Import/export HS code 540771: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or further processing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,974,187 |
| Japan | 630,006 |
| China | 555,685 |
| Germany | 423,376 |
| United States | 233,206 |
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 | 984,755 | 989,432 | +4,677 |
| Japan | 287,558 | 342,448 | +54,890 |
| China | 287,351 | 268,334 | -19,017 |
| Germany | 297,957 | 125,419 | -172,538 |
| United States | 143,760 | 89,446 | -54,314 |
| Belgium | 36,989 | 59,923 | +22,934 |
| Netherlands | 4,232 | 78,939 | +74,707 |
| Spain | 16,561 | 35,181 | +18,620 |
| France | 25,241 | 3,334 | -21,907 |
| Poland | 9,978 | 11,671 | +1,693 |
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 | 2,082,596 |
| Japan | 763,282 |
| China | 578,994 |
| Germany | 277,919 |
| United States | 239,520 |
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 | 1,021,744 | 1,060,852 | +39,108 |
| Japan | 380,422 | 382,860 | +2,438 |
| China | 294,757 | 284,237 | -10,520 |
| Germany | 191,645 | 86,274 | -105,371 |
| United States | 157,208 | 82,312 | -74,896 |
| Spain | 16,561 | 43,922 | +27,361 |
| Austria | 0 | 45,216 | +45,216 |
| France | 22,026 | 3,334 | -18,692 |
| Poland | 9,978 | 11,671 | +1,693 |
| Denmark | 3,330 | 13,742 | +10,412 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,113,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,618,523 |
| Air transport | 418,162 |
| Other | 2,347 |
| Road transport | 1,897 |
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) | 989,487 | 1,123,896 | +134,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 862,179 | 756,344 | -105,835 |
| Air transport | 256,448 | 161,714 | -94,734 |
| Other | 2,347 | 0 | -2,347 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,182,529 |
| ZLC | 1,168,791 |
| Southampton | 442,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 284,010 |
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 | 503,126 | 679,403 | +176,277 |
| ZLC | 590,591 | 578,200 | -12,391 |
| Southampton | 203,368 | 239,051 | +35,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,412 | 120,848 | -91,564 |
| Manchester Airport | 169,282 | 114,728 | -54,554 |
| Dover | 92,846 | 69,695 | -23,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,015 | 24,206 | -61,809 |
| Thamesport | 61,103 | 20,886 | -40,217 |
| London | 42,741 | 37,086 | -5,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,108 | 15,194 | -16,914 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S.M.K. TEXTILES LIMITED | 63 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 51 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 41 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 32 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 30 |
| FITZPATRICK BOURNE FLEXIBLE LIMITED | 29 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 24 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 21 |
| CHECKFIRE LTD | 21 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 2,262,801 |
| Italy | 970,215 |
| Germany | 445,048 |
| Poland | 406,555 |
| Belgium | 243,518 |
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 | 1,113,959 | 1,148,842 | +34,883 |
| Italy | 405,637 | 564,578 | +158,941 |
| Germany | 305,437 | 139,611 | -165,826 |
| Poland | 157,639 | 248,916 | +91,277 |
| Belgium | 132,871 | 110,647 | -22,224 |
| Netherlands | 118,198 | 120,430 | +2,232 |
| Romania | 113,908 | 110,955 | -2,953 |
| Portugal | 26,217 | 29,089 | +2,872 |
| Spain | 15,158 | 14,714 | -444 |
| Israel | 5,250 | 22,722 | +17,472 |
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 | 3,023 |
| XU | 447 |
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 | 3,023 | 0 | -3,023 |
| XU | 447 | 0 | -447 |
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) | 2,527,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,268,940 |
| Air transport | 231,124 |
| Other | 3,470 |
| Road transport | 2,175 |
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) | 1,172,588 | 1,354,572 | +181,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,133,585 | 1,135,355 | +1,770 |
| Air transport | 128,093 | 103,031 | -25,062 |
| Other | 3,470 | 0 | -3,470 |
| Road transport | 2,175 | 0 | -2,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,992,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,907,820 |
| Hull | 492,948 |
| Dover | 163,204 |
| Southampton | 156,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 911,769 | 1,081,196 | +169,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 848,992 | 1,058,828 | +209,836 |
| Hull | 302,127 | 190,821 | -111,306 |
| Dover | 69,311 | 93,893 | +24,582 |
| Southampton | 108,602 | 48,009 | -60,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,731 | 45,549 | -47,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,190 | 6,150 | -58,040 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,027 | 29,739 | +20,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,805 | 20,365 | +8,560 |
| ZLC | 9,892 | 7,378 | -2,514 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540771
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for dyeing or further processing