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 | 3,233,621 |
| Pakistan | 2,339,128 |
| Turkey | 1,917,831 |
| China | 1,427,093 |
| Italy | 1,319,421 |
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 | 1,805,856 | 1,427,765 | -378,091 |
| Pakistan | 1,058,313 | 1,280,815 | +222,502 |
| Turkey | 1,600,104 | 317,727 | -1,282,377 |
| China | 509,370 | 917,723 | +408,353 |
| Italy | 619,312 | 700,109 | +80,797 |
| Belgium | 450,217 | 585,305 | +135,088 |
| Taiwan | 248,387 | 232,784 | -15,603 |
| Germany | 127,391 | 96,047 | -31,344 |
| France | 70,019 | 37,798 | -32,221 |
| United States | 43,222 | 52,200 | +8,978 |
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 | 3,659,807 |
| Pakistan | 2,339,128 |
| China | 2,011,004 |
| Turkey | 1,962,012 |
| Italy | 1,304,413 |
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 | 1,964,282 | 1,695,525 | -268,757 |
| Pakistan | 1,058,313 | 1,280,815 | +222,502 |
| China | 783,422 | 1,227,582 | +444,160 |
| Turkey | 1,614,001 | 348,011 | -1,265,990 |
| Italy | 621,691 | 682,722 | +61,031 |
| Taiwan | 256,584 | 235,850 | -20,734 |
| Germany | 125,307 | 87,320 | -37,987 |
| Belgium | 65,063 | 41,008 | -24,055 |
| United States | 39,026 | 43,552 | +4,526 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 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) | 7,061,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,089,497 |
| Air transport | 819,556 |
| Other | 273,695 |
| Road transport | 167,809 |
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) | 3,362,667 | 3,698,454 | +335,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,631,126 | 1,458,371 | -1,172,755 |
| Air transport | 354,710 | 464,846 | +110,136 |
| Other | 145,870 | 127,825 | -18,045 |
| Road transport | 140,052 | 27,757 | -112,295 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,711,365 |
| Southampton | 2,753,614 |
| Dover | 1,902,317 |
| ZLC | 902,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 782,319 |
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 | 1,812,549 | 1,898,816 | +86,267 |
| Southampton | 1,408,671 | 1,344,943 | -63,728 |
| Dover | 899,138 | 1,003,179 | +104,041 |
| ZLC | 868,716 | 33,454 | -835,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,273 | 251,046 | -280,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,450 | 237,744 | +31,294 |
| Eurotunnel | 215,350 | 164,728 | -50,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,162 | 171,134 | +66,972 |
| 000 | 145,870 | 127,825 | -18,045 |
| London | 58,786 | 159,519 | +100,733 |
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 | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 118 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 116 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 115 |
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 106 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 106 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 102 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 99 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 97 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 92 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 91 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 79 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 295,723 |
| Morocco | 264,573 |
| United States | 226,652 |
| South Africa | 137,901 |
| France | 101,884 |
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 | 153,611 | 142,112 | -11,499 |
| Morocco | 77,566 | 187,007 | +109,441 |
| United States | 101,367 | 125,285 | +23,918 |
| South Africa | 95,463 | 42,438 | -53,025 |
| France | 52,124 | 49,760 | -2,364 |
| Netherlands | 46,027 | 44,090 | -1,937 |
| Ireland | 52,992 | 29,857 | -23,135 |
| Romania | 19,600 | 34,423 | +14,823 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,400 | 15,479 | -17,921 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,516 | 3,597 | -31,919 |
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 | 5,258 |
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 | 5,258 | +5,258 |
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 | 877,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,740 |
| Road transport | 12,222 |
| Other | 5,258 |
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 | 458,125 | 419,575 | -38,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 303,438 | 461,414 | +157,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,158 | 16,582 | -110,576 |
| Road transport | 12,222 | 0 | -12,222 |
| Other | 0 | 5,258 | +5,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 379,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 356,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 308,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,367 |
| Dover | 133,948 |
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 | 152,063 | 227,280 | +75,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 214,450 | 141,979 | -72,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,532 | 193,201 | +77,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,433 | 128,934 | +5,501 |
| Dover | 69,588 | 64,360 | -5,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 67,140 | 61,624 | -5,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,246 | 9,743 | -46,503 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,944 | 13,777 | -31,167 |
| ZLC | 23,784 | 8,994 | -14,790 |
| 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