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 | 3,386,354 |
| Turkey | 1,606,062 |
| Belgium | 1,581,811 |
| Spain | 1,481,926 |
| Italy | 821,185 |
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 | 1,569,375 | 1,816,979 | +247,604 |
| Turkey | 1,217,564 | 388,498 | -829,066 |
| Belgium | 803,369 | 778,442 | -24,927 |
| Spain | 700,460 | 781,466 | +81,006 |
| Italy | 503,364 | 317,821 | -185,543 |
| Germany | 444,050 | 318,823 | -125,227 |
| France | 317,789 | 261,375 | -56,414 |
| Taiwan | 225,465 | 159,315 | -66,150 |
| United States | 143,268 | 128,375 | -14,893 |
| India | 134,021 | 100,676 | -33,345 |
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 | 3,750,004 |
| Turkey | 2,117,541 |
| Belgium | 1,487,850 |
| Spain | 1,434,894 |
| Germany | 605,123 |
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 | 1,777,295 | 1,972,709 | +195,414 |
| Turkey | 1,526,392 | 591,149 | -935,243 |
| Belgium | 771,404 | 716,446 | -54,958 |
| Spain | 679,907 | 754,987 | +75,080 |
| Germany | 327,795 | 277,328 | -50,467 |
| Italy | 326,631 | 187,878 | -138,753 |
| Czechia | 241,307 | 205,460 | -35,847 |
| Taiwan | 236,682 | 168,627 | -68,055 |
| South Korea | 225,522 | 120,670 | -104,852 |
| India | 120,145 | 129,258 | +9,113 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 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) | 5,131,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,945,073 |
| Air transport | 1,753,090 |
| Road transport | 408,047 |
| Other | 104,847 |
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) | 2,836,974 | 2,294,996 | -541,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,720,062 | 2,225,011 | -495,051 |
| Air transport | 910,878 | 842,212 | -68,666 |
| Road transport | 311,085 | 96,962 | -214,123 |
| Other | 56,682 | 48,165 | -8,517 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,389,570 |
| Dover | 2,332,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 924,624 |
| Southampton | 810,419 |
| ZLC | 765,010 |
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 | 1,896,712 | 1,492,858 | -403,854 |
| Dover | 1,052,731 | 1,280,083 | +227,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 626,797 | 297,827 | -328,970 |
| Southampton | 520,829 | 289,590 | -231,239 |
| ZLC | 627,253 | 137,757 | -489,496 |
| Birmingham Airport | 415,318 | 319,152 | -96,166 |
| London | 240,526 | 319,586 | +79,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,903 | 370,458 | +265,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 294,114 | 161,940 | -132,174 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 177,477 | 160,382 | -17,095 |
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 | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 28 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 107 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 91 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 90 |
| LOUVER-LITE LIMITED | 75 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 68 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 66 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 62 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 61 |
| ROSEMOUNT FABRICS LIMITED | 53 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 98 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 3,503,085 |
| Belgium | 1,145,346 |
| Ireland | 766,647 |
| Romania | 355,434 |
| United States | 248,878 |
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 | 500,752 | 3,002,333 | +2,501,581 |
| Belgium | 497,450 | 647,896 | +150,446 |
| Ireland | 249,465 | 517,182 | +267,717 |
| Romania | 244,833 | 110,601 | -134,232 |
| United States | 106,436 | 142,442 | +36,006 |
| France | 72,180 | 149,478 | +77,298 |
| United Arab Emirates | 126,377 | 36,011 | -90,366 |
| Spain | 38,738 | 58,502 | +19,764 |
| Germany | 69,494 | 16,650 | -52,844 |
| Italy | 40,681 | 29,827 | -10,854 |
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 | 65,215 |
| Switzerland | 17,826 |
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 | 39,621 | 25,594 | -14,027 |
| Switzerland | 8,854 | 8,972 | +118 |
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) | 6,225,518 |
| Air transport | 647,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,334 |
| Other | 83,041 |
| 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) | 1,640,475 | 4,585,043 | +2,944,568 |
| Air transport | 408,141 | 239,260 | -168,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,951 | 117,383 | -57,568 |
| Other | 48,475 | 34,566 | -13,909 |
| Road transport | 14,148 | 2,012 | -12,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,465,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,800,252 |
| Holyhead | 662,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,938 |
| Dover | 260,355 |
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 | 470,499 | 2,995,187 | +2,524,688 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 923,637 | 876,615 | -47,022 |
| Holyhead | 192,878 | 469,605 | +276,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 188,136 | 98,802 | -89,334 |
| Dover | 87,645 | 172,710 | +85,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,667 | 81,983 | -51,684 |
| 000 | 48,475 | 34,566 | -13,909 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,498 | 28,313 | -21,185 |
| Southampton | 33,385 | 43,431 | +10,046 |
| Portsmouth | 3,626 | 63,134 | +59,508 |
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