Import/export HS code 540261: Nylon or polyamide yarn (other types)
Nylon or polyamide yarn for various textile and industrial purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,174,554 |
| China | 413,108 |
| United States | 352,293 |
| France | 257,529 |
| Belgium | 217,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 351,499 | 823,055 | +471,556 |
| China | 243,139 | 169,969 | -73,170 |
| United States | 196,199 | 156,094 | -40,105 |
| France | 159,978 | 97,551 | -62,427 |
| Belgium | 156,117 | 61,570 | -94,547 |
| Italy | 17,847 | 134,026 | +116,179 |
| India | 61,561 | 15,575 | -45,986 |
| Slovakia | 15,705 | 27,059 | +11,354 |
| Japan | 24,569 | 4,345 | -20,224 |
| Romania | 12,632 | 10,193 | -2,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,140,211 |
| China | 432,996 |
| Germany | 339,922 |
| Belgium | 224,967 |
| Italy | 206,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 527,224 | 612,987 | +85,763 |
| China | 257,215 | 175,781 | -81,434 |
| Germany | 14,375 | 325,547 | +311,172 |
| Belgium | 156,117 | 68,850 | -87,267 |
| Italy | 61,185 | 145,475 | +84,290 |
| Spain | 54,712 | 54,477 | -235 |
| France | 55,368 | 16,242 | -39,126 |
| India | 51,485 | 15,575 | -35,910 |
| Slovakia | 15,705 | 27,059 | +11,354 |
| United Kingdom | 5,762 | 28,742 | +22,980 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 1,116,271 |
| Air transport | 952,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 685,488 |
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) | 219,220 | 897,051 | +677,831 |
| Air transport | 611,588 | 340,875 | -270,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,492 | 270,996 | -143,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 753,176 |
| Birmingham Airport | 508,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 295,967 |
| Felixstowe | 285,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,905 |
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 | 127,518 | 625,658 | +498,140 |
| Birmingham Airport | 348,964 | 159,881 | -189,083 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,725 | 244,242 | +192,517 |
| Felixstowe | 121,495 | 164,398 | +42,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,972 | 97,933 | -24,039 |
| Southampton | 192,530 | 15,237 | -177,293 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 121,743 | 52,828 | -68,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,801 | 32,221 | -41,580 |
| London | 54,282 | 26,099 | -28,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 57,089 | +57,089 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 44 |
| URGO LIMITED | 29 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 18 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 17 |
| GOODE SPORT LTD | 16 |
| PHOENOX TEXTILES LIMITED | 15 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| SILVERTREES 2024 LIMITED | 12 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 11 |
| J.H.ASHWORTH & SON LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,682,024 |
| China | 63,580 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,035 |
| Italy | 33,275 |
| Ireland | 24,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,058,036 | 623,988 | -434,048 |
| China | 0 | 63,580 | +63,580 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 58,035 | +58,035 |
| Italy | 31,618 | 1,657 | -29,961 |
| Ireland | 13,036 | 11,525 | -1,511 |
| Singapore | 0 | 21,345 | +21,345 |
| India | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| United States | 5,823 | 0 | -5,823 |
| South Africa | 5,325 | 0 | -5,325 |
| Romania | 4,020 | 0 | -4,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 600 | 0 | -600 |
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) | 1,179,703 |
| Air transport | 704,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,542 |
| Other | 600 |
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) | 530,930 | 648,773 | +117,843 |
| Air transport | 608,499 | 96,102 | -512,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 40,542 | +40,542 |
| Other | 600 | 0 | -600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,124,723 |
| ZLC | 566,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,796 |
| Dover | 50,768 |
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 | 477,790 | 646,933 | +169,143 |
| ZLC | 566,123 | 0 | -566,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 60,532 | +60,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,571 | 14,225 | -22,346 |
| Dover | 50,768 | 0 | -50,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,805 | 21,345 | +15,540 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,806 | +21,806 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,736 | +18,736 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,840 | +1,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nylon or polyamide yarn for various textile and industrial purposes