Import/export HS code 530620: Multi-strand or twisted flax yarn
Flax yarn made by twisting or folding multiple strands together
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 | 657,823 |
| Spain | 111,378 |
| China | 94,314 |
| Romania | 71,099 |
| France | 54,130 |
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 | 236,557 | 421,266 | +184,709 |
| Spain | 88,784 | 22,594 | -66,190 |
| China | 58,209 | 36,105 | -22,104 |
| Romania | 35,580 | 35,519 | -61 |
| France | 32,459 | 21,671 | -10,788 |
| Germany | 4,743 | 49,228 | +44,485 |
| Belgium | 25,838 | 14,559 | -11,279 |
| Poland | 15,600 | 0 | -15,600 |
| India | 3,460 | 9,032 | +5,572 |
| Japan | 1,489 | 4,788 | +3,299 |
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 | 574,692 |
| China | 189,699 |
| Spain | 111,377 |
| Poland | 84,219 |
| Germany | 48,270 |
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 | 196,211 | 378,481 | +182,270 |
| China | 113,773 | 75,926 | -37,847 |
| Spain | 88,784 | 22,593 | -66,191 |
| Poland | 48,700 | 35,519 | -13,181 |
| Germany | 0 | 48,270 | +48,270 |
| France | 24,046 | 14,633 | -9,413 |
| Belgium | 14,293 | 14,559 | +266 |
| India | 5,940 | 9,032 | +3,092 |
| Romania | 7,038 | 7,038 | +0 |
| Japan | 1,489 | 4,788 | +3,299 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 722,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,077 |
| Air transport | 176,871 |
| Other | 4,331 |
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) | 282,007 | 440,758 | +158,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,602 | 110,475 | -27,127 |
| Air transport | 99,590 | 77,281 | -22,309 |
| Other | 2,091 | 2,240 | +149 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 559,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,984 |
| London | 115,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,996 |
| Felixstowe | 72,485 |
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 | 177,264 | 382,725 | +205,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,263 | 94,721 | +40,458 |
| London | 85,564 | 29,930 | -55,634 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,276 | 39,720 | -14,556 |
| Felixstowe | 65,758 | 6,727 | -59,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,111 | 20,239 | -1,872 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 31,102 | 4,696 | -26,406 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,835 | 16,318 | +11,483 |
| Thamesport | 13,488 | 6,950 | -6,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 16,547 | +16,547 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 189,408 |
| United States | 117,896 |
| Italy | 94,141 |
| France | 27,660 |
| Spain | 22,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 92,469 | 96,939 | +4,470 |
| United States | 88,519 | 29,377 | -59,142 |
| Italy | 64,726 | 29,415 | -35,311 |
| France | 18,612 | 9,048 | -9,564 |
| Spain | 4,393 | 18,033 | +13,640 |
| Canada | 11,974 | 4,742 | -7,232 |
| Switzerland | 4,478 | 7,695 | +3,217 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,515 | +11,515 |
| New Zealand | 7,603 | 1,121 | -6,482 |
| Czechia | 6,460 | 1,151 | -5,309 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 340,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,471 |
| Air transport | 59,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,435 | 156,509 | -27,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,062 | 34,409 | -46,653 |
| Air transport | 35,873 | 23,976 | -11,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,497 |
| Dover | 43,510 |
| ZLC | 18,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,618 | 151,434 | -21,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,112 | 20,385 | -14,727 |
| Dover | 40,963 | 2,547 | -38,416 |
| ZLC | 12,645 | 5,593 | -7,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,586 | 7,544 | -3,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,653 | 9,539 | +4,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,721 | +11,721 |
| Southampton | 7,603 | 2,303 | -5,300 |
| Felixstowe | 9,201 | 0 | -9,201 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,408 | 1,300 | -3,108 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 530620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flax yarn made by twisting or folding multiple strands together