Import/export HS code 540793: Synthetic fabrics with multi-colored yarns
Fabrics made from synthetic yarns of different colors, creating unique designs
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 | 2,013,032 |
| Italy | 1,764,112 |
| Germany | 1,506,425 |
| Belgium | 1,464,660 |
| Turkey | 814,453 |
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 | 1,041,844 | 971,188 | -70,656 |
| Italy | 1,019,369 | 744,743 | -274,626 |
| Germany | 806,534 | 699,891 | -106,643 |
| Belgium | 797,290 | 667,370 | -129,920 |
| Turkey | 414,429 | 400,024 | -14,405 |
| Spain | 401,213 | 386,368 | -14,845 |
| France | 150,749 | 184,914 | +34,165 |
| Portugal | 101,099 | 142,715 | +41,616 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 86,523 | 39,594 | -46,929 |
| United States | 50,883 | 43,055 | -7,828 |
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 | 2,180,324 |
| Italy | 1,727,117 |
| Germany | 1,478,755 |
| Turkey | 1,333,589 |
| Belgium | 1,041,571 |
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 | 1,125,102 | 1,055,222 | -69,880 |
| Italy | 1,003,434 | 723,683 | -279,751 |
| Germany | 769,070 | 709,685 | -59,385 |
| Turkey | 700,882 | 632,707 | -68,175 |
| Belgium | 525,819 | 515,752 | -10,067 |
| Spain | 375,470 | 349,730 | -25,740 |
| China | 149,334 | 132,951 | -16,383 |
| Portugal | 99,970 | 155,385 | +55,415 |
| France | 32,069 | 76,081 | +44,012 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,323 | 7,778 | -70,545 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Lancashire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
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 | 33 | 23 | -10 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,456,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,697,349 |
| Air transport | 1,987,902 |
| Road transport | 235,961 |
| Other | 45,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,426,753 | 2,029,549 | -397,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,669 | 1,281,680 | -133,989 |
| Air transport | 1,000,190 | 987,712 | -12,478 |
| Road transport | 132,349 | 103,612 | -28,737 |
| Other | 31,304 | 14,691 | -16,613 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,921,864 |
| Dover | 1,471,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,268,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 521,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 468,092 |
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 | 1,065,634 | 856,230 | -209,404 |
| Dover | 721,007 | 750,789 | +29,782 |
| Eurotunnel | 656,291 | 612,329 | -43,962 |
| East Midlands Airport | 284,322 | 236,943 | -47,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,844 | 203,248 | -61,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,422 | 223,392 | +4,970 |
| London Stansted Airport | 169,898 | 227,418 | +57,520 |
| ZLC | 251,551 | 134,360 | -117,191 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 176,052 | 192,369 | +16,317 |
| Thamesport | 179,921 | 184,280 | +4,359 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 24 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 110 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 110 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 108 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 108 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 105 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 103 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 86 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 85 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 720,346 |
| Turkey | 691,586 |
| United States | 600,807 |
| Italy | 205,198 |
| United Arab Emirates | 85,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 384,010 | 336,336 | -47,674 |
| Turkey | 4,112 | 687,474 | +683,362 |
| United States | 237,396 | 363,411 | +126,015 |
| Italy | 185,648 | 19,550 | -166,098 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,385 | 35,408 | -14,977 |
| Switzerland | 43,697 | 22,510 | -21,187 |
| Japan | 48,169 | 16,151 | -32,018 |
| Finland | 29,034 | 31,365 | +2,331 |
| Portugal | 47,667 | 12,373 | -35,294 |
| Germany | 30,652 | 19,877 | -10,775 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,737,567 |
| Air transport | 1,426,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,931 |
| Road transport | 20,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 663,686 | 1,073,881 | +410,195 |
| Air transport | 643,651 | 782,360 | +138,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,552 | 45,379 | +30,827 |
| Road transport | 20,584 | 0 | -20,584 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,374,439 |
| London Stansted Airport | 417,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 398,079 |
| ZLC | 306,814 |
| Dover | 291,234 |
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 | 444,678 | 929,761 | +485,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 223,541 | 193,942 | -29,599 |
| East Midlands Airport | 205,695 | 192,384 | -13,311 |
| ZLC | 124,038 | 182,776 | +58,738 |
| Dover | 180,869 | 110,365 | -70,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,444 | 172,046 | +89,602 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,466 | 45,518 | +13,052 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,617 | 29,288 | +15,671 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 8,921 | 11,924 | +3,003 |
| Southampton | 3,149 | 13,628 | +10,479 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540793
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made from synthetic yarns of different colors, creating unique designs