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 | 1,438,552 |
| Hungary | 1,340,099 |
| Portugal | 607,238 |
| Italy | 145,039 |
| 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 | 811,464 | 627,088 | -184,376 |
| Hungary | 669,890 | 670,209 | +319 |
| Portugal | 446,113 | 161,125 | -284,988 |
| Italy | 72,213 | 72,826 | +613 |
| Belgium | 68,653 | 22,793 | -45,860 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,428,951 |
| Hungary | 1,340,099 |
| Italy | 187,126 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 805,759 | 623,192 | -182,567 |
| Hungary | 669,890 | 670,209 | +319 |
| Italy | 107,093 | 80,033 | -27,060 |
| 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) | 2,702,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,583 |
| Other | 430,345 |
| Air transport | 28,548 |
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) | 1,300,699 | 1,402,084 | +101,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 507,345 | 115,238 | -392,107 |
| Other | 335,427 | 94,918 | -240,509 |
| Air transport | 12,215 | 16,333 | +4,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,242,787 |
| 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 | 933,047 | 1,309,740 | +376,693 |
| 000 | 335,427 | 94,918 | -240,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,466 | 2,495 | -371,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,677 | 56,496 | -127,181 |
| London | 147,190 | 16,100 | -131,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,676 | 3,465 | -97,211 |
| Thamesport | 19,214 | 37,196 | +17,982 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 29 |
| SCHLEGEL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 16 |
| KOTI-DAWSON LIMITED | 13 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 12 |
| 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 | 330,828 |
| Germany | 243,351 |
| Ireland | 110,272 |
| 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 | 198,611 | 132,217 | -66,394 |
| Germany | 124,206 | 119,145 | -5,061 |
| Ireland | 54,425 | 55,847 | +1,422 |
| Czechia | 44,667 | 62,218 | +17,551 |
| China | 76,088 | 30,388 | -45,700 |
| Israel | 42,676 | 8,976 | -33,700 |
| Spain | 19,255 | 17,188 | -2,067 |
| Netherlands | 20,498 | 11,217 | -9,281 |
| Poland | 9,600 | 18,230 | +8,630 |
| Viet Nam | 16,218 | 10,409 | -5,809 |
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 | 82,858 |
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 | 41,228 | 41,630 | +402 |
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 | 737,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,386 |
| Other | 82,858 |
| 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 | 466,746 | 270,337 | -196,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,772 | 201,614 | +59,842 |
| Other | 41,228 | 41,630 | +402 |
| 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 | 439,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,546 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,893 |
| 000 | 82,858 |
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 | 298,927 | 140,097 | -158,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,149 | 187,397 | +57,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,710 | 94,240 | -12,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,695 | 27,198 | -32,497 |
| 000 | 41,228 | 41,630 | +402 |
| Holyhead | 5,662 | 14,217 | +8,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,201 | 8,802 | +5,601 |
| 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