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 | 4,876,244 |
| Italy | 1,158,646 |
| India | 461,887 |
| Bulgaria | 264,262 |
| South Korea | 187,580 |
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 | 3,033,724 | 1,842,520 | -1,191,204 |
| Italy | 635,503 | 523,143 | -112,360 |
| India | 258,373 | 203,514 | -54,859 |
| Bulgaria | 190,190 | 74,072 | -116,118 |
| South Korea | 89,768 | 97,812 | +8,044 |
| Taiwan | 45,852 | 101,768 | +55,916 |
| Slovenia | 70,256 | 14,653 | -55,603 |
| France | 55,879 | 17,724 | -38,155 |
| Turkey | 60,046 | 9,376 | -50,670 |
| Spain | 41,834 | 25,337 | -16,497 |
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 | 4,990,869 |
| Italy | 1,144,018 |
| India | 475,244 |
| Bulgaria | 301,715 |
| South Korea | 187,580 |
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 | 3,093,615 | 1,897,254 | -1,196,361 |
| Italy | 632,939 | 511,079 | -121,860 |
| India | 258,373 | 216,871 | -41,502 |
| Bulgaria | 227,643 | 74,072 | -153,571 |
| South Korea | 89,768 | 97,812 | +8,044 |
| Taiwan | 52,667 | 64,194 | +11,527 |
| Spain | 60,260 | 43,061 | -17,199 |
| Turkey | 60,046 | 9,376 | -50,670 |
| Switzerland | 27,904 | 24,666 | -3,238 |
| 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 6,748,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,132 |
| Air transport | 259,184 |
| 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) | 4,059,389 | 2,688,726 | -1,370,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 330,207 | 139,925 | -190,282 |
| Air transport | 116,062 | 143,122 | +27,060 |
| 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 | 5,021,357 |
| Thamesport | 1,129,816 |
| Dover | 459,753 |
| Southampton | 289,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,400 |
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 | 3,116,237 | 1,905,120 | -1,211,117 |
| Thamesport | 621,061 | 508,755 | -112,306 |
| Dover | 331,907 | 127,846 | -204,061 |
| Southampton | 191,424 | 97,812 | -93,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,639 | 114,761 | +85,122 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,771 | 36,335 | -40,436 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,736 | 60,268 | +34,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,299 | 35,338 | +19,039 |
| ZLC | 50,501 | 0 | -50,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,801 | 40,267 | +32,466 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 51 |
| THE BOTANY WEAVING MILL UK LIMITED | 42 |
| R.J. BINNIE LIMITED | 29 |
| D.H.J. WEISTERS LIMITED | 26 |
| BERISFORDS LIMITED | 22 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| PEARSALLS LIMITED | 19 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 17 |
| REX H. PERKINS 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 | 2,739 | 8,872 | +6,133 |
| 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) | 8,113 | 8,872 | +759 |
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 | 0 | 8,872 | +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