Import/export HS code 540333: Cellulose acetate filament yarn
Yarn made from cellulose acetate, used in textiles and cigarette filters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 605,899 |
| Lithuania | 99,940 |
| Portugal | 56,976 |
| France | 39,555 |
| Italy | 4,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 307,502 | 298,397 | -9,105 |
| Lithuania | 26,222 | 73,718 | +47,496 |
| Portugal | 56,976 | 0 | -56,976 |
| France | 39,555 | 0 | -39,555 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,515 | +2,515 |
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 | 645,454 |
| Lithuania | 99,940 |
| Portugal | 43,330 |
| Germany | 8,001 |
| Spain | 5,645 |
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 | 347,057 | 298,397 | -48,660 |
| Lithuania | 26,222 | 73,718 | +47,496 |
| Portugal | 43,330 | 0 | -43,330 |
| Germany | 8,001 | 0 | -8,001 |
| Spain | 5,645 | 0 | -5,645 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,515 | +2,515 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 692,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,253 |
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) | 333,724 | 358,616 | +24,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,531 | 20,722 | -75,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 406,168 |
| Southampton | 199,731 |
| Dover | 105,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,886 |
| Thamesport | 4,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 307,502 | 98,666 | -208,836 |
| Southampton | 0 | 199,731 | +199,731 |
| Dover | 31,867 | 73,718 | +41,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,886 | 0 | -90,886 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,515 | +2,515 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 3 |
| JOHN L BRIERLEY TEXTILES LTD | 2 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 1 |
| SYLKAY TEXTILES LIMITED | 1 |
| JOHN L. BRIERLEY LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20,725 |
| Kuwait | 3,701 |
| China | 3,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,725 | 0 | -20,725 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 3,701 | +3,701 |
| China | 3,566 | 0 | -3,566 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 27,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 24,291 | 3,701 | -20,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 20,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,701 |
| ZLC | 3,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 20,725 | 0 | -20,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,701 | +3,701 |
| ZLC | 3,566 | 0 | -3,566 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540333
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from cellulose acetate, used in textiles and cigarette filters