Import/export HS code 53061030: Medium single flax yarn
Single flax yarn with a thickness between 277.8 and 833.3 decitex (medium fineness)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 922,548 |
| Italy | 625,238 |
| France | 203,042 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 |
| Djibouti | 100,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 673,241 | 249,307 | -423,934 |
| Italy | 277,141 | 348,097 | +70,956 |
| France | 92,813 | 110,229 | +17,416 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 0 | -182,291 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 100,146 | +100,146 |
| Belgium | 19,102 | 35,860 | +16,758 |
| Spain | 45,706 | 0 | -45,706 |
| Ireland | 21,487 | 17,152 | -4,335 |
| Turkey | 10,006 | 10,199 | +193 |
| Poland | 4,958 | 0 | -4,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,130,374 |
| Ethiopia | 374,654 |
| Italy | 367,577 |
| Poland | 200,983 |
| Spain | 45,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 752,176 | 378,198 | -373,978 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 192,363 | +10,072 |
| Italy | 241,018 | 126,559 | -114,459 |
| Poland | 95,622 | 105,361 | +9,739 |
| Spain | 45,706 | 0 | -45,706 |
| Belgium | 1,396 | 35,860 | +34,464 |
| Ireland | 0 | 17,152 | +17,152 |
| Lithuania | 8,141 | 3,779 | -4,362 |
| Tunisia | 4,015 | 6,850 | +2,835 |
| France | 0 | 4,868 | +4,868 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,218,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 905,333 |
| Air transport | 78,011 |
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) | 866,363 | 351,648 | -514,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,287 | 483,046 | +60,759 |
| Air transport | 41,715 | 36,296 | -5,419 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,204,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 458,728 |
| Dover | 385,041 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,849 |
| London | 45,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 855,532 | 349,453 | -506,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,532 | 306,196 | +153,664 |
| Dover | 209,329 | 175,712 | -33,617 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,553 | 36,296 | +743 |
| London | 45,706 | 0 | -45,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,720 | 1,138 | -13,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,831 | 2,195 | -8,636 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,958 | 0 | -4,958 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 500,677 |
| Poland | 267,611 |
| Japan | 4,826 |
| United States | 4,758 |
| Italy | 1,841 |
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 | 249,424 | 251,253 | +1,829 |
| Poland | 107,814 | 159,797 | +51,983 |
| Japan | 4,826 | 0 | -4,826 |
| United States | 0 | 4,758 | +4,758 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,841 | +1,841 |
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 |
| Air transport | 6,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,826 |
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 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,599 | +6,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,826 | 0 | -4,826 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 768,288 |
| Felixstowe | 4,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,841 |
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 |
| Felixstowe | 4,826 | 0 | -4,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,758 | +4,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,841 | +1,841 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53061030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single flax yarn with a thickness between 277.8 and 833.3 decitex (medium fineness)