Import/export HS code 540751: Unbleached or bleached polyester fabrics
Plain or white polyester fabrics, ideal for dyeing or customization
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 | 21,408,013 |
| Turkey | 1,000,331 |
| Germany | 715,676 |
| Malaysia | 418,690 |
| Poland | 271,401 |
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 | 12,030,332 | 9,377,681 | -2,652,651 |
| Turkey | 322,384 | 677,947 | +355,563 |
| Germany | 283,935 | 431,741 | +147,806 |
| Malaysia | 79,800 | 338,890 | +259,090 |
| Poland | 71,226 | 200,175 | +128,949 |
| Spain | 128,543 | 129,407 | +864 |
| Pakistan | 144,440 | 51,868 | -92,572 |
| Belgium | 69,388 | 25,858 | -43,530 |
| India | 21,086 | 37,830 | +16,744 |
| France | 36,698 | 21,288 | -15,410 |
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 | 21,749,850 |
| Turkey | 1,058,260 |
| Malaysia | 418,690 |
| Germany | 377,802 |
| Spain | 259,765 |
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 | 12,191,930 | 9,557,920 | -2,634,010 |
| Turkey | 337,832 | 720,428 | +382,596 |
| Malaysia | 79,800 | 338,890 | +259,090 |
| Germany | 164,786 | 213,016 | +48,230 |
| Spain | 128,543 | 131,222 | +2,679 |
| Poland | 71,226 | 172,413 | +101,187 |
| Pakistan | 144,440 | 29,844 | -114,596 |
| United States | 52,564 | 16,966 | -35,598 |
| India | 21,086 | 37,830 | +16,744 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 49,558 | +49,558 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 22,523,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,405,997 |
| Air transport | 386,020 |
| Road transport | 316,818 |
| Other | 36 |
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) | 12,360,925 | 10,162,947 | -2,197,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 592,468 | 813,529 | +221,061 |
| Air transport | 236,023 | 149,997 | -86,026 |
| Road transport | 103,349 | 213,469 | +110,120 |
| Other | 18 | 18 | +0 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,461,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,703,552 |
| Southampton | 4,100,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,504,037 |
| ZLC | 669,780 |
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 | 7,165,708 | 2,296,036 | -4,869,672 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,663,845 | 6,039,707 | +4,375,862 |
| Southampton | 2,979,416 | 1,121,224 | -1,858,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 612,775 | 891,262 | +278,487 |
| ZLC | 301,588 | 368,192 | +66,604 |
| Dover | 225,118 | 329,774 | +104,656 |
| Manchester Airport | 98,700 | 56,384 | -42,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,728 | 55,942 | -12,786 |
| Thamesport | 43,272 | 40,083 | -3,189 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,952 | 22,471 | -16,481 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 166,907 |
| Brazil | 62,133 |
| Morocco | 53,335 |
| Romania | 42,694 |
| Thailand | 29,848 |
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 | 111,091 | 55,816 | -55,275 |
| Brazil | 62,133 | 0 | -62,133 |
| Morocco | 53,335 | 0 | -53,335 |
| Romania | 16,413 | 26,281 | +9,868 |
| Thailand | 5,338 | 24,510 | +19,172 |
| India | 22,093 | 7,187 | -14,906 |
| Germany | 2,878 | 22,862 | +19,984 |
| Finland | 25,715 | 0 | -25,715 |
| Hungary | 0 | 19,427 | +19,427 |
| Turkey | 13,470 | 1,333 | -12,137 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 284,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,794 |
| Air transport | 100,229 |
| Road transport | 959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,883 | 73,679 | -137,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,355 | 44,439 | -25,916 |
| Air transport | 51,858 | 48,371 | -3,487 |
| Road transport | 959 | 0 | -959 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 105,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,939 |
| Southampton | 57,334 |
| Portsmouth | 50,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 105,159 | 0 | -105,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,848 | 16,752 | -71,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,252 | 27,687 | -5,565 |
| Southampton | 4,806 | 52,528 | +47,722 |
| Portsmouth | 50,173 | 0 | -50,173 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,310 | 23,623 | +17,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,188 | 4,233 | -13,955 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,994 | 3,903 | -14,091 |
| ZLC | 7,159 | 9,532 | +2,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,879 | +11,879 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540751
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white polyester fabrics, ideal for dyeing or customization