Import/export HS code 5306: Flax yarn
Yarn made from flax fibers, used for making fabrics and textiles
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,112,632 |
| France | 1,074,492 |
| China | 1,068,439 |
| Spain | 430,683 |
| Poland | 423,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 919,104 | 1,193,528 | +274,424 |
| France | 506,494 | 567,998 | +61,504 |
| China | 688,712 | 379,727 | -308,985 |
| Spain | 317,516 | 113,167 | -204,349 |
| Poland | 289,050 | 134,133 | -154,917 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 0 | -182,291 |
| Germany | 27,788 | 87,234 | +59,446 |
| Belgium | 49,398 | 58,495 | +9,097 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 100,146 | +100,146 |
| Ireland | 42,176 | 31,998 | -10,178 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,742,118 |
| Poland | 1,448,220 |
| China | 1,426,472 |
| Spain | 388,221 |
| Ethiopia | 374,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 837,763 | 904,355 | +66,592 |
| Poland | 773,013 | 675,207 | -97,806 |
| China | 835,810 | 590,662 | -245,148 |
| Spain | 293,240 | 94,981 | -198,259 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 192,363 | +10,072 |
| France | 26,259 | 53,779 | +27,520 |
| Belgium | 18,720 | 58,495 | +39,775 |
| Germany | 20,270 | 53,223 | +32,953 |
| Tunisia | 49,718 | 9,693 | -40,025 |
| Egypt | 21,324 | 35,228 | +13,904 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,999,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,535,730 |
| Air transport | 320,947 |
| Road transport | 14,937 |
| Other | 4,326 |
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) | 1,984,334 | 2,014,854 | +30,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963,809 | 571,921 | -391,888 |
| Air transport | 159,379 | 161,568 | +2,189 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,937 | +14,937 |
| Other | 1,961 | 2,365 | +404 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,150,982 |
| Belfast Port | 1,204,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 982,813 |
| London | 365,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 305,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 970,944 | 1,180,038 | +209,094 |
| Belfast Port | 855,532 | 349,453 | -506,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 378,144 | 604,669 | +226,525 |
| London | 281,394 | 83,719 | -197,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,494 | 92,728 | -119,766 |
| Felixstowe | 60,392 | 139,048 | +78,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,343 | 87,313 | -14,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,317 | 111,182 | +44,865 |
| Killingholme | 86,707 | 4,554 | -82,153 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 36,060 | 34,062 | -1,998 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 32 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 545,428 |
| Poland | 270,960 |
| Germany | 187,665 |
| United States | 183,252 |
| Italy | 110,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 273,331 | 272,097 | -1,234 |
| Poland | 107,814 | 163,146 | +55,332 |
| Germany | 99,313 | 88,352 | -10,961 |
| United States | 88,578 | 94,674 | +6,096 |
| Italy | 79,060 | 31,256 | -47,804 |
| Spain | 15,312 | 19,120 | +3,808 |
| France | 17,067 | 11,903 | -5,164 |
| Canada | 11,974 | 4,742 | -7,232 |
| Japan | 4,826 | 11,515 | +6,689 |
| Switzerland | 4,478 | 8,847 | +4,369 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 561,345 |
| Nicaragua | 206,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 150,295 | 411,050 | +260,755 |
| Nicaragua | 206,943 | 0 | -206,943 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 768,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,734 |
| Air transport | 104,206 |
| Road transport | 1,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 357,238 | 411,050 | +53,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,880 | 167,148 | -50,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,888 | 93,846 | +7,958 |
| Air transport | 57,597 | 46,609 | -10,988 |
| Road transport | 1,216 | 0 | -1,216 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 768,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 327,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,696 |
| Dover | 43,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 357,238 | 411,050 | +53,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,736 | 141,751 | -43,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,874 | 79,822 | +36,948 |
| Dover | 38,331 | 5,179 | -33,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,459 | 12,302 | -12,157 |
| ZLC | 15,022 | 16,219 | +1,197 |
| Holyhead | 12,383 | 15,989 | +3,606 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,098 | 8,549 | -2,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,653 | 9,539 | +4,886 |
| Felixstowe | 14,027 | 0 | -14,027 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5306
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from flax fibers, used for making fabrics and textiles