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:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,847,325 |
| India | 1,829,738 |
| Italy | 1,156,617 |
| France | 373,172 |
| Belgium | 253,215 |
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 | 961,376 | 885,949 | -75,427 |
| India | 992,486 | 837,252 | -155,234 |
| Italy | 653,966 | 502,651 | -151,315 |
| France | 132,132 | 241,040 | +108,908 |
| Belgium | 129,968 | 123,247 | -6,721 |
| Germany | 142,575 | 93,023 | -49,552 |
| Indonesia | 110,446 | 123,509 | +13,063 |
| Austria | 128,949 | 74,075 | -54,874 |
| Turkey | 99,110 | 97,363 | -1,747 |
| United States | 142,885 | 10,319 | -132,566 |
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 | 2,335,360 |
| India | 1,808,196 |
| Italy | 1,225,309 |
| Austria | 273,877 |
| Belgium | 238,076 |
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 | 1,245,699 | 1,089,661 | -156,038 |
| India | 970,944 | 837,252 | -133,692 |
| Italy | 617,021 | 608,288 | -8,733 |
| Austria | 187,274 | 86,603 | -100,671 |
| Belgium | 118,722 | 119,354 | +632 |
| Indonesia | 110,446 | 123,509 | +13,063 |
| Turkey | 109,760 | 97,363 | -12,397 |
| United States | 138,212 | 2,050 | -136,162 |
| Thailand | 38,797 | 8,027 | -30,770 |
| France | 11,056 | 10,944 | -112 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,665,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,230,722 |
| Air transport | 1,715,194 |
| Road transport | 29,250 |
| 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) | 1,284,574 | 1,380,939 | +96,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,304,205 | 926,517 | -377,688 |
| Air transport | 1,012,424 | 702,770 | -309,654 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,250 | +29,250 |
| 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 | 1,340,797 |
| Dover | 1,213,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,168,820 |
| Southampton | 732,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 494,060 |
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 | 814,456 | 526,341 | -288,115 |
| Dover | 727,928 | 485,144 | -242,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 687,889 | 480,931 | -206,958 |
| Southampton | 443,652 | 288,898 | -154,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,058 | 235,002 | -24,056 |
| London | 100,653 | 243,671 | +143,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,377 | 310,315 | +288,938 |
| Thamesport | 54,339 | 156,634 | +102,295 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,786 | 21,058 | -111,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 80,282 | 61,912 | -18,370 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 95 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 75 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| AZIZ TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 42 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 41 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 40 |
| 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 | 54 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 1,251,687 |
| Indonesia | 767,185 |
| Ireland | 496,865 |
| Romania | 468,122 |
| Oman | 333,303 |
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 | 700,291 | 551,396 | -148,895 |
| Indonesia | 526,068 | 241,117 | -284,951 |
| Ireland | 176,013 | 320,852 | +144,839 |
| Romania | 193,235 | 274,887 | +81,652 |
| Oman | 161,773 | 171,530 | +9,757 |
| Morocco | 158,151 | 114,513 | -43,638 |
| Germany | 44,884 | 149,131 | +104,247 |
| Netherlands | 67,023 | 115,758 | +48,735 |
| France | 71,437 | 62,401 | -9,036 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,043 | 59,775 | +7,732 |
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 | 2,413,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,601,957 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,188 |
| 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 | 1,272,859 | 1,140,283 | -132,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 688,122 | 913,835 | +225,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 578,746 | 344,442 | -234,304 |
| 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 | 811,738 |
| ZLC | 587,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 551,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 505,063 |
| Manchester Airport | 488,104 |
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 | 376,854 | 434,884 | +58,030 |
| ZLC | 356,301 | 230,820 | -125,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 232,712 | 318,386 | +85,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,616 | 199,447 | -106,169 |
| Manchester Airport | 271,153 | 216,951 | -54,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,996 | 169,767 | +4,771 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,687 | 174,679 | +64,992 |
| Dover | 85,608 | 183,155 | +97,547 |
| Southampton | 221,236 | 43,381 | -177,855 |
| Portsmouth | 113,899 | 95,134 | -18,765 |
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