Import/export HS code 530911: Unbleached or bleached flax fabrics
Woven flax fabrics that are either unbleached (natural) or bleached (lightened)
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,207,539 |
| China | 2,370,754 |
| Netherlands | 898,702 |
| Poland | 799,501 |
| Turkey | 796,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,902,469 | 3,305,070 | +402,601 |
| China | 1,662,111 | 708,643 | -953,468 |
| Netherlands | 574,641 | 324,061 | -250,580 |
| Poland | 265,867 | 533,634 | +267,767 |
| Turkey | 366,429 | 430,261 | +63,832 |
| Italy | 442,681 | 328,203 | -114,478 |
| Czechia | 331,086 | 232,504 | -98,582 |
| United States | 222,144 | 329,940 | +107,796 |
| Lithuania | 252,839 | 215,898 | -36,941 |
| France | 234,848 | 145,473 | -89,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,384,338 |
| China | 3,276,222 |
| Turkey | 802,633 |
| Italy | 766,238 |
| Lithuania | 454,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,026,257 | 3,358,081 | +331,824 |
| China | 2,240,046 | 1,036,176 | -1,203,870 |
| Turkey | 367,936 | 434,697 | +66,761 |
| Italy | 458,709 | 307,529 | -151,180 |
| Lithuania | 247,968 | 206,327 | -41,641 |
| Spain | 183,125 | 173,645 | -9,480 |
| India | 109,204 | 159,972 | +50,768 |
| United States | 49,241 | 125,370 | +76,129 |
| Germany | 87,596 | 65,159 | -22,437 |
| France | 82,947 | 61,561 | -21,386 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 | 24 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 6,069,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,936,494 |
| Air transport | 2,222,312 |
| Other | 1,599,462 |
| Road transport | 117,746 |
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) | 3,572,674 | 2,497,038 | -1,075,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,323,032 | 2,613,462 | +290,430 |
| Air transport | 1,205,804 | 1,016,508 | -189,296 |
| Other | 723,127 | 876,335 | +153,208 |
| Road transport | 71,885 | 45,861 | -26,024 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,368,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,325,007 |
| Belfast Port | 1,969,931 |
| 000 | 1,599,462 |
| Dover | 1,558,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,601,484 | 1,767,485 | +166,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 823,427 | 1,501,580 | +678,153 |
| Belfast Port | 1,502,451 | 467,480 | -1,034,971 |
| 000 | 723,127 | 876,335 | +153,208 |
| Dover | 892,893 | 665,403 | -227,490 |
| Birmingham Airport | 441,763 | 240,478 | -201,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 299,788 | 233,951 | -65,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,341 | 151,980 | -168,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 291,285 | 79,405 | -211,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,886 | 229,443 | +112,557 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 111 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 102 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 99 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 89 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 85 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 57 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 54 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 47 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 46 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 7,324,996 |
| India | 1,745,209 |
| France | 510,337 |
| Netherlands | 478,620 |
| China | 447,199 |
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 | 2,847,811 | 4,477,185 | +1,629,374 |
| India | 1,187,848 | 557,361 | -630,487 |
| France | 180,820 | 329,517 | +148,697 |
| Netherlands | 238,567 | 240,053 | +1,486 |
| China | 5,868 | 441,331 | +435,463 |
| Italy | 135,572 | 100,759 | -34,813 |
| Australia | 98,002 | 124,912 | +26,910 |
| Germany | 103,873 | 81,495 | -22,378 |
| Dominican Republic | 83,224 | 77,210 | -6,014 |
| South Korea | 105,565 | 26,993 | -78,572 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 131,491 |
| XI | 70,104 |
| Poland | 19,637 |
| China | 15,008 |
| Czechia | 11,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 131,491 | 0 | -131,491 |
| XI | 0 | 70,104 | +70,104 |
| Poland | 12,806 | 6,831 | -5,975 |
| China | 15,008 | 0 | -15,008 |
| Czechia | 10,683 | 1,068 | -9,615 |
| Ireland | 59 | 0 | -59 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,902,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,096,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,726 |
| Other | 248,050 |
| Road transport | 30,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,971,210 | 5,931,604 | +1,960,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,075 | 915,107 | -265,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 500,784 | 263,942 | -236,842 |
| Other | 170,047 | 78,003 | -92,044 |
| Road transport | 10,019 | 20,370 | +10,351 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,002,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,746,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,613,750 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,573,838 |
| Belfast Port | 1,188,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,288,160 | 1,714,062 | +425,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,381,146 | 1,365,834 | -15,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 730,524 | 883,226 | +152,702 |
| London Stansted Airport | 357,752 | 1,216,086 | +858,334 |
| Belfast Port | 745,777 | 442,403 | -303,374 |
| Belfast Airport | 115,234 | 577,375 | +462,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,831 | 95,088 | -319,743 |
| Southampton | 182,155 | 218,847 | +36,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,153 | 151,213 | -40,940 |
| Manchester Airport | 104,238 | 158,527 | +54,289 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 530911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven flax fabrics that are either unbleached (natural) or bleached (lightened)