Import/export HS code 540784: Printed synthetic fabrics
Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor
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 | 168,822 |
| Spain | 38,295 |
| Turkey | 35,963 |
| United States | 28,182 |
| Germany | 13,366 |
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 | 84,064 | 84,758 | +694 |
| Spain | 29,723 | 8,572 | -21,151 |
| Turkey | 13,163 | 22,800 | +9,637 |
| United States | 17,853 | 10,329 | -7,524 |
| Germany | 4,566 | 8,800 | +4,234 |
| Sweden | 3,623 | 2,366 | -1,257 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,037 | +4,037 |
| Italy | 999 | 1,262 | +263 |
| Switzerland | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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 | 165,845 |
| Spain | 38,295 |
| Turkey | 35,963 |
| United States | 28,182 |
| Italy | 18,667 |
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 | 81,087 | 84,758 | +3,671 |
| Spain | 29,723 | 8,572 | -21,151 |
| Turkey | 13,163 | 22,800 | +9,637 |
| United States | 17,853 | 10,329 | -7,524 |
| Italy | 6,239 | 12,428 | +6,189 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,037 | +4,037 |
| China | 2,977 | 0 | -2,977 |
| Germany | 2,949 | 0 | -2,949 |
| Switzerland | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 138,999 |
| Air transport | 69,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,850 |
| Road transport | 40,753 |
| Other | 3 |
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) | 49,481 | 89,518 | +40,037 |
| Air transport | 47,680 | 21,837 | -25,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,582 | 14,268 | -20,314 |
| Road transport | 23,452 | 17,301 | -6,151 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 102,107 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,767 |
| ZLC | 29,484 |
| London | 26,052 |
| Thamesport | 20,682 |
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 | 46,151 | 55,956 | +9,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,917 | 15,850 | -10,067 |
| ZLC | 12,183 | 17,301 | +5,118 |
| London | 0 | 26,052 | +26,052 |
| Thamesport | 20,682 | 0 | -20,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,189 | 10,005 | +1,816 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,895 | 0 | -15,895 |
| Belfast Port | 11,269 | 0 | -11,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,014 | 6,966 | +2,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,793 | 3,201 | -592 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 33 |
| MARSON IMPORTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SURIN FASHIONS LIMITED | 20 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 11 |
| LUSH FABRIC LTD | 10 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 10 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 9 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 8 |
| DILBAG CLOTH HOUSE LIMITED | 7 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | 23,108 |
| Romania | 18,861 |
| Viet Nam | 6,096 |
| France | 3,577 |
| Switzerland | 2,982 |
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 | 0 | 23,108 | +23,108 |
| Romania | 0 | 18,861 | +18,861 |
| Viet Nam | 6,096 | 0 | -6,096 |
| France | 2,687 | 890 | -1,797 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,982 | +2,982 |
| Italy | 2,972 | 0 | -2,972 |
| Australia | 0 | 2,301 | +2,301 |
| Morocco | 2,083 | 0 | -2,083 |
| Ireland | 1,084 | 964 | -120 |
| India | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
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 | 46,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638 |
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 | 13,407 | 32,815 | +19,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,128 | 20,842 | +15,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,104 |
| ZLC | 9,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 22,719 | +22,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,083 | 17,021 | +14,938 |
| ZLC | 3,634 | 5,442 | +1,808 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,677 | 3,031 | -646 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,096 | 0 | -6,096 |
| Dover | 2,025 | 3,821 | +1,796 |
| Tyne | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,623 | +1,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,020 | 0 | -1,020 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540784
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics with printed designs, perfect for clothing and home decor