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 | 1,867,824 |
| Japan | 705,104 |
| China | 592,410 |
| Germany | 417,399 |
| 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 | 895,932 | 971,892 | +75,960 |
| Japan | 327,396 | 377,708 | +50,312 |
| China | 309,573 | 282,837 | -26,736 |
| Germany | 291,087 | 126,312 | -164,775 |
| United States | 220,572 | 12,634 | -207,938 |
| Netherlands | 4,232 | 156,890 | +152,658 |
| Belgium | 36,989 | 74,311 | +37,322 |
| Spain | 20,126 | 31,616 | +11,490 |
| 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 | 1,990,621 |
| Japan | 834,785 |
| China | 615,719 |
| Germany | 275,537 |
| 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 | 932,921 | 1,057,700 | +124,779 |
| Japan | 415,772 | 419,013 | +3,241 |
| China | 316,979 | 298,740 | -18,239 |
| Germany | 189,263 | 86,274 | -102,989 |
| United States | 234,020 | 5,500 | -228,520 |
| Austria | 0 | 123,167 | +123,167 |
| Spain | 20,126 | 40,357 | +20,231 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,227,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,595,066 |
| Air transport | 419,345 |
| 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) | 992,892 | 1,234,587 | +241,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 828,706 | 766,360 | -62,346 |
| Air transport | 333,260 | 86,085 | -247,175 |
| 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 | 1,277,230 |
| ZLC | 1,176,120 |
| Southampton | 467,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 332,999 |
| 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 | 500,853 | 776,377 | +275,524 |
| ZLC | 587,904 | 588,216 | +312 |
| Southampton | 216,227 | 251,551 | +35,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,483 | 127,516 | -77,967 |
| Manchester Airport | 246,094 | 37,916 | -208,178 |
| Dover | 92,846 | 69,695 | -23,151 |
| Thamesport | 66,554 | 15,435 | -51,119 |
| London | 42,741 | 37,086 | -5,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,229 | 24,206 | -31,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,108 | 16,377 | -15,731 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 64 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 51 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 41 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 32 |
| FITZPATRICK BOURNE FLEXIBLE LIMITED | 30 |
| TURQUIA TEXTILE (UK) LTD | 30 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 24 |
| CHECKFIRE LTD | 22 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 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 | 21 |
| 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 | 2,112,459 |
| Italy | 970,215 |
| Poland | 406,555 |
| Germany | 398,428 |
| Belgium | 256,341 |
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 | 1,028,624 | 1,083,835 | +55,211 |
| Italy | 495,820 | 474,395 | -21,425 |
| Poland | 157,639 | 248,916 | +91,277 |
| Germany | 259,097 | 139,331 | -119,766 |
| Belgium | 127,968 | 128,373 | +405 |
| Netherlands | 116,491 | 106,507 | -9,984 |
| Romania | 108,955 | 90,155 | -18,800 |
| Portugal | 39,473 | 28,212 | -11,261 |
| 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 |
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 |
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) | 2,519,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,070,910 |
| Air transport | 227,550 |
| Other | 3,470 |
| Road transport | 1,155 |
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) | 1,271,123 | 1,248,492 | -22,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000,562 | 1,070,348 | +69,786 |
| Air transport | 119,532 | 108,018 | -11,514 |
| Other | 3,470 | 0 | -3,470 |
| Road transport | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,912,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,847,934 |
| Hull | 449,576 |
| Southampton | 156,611 |
| Dover | 141,044 |
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 | 917,055 | 995,064 | +78,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 831,745 | 1,016,189 | +184,444 |
| Hull | 273,044 | 176,532 | -96,512 |
| Southampton | 108,602 | 48,009 | -60,593 |
| Dover | 78,373 | 62,671 | -15,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,420 | 46,487 | -40,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,684 | 6,150 | -55,534 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,877 | 33,788 | +26,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,805 | 20,365 | +8,560 |
| ZLC | 8,872 | 7,378 | -1,494 |
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