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 | 212,812 |
| Turkey | 186,083 |
| 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 | 135,550 | 77,262 | -58,288 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 128,649 | +71,215 |
| San Marino | 53,025 | 101,340 | +48,315 |
| United States | 37,789 | 12,661 | -25,128 |
| France | 20,486 | 24,426 | +3,940 |
| Italy | 15,372 | 10,313 | -5,059 |
| 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 | 262,090 |
| Turkey | 186,083 |
| Italy | 173,494 |
| 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 | 156,036 | 106,054 | -49,982 |
| Turkey | 57,434 | 128,649 | +71,215 |
| Italy | 68,397 | 105,097 | +36,700 |
| 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) | 379,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 195,688 |
| Air transport | 152,120 |
| 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 | 243,273 | +107,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,303 | 60,385 | -74,918 |
| Air transport | 90,466 | 61,654 | -28,812 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 176,688 |
| Dover | 176,483 |
| Southampton | 125,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 48,039 | 128,649 | +80,610 |
| Dover | 68,587 | 107,896 | +39,309 |
| Southampton | 98,913 | 26,702 | -72,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,175 | 19,054 | -15,121 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,944 | 31,575 | +19,631 |
| Felixstowe | 19,929 | 22,116 | +2,187 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,630 | 0 | -31,630 |
| London | 7,845 | 11,567 | +3,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,181 | 14,161 | +9,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,916 | 3,126 | -5,790 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 88,283 |
| India | 44,461 |
| France | 34,575 |
| 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 | 16,795 | 17,780 | +985 |
| 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) | 188,459 |
| 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) | 101,699 | 86,760 | -14,939 |
| Air transport | 38,161 | 58,936 | +20,775 |
| 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 | 45,178 |
| 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 | 26,101 | 24,875 | -1,226 |
| Dover | 24,244 | 20,934 | -3,310 |
| 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 | 875 | 1,691 | +816 |
| 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