Import/export HS code 540411: Elastomeric monofilament
Stretchy synthetic threads used in textiles, sports equipment, and medical products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 565,364 |
| China | 71,287 |
| Italy | 68,382 |
| Germany | 51,944 |
| Austria | 23,948 |
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 | 234,042 | 331,322 | +97,280 |
| China | 71,287 | 0 | -71,287 |
| Italy | 35,633 | 32,749 | -2,884 |
| Germany | 14,249 | 37,695 | +23,446 |
| Austria | 14,387 | 9,561 | -4,826 |
| Thailand | 6,261 | 8,491 | +2,230 |
| Netherlands | 10,092 | 2,969 | -7,123 |
| Poland | 0 | 11,599 | +11,599 |
| Taiwan | 6,670 | 3,984 | -2,686 |
| France | 2,710 | 0 | -2,710 |
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 | 566,251 |
| China | 74,220 |
| Italy | 68,382 |
| Germany | 67,085 |
| Austria | 23,948 |
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 | 234,929 | 331,322 | +96,393 |
| China | 74,220 | 0 | -74,220 |
| Italy | 35,633 | 32,749 | -2,884 |
| Germany | 16,507 | 50,578 | +34,071 |
| Austria | 14,387 | 9,561 | -4,826 |
| Thailand | 6,261 | 8,491 | +2,230 |
| Taiwan | 6,670 | 3,984 | -2,686 |
| Netherlands | 7,834 | 1,685 | -6,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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) | 645,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,265 |
| Air transport | 78,136 |
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) | 305,491 | 339,919 | +34,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,671 | 55,594 | -77 |
| Air transport | 35,279 | 42,857 | +7,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 329,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,304 |
| Southampton | 72,142 |
| Dover | 64,891 |
| Felixstowe | 56,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 329,890 | +329,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,766 | 1,538 | -127,228 |
| Southampton | 63,651 | 8,491 | -55,160 |
| Dover | 24,418 | 40,473 | +16,055 |
| Felixstowe | 56,556 | 0 | -56,556 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 56,518 | 0 | -56,518 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 37,441 | +37,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,181 | 3,984 | -13,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,203 | 0 | -20,203 |
| ZLC | 0 | 11,599 | +11,599 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 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 | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,621 |
| Italy | 2,281 |
| Germany | 1,092 |
| Qatar | 1,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,621 | 0 | -2,621 |
| Italy | 1,370 | 911 | -459 |
| Germany | 1,092 | 0 | -1,092 |
| Qatar | 1,045 | 0 | -1,045 |
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 | 5,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045 |
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 | 5,083 | 911 | -4,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045 | 0 | -1,045 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,902 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,991 | 911 | -3,080 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,092 | 0 | -1,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,045 | 0 | -1,045 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stretchy synthetic threads used in textiles, sports equipment, and medical products