Import/export HS code 540792: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,205,841 |
| Pakistan | 2,231,421 |
| Turkey | 2,210,965 |
| China | 1,404,611 |
| Italy | 1,296,061 |
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 | 1,769,025 | 1,436,816 | -332,209 |
| Pakistan | 1,033,588 | 1,197,833 | +164,245 |
| Turkey | 1,904,148 | 306,817 | -1,597,331 |
| China | 532,440 | 872,171 | +339,731 |
| Italy | 632,421 | 663,640 | +31,219 |
| Belgium | 455,416 | 556,894 | +101,478 |
| Taiwan | 262,746 | 208,147 | -54,599 |
| Germany | 127,391 | 94,851 | -32,540 |
| France | 68,004 | 43,344 | -24,660 |
| United States | 34,175 | 45,265 | +11,090 |
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 | 3,608,685 |
| Turkey | 2,252,815 |
| Pakistan | 2,231,421 |
| China | 1,984,865 |
| Italy | 1,279,020 |
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 | 1,935,431 | 1,673,254 | -262,177 |
| Turkey | 1,916,012 | 336,803 | -1,579,209 |
| Pakistan | 1,033,588 | 1,197,833 | +164,245 |
| China | 814,889 | 1,169,976 | +355,087 |
| Italy | 638,629 | 640,391 | +1,762 |
| Taiwan | 267,255 | 214,901 | -52,354 |
| Germany | 125,307 | 87,320 | -37,987 |
| Belgium | 64,594 | 43,950 | -20,644 |
| United States | 29,979 | 38,594 | +8,615 |
| Switzerland | 24,529 | 40,438 | +15,909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Lancashire | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 6,917,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,221,667 |
| Air transport | 811,035 |
| Other | 274,486 |
| Road transport | 242,728 |
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) | 3,342,627 | 3,574,376 | +231,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,816,799 | 1,404,868 | -1,411,931 |
| Air transport | 384,764 | 426,271 | +41,507 |
| Other | 146,918 | 127,568 | -19,350 |
| Road transport | 214,971 | 27,757 | -187,214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,673,524 |
| Southampton | 2,667,359 |
| Dover | 1,898,539 |
| ZLC | 1,104,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 811,991 |
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 | 1,871,539 | 1,801,985 | -69,554 |
| Southampton | 1,360,347 | 1,307,012 | -53,335 |
| Dover | 921,443 | 977,096 | +55,653 |
| ZLC | 1,071,424 | 33,454 | -1,037,970 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,227 | 251,764 | -308,463 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,560 | 240,963 | +44,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,992 | 150,446 | -57,546 |
| 000 | 146,918 | 127,568 | -19,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,826 | 167,590 | +73,764 |
| London | 46,545 | 157,755 | +111,210 |
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 | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 117 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 115 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 114 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 106 |
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 105 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 102 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 98 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 96 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 91 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 329,233 |
| United States | 231,650 |
| Morocco | 225,975 |
| South Africa | 145,327 |
| France | 105,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 185,692 | 143,541 | -42,151 |
| United States | 106,365 | 125,285 | +18,920 |
| Morocco | 80,494 | 145,481 | +64,987 |
| South Africa | 78,523 | 66,804 | -11,719 |
| France | 48,114 | 56,941 | +8,827 |
| Netherlands | 52,411 | 42,499 | -9,912 |
| Ireland | 50,384 | 29,745 | -20,639 |
| Romania | 20,896 | 33,427 | +12,531 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,398 | 15,479 | -19,919 |
| Canada | 35,234 | 7,516 | -27,718 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 3,861 | +3,861 |
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 | 840,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 761,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,061 |
| Road transport | 15,090 |
| Other | 3,861 |
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 | 479,343 | 361,432 | -117,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,237 | 445,595 | +129,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,462 | 36,599 | -102,863 |
| Road transport | 15,090 | 0 | -15,090 |
| Other | 0 | 3,861 | +3,861 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 357,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,872 |
| Dover | 141,741 |
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 | 165,545 | 202,985 | +37,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 221,352 | 135,918 | -85,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,754 | 128,934 | -26,820 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,617 | 150,255 | +29,638 |
| Dover | 68,905 | 72,836 | +3,931 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,522 | 61,836 | -12,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,229 | 29,760 | -6,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,795 | 6,575 | -38,220 |
| ZLC | 26,652 | 6,848 | -19,804 |
| Holyhead | 14,638 | 16,587 | +1,949 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540792
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fabrics colored with dyes, used for vibrant textiles