Import/export HS code 540744: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed patterns or designs, popular for fashion and decor
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 123,175 |
| Switzerland | 43,645 |
| Italy | 31,196 |
| China | 21,774 |
| Germany | 13,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 117,307 | 5,868 | -111,439 |
| Switzerland | 3,065 | 40,580 | +37,515 |
| Italy | 20,887 | 10,309 | -10,578 |
| China | 18,844 | 2,930 | -15,914 |
| Germany | 909 | 12,917 | +12,008 |
| France | 7,078 | 6,102 | -976 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,323 | +6,323 |
| Lithuania | 5,281 | 0 | -5,281 |
| India | 0 | 3,827 | +3,827 |
| Netherlands | 1,917 | 1,096 | -821 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 118,776 |
| Switzerland | 43,645 |
| Italy | 33,183 |
| China | 25,670 |
| Japan | 17,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 115,524 | 3,252 | -112,272 |
| Switzerland | 3,065 | 40,580 | +37,515 |
| Italy | 17,853 | 15,330 | -2,523 |
| China | 21,644 | 4,026 | -17,618 |
| Japan | 10,979 | 6,102 | -4,877 |
| Germany | 0 | 9,665 | +9,665 |
| United States | 900 | 5,868 | +4,968 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,323 | +6,323 |
| South Korea | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| Pakistan | 2,230 | 0 | -2,230 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 - East | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 208,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 141,533 | 66,874 | -74,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,977 | 19,924 | +4,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,277 | 4,348 | -17,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 133,161 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,078 |
| Dover | 29,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,780 |
| Felixstowe | 18,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 129,728 | 3,433 | -126,295 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,568 | 43,510 | +41,942 |
| Dover | 11,158 | 18,730 | +7,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,818 | 11,962 | +5,144 |
| Felixstowe | 16,976 | 1,096 | -15,880 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,419 | 6,323 | +2,904 |
| Thamesport | 6,190 | 3,252 | -2,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,902 | 1,194 | -708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,646 | +1,646 |
| Harwich | 1,028 | 0 | -1,028 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,712,556 |
| Morocco | 124,493 |
| France | 119,091 |
| Netherlands | 76,386 |
| United States | 49,604 |
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 | 3,017,466 | 4,695,090 | +1,677,624 |
| Morocco | 90,711 | 33,782 | -56,929 |
| France | 89,092 | 29,999 | -59,093 |
| Netherlands | 30,979 | 45,407 | +14,428 |
| United States | 0 | 49,604 | +49,604 |
| India | 18,988 | 7,409 | -11,579 |
| Ireland | 18,807 | 5,480 | -13,327 |
| Czechia | 0 | 19,533 | +19,533 |
| Belgium | 14,074 | 0 | -14,074 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 7,409 | +7,409 |
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) | 8,070,481 |
| Air transport | 117,955 |
| Road transport | 1,040 |
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) | 3,253,811 | 4,816,670 | +1,562,859 |
| Air transport | 36,263 | 81,692 | +45,429 |
| Road transport | 1,040 | 0 | -1,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,808,531 |
| Portsmouth | 124,493 |
| Hull | 78,537 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,025 |
| Dover | 22,682 |
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 | 3,034,840 | 4,773,691 | +1,738,851 |
| Portsmouth | 90,711 | 33,782 | -56,929 |
| Hull | 78,537 | 0 | -78,537 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,274 | 46,751 | +37,477 |
| Dover | 22,682 | 0 | -22,682 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,919 | 987 | -18,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 19,134 | +19,134 |
| Harwich | 9,197 | 9,197 | +0 |
| Holyhead | 14,784 | 0 | -14,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,461 | 9,450 | +4,989 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540744
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed patterns or designs, popular for fashion and decor