Import/export HS code 540774: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, popular for fashion and decor
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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 | 400,426 |
| India | 238,813 |
| Italy | 107,019 |
| Thailand | 18,101 |
| Israel | 12,362 |
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 | 288,197 | 112,229 | -175,968 |
| India | 122,429 | 116,384 | -6,045 |
| Italy | 89,059 | 17,960 | -71,099 |
| Thailand | 6,436 | 11,665 | +5,229 |
| Israel | 4,975 | 7,387 | +2,412 |
| Poland | 5,496 | 4,961 | -535 |
| Netherlands | 2,719 | 6,307 | +3,588 |
| Turkey | 5,601 | 1,059 | -4,542 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 6,106 | +6,106 |
| Czechia | 1,958 | 0 | -1,958 |
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 | 414,743 |
| India | 238,813 |
| Italy | 108,977 |
| Thailand | 18,101 |
| Israel | 12,362 |
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 | 297,553 | 117,190 | -180,363 |
| India | 122,429 | 116,384 | -6,045 |
| Italy | 91,017 | 17,960 | -73,057 |
| Thailand | 6,436 | 11,665 | +5,229 |
| Israel | 4,975 | 7,387 | +2,412 |
| Turkey | 6,537 | 1,059 | -5,478 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,307 | +6,307 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 6,106 | +6,106 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,107 | +1,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 592,834 |
| Air transport | 149,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,839 |
| Other | 3,438 |
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) | 362,340 | 230,494 | -131,846 |
| Air transport | 114,994 | 34,007 | -80,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,286 | 19,553 | -29,733 |
| Other | 2,327 | 1,111 | -1,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 407,862 |
| Southampton | 131,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,182 |
| Thamesport | 35,829 |
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 | 292,797 | 115,065 | -177,732 |
| Southampton | 52,013 | 79,504 | +27,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,168 | 20,600 | -27,568 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,123 | 1,059 | -49,064 |
| Thamesport | 15,137 | 20,692 | +5,555 |
| London | 5,992 | 18,473 | +12,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,092 | 3,776 | -13,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,916 | 0 | -15,916 |
| Dover | 1,582 | 12,537 | +10,955 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,975 | 7,387 | +2,412 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 12,259 |
| Germany | 11,384 |
| France | 10,707 |
| United States | 6,413 |
| Denmark | 6,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,691 | 7,568 | +2,877 |
| Germany | 5,695 | 5,689 | -6 |
| France | 10,707 | 0 | -10,707 |
| United States | 3,031 | 3,382 | +351 |
| Denmark | 6,200 | 0 | -6,200 |
| Netherlands | 891 | 4,737 | +3,846 |
| Switzerland | 3,247 | 1,529 | -1,718 |
| Ireland | 2,635 | 0 | -2,635 |
| Australia | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,454 | 890 | -564 |
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) | 33,755 |
| Air transport | 31,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,823 |
| Road transport | 1,292 |
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) | 21,282 | 12,473 | -8,809 |
| Air transport | 20,311 | 10,851 | -9,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,691 | 3,132 | -1,559 |
| Road transport | 1,292 | 0 | -1,292 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,259 |
| ZLC | 7,335 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,467 |
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 | 15,082 | 8,037 | -7,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,847 | 4,795 | -7,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,691 | 7,568 | +2,877 |
| ZLC | 3,711 | 3,624 | -87 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,925 | 1,542 | -3,383 |
| Dover | 6,200 | 0 | -6,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,120 | 0 | -1,120 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540774
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, popular for fashion and decor