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 | 2,095,095 |
| France | 1,196,031 |
| China | 1,068,439 |
| Poland | 423,183 |
| Spain | 400,671 |
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 | 962,096 | 1,132,999 | +170,903 |
| France | 547,297 | 648,734 | +101,437 |
| China | 731,450 | 336,989 | -394,461 |
| Poland | 299,623 | 123,560 | -176,063 |
| Spain | 272,138 | 128,533 | -143,605 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 0 | -182,291 |
| Belgium | 62,662 | 51,133 | -11,529 |
| Germany | 25,013 | 87,234 | +62,221 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 100,146 | +100,146 |
| Ireland | 42,394 | 31,873 | -10,521 |
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 | 1,705,894 |
| Poland | 1,571,530 |
| China | 1,434,805 |
| Ethiopia | 374,654 |
| Spain | 358,209 |
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 | 861,544 | 844,350 | -17,194 |
| Poland | 827,262 | 744,268 | -82,994 |
| China | 903,611 | 531,194 | -372,417 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 192,363 | +10,072 |
| Spain | 247,862 | 110,347 | -137,515 |
| Belgium | 31,984 | 51,133 | +19,149 |
| France | 26,259 | 55,767 | +29,508 |
| Germany | 20,270 | 53,223 | +32,953 |
| Tunisia | 51,366 | 6,945 | -44,421 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 4,064,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,544,102 |
| Air transport | 326,482 |
| Road transport | 14,937 |
| Other | 4,343 |
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) | 2,048,446 | 2,016,131 | -32,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,012,217 | 531,885 | -480,332 |
| Air transport | 161,729 | 164,753 | +3,024 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,937 | +14,937 |
| Other | 2,103 | 2,240 | +137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,181,053 |
| Belfast Port | 1,204,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,013,921 |
| London | 356,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 341,100 |
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 | 977,177 | 1,203,876 | +226,699 |
| Belfast Port | 855,532 | 349,453 | -506,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 449,342 | 564,579 | +115,237 |
| London | 257,388 | 99,085 | -158,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,048 | 96,052 | -148,996 |
| Felixstowe | 103,130 | 96,310 | -6,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,693 | 90,498 | -13,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,770 | 112,525 | +41,755 |
| Killingholme | 85,051 | 4,554 | -80,497 |
| 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 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 544,508 |
| Poland | 266,972 |
| Germany | 198,867 |
| United States | 182,091 |
| Italy | 95,982 |
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 | 277,560 | 266,948 | -10,612 |
| Poland | 126,761 | 140,211 | +13,450 |
| Germany | 99,313 | 99,554 | +241 |
| United States | 105,641 | 76,450 | -29,191 |
| Italy | 64,726 | 31,256 | -33,470 |
| Spain | 16,399 | 18,033 | +1,634 |
| France | 18,612 | 10,358 | -8,254 |
| Canada | 11,974 | 4,742 | -7,232 |
| Switzerland | 4,478 | 8,847 | +4,369 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,515 | +11,515 |
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 | 568,570 |
| Nicaragua | 196,270 |
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 | 185,604 | 382,966 | +197,362 |
| Nicaragua | 196,270 | 0 | -196,270 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 764,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 380,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,908 |
| Air transport | 102,697 |
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 | 381,874 | 382,966 | +1,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,934 | 174,199 | -31,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,184 | 76,724 | -21,460 |
| Air transport | 55,671 | 47,026 | -8,645 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 764,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,236 |
| Dover | 43,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,894 |
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 | 381,874 | 382,966 | +1,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,618 | 151,434 | -21,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,536 | 62,700 | +4,164 |
| Dover | 40,963 | 2,547 | -38,416 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,592 | 12,302 | -10,290 |
| ZLC | 12,645 | 16,219 | +3,574 |
| Holyhead | 12,383 | 15,989 | +3,606 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,200 | 7,447 | -4,753 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,653 | 11,058 | +6,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,721 | +11,721 |
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