Import/export HS code 540252: Polyester filament yarn (specific types)
Polyester yarn for specific uses in fabrics and textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,825,694 |
| Italy | 1,119,325 |
| India | 470,623 |
| Bulgaria | 213,339 |
| South Korea | 155,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,431,672 | 1,394,022 | -2,037,650 |
| Italy | 651,755 | 467,570 | -184,185 |
| India | 264,446 | 206,177 | -58,269 |
| Bulgaria | 141,038 | 72,301 | -68,737 |
| South Korea | 91,104 | 64,767 | -26,337 |
| Taiwan | 92,314 | 55,306 | -37,008 |
| France | 55,879 | 17,724 | -38,155 |
| Slovenia | 56,962 | 14,653 | -42,309 |
| Turkey | 64,265 | 5,157 | -59,108 |
| Switzerland | 27,904 | 38,795 | +10,891 |
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 | 4,927,025 |
| Italy | 1,104,697 |
| India | 483,980 |
| Bulgaria | 250,792 |
| South Korea | 155,871 |
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 | 3,493,828 | 1,433,197 | -2,060,631 |
| Italy | 648,080 | 456,617 | -191,463 |
| India | 264,446 | 219,534 | -44,912 |
| Bulgaria | 178,491 | 72,301 | -106,190 |
| South Korea | 91,104 | 64,767 | -26,337 |
| Taiwan | 83,570 | 33,291 | -50,279 |
| Spain | 54,592 | 43,061 | -11,531 |
| Turkey | 64,265 | 5,157 | -59,108 |
| Switzerland | 27,904 | 38,795 | +10,891 |
| Malaysia | 27,109 | 24,499 | -2,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 6,604,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 444,095 |
| Air transport | 260,189 |
| Road transport | 47,251 |
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) | 4,503,899 | 2,100,648 | -2,403,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,339 | 155,756 | -132,583 |
| Air transport | 117,596 | 142,593 | +24,997 |
| Road transport | 47,251 | 0 | -47,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,976,184 |
| Thamesport | 1,088,827 |
| Dover | 411,333 |
| Southampton | 257,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 146,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,564,947 | 1,411,237 | -2,153,710 |
| Thamesport | 637,347 | 451,480 | -185,867 |
| Dover | 266,545 | 144,788 | -121,757 |
| Southampton | 192,760 | 64,767 | -127,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,858 | 112,896 | +79,038 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,600 | 27,056 | -48,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,736 | 60,268 | +34,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,299 | 46,819 | +30,520 |
| ZLC | 50,501 | 0 | -50,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,572 | 38,496 | +28,924 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIRBAGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 52 |
| THE BOTANY WEAVING MILL UK LIMITED | 42 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 29 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 27 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BERISFORDS LIMITED | 22 |
| PEARSALLS LIMITED | 19 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 18 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,611 |
| Belgium | 5,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,611 | 0 | -11,611 |
| Belgium | 5,374 | 0 | -5,374 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,985 | 0 | -16,985 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,374 |
| Holyhead | 2,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,872 | 0 | -8,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,374 | 0 | -5,374 |
| Holyhead | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540252
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester yarn for specific uses in fabrics and textiles