Import/export HS code 540791: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for further processing
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 | 1,289,662 |
| Indonesia | 475,916 |
| Turkey | 268,008 |
| Germany | 191,454 |
| South Korea | 36,803 |
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 | 411,387 | 878,275 | +466,888 |
| Indonesia | 326,832 | 149,084 | -177,748 |
| Turkey | 140,053 | 127,955 | -12,098 |
| Germany | 83,374 | 108,080 | +24,706 |
| South Korea | 18,798 | 18,005 | -793 |
| Belgium | 3,320 | 8,249 | +4,929 |
| France | 1,481 | 8,158 | +6,677 |
| India | 4,656 | 4,869 | +213 |
| Thailand | 5,355 | 0 | -5,355 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,336 | +3,336 |
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 | 1,289,662 |
| Indonesia | 475,916 |
| Turkey | 282,913 |
| Germany | 191,454 |
| South Korea | 36,803 |
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 | 411,387 | 878,275 | +466,888 |
| Indonesia | 326,832 | 149,084 | -177,748 |
| Turkey | 143,373 | 139,540 | -3,833 |
| Germany | 83,374 | 108,080 | +24,706 |
| South Korea | 18,798 | 18,005 | -793 |
| Italy | 876 | 9,655 | +8,779 |
| India | 4,656 | 4,869 | +213 |
| Thailand | 5,355 | 0 | -5,355 |
| United Kingdom | 2,050 | 0 | -2,050 |
| Canada | 1,627 | 0 | -1,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,017,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,174 |
| Air transport | 123,882 |
| Road transport | 21,283 |
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) | 862,035 | 1,155,943 | +293,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,175 | 72,999 | +1,824 |
| Air transport | 50,533 | 73,349 | +22,816 |
| Road transport | 16,066 | 5,217 | -10,849 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,281,501 |
| Southampton | 618,829 |
| ZLC | 136,911 |
| Thamesport | 88,736 |
| Birmingham Airport | 63,011 |
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 | 400,732 | 880,769 | +480,037 |
| Southampton | 407,334 | 211,495 | -195,839 |
| ZLC | 62,727 | 74,184 | +11,457 |
| Thamesport | 49,313 | 39,423 | -9,890 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,234 | 47,777 | +32,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,318 | 16,384 | +7,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,256 | +24,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,304 | 0 | -22,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,900 | 2,535 | -13,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,627 | 9,188 | +7,561 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 213,084 |
| United States | 45,962 |
| France | 19,460 |
| Germany | 9,006 |
| Grenada | 8,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 212,084 | 1,000 | -211,084 |
| United States | 18,453 | 27,509 | +9,056 |
| France | 13,990 | 5,470 | -8,520 |
| Germany | 0 | 9,006 | +9,006 |
| Grenada | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,959 | 0 | -6,959 |
| Canada | 5,826 | 0 | -5,826 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 3,563 | +3,563 |
| Singapore | 3,362 | 0 | -3,362 |
| Japan | 3,308 | 0 | -3,308 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 301 |
| XU | 119 |
| Turkey | 14 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 201 | 100 | -101 |
| XU | 15 | 104 | +89 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14 | +14 |
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 | 314,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,625 |
| Other | 434 |
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 | 259,124 | 55,285 | -203,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,543 | 5,036 | -12,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| Other | 216 | 218 | +2 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,594 |
| ZLC | 56,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,780 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,605 |
| Dover | 14,429 |
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 | 215,083 | 1,511 | -213,572 |
| ZLC | 27,615 | 28,508 | +893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,777 | 16,003 | +9,226 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,649 | 5,956 | -3,693 |
| Dover | 12,641 | 1,788 | -10,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,625 | 0 | -8,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,894 | 1,090 | -804 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,158 | +2,158 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,087 | +2,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,722 | 0 | -1,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or white synthetic fabrics, ready for further processing