Import/export HS code 540772: Dyed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,951,116 |
| Turkey | 2,287,448 |
| India | 1,212,869 |
| Italy | 229,313 |
| Taiwan | 215,317 |
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 | 1,690,084 | 1,261,032 | -429,052 |
| Turkey | 783,883 | 1,503,565 | +719,682 |
| India | 549,123 | 663,746 | +114,623 |
| Italy | 85,048 | 144,265 | +59,217 |
| Taiwan | 115,626 | 99,691 | -15,935 |
| Spain | 27,897 | 105,700 | +77,803 |
| Belgium | 77,225 | 47,954 | -29,271 |
| France | 34,892 | 65,923 | +31,031 |
| Germany | 68,371 | 18,761 | -49,610 |
| Czechia | 16,586 | 65,313 | +48,727 |
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 | 3,024,929 |
| Turkey | 2,315,505 |
| India | 1,235,490 |
| Italy | 255,117 |
| Taiwan | 221,405 |
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 | 1,783,235 | 1,241,694 | -541,541 |
| Turkey | 785,083 | 1,530,422 | +745,339 |
| India | 541,050 | 694,440 | +153,390 |
| Italy | 86,248 | 168,869 | +82,621 |
| Taiwan | 115,006 | 106,399 | -8,607 |
| Spain | 68,672 | 102,910 | +34,238 |
| Belgium | 62,325 | 46,589 | -15,736 |
| France | 27,899 | 56,182 | +28,283 |
| United States | 16,322 | 24,000 | +7,678 |
| Germany | 21,158 | 18,761 | -2,397 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Lancashire | 8 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,322,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,653,073 |
| Air transport | 437,220 |
| Road transport | 139,251 |
| Other | 101,416 |
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) | 2,259,284 | 2,063,251 | -196,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 888,352 | 1,764,721 | +876,369 |
| Air transport | 196,745 | 240,475 | +43,730 |
| Road transport | 128,464 | 10,787 | -117,677 |
| Other | 63,353 | 38,063 | -25,290 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,133,344 |
| Felixstowe | 2,097,836 |
| Southampton | 1,663,471 |
| Dover | 311,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 707,383 | 1,425,961 | +718,578 |
| Felixstowe | 1,328,611 | 769,225 | -559,386 |
| Southampton | 822,760 | 840,711 | +17,951 |
| Dover | 106,364 | 205,262 | +98,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,227 | 165,685 | +111,458 |
| London | 53,407 | 158,617 | +105,210 |
| Thamesport | 58,549 | 124,576 | +66,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,059 | 71,096 | -1,963 |
| 000 | 63,353 | 38,063 | -25,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,097 | 45,997 | -7,100 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 113 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 112 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 102 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 73 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 69 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 60 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 56 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS,LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 431,464 |
| Germany | 340,548 |
| France | 218,566 |
| Croatia | 161,385 |
| China | 147,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 154,823 | 276,641 | +121,818 |
| Germany | 211,338 | 129,210 | -82,128 |
| France | 145,478 | 73,088 | -72,390 |
| Croatia | 10,349 | 151,036 | +140,687 |
| China | 100,339 | 46,925 | -53,414 |
| Belgium | 73,103 | 59,226 | -13,877 |
| Poland | 58,808 | 47,283 | -11,525 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,805 | 9,908 | -68,897 |
| Brazil | 80,083 | 0 | -80,083 |
| United States | 24,808 | 49,315 | +24,507 |
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) | 1,513,847 |
| Air transport | 437,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,247 |
| Road transport | 5,031 |
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) | 720,915 | 792,932 | +72,017 |
| Air transport | 242,686 | 194,670 | -48,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,397 | 32,850 | -203,547 |
| Road transport | 5,031 | 0 | -5,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,016,531 |
| Portsmouth | 429,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,092 |
| Manchester Airport | 99,836 |
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 | 538,975 | 477,556 | -61,419 |
| Portsmouth | 153,788 | 275,531 | +121,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,175 | 75,823 | +30,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,752 | 13,340 | -92,412 |
| Manchester Airport | 74,314 | 25,522 | -48,792 |
| Southampton | 85,807 | 0 | -85,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,509 | 31,890 | -19,619 |
| ZLC | 31,559 | 31,464 | -95 |
| Dover | 37,591 | 25,067 | -12,524 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,037 | 26,859 | +2,822 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540772
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles