Import/export HS code 540412: Polypropylene monofilament
Thin, strong threads made from polypropylene. Used in ropes, nets, and industrial fabrics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,455,051 |
| Hungary | 1,453,160 |
| Portugal | 607,238 |
| Italy | 140,697 |
| Belgium | 91,446 |
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 | 820,643 | 634,408 | -186,235 |
| Hungary | 754,604 | 698,556 | -56,048 |
| Portugal | 446,113 | 161,125 | -284,988 |
| Italy | 57,082 | 83,615 | +26,533 |
| Belgium | 66,261 | 25,185 | -41,076 |
| Spain | 50,511 | 40,358 | -10,153 |
| Netherlands | 20,047 | 7,207 | -12,840 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| China | 3,495 | 3,361 | -134 |
| United States | 2,277 | 1,609 | -668 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,453,160 |
| Germany | 1,445,450 |
| Italy | 182,784 |
| Portugal | 176,893 |
| Spain | 88,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 754,604 | 698,556 | -56,048 |
| Germany | 814,938 | 630,512 | -184,426 |
| Italy | 89,570 | 93,214 | +3,644 |
| Portugal | 110,686 | 66,207 | -44,479 |
| Spain | 50,511 | 38,234 | -12,277 |
| Belgium | 33,773 | 22,793 | -10,980 |
| India | 8,997 | 11,746 | +2,749 |
| Indonesia | 20,047 | 0 | -20,047 |
| United Kingdom | 5,705 | 12,518 | +6,813 |
| China | 3,495 | 3,361 | -134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,822,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,479 |
| Other | 430,345 |
| Air transport | 36,020 |
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) | 1,377,147 | 1,445,486 | +68,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 499,795 | 120,684 | -379,111 |
| Other | 335,427 | 94,918 | -240,509 |
| Air transport | 19,687 | 16,333 | -3,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,357,735 |
| 000 | 430,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 240,173 |
| London | 163,290 |
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 | 1,015,161 | 1,342,574 | +327,413 |
| 000 | 335,427 | 94,918 | -240,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,466 | 2,495 | -371,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,109 | 67,064 | -106,045 |
| London | 144,798 | 18,492 | -126,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,578 | 3,465 | -102,113 |
| Thamesport | 14,056 | 40,250 | +26,194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 51,655 | +51,655 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 29,871 | +29,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,178 | 0 | -18,178 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 29 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 16 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 15 |
| KOTI-DAWSON LIMITED | 12 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 12 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| KLEENEZE - KOTI LIMITED | 10 |
| MACTAPES LIMITED | 7 |
| ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED | 6 |
| KNITMESH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 333,508 |
| Germany | 267,424 |
| Ireland | 108,440 |
| Czechia | 106,885 |
| China | 106,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 175,809 | 157,699 | -18,110 |
| Germany | 141,374 | 126,050 | -15,324 |
| Ireland | 54,556 | 53,884 | -672 |
| Czechia | 38,448 | 68,437 | +29,989 |
| China | 76,088 | 30,388 | -45,700 |
| Israel | 43,881 | 8,976 | -34,905 |
| Spain | 19,255 | 17,188 | -2,067 |
| Netherlands | 20,498 | 11,217 | -9,281 |
| Poland | 8,629 | 18,161 | +9,532 |
| Hungary | 0 | 25,976 | +25,976 |
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 | 84,011 |
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 | 41,359 | 42,652 | +1,293 |
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 | 759,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,850 |
| Other | 84,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 |
| Road transport | 1,787 |
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 | 452,797 | 307,026 | -145,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,619 | 200,231 | +55,612 |
| Other | 41,359 | 42,652 | +1,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
| Road transport | 1,787 | 0 | -1,787 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 461,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,995 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,098 |
| 000 | 84,011 |
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 | 289,253 | 172,164 | -117,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,996 | 188,999 | +56,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,230 | 101,126 | -104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,900 | 27,198 | -33,702 |
| 000 | 41,359 | 42,652 | +1,293 |
| Holyhead | 5,662 | 11,232 | +5,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,201 | 6,538 | +3,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,961 | 0 | -5,961 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin, strong threads made from polypropylene. Used in ropes, nets, and industrial fabrics