Import/export HS code 540253: Polypropylene filament yarn (specific types)
Polypropylene yarn for specialized industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 313,739 |
| Turkey | 306,823 |
| France | 204,064 |
| Czechia | 160,324 |
| Spain | 38,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 177,333 | 136,406 | -40,927 |
| Turkey | 247,388 | 59,435 | -187,953 |
| France | 56,112 | 147,952 | +91,840 |
| Czechia | 132,309 | 28,015 | -104,294 |
| Spain | 27,536 | 10,737 | -16,799 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 37,556 | +37,556 |
| Germany | 16,323 | 13,212 | -3,111 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,263 | +7,263 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 505,190 |
| Turkey | 306,823 |
| Czechia | 167,548 |
| Spain | 46,208 |
| Germany | 36,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 228,628 | 276,562 | +47,934 |
| Turkey | 247,388 | 59,435 | -187,953 |
| Czechia | 139,533 | 28,015 | -111,518 |
| Spain | 32,353 | 13,855 | -18,498 |
| Germany | 9,099 | 27,836 | +18,737 |
| China | 0 | 22,932 | +22,932 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,263 | +7,263 |
| Romania | 0 | 4,678 | +4,678 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 732,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 317,440 |
| Air transport | 42,257 |
| Road transport | 5,772 |
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) | 374,389 | 357,719 | -16,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,677 | 71,763 | -173,914 |
| Air transport | 31,163 | 11,094 | -20,069 |
| Road transport | 5,772 | 0 | -5,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 586,152 |
| Felixstowe | 295,916 |
| Harwich | 65,305 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,230 |
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 | 337,321 | 248,831 | -88,490 |
| Felixstowe | 198,925 | 96,991 | -101,934 |
| Harwich | 0 | 65,305 | +65,305 |
| Belfast Port | 42,247 | 0 | -42,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,346 | 6,884 | -19,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,099 | 13,212 | +4,113 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,644 | 5,143 | -7,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,524 | 0 | -11,524 |
| Hull | 6,142 | 0 | -6,142 |
| 499 | 5,772 | 0 | -5,772 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 458,080 |
| Belgium | 413,212 |
| Egypt | 411,231 |
| Germany | 222,305 |
| Spain | 193,422 |
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 | 201,764 | 256,316 | +54,552 |
| Belgium | 366,065 | 47,147 | -318,918 |
| Egypt | 263,079 | 148,152 | -114,927 |
| Germany | 114,141 | 108,164 | -5,977 |
| Spain | 180,387 | 13,035 | -167,352 |
| Denmark | 87,296 | 45,396 | -41,900 |
| Ireland | 126,400 | 0 | -126,400 |
| Poland | 79,871 | 27,304 | -52,567 |
| Portugal | 52,040 | 50,114 | -1,926 |
| Italy | 32,557 | 0 | -32,557 |
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) | 1,265,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 936,795 |
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) | 974,307 | 291,160 | -683,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 532,327 | 404,468 | -127,859 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 642,096 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 620,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,539 |
| Hull | 126,089 |
| Greenock | 113,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 602,753 | 39,343 | -563,410 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 311,392 | 308,891 | -2,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,273 | 127,266 | -89,007 |
| Hull | 52,648 | 73,441 | +20,793 |
| Greenock | 68,511 | 45,043 | -23,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,940 | 0 | -84,940 |
| Dover | 43,717 | 25,611 | -18,106 |
| Heysham | 51,237 | 0 | -51,237 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,534 | +50,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,969 | 0 | -44,969 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540253
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polypropylene yarn for specialized industrial applications