Import/export HS code 540782: Dyed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for bright and durable 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,436,406 |
| Pakistan | 883,660 |
| China | 493,945 |
| South Korea | 442,932 |
| Italy | 317,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,980,273 | 1,456,133 | -524,140 |
| Pakistan | 477,148 | 406,512 | -70,636 |
| China | 312,883 | 181,062 | -131,821 |
| South Korea | 244,444 | 198,488 | -45,956 |
| Italy | 252,994 | 64,210 | -188,784 |
| Turkey | 134,609 | 138,894 | +4,285 |
| France | 36,680 | 58,530 | +21,850 |
| Spain | 35,022 | 32,512 | -2,510 |
| Belgium | 22,571 | 26,074 | +3,503 |
| Portugal | 22,971 | 18,069 | -4,902 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,496,347 |
| Pakistan | 883,660 |
| China | 533,456 |
| South Korea | 471,251 |
| Italy | 296,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,000,964 | 1,495,383 | -505,581 |
| Pakistan | 477,148 | 406,512 | -70,636 |
| China | 341,500 | 191,956 | -149,544 |
| South Korea | 271,479 | 199,772 | -71,707 |
| Italy | 226,956 | 69,097 | -157,859 |
| Turkey | 142,574 | 138,894 | -3,680 |
| Spain | 37,816 | 56,434 | +18,618 |
| France | 14,371 | 20,973 | +6,602 |
| Lithuania | 6,638 | 18,161 | +11,523 |
| Taiwan | 12,831 | 8,961 | -3,870 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Lancashire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,495,147 |
| Air transport | 843,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,567 |
| Other | 111,171 |
| Road transport | 53,662 |
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) | 2,636,905 | 1,858,242 | -778,663 |
| Air transport | 440,150 | 403,646 | -36,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 370,286 | 322,281 | -48,005 |
| Other | 95,676 | 15,495 | -80,181 |
| Road transport | 28,438 | 25,224 | -3,214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,046,682 |
| Southampton | 985,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 603,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,019 |
| Dover | 288,030 |
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 | 1,887,706 | 1,158,976 | -728,730 |
| Southampton | 646,016 | 339,879 | -306,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 313,205 | 289,870 | -23,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,607 | 263,412 | +235,805 |
| Dover | 159,385 | 128,645 | -30,740 |
| London | 73,668 | 123,805 | +50,137 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,185 | 72,526 | +5,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,697 | 48,136 | -37,561 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,634 | 67,932 | +21,298 |
| 000 | 95,676 | 15,495 | -80,181 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 119 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 112 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 109 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 107 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 104 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 93 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 60 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 59 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 58 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 240,364 |
| United States | 217,333 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,996 |
| China | 94,958 |
| Morocco | 88,231 |
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 | 116,496 | 123,868 | +7,372 |
| United States | 66,216 | 151,117 | +84,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 74,594 | 56,402 | -18,192 |
| China | 79,970 | 14,988 | -64,982 |
| Morocco | 50,873 | 37,358 | -13,515 |
| Ireland | 36,989 | 31,456 | -5,533 |
| South Africa | 30,156 | 24,059 | -6,097 |
| Poland | 6,331 | 32,705 | +26,374 |
| Germany | 33,054 | 974 | -32,080 |
| Singapore | 3,180 | 24,633 | +21,453 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 700,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 466,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 354,642 | 345,571 | -9,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,721 | 237,374 | +8,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,412 | 83,678 | +9,266 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 383,905 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 362,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,147 |
| ZLC | 62,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 173,605 | 210,300 | +36,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 181,143 | 181,641 | +498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,565 | 72,268 | +11,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,340 | 48,807 | +18,467 |
| ZLC | 50,782 | 12,081 | -38,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,503 | 5,429 | -48,074 |
| Portsmouth | 24,846 | 30,112 | +5,266 |
| Belfast Port | 35,184 | 0 | -35,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,760 | 26,298 | +18,538 |
| Dover | 12,086 | 21,539 | +9,453 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540782
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for bright and durable textiles