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 | 2,750,659 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 736,011 |
| Turkey | 591,762 |
| Poland | 281,072 |
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 | 1,617,699 | 1,132,960 | -484,739 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 351,876 | 384,135 | +32,259 |
| Turkey | 328,484 | 263,278 | -65,206 |
| Poland | 205,997 | 75,075 | -130,922 |
| Spain | 114,600 | 68,801 | -45,799 |
| United States | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Greece | 48,489 | 38,279 | -10,210 |
| France | 40,292 | 18,841 | -21,451 |
| 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 | 2,750,659 |
| China | 908,592 |
| Italy | 736,011 |
| Turkmenistan | 354,366 |
| Poland | 319,653 |
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 | 1,617,699 | 1,132,960 | -484,739 |
| China | 891,573 | 17,019 | -874,554 |
| Italy | 351,876 | 384,135 | +32,259 |
| Turkmenistan | 200,301 | 154,065 | -46,236 |
| Poland | 232,987 | 86,666 | -146,321 |
| Turkey | 130,732 | 109,213 | -21,519 |
| Spain | 114,600 | 68,801 | -45,799 |
| United States | 107,649 | 0 | -107,649 |
| Greece | 56,724 | 38,279 | -18,445 |
| Portugal | 32,504 | 17,978 | -14,526 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,326,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,261,165 |
| Air transport | 815,587 |
| Road transport | 453,586 |
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) | 1,984,301 | 1,342,366 | -641,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,151,763 | 109,402 | -1,042,361 |
| Air transport | 408,023 | 407,564 | -459 |
| Road transport | 222,867 | 230,719 | +7,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,140,119 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 554,516 |
| ZLC | 462,214 |
| 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 | 1,869,247 | 1,270,872 | -598,375 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,246 | 0 | -923,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 290,981 | 263,535 | -27,446 |
| ZLC | 257,691 | 204,523 | -53,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 78,994 | 127,010 | +48,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,058 | 0 | -106,058 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,734 | 44,398 | -7,336 |
| Belfast Port | 75,929 | 0 | -75,929 |
| London | 31,894 | 17,978 | -13,916 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 |
| BOWMER-BOND NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 16 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 1,884,207 |
| Egypt | 1,098,818 |
| Portugal | 619,810 |
| Denmark | 452,441 |
| 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 | 776,906 | 1,107,301 | +330,395 |
| Egypt | 500,645 | 598,173 | +97,528 |
| Portugal | 289,616 | 330,194 | +40,578 |
| Denmark | 159,358 | 293,083 | +133,725 |
| Poland | 182,823 | 201,059 | +18,236 |
| Italy | 172,083 | 73,493 | -98,590 |
| Switzerland | 161,803 | 39,160 | -122,643 |
| Belgium | 59,966 | 61,574 | +1,608 |
| 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 | 121,540 |
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 | 59,966 | 61,574 | +1,608 |
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) | 3,135,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,133,793 |
| Other | 121,540 |
| 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) | 1,426,930 | 1,708,512 | +281,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,044,458 | 1,089,335 | +44,877 |
| Other | 59,966 | 61,574 | +1,608 |
| 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 | 2,031,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 842,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,546 |
| Greenock | 390,881 |
| Dover | 373,021 |
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 | 755,966 | 1,275,534 | +519,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 382,708 | 460,187 | +77,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,226 | 280,320 | -277,906 |
| Greenock | 224,134 | 166,747 | -57,387 |
| Dover | 150,034 | 222,987 | +72,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,451 | 0 | -297,451 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 218,843 | +218,843 |
| Hull | 85,348 | 85,784 | +436 |
| 000 | 59,966 | 61,574 | +1,608 |
| 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