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 | 2,755,219 |
| China | 1,102,175 |
| Germany | 455,579 |
| Italy | 208,339 |
| France | 86,267 |
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 | 1,413,534 | 1,341,685 | -71,849 |
| China | 415,170 | 687,005 | +271,835 |
| Germany | 291,617 | 163,962 | -127,655 |
| Italy | 122,883 | 85,456 | -37,427 |
| France | 47,714 | 38,553 | -9,161 |
| Switzerland | 34,962 | 42,996 | +8,034 |
| Turkey | 56,020 | 0 | -56,020 |
| India | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| Poland | 15,865 | 22,396 | +6,531 |
| 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 | 2,663,057 |
| United Kingdom | 1,291,697 |
| Japan | 248,824 |
| Brazil | 99,641 |
| Netherlands | 74,620 |
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 | 1,214,282 | 1,448,775 | +234,493 |
| United Kingdom | 633,445 | 658,252 | +24,807 |
| Japan | 167,703 | 81,121 | -86,582 |
| Brazil | 42,253 | 57,388 | +15,135 |
| Netherlands | 58,776 | 15,844 | -42,932 |
| Turkey | 58,695 | 14,295 | -44,400 |
| Switzerland | 49,466 | 16,278 | -33,188 |
| 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) | 4,240,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,061 |
| Other | 191,668 |
| Air transport | 118,407 |
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) | 2,061,773 | 2,178,475 | +116,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,764 | 95,297 | -97,467 |
| Other | 122,946 | 68,722 | -54,224 |
| Air transport | 78,848 | 39,559 | -39,289 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,322,819 |
| Felixstowe | 413,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,441 |
| Dover | 195,992 |
| 000 | 191,668 |
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 | 1,656,507 | 1,666,312 | +9,805 |
| Felixstowe | 319,835 | 93,686 | -226,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,249 | 203,192 | +147,943 |
| Dover | 102,286 | 93,706 | -8,580 |
| 000 | 122,946 | 68,722 | -54,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,916 | 63,346 | -26,570 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,852 | 39,559 | -30,293 |
| Harwich | 27,294 | 69,962 | +42,668 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 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