Import/export HS code 540753: Polyester fabrics with multi-colored yarns
Fabrics made from polyester yarns of different colors, creating colorful patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,439,588 |
| China | 2,949,560 |
| India | 1,423,065 |
| Belgium | 1,292,050 |
| Denmark | 874,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,538,570 | 6,901,018 | -637,552 |
| China | 1,904,116 | 1,045,444 | -858,672 |
| India | 916,638 | 506,427 | -410,211 |
| Belgium | 622,080 | 669,970 | +47,890 |
| Denmark | 407,724 | 466,864 | +59,140 |
| Italy | 493,842 | 374,984 | -118,858 |
| South Korea | 576,774 | 182,581 | -394,193 |
| Germany | 246,295 | 291,904 | +45,609 |
| Netherlands | 388,162 | 85,688 | -302,474 |
| Czechia | 107,013 | 334,490 | +227,477 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,188,915 |
| China | 3,778,381 |
| India | 1,530,230 |
| Netherlands | 1,300,794 |
| Italy | 1,272,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,865,084 | 7,323,831 | -541,253 |
| China | 2,188,899 | 1,589,482 | -599,417 |
| India | 954,643 | 575,587 | -379,056 |
| Netherlands | 642,750 | 658,044 | +15,294 |
| Italy | 785,803 | 486,907 | -298,896 |
| South Korea | 725,761 | 258,856 | -466,905 |
| Belgium | 361,104 | 175,337 | -185,767 |
| Spain | 283,268 | 134,144 | -149,124 |
| Lithuania | 129,587 | 104,431 | -25,156 |
| Germany | 75,313 | 148,702 | +73,389 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
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 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 24 | +6 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 11,596,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,361,797 |
| Air transport | 1,455,554 |
| Road transport | 1,407,585 |
| Other | 3,422 |
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) | 6,331,722 | 5,265,141 | -1,066,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,397,218 | 4,964,579 | -1,432,639 |
| Air transport | 749,913 | 705,641 | -44,272 |
| Road transport | 760,019 | 647,566 | -112,453 |
| Other | 3,422 | 0 | -3,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,214,736 |
| Belfast Port | 5,091,694 |
| Felixstowe | 2,889,018 |
| ZLC | 2,257,421 |
| Dover | 2,233,406 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,363,242 | 2,851,494 | -511,748 |
| Belfast Port | 2,330,799 | 2,760,895 | +430,096 |
| Felixstowe | 1,862,728 | 1,026,290 | -836,438 |
| ZLC | 1,341,615 | 915,806 | -425,809 |
| Dover | 1,046,554 | 1,186,852 | +140,298 |
| Southampton | 1,082,840 | 424,713 | -658,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 870,541 | 350,945 | -519,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,983 | 656,763 | +221,780 |
| Thamesport | 512,743 | 372,039 | -140,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,665 | 201,169 | +56,504 |
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 | 72 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 58 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 114 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 111 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 108 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 89 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 85 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 78 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 71 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 67 |
| SKOPOS FABRICS LIMITED | 66 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2,073,558 |
| Poland | 2,009,195 |
| Germany | 878,993 |
| France | 469,994 |
| Netherlands | 386,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1,232,181 | 841,377 | -390,804 |
| Poland | 1,273,158 | 736,037 | -537,121 |
| Germany | 452,910 | 426,083 | -26,827 |
| France | 231,464 | 238,530 | +7,066 |
| Netherlands | 213,256 | 173,206 | -40,050 |
| Canada | 174,516 | 172,333 | -2,183 |
| United States | 198,613 | 142,325 | -56,288 |
| Italy | 91,340 | 81,390 | -9,950 |
| Hungary | 64,526 | 90,611 | +26,085 |
| Turkey | 44,348 | 109,602 | +65,254 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,009 | 157 | -2,852 |
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) | 6,479,935 |
| Air transport | 1,423,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,801 |
| Road transport | 30,097 |
| Other | 3,166 |
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) | 3,729,466 | 2,750,469 | -978,997 |
| Air transport | 705,810 | 718,103 | +12,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,734 | 59,067 | -30,667 |
| Road transport | 30,097 | 0 | -30,097 |
| Other | 3,009 | 157 | -2,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,396,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 799,954 |
| Dover | 557,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,537 |
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 | 3,290,672 | 2,106,003 | -1,184,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 387,870 | 412,084 | +24,214 |
| Dover | 212,129 | 345,204 | +133,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 191,014 | 130,334 | -60,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,313 | 159,224 | +33,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,581 | 62,234 | -26,347 |
| ZLC | 107,697 | 32,335 | -75,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,066 | 44,229 | -11,837 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 66,333 | +66,333 |
| Hull | 0 | 55,147 | +55,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540753
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made from polyester yarns of different colors, creating colorful patterns