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 | 6,091,523 |
| China | 2,353,898 |
| Netherlands | 835,240 |
| Turkey | 807,061 |
| Italy | 790,606 |
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 | 2,841,934 | 3,249,589 | +407,655 |
| China | 1,514,099 | 839,799 | -674,300 |
| Netherlands | 508,613 | 326,627 | -181,986 |
| Turkey | 411,774 | 395,287 | -16,487 |
| Italy | 442,502 | 348,104 | -94,398 |
| Poland | 341,649 | 418,494 | +76,845 |
| Czechia | 313,631 | 269,326 | -44,305 |
| United States | 220,710 | 333,136 | +112,426 |
| Lithuania | 228,654 | 219,490 | -9,164 |
| Spain | 191,905 | 226,086 | +34,181 |
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 | 6,313,860 |
| China | 3,200,523 |
| Turkey | 813,004 |
| Italy | 784,902 |
| Lithuania | 424,072 |
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 | 3,019,371 | 3,294,489 | +275,118 |
| China | 2,022,699 | 1,177,824 | -844,875 |
| Turkey | 413,281 | 399,723 | -13,558 |
| Italy | 454,617 | 330,285 | -124,332 |
| Lithuania | 238,489 | 185,583 | -52,906 |
| Spain | 186,332 | 220,426 | +34,094 |
| India | 125,595 | 162,731 | +37,136 |
| United States | 50,374 | 128,123 | +77,749 |
| Germany | 81,959 | 71,968 | -9,991 |
| France | 84,833 | 60,114 | -24,719 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +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) | 6,072,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,884,373 |
| Air transport | 2,222,153 |
| Other | 1,482,914 |
| 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) | 3,465,972 | 2,606,251 | -859,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,251,317 | 2,633,056 | +381,739 |
| Air transport | 1,209,387 | 1,012,766 | -196,621 |
| Other | 714,557 | 768,357 | +53,800 |
| 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 | 3,359,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,353,688 |
| Belfast Port | 1,955,656 |
| Dover | 1,572,376 |
| 000 | 1,482,914 |
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 | 1,649,393 | 1,709,804 | +60,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 798,360 | 1,555,328 | +756,968 |
| Belfast Port | 1,351,133 | 604,523 | -746,610 |
| Dover | 887,751 | 684,625 | -203,126 |
| 000 | 714,557 | 768,357 | +53,800 |
| Birmingham Airport | 432,466 | 238,821 | -193,645 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,833 | 232,908 | -62,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,452 | 161,302 | -90,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 293,144 | 77,546 | -215,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 134,429 | 231,760 | +97,331 |
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 | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 112 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 103 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 100 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 89 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 86 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 57 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 55 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 48 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 47 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 46 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 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 | 7,516,557 |
| India | 1,691,814 |
| France | 509,151 |
| Netherlands | 451,595 |
| 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 | 3,073,198 | 4,443,359 | +1,370,161 |
| India | 1,163,400 | 528,414 | -634,986 |
| France | 257,692 | 251,459 | -6,233 |
| Netherlands | 221,747 | 229,848 | +8,101 |
| China | 9,281 | 437,918 | +428,637 |
| Italy | 132,094 | 110,110 | -21,984 |
| Australia | 102,712 | 122,258 | +19,546 |
| Germany | 99,254 | 100,933 | +1,679 |
| Dominican Republic | 54,938 | 77,210 | +22,272 |
| South Korea | 103,941 | 22,297 | -81,644 |
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 | 73,563 |
| Poland | 17,353 |
| China | 15,008 |
| Czechia | 11,752 |
| Ireland | 59 |
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 | 1,172 | 72,391 | +71,219 |
| Poland | 15,169 | 2,184 | -12,985 |
| China | 15,008 | 0 | -15,008 |
| Czechia | 10,683 | 1,069 | -9,614 |
| 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 | 10,079,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,988,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 807,119 |
| Other | 242,870 |
| Road transport | 27,039 |
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 | 4,262,736 | 5,816,391 | +1,553,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,082,579 | 905,539 | -177,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,385 | 301,734 | -203,651 |
| Other | 167,226 | 75,644 | -91,582 |
| Road transport | 27,039 | 0 | -27,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,975,394 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,733,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,634,111 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,617,109 |
| Belfast Port | 1,181,464 |
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 | 1,543,794 | 1,431,600 | -112,194 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,425,125 | 1,308,382 | -116,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 723,010 | 911,101 | +188,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 374,083 | 1,243,026 | +868,943 |
| Belfast Port | 750,091 | 431,373 | -318,718 |
| Belfast Airport | 87,011 | 755,230 | +668,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 355,301 | 85,593 | -269,708 |
| Southampton | 128,760 | 236,992 | +108,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,271 | 142,139 | -63,132 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,577 | 130,188 | -2,389 |
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)