Import/export HS code 5306: Flax yarn
Yarn made from flax fibers, used for making fabrics and textiles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,301,448 |
| France | 1,471,610 |
| China | 850,390 |
| Djibouti | 483,534 |
| Poland | 368,537 |
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 | 1,102,635 | 1,198,813 | +96,178 |
| France | 495,388 | 976,222 | +480,834 |
| China | 552,626 | 297,764 | -254,862 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 483,534 | +483,534 |
| Poland | 248,056 | 120,481 | -127,575 |
| Spain | 137,110 | 140,239 | +3,129 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 0 | -182,291 |
| Belgium | 60,329 | 79,540 | +19,211 |
| Germany | 43,913 | 69,170 | +25,257 |
| Romania | 34,571 | 44,284 | +9,713 |
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 | 1,882,207 |
| Poland | 1,775,698 |
| China | 1,238,824 |
| Djibouti | 383,388 |
| Ethiopia | 374,654 |
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 | 1,050,473 | 831,734 | -218,739 |
| Poland | 714,035 | 1,061,663 | +347,628 |
| China | 708,310 | 530,514 | -177,796 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 383,388 | +383,388 |
| Ethiopia | 182,291 | 192,363 | +10,072 |
| Spain | 112,834 | 122,053 | +9,219 |
| Belgium | 39,962 | 79,540 | +39,578 |
| France | 34,194 | 68,912 | +34,718 |
| Germany | 26,226 | 48,738 | +22,512 |
| Egypt | 35,239 | 20,033 | -15,206 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,305,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,727,532 |
| Air transport | 410,736 |
| Road transport | 14,937 |
| Other | 5,214 |
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) | 1,953,349 | 2,352,612 | +399,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 823,791 | 903,741 | +79,950 |
| Air transport | 175,195 | 235,541 | +60,346 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,937 | +14,937 |
| Other | 2,424 | 2,790 | +366 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,635,994 |
| Belfast Port | 1,385,795 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,007,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,265 |
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 | 1,015,577 | 1,620,417 | +604,840 |
| Belfast Port | 692,179 | 693,616 | +1,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 471,915 | 535,589 | +63,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 225,105 | 45,566 | -179,539 |
| East Midlands Airport | 118,745 | 119,520 | +775 |
| London | 123,963 | 97,661 | -26,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,279 | 132,887 | +65,608 |
| Felixstowe | 102,980 | 80,600 | -22,380 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 36,060 | 54,978 | +18,918 |
| Killingholme | 61,992 | 6,486 | -55,506 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 30 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 553,859 |
| Poland | 228,300 |
| United States | 197,674 |
| Germany | 173,747 |
| Italy | 162,654 |
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 | 199,114 | 354,745 | +155,631 |
| Poland | 106,371 | 121,929 | +15,558 |
| United States | 90,626 | 107,048 | +16,422 |
| Germany | 72,971 | 100,776 | +27,805 |
| Italy | 51,671 | 110,983 | +59,312 |
| France | 16,067 | 14,395 | -1,672 |
| Japan | 0 | 21,744 | +21,744 |
| Spain | 1,087 | 18,033 | +16,946 |
| Switzerland | 5,630 | 7,695 | +2,065 |
| Finland | 0 | 8,220 | +8,220 |
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 | 731,602 |
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 | 281,952 | 449,650 | +167,698 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 731,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 408,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,942 |
| Air transport | 108,468 |
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 | 281,952 | 449,650 | +167,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,997 | 245,815 | +82,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,363 | 94,579 | +16,216 |
| Air transport | 24,870 | 83,598 | +58,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 731,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,786 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,473 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,097 |
| Dover | 46,425 |
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 | 281,952 | 449,650 | +167,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,595 | 214,191 | +85,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,680 | 69,793 | +27,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,298 | 37,799 | +27,501 |
| Dover | 40,963 | 5,462 | -35,501 |
| Holyhead | 12,897 | 20,521 | +7,624 |
| ZLC | 7,789 | 25,610 | +17,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,509 | 10,272 | +7,763 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,532 | +12,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,202 | 9,131 | +5,929 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5306
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from flax fibers, used for making fabrics and textiles