt | 4,279 | 0 | -4,279 |
| United States | 0 | 3,416 | +3,416 |
| France | 1,206 | 957 | -249 |
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 | 577,795 |
| Turkey | 213,833 |
| India | 68,857 |
| Belgium | 33,837 |
| South Korea | 26,252 |
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 | 374,913 | 202,882 | -172,031 |
| Turkey | 200,518 | 13,315 | -187,203 |
| India | 19,694 | 49,163 | +29,469 |
| Belgium | 0 | 33,837 | +33,837 |
| South Korea | 26,252 | 0 | -26,252 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 8,896 | +8,896 |
| Netherlands | 1,071 | 5,149 | +4,078 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,528 | +5,528 |
| Egypt | 4,279 | 0 | -4,279 |
| United States | 0 | 2,425 | +2,425 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 717,432 |
| Other | 228,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,663 |
| Road transport | 76,464 |
| Air transport | 7,096 |
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) | 459,881 | 257,551 | -202,330 |
| Other | 81,050 | 147,860 | +66,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,323 | 46,340 | -53,983 |
| Road transport | 63,149 | 13,315 | -49,834 |
| Air transport | 1,206 | 5,890 | +4,684 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 391,716 |
| 000 | 228,910 |
| Felixstowe | 193,372 |
| ZLC | 103,364 |
| Southampton | 80,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 291,617 | 100,099 | -191,518 |
| 000 | 81,050 | 147,860 | +66,810 |
| Felixstowe | 96,344 | 97,028 | +684 |
| ZLC | 90,049 | 13,315 | -76,734 |
| Southampton | 76,681 | 3,399 | -73,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 56,081 | +56,081 |
| London | 49,200 | 0 | -49,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,837 | +33,837 |
| Dover | 12,106 | 0 | -12,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,896 | +8,896 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANGUS FIRE LIMITED | 16 |
| GUILFORD EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| JAY TRIM LIMITED | 10 |
| CYGNET YARNS LIMITED | 10 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 6 |
| REDDIPLEX LIMITED | 6 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 6 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 6 |
| JERSEYTEX UK LIMITED | 5 |
| CULIMETA-SAVEGUARD LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 55,185 |
| Belgium | 14,000 |
| India | 7,752 |
| Senegal | 7,284 |
| Sierra Leone | 4,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 52,410 | 2,775 | -49,635 |
| Belgium | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| India | 0 | 7,752 | +7,752 |
| Senegal | 0 | 7,284 | +7,284 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 4,858 | +4,858 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,956 | +2,956 |
| United States | 1,400 | 1,032 | -368 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,407 | 0 | -2,407 |
| North Macedonia | 0 | 2,033 | +2,033 |
| Italy | 1,442 | 0 | -1,442 |
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) | 75,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,882 |
| Air transport | 5,388 |
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) | 52,410 | 22,669 | -29,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,849 | 2,033 | -15,816 |
| Air transport | 1,400 | 3,988 | +2,588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 67,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,000 |
| London | 8,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,882 |
| ZLC | 3,988 |
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 | 52,410 | 14,652 | -37,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| London | 0 | 8,017 | +8,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,849 | 2,033 | -1,816 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,988 | +3,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic yarn made from various materials, used in diverse textile applications