Import/export HS code 540349: Various artificial filament yarn
Artificial yarn for diverse 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,160 |
| India | 25,179 |
| China | 20,290 |
| Viet Nam | 9,780 |
| Czechia | 5,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 19,112 | 19,048 | -64 |
| India | 25,179 | 0 | -25,179 |
| China | 18,971 | 1,319 | -17,652 |
| Viet Nam | 4,399 | 5,381 | +982 |
| Czechia | 3,904 | 1,130 | -2,774 |
| France | 1,229 | 2,847 | +1,618 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,160 |
| India | 25,179 |
| China | 21,600 |
| Viet Nam | 9,780 |
| Czechia | 5,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 19,112 | 19,048 | -64 |
| India | 25,179 | 0 | -25,179 |
| China | 18,971 | 2,629 | -16,342 |
| Viet Nam | 4,399 | 5,381 | +982 |
| Czechia | 3,904 | 1,130 | -2,774 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,847 | +2,847 |
| France | 1,229 | 0 | -1,229 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 49,531 |
| Air transport | 34,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,579 |
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) | 45,059 | 4,472 | -40,587 |
| Air transport | 19,656 | 15,063 | -4,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,079 | 11,500 | +3,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,604 |
| Dover | 12,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 32,108 | 1,319 | -30,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,433 | 6,368 | -4,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,951 | 1,675 | -11,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,223 | 5,381 | -3,842 |
| Dover | 4,859 | 7,365 | +2,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,060 | 1,736 | -324 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,399 | +2,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,478 | +1,478 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 10,098 |
| United States | 5,170 |
| Spain | 2,961 |
| Germany | 1,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 8,998 | 1,100 | -7,898 |
| United States | 0 | 5,170 | +5,170 |
| Spain | 2,961 | 0 | -2,961 |
| Germany | 1,315 | 0 | -1,315 |
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 | 16,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,998 |
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 | 10,276 | 6,270 | -4,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,998 | 0 | -2,998 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 10,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 8,961 | 1,100 | -7,861 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,170 | +5,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,998 | 0 | -2,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,315 | 0 | -1,315 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540349
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial yarn for diverse textile and industrial purposes