Import/export HS code 540244: Elastomeric filament yarn
Stretchy synthetic yarn, used in sportswear and elastic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,713,380 |
| China | 1,141,065 |
| Germany | 426,463 |
| Italy | 228,496 |
| Switzerland | 77,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,410,060 | 1,303,320 | -106,740 |
| China | 421,061 | 720,004 | +298,943 |
| Germany | 250,779 | 175,684 | -75,095 |
| Italy | 122,883 | 105,613 | -17,270 |
| Switzerland | 34,962 | 42,996 | +8,034 |
| France | 57,771 | 16,163 | -41,608 |
| Turkey | 56,020 | 0 | -56,020 |
| India | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| Poland | 15,865 | 28,810 | +12,945 |
| Taiwan | 7,811 | 0 | -7,811 |
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 | 2,651,333 |
| United Kingdom | 1,291,880 |
| Japan | 250,716 |
| Brazil | 95,968 |
| Turkey | 80,206 |
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 | 1,204,588 | 1,446,745 | +242,157 |
| United Kingdom | 643,822 | 648,058 | +4,236 |
| Japan | 157,873 | 92,843 | -65,030 |
| Brazil | 41,250 | 54,718 | +13,468 |
| Turkey | 58,695 | 21,511 | -37,184 |
| Netherlands | 46,787 | 15,844 | -30,943 |
| Switzerland | 45,858 | 9,830 | -36,028 |
| India | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| Germany | 33,856 | 12,387 | -21,469 |
| Taiwan | 9,597 | 0 | -9,597 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 4,227,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,061 |
| Other | 204,609 |
| Air transport | 100,072 |
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) | 2,051,744 | 2,176,071 | +124,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,764 | 95,297 | -97,467 |
| Other | 122,946 | 81,663 | -41,283 |
| Air transport | 60,513 | 39,559 | -20,954 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,282,507 |
| Felixstowe | 416,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,470 |
| 000 | 204,609 |
| Dover | 191,185 |
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 | 1,641,269 | 1,641,238 | -31 |
| Felixstowe | 319,835 | 96,761 | -223,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,024 | 237,446 | +188,422 |
| 000 | 122,946 | 81,663 | -41,283 |
| Dover | 108,257 | 82,928 | -25,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,724 | 77,120 | -604 |
| Harwich | 44,949 | 52,307 | +7,358 |
| Birmingham Airport | 51,517 | 39,559 | -11,958 |
| Hull | 0 | 44,498 | +44,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,824 | 39,070 | +37,246 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 540244
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stretchy synthetic yarn, used in sportswear and elastic fabrics