Import/export HS code 53091110: Unbleached flax fabrics
Woven flax fabrics in their natural color, without any bleaching treatment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,446,565 |
| China | 871,807 |
| Poland | 743,555 |
| Czechia | 572,719 |
| Italy | 333,590 |
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 | 1,178,845 | 1,267,720 | +88,875 |
| China | 136,390 | 735,417 | +599,027 |
| Poland | 325,061 | 418,494 | +93,433 |
| Czechia | 308,667 | 264,052 | -44,615 |
| Italy | 193,186 | 140,404 | -52,782 |
| Spain | 127,504 | 178,458 | +50,954 |
| Lithuania | 129,422 | 130,826 | +1,404 |
| India | 72,362 | 125,500 | +53,138 |
| Turkey | 96,878 | 85,737 | -11,141 |
| France | 130,684 | 38,717 | -91,967 |
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 | 2,291,707 |
| China | 891,261 |
| Italy | 324,434 |
| Spain | 309,549 |
| Lithuania | 295,040 |
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 | 1,118,555 | 1,173,152 | +54,597 |
| China | 150,939 | 740,322 | +589,383 |
| Italy | 202,851 | 121,583 | -81,268 |
| Spain | 131,091 | 178,458 | +47,367 |
| Lithuania | 158,187 | 136,853 | -21,334 |
| India | 82,179 | 126,793 | +44,614 |
| Turkey | 96,878 | 85,737 | -11,141 |
| France | 71,742 | 47,836 | -23,906 |
| Czechia | 0 | 36,822 | +36,822 |
| Germany | 31,552 | 5,134 | -26,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 1,999,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,788,769 |
| Other | 1,457,922 |
| Air transport | 923,751 |
| Road transport | 45,861 |
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) | 698,754 | 1,300,883 | +602,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 833,100 | 955,669 | +122,569 |
| Other | 703,139 | 754,783 | +51,644 |
| Air transport | 535,192 | 388,559 | -146,633 |
| Road transport | 0 | 45,861 | +45,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,457,922 |
| Thamesport | 1,253,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 888,494 |
| Belfast Port | 594,353 |
| Dover | 584,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 703,139 | 754,783 | +51,644 |
| Thamesport | 636,156 | 616,986 | -19,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,863 | 629,631 | +370,768 |
| Belfast Port | 2,774 | 591,579 | +588,805 |
| Dover | 373,353 | 211,120 | -162,233 |
| Birmingham Airport | 230,632 | 108,654 | -121,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,784 | 106,492 | -2,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,013 | 130,266 | +55,253 |
| Manchester Airport | 89,255 | 87,876 | -1,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,713 | 19,935 | -74,778 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 67 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 46 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 45 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 38 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 36 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 30 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 27 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 26 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 3,710,709 |
| China | 423,982 |
| India | 252,871 |
| France | 217,498 |
| Netherlands | 133,831 |
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 | 1,687,637 | 2,023,072 | +335,435 |
| China | 4,962 | 419,020 | +414,058 |
| India | 128,173 | 124,698 | -3,475 |
| France | 96,080 | 121,418 | +25,338 |
| Netherlands | 64,578 | 69,253 | +4,675 |
| Italy | 61,661 | 39,827 | -21,834 |
| Germany | 41,820 | 51,384 | +9,564 |
| Australia | 36,681 | 41,829 | +5,148 |
| Belgium | 34,345 | 42,150 | +7,805 |
| Japan | 24,194 | 36,238 | +12,044 |
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 | 38,181 |
| China | 15,008 |
| Czechia | 11,381 |
| Poland | 8,656 |
| 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 | 0 | 38,181 | +38,181 |
| China | 15,008 | 0 | -15,008 |
| Czechia | 10,314 | 1,067 | -9,247 |
| Poland | 6,472 | 2,184 | -4,288 |
| 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 | 4,981,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,893 |
| Other | 164,169 |
| Road transport | 22,567 |
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 | 2,082,013 | 2,899,180 | +817,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,046 | 191,202 | +94,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,045 | 78,848 | -19,197 |
| Other | 122,737 | 41,432 | -81,305 |
| Road transport | 22,567 | 0 | -22,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,411,409 |
| ZLC | 1,279,427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,081,992 |
| Belfast Airport | 603,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 589,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 747,538 | 663,871 | -83,667 |
| ZLC | 907,046 | 372,381 | -534,665 |
| London Stansted Airport | 195,436 | 886,556 | +691,120 |
| Belfast Airport | 36,325 | 567,014 | +530,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,532 | 380,537 | +172,005 |
| Belfast Port | 127,380 | 150,757 | +23,377 |
| 000 | 122,737 | 41,432 | -81,305 |
| Southampton | 22,047 | 37,085 | +15,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,234 | 26,989 | +4,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 37,950 | +37,950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53091110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven flax fabrics in their natural color, without any bleaching treatment