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 | 631,417 |
| France | 214,784 |
| 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 | 296,121 | 335,296 | +39,175 |
| France | 106,035 | 108,749 | +2,714 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 0 | -182,291 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 100,146 | +100,146 |
| Belgium | 31,318 | 27,841 | -3,477 |
| Spain | 45,706 | 0 | -45,706 |
| Ireland | 21,487 | 17,152 | -4,335 |
| Turkey | 20,205 | 0 | -20,205 |
| 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 | 364,878 |
| Poland | 212,725 |
| 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 | 778,898 | 351,476 | -427,422 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 192,363 | +10,072 |
| Italy | 239,580 | 125,298 | -114,282 |
| Poland | 108,844 | 103,881 | -4,963 |
| Spain | 45,706 | 0 | -45,706 |
| Belgium | 13,612 | 27,841 | +14,229 |
| Lithuania | 8,141 | 9,958 | +1,817 |
| Ireland | 0 | 17,152 | +17,152 |
| Tunisia | 5,211 | 5,654 | +443 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 918,573 |
| Air transport | 84,190 |
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) | 471,748 | 446,825 | -24,923 |
| Air transport | 44,172 | 40,018 | -4,154 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,204,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 469,866 |
| Dover | 387,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,028 |
| 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 | 194,493 | 275,373 | +80,880 |
| Dover | 216,829 | 170,314 | -46,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,010 | 40,018 | +2,008 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 501,217 |
| Poland | 263,623 |
| 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 | 255,113 | 246,104 | -9,009 |
| Poland | 126,761 | 136,862 | +10,101 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Air transport | 6,599 |
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 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,599 | +6,599 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 764,840 |
| 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 | 381,874 | 382,966 | +1,092 |
| 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)