Import/export HS code 540248: Polypropylene filament yarn (other types)
Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,685,292 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 723,590 |
| Turkey | 494,584 |
| Poland | 245,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,551,805 | 1,133,487 | -418,318 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 370,821 | 352,769 | -18,052 |
| Turkey | 241,308 | 253,276 | +11,968 |
| Poland | 172,142 | 73,491 | -98,651 |
| Spain | 131,575 | 55,713 | -75,862 |
| United States | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Greece | 48,489 | 38,279 | -10,210 |
| France | 34,402 | 18,841 | -15,561 |
| Germany | 18,268 | 24,366 | +6,098 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,685,292 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 723,590 |
| Poland | 284,214 |
| Turkmenistan | 257,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,551,805 | 1,133,487 | -418,318 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 370,821 | 352,769 | -18,052 |
| Poland | 199,132 | 85,082 | -114,050 |
| Turkmenistan | 103,123 | 154,065 | +50,942 |
| Turkey | 140,734 | 99,211 | -41,523 |
| Spain | 131,575 | 55,713 | -75,862 |
| United States | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Greece | 56,724 | 38,279 | -18,445 |
| Portugal | 26,614 | 17,978 | -8,636 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,244,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,259,162 |
| Air transport | 783,114 |
| Road transport | 356,408 |
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) | 1,913,627 | 1,330,695 | -582,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,145,873 | 113,289 | -1,032,584 |
| Air transport | 426,968 | 356,146 | -70,822 |
| Road transport | 135,691 | 220,717 | +85,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,037,722 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 522,043 |
| ZLC | 365,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 206,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,767,907 | 1,269,815 | -498,092 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 | 0 | -923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 309,926 | 212,117 | -97,809 |
| ZLC | 184,206 | 180,830 | -3,376 |
| Manchester Airport | 78,994 | 127,010 | +48,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,709 | 27,423 | -41,286 |
| Belfast Port | 75,929 | 0 | -75,929 |
| London | 26,004 | 17,978 | -8,026 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 39,887 | +39,887 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 37 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| ECO FILTERS LIMITED | 25 |
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 22 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
| BOWMER-BOND NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
| CORDEX UK LIMITED | 14 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 12 |
| LOADHOG LIMITED | 12 |
| JAMES DEWHURST LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,858,819 |
| Egypt | 1,083,765 |
| Portugal | 636,198 |
| Denmark | 493,515 |
| Poland | 383,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 826,494 | 1,032,325 | +205,831 |
| Egypt | 485,252 | 598,513 | +113,261 |
| Portugal | 309,123 | 327,075 | +17,952 |
| Denmark | 170,775 | 322,740 | +151,965 |
| Poland | 182,823 | 201,059 | +18,236 |
| Italy | 172,083 | 116,861 | -55,222 |
| Switzerland | 161,803 | 39,160 | -122,643 |
| Belgium | 59,080 | 68,716 | +9,636 |
| Turkey | 39,072 | 66,365 | +27,293 |
| Germany | 55,982 | 45,078 | -10,904 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 127,796 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 59,080 | 68,716 | +9,636 |
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) | 3,068,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,245,077 |
| Other | 127,796 |
| Air transport | 11,022 |
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) | 1,434,406 | 1,633,876 | +199,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,123,443 | 1,121,634 | -1,809 |
| Other | 59,080 | 68,716 | +9,636 |
| Air transport | 11,022 | 0 | -11,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,991,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 927,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,546 |
| Greenock | 390,881 |
| Dover | 389,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 694,601 | 1,296,458 | +601,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,125 | 533,212 | +139,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 615,340 | 223,206 | -392,134 |
| Greenock | 319,694 | 71,187 | -248,507 |
| Dover | 150,034 | 239,375 | +89,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,451 | 0 | -297,451 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 218,843 | +218,843 |
| Hull | 85,348 | 85,784 | +436 |
| 000 | 59,080 | 68,716 | +9,636 |
| Southampton | 0 | 44,350 | +44,350 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540248
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for ropes, nets, and outdoor applications