Import/export HS code 540742: Dyed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant clothing or home textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,415,019 |
| Taiwan | 1,143,939 |
| France | 1,136,427 |
| United States | 731,040 |
| Czechia | 708,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,096,529 | 1,318,490 | +221,961 |
| Taiwan | 585,055 | 558,884 | -26,171 |
| France | 666,340 | 470,087 | -196,253 |
| United States | 514,795 | 216,245 | -298,550 |
| Czechia | 196,149 | 512,380 | +316,231 |
| Germany | 279,520 | 303,645 | +24,125 |
| Italy | 308,970 | 223,835 | -85,135 |
| Netherlands | 66,339 | 359,552 | +293,213 |
| Turkey | 134,221 | 45,726 | -88,495 |
| Belgium | 103,942 | 71,441 | -32,501 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,488,874 |
| Taiwan | 1,185,165 |
| France | 1,130,268 |
| United States | 1,110,102 |
| Czechia | 702,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,159,540 | 1,329,334 | +169,794 |
| Taiwan | 620,100 | 565,065 | -55,035 |
| France | 662,435 | 467,833 | -194,602 |
| United States | 565,287 | 544,815 | -20,472 |
| Czechia | 195,257 | 507,546 | +312,289 |
| Germany | 278,824 | 294,094 | +15,270 |
| Italy | 267,984 | 225,430 | -42,554 |
| Turkey | 134,221 | 46,697 | -87,524 |
| Belgium | 94,284 | 77,145 | -17,139 |
| Japan | 41,570 | 43,405 | +1,835 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 3,616,599 |
| Air transport | 2,394,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,321,588 |
| Road transport | 19,368 |
| Other | 6,784 |
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) | 1,926,866 | 1,689,733 | -237,133 |
| Air transport | 1,126,726 | 1,267,294 | +140,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,119,003 | 1,202,585 | +83,582 |
| Road transport | 2,511 | 16,857 | +14,346 |
| Other | 1,080 | 5,704 | +4,624 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,836,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,713,536 |
| Southampton | 1,165,386 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,105,612 |
| Manchester Airport | 492,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 927,266 | 909,268 | -17,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 811,595 | 901,941 | +90,346 |
| Southampton | 669,569 | 495,817 | -173,752 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 337,193 | 768,419 | +431,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 310,906 | 181,795 | -129,111 |
| Birmingham Airport | 291,457 | 154,286 | -137,171 |
| Dover | 219,260 | 150,868 | -68,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,720 | 205,859 | +76,139 |
| Thamesport | 134,529 | 74,389 | -60,140 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,560 | 54,098 | -27,462 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
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 | 48 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,749,891 |
| France | 1,391,823 |
| United States | 1,376,946 |
| Italy | 1,349,413 |
| Luxembourg | 1,076,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,760,490 | 2,989,401 | +1,228,911 |
| France | 973,843 | 417,980 | -555,863 |
| United States | 805,506 | 571,440 | -234,066 |
| Italy | 859,353 | 490,060 | -369,293 |
| Luxembourg | 601,664 | 474,659 | -127,005 |
| Sri Lanka | 552,488 | 340,950 | -211,538 |
| Spain | 460,887 | 397,493 | -63,394 |
| Malaysia | 175,005 | 224,448 | +49,443 |
| Netherlands | 146,705 | 196,672 | +49,967 |
| Bulgaria | 63,708 | 44,764 | -18,944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 588 | +588 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,023,886 |
| Air transport | 1,992,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,430,558 |
| Road transport | 7,910 |
| Other | 588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,927,912 | 5,095,974 | +168,062 |
| Air transport | 1,145,270 | 846,903 | -298,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 828,986 | 601,572 | -227,414 |
| Road transport | 7,910 | 0 | -7,910 |
| Other | 0 | 588 | +588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,138,334 |
| Dover | 3,467,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,332,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 526,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,543,609 | 2,594,725 | -948,884 |
| Dover | 1,323,047 | 2,144,183 | +821,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 864,501 | 467,869 | -396,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,705 | 252,481 | -21,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,003 | 253,187 | +74,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,197 | 315,840 | +277,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,482 | 143,880 | -7,602 |
| Southampton | 184,851 | 98,358 | -86,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,320 | 130,471 | +67,151 |
| ZLC | 31,526 | 100,955 | +69,429 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540742
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant clothing or home textiles