Import/export HS code 53061010: Thick single flax yarn
Single flax yarn with a thickness of 833.3 decitex or more (not very fine)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 808,302 |
| France | 790,451 |
| Poland | 402,625 |
| Spain | 261,394 |
| Germany | 58,276 |
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 | 429,212 | 379,090 | -50,122 |
| France | 373,141 | 417,310 | +44,169 |
| Poland | 268,492 | 134,133 | -134,359 |
| Spain | 173,473 | 87,921 | -85,552 |
| Germany | 20,270 | 38,006 | +17,736 |
| China | 0 | 51,577 | +51,577 |
| Ireland | 18,889 | 12,482 | -6,407 |
| Belgium | 4,458 | 8,076 | +3,618 |
| Netherlands | 1,095 | 1,155 | +60 |
| Sweden | 1,597 | 0 | -1,597 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,165,121 |
| Italy | 766,611 |
| Spain | 218,945 |
| China | 101,108 |
| Tunisia | 44,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 629,908 | 535,213 | -94,695 |
| Italy | 428,165 | 338,446 | -89,719 |
| Spain | 149,209 | 69,736 | -79,473 |
| China | 8,887 | 92,221 | +83,334 |
| Tunisia | 44,603 | 0 | -44,603 |
| France | 1,286 | 34,415 | +33,129 |
| Egypt | 1,529 | 33,053 | +31,524 |
| Germany | 20,270 | 4,953 | -15,317 |
| Ireland | 2,576 | 12,482 | +9,906 |
| Belgium | 3,031 | 8,076 | +5,045 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,313,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,360 |
| Air transport | 44,775 |
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) | 1,272,316 | 1,041,455 | -230,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,204 | 56,156 | +48,952 |
| Air transport | 12,636 | 32,139 | +19,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,176,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 481,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,430 |
| London | 194,372 |
| Felixstowe | 109,853 |
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 | 603,765 | 573,167 | -30,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,501 | 278,234 | +74,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,774 | 88,656 | -109,118 |
| London | 140,583 | 53,789 | -86,794 |
| Felixstowe | 20,270 | 89,583 | +69,313 |
| Killingholme | 85,051 | 0 | -85,051 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 29,366 | +29,366 |
| Portsmouth | 21,372 | 0 | -21,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,003 | 2,773 | -4,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,603 | +9,603 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 59,437 |
| Ireland | 44,751 |
| Spain | 12,006 |
| Finland | 8,220 |
| Germany | 6,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 59,437 | +59,437 |
| Ireland | 23,907 | 20,844 | -3,063 |
| Spain | 12,006 | 0 | -12,006 |
| Finland | 0 | 8,220 | +8,220 |
| Germany | 6,844 | 0 | -6,844 |
| France | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,649 |
| Air transport | 32,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 59,437 | +59,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,959 | 17,690 | -5,269 |
| Air transport | 19,798 | 12,684 | -7,114 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 67,199 |
| Holyhead | 28,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,946 |
| ZLC | 9,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,762 | 59,437 | +51,675 |
| Holyhead | 12,383 | 15,989 | +3,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,006 | 0 | -12,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,792 | 3,154 | -4,638 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,530 | +9,530 |
| Fishguard | 1,838 | 1,701 | -137 |
| Milford | 976 | 0 | -976 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53061010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single flax yarn with a thickness of 833.3 decitex or more (not very fine)