Import/export HS code 540743: Synthetic fabrics with multi-colored yarns
Fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating unique patterns or designs
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 | 213,228 |
| Turkey | 162,156 |
| San Marino | 154,365 |
| United States | 50,450 |
| France | 44,912 |
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 | 142,617 | 70,611 | -72,006 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 104,722 | +47,288 |
| San Marino | 53,025 | 101,340 | +48,315 |
| United States | 37,789 | 12,661 | -25,128 |
| France | 20,486 | 24,426 | +3,940 |
| Italy | 16,295 | 10,313 | -5,982 |
| Portugal | 10,790 | 12,842 | +2,052 |
| India | 10,661 | 2,878 | -7,783 |
| South Korea | 7,398 | 0 | -7,398 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 1,319 | -4,760 |
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 | 265,329 |
| Italy | 174,417 |
| Turkey | 162,156 |
| United States | 51,796 |
| Portugal | 23,632 |
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 | 165,926 | 99,403 | -66,523 |
| Italy | 69,320 | 105,097 | +35,777 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 104,722 | +47,288 |
| United States | 36,860 | 14,936 | -21,924 |
| Portugal | 10,790 | 12,842 | +2,052 |
| India | 10,661 | 2,878 | -7,783 |
| South Korea | 7,398 | 0 | -7,398 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 0 | -6,079 |
| Belgium | 6,039 | 0 | -6,039 |
| France | 941 | 1,264 | +323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 355,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,037 |
| Air transport | 162,933 |
| Road transport | 9,708 |
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) | 135,980 | 219,346 | +83,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,303 | 53,734 | -81,569 |
| Air transport | 101,279 | 61,654 | -39,625 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,708 | +9,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 176,483 |
| ZLC | 152,761 |
| Southampton | 125,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,586 |
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 | 68,587 | 107,896 | +39,309 |
| ZLC | 48,039 | 104,722 | +56,683 |
| Southampton | 98,913 | 26,702 | -72,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,175 | 19,054 | -15,121 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,011 | 31,575 | +12,564 |
| Felixstowe | 19,929 | 15,465 | -4,464 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,630 | 0 | -31,630 |
| London | 7,845 | 11,567 | +3,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,181 | 14,161 | +9,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,659 | 7,899 | +1,240 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 35 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 13 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 8 |
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 7 |
| KREMPEL UK LIMITED | 6 |
| VAC INNOVATION LIMITED | 6 |
| REGALTAGS GLOBAL LIMITED | 6 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 6 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 5 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 88,283 |
| India | 44,461 |
| France | 35,370 |
| Denmark | 26,215 |
| United States | 21,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 71,551 | 16,732 | -54,819 |
| India | 25,596 | 18,865 | -6,731 |
| France | 18,575 | 16,795 | -1,780 |
| Denmark | 0 | 26,215 | +26,215 |
| United States | 0 | 21,286 | +21,286 |
| Netherlands | 7,125 | 12,202 | +5,077 |
| Romania | 3,217 | 7,328 | +4,111 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 7,804 | +7,804 |
| China | 4,905 | 0 | -4,905 |
| Guyana | 4,818 | 0 | -4,818 |
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) | 186,808 |
| Air transport | 97,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,578 |
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) | 101,360 | 85,448 | -15,912 |
| Air transport | 35,911 | 61,186 | +25,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,618 | 960 | -16,658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,976 |
| Dover | 44,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,107 |
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 | 79,400 | 36,028 | -43,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,851 | 27,125 | +3,274 |
| Dover | 23,888 | 20,438 | -3,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,060 | 20,841 | +8,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,107 | +28,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,798 | 0 | -14,798 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,691 | +7,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,529 | +5,529 |
| Holyhead | 892 | 875 | -17 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 960 | +960 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540743
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating unique patterns or designs