Import/export HS code 540246: Partially oriented polyester yarn
Polyester yarn in an intermediate stage, used in further textile processing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 77,272 |
| Spain | 40,961 |
| France | 29,163 |
| China | 3,032 |
| Sri Lanka | 913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 77,272 | +77,272 |
| Spain | 37,896 | 3,065 | -34,831 |
| France | 29,163 | 0 | -29,163 |
| China | 0 | 3,032 | +3,032 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 913 | +913 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 77,272 |
| Spain | 70,124 |
| China | 3,032 |
| Sri Lanka | 913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 77,272 | +77,272 |
| Spain | 67,059 | 3,065 | -63,994 |
| China | 0 | 3,032 | +3,032 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 913 | +913 |
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) | 80,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,775 |
| Air transport | 2,262 |
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) | 0 | 80,304 | +80,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,710 | 3,065 | -62,645 |
| Air transport | 1,349 | 913 | -436 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 77,272 |
| Dover | 24,155 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,714 |
| Portsmouth | 14,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 0 | 77,272 | +77,272 |
| Dover | 21,090 | 3,065 | -18,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,714 | 0 | -18,714 |
| Portsmouth | 14,503 | 0 | -14,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,760 | 0 | -8,760 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,032 | +3,032 |
| Newhaven | 2,643 | 0 | -2,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,349 | 0 | -1,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 913 | +913 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 2 |
| HMA (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 2 |
| MARLING LEEK LIMITED | 1 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 1 |
| GUILFORD EUROPE LIMITED | 1 |
| SAGEZANDER LTD | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 29,004 |
| Turkey | 10,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 16,531 | 12,473 | -4,058 |
| Turkey | 0 | 10,694 | +10,694 |
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) | 27,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,473 |
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) | 16,531 | 10,694 | -5,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 12,473 | +12,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 16,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 16,531 | 0 | -16,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 12,473 | +12,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,694 | +10,694 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540246
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester yarn in an intermediate stage, used in further textile processing