Import/export HS code 540769: Various polyester fabrics
Miscellaneous polyester fabrics, used for various applications
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- 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 | 3,566,518 |
| Belgium | 1,593,768 |
| Spain | 1,493,666 |
| Turkey | 1,423,532 |
| Italy | 803,560 |
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 | 1,694,796 | 1,871,722 | +176,926 |
| Belgium | 754,707 | 839,061 | +84,354 |
| Spain | 715,139 | 778,527 | +63,388 |
| Turkey | 1,090,386 | 333,146 | -757,240 |
| Italy | 490,236 | 313,324 | -176,912 |
| Germany | 442,255 | 330,950 | -111,305 |
| France | 344,546 | 256,245 | -88,301 |
| Taiwan | 242,780 | 148,127 | -94,653 |
| South Korea | 129,997 | 109,779 | -20,218 |
| India | 105,159 | 111,783 | +6,624 |
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 | 3,922,180 |
| Turkey | 1,910,563 |
| Belgium | 1,484,937 |
| Spain | 1,443,985 |
| Germany | 623,870 |
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 | 1,922,270 | 1,999,910 | +77,640 |
| Turkey | 1,374,447 | 536,116 | -838,331 |
| Belgium | 723,371 | 761,566 | +38,195 |
| Spain | 694,010 | 749,975 | +55,965 |
| Germany | 341,093 | 282,777 | -58,316 |
| Italy | 332,670 | 188,521 | -144,149 |
| Czechia | 260,489 | 199,345 | -61,144 |
| Taiwan | 253,997 | 157,439 | -96,558 |
| South Korea | 221,148 | 121,418 | -99,730 |
| India | 88,505 | 142,544 | +54,039 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
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 | 18 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,182,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,884,484 |
| Air transport | 1,734,095 |
| Road transport | 405,750 |
| Other | 107,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,750,699 | 2,431,541 | -319,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,756,610 | 2,127,874 | -628,736 |
| Air transport | 880,148 | 853,947 | -26,201 |
| Road transport | 308,105 | 97,645 | -210,460 |
| Other | 58,459 | 48,656 | -9,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,538,864 |
| Dover | 2,430,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 912,106 |
| Southampton | 751,421 |
| ZLC | 728,502 |
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 | 2,060,911 | 1,477,953 | -582,958 |
| Dover | 1,062,978 | 1,367,903 | +304,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 590,261 | 321,845 | -268,416 |
| Southampton | 459,747 | 291,674 | -168,073 |
| ZLC | 617,067 | 111,435 | -505,632 |
| Birmingham Airport | 385,183 | 322,883 | -62,300 |
| London | 235,316 | 301,560 | +66,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,442 | 396,522 | +291,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,311 | 146,996 | -98,315 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 170,756 | 162,970 | -7,786 |
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 | 69 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 27 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 108 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 91 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 91 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 76 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 68 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 67 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 62 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 62 |
| ROSEMOUNT FABRICS LIMITED | 54 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,695,612 |
| Belgium | 1,036,457 |
| Ireland | 797,307 |
| Romania | 327,089 |
| United States | 247,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 606,886 | 3,088,726 | +2,481,840 |
| Belgium | 326,100 | 710,357 | +384,257 |
| Ireland | 254,125 | 543,182 | +289,057 |
| Romania | 219,631 | 107,458 | -112,173 |
| United States | 122,624 | 124,726 | +2,102 |
| France | 77,765 | 159,438 | +81,673 |
| United Arab Emirates | 126,168 | 32,481 | -93,687 |
| Spain | 38,738 | 58,502 | +19,764 |
| Germany | 69,494 | 19,333 | -50,161 |
| Italy | 38,814 | 26,694 | -12,120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 63,767 |
| Switzerland | 18,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 38,408 | 25,359 | -13,049 |
| Switzerland | 8,932 | 9,184 | +252 |
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) | 6,315,524 |
| Air transport | 625,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,716 |
| Other | 81,883 |
| Road transport | 16,160 |
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) | 1,545,315 | 4,770,209 | +3,224,894 |
| Air transport | 375,666 | 250,311 | -125,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,415 | 95,301 | -97,114 |
| Other | 47,340 | 34,543 | -12,797 |
| Road transport | 16,160 | 0 | -16,160 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,670,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,655,862 |
| Holyhead | 696,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,146 |
| Dover | 260,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 586,624 | 3,083,446 | +2,496,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 713,697 | 942,165 | +228,468 |
| Holyhead | 200,450 | 495,628 | +295,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,600 | 110,546 | -80,054 |
| Dover | 80,505 | 180,328 | +99,823 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,206 | 78,057 | -26,149 |
| 000 | 47,340 | 34,543 | -12,797 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,769 | 30,682 | -14,087 |
| Southampton | 29,646 | 45,141 | +15,495 |
| Portsmouth | 3,626 | 64,100 | +60,474 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 540769
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous polyester fabrics, used for various applications