Import/export HS code 540754: Printed polyester fabrics
Polyester fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,841,166 |
| China | 1,731,952 |
| Italy | 1,231,696 |
| France | 375,240 |
| Belgium | 273,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 922,126 | 919,040 | -3,086 |
| China | 902,024 | 829,928 | -72,096 |
| Italy | 735,304 | 496,392 | -238,912 |
| France | 112,659 | 262,581 | +149,922 |
| Belgium | 132,817 | 140,684 | +7,867 |
| Germany | 137,409 | 106,766 | -30,643 |
| Indonesia | 110,446 | 123,509 | +13,063 |
| Turkey | 110,392 | 98,885 | -11,507 |
| Austria | 133,672 | 70,350 | -63,322 |
| United States | 144,521 | 9,331 | -135,190 |
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 | 2,232,440 |
| India | 1,819,624 |
| Italy | 1,299,486 |
| Austria | 271,711 |
| Belgium | 257,304 |
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 | 1,168,275 | 1,064,165 | -104,110 |
| India | 900,584 | 919,040 | +18,456 |
| Italy | 695,279 | 604,207 | -91,072 |
| Austria | 191,997 | 79,714 | -112,283 |
| Belgium | 120,513 | 136,791 | +16,278 |
| Indonesia | 110,446 | 123,509 | +13,063 |
| Turkey | 121,042 | 98,885 | -22,157 |
| United States | 138,212 | 1,062 | -137,150 |
| Thailand | 38,797 | 8,027 | -30,770 |
| France | 12,758 | 12,946 | +188 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 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) | 2,531,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,376,429 |
| Air transport | 1,718,388 |
| Road transport | 33,882 |
| Other | 1,000 |
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) | 1,191,838 | 1,339,379 | +147,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,421,327 | 955,102 | -466,225 |
| Air transport | 941,752 | 776,636 | -165,116 |
| Road transport | 4,632 | 29,250 | +24,618 |
| Other | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,329,313 |
| Dover | 1,308,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,178,402 |
| Southampton | 710,918 |
| Eurotunnel | 504,031 |
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 | 786,319 | 542,994 | -243,325 |
| Dover | 813,226 | 495,315 | -317,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 598,559 | 579,843 | -18,716 |
| Southampton | 416,395 | 294,523 | -121,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,891 | 251,140 | -1,751 |
| London | 103,991 | 244,736 | +140,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,537 | 233,150 | +208,613 |
| Thamesport | 34,640 | 170,898 | +136,258 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,786 | 21,058 | -111,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 99,124 | 52,248 | -46,876 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 94 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 75 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 41 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 40 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 39 |
| FUTURE FABRICS LIMITED | 39 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 38 |
| DILBAG CLOTH HOUSE LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 1,247,166 |
| Indonesia | 767,185 |
| Romania | 506,998 |
| Ireland | 472,776 |
| Morocco | 332,792 |
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 | 648,589 | 598,577 | -50,012 |
| Indonesia | 502,156 | 265,029 | -237,127 |
| Romania | 221,272 | 285,726 | +64,454 |
| Ireland | 176,756 | 296,020 | +119,264 |
| Morocco | 218,826 | 113,966 | -104,860 |
| Oman | 164,097 | 116,393 | -47,704 |
| Germany | 47,582 | 151,327 | +103,745 |
| Netherlands | 72,744 | 111,562 | +38,818 |
| France | 78,102 | 66,440 | -11,662 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,733 | 56,736 | +12,003 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 347 | 0 | -347 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,328,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,749,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 934,834 |
| Road transport | 2,610 |
| Other | 347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,226,465 | 1,102,221 | -124,244 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,306 | 923,664 | +97,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 561,039 | 373,795 | -187,244 |
| Road transport | 2,610 | 0 | -2,610 |
| Other | 347 | 0 | -347 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 971,325 |
| ZLC | 590,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 529,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 499,985 |
| Manchester Airport | 434,185 |
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 | 525,197 | 446,128 | -79,069 |
| ZLC | 352,864 | 237,212 | -115,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,543 | 294,689 | +60,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,810 | 234,175 | -31,635 |
| Manchester Airport | 268,924 | 165,261 | -103,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,665 | 183,220 | +30,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,934 | 170,884 | +63,950 |
| Dover | 81,995 | 183,199 | +101,204 |
| Southampton | 221,236 | 36,434 | -184,802 |
| Portsmouth | 127,861 | 100,864 | -26,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540754
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyester fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor