Import/export HS code 53061010: Thick single flax yarn
Single flax yarn with a thickness of 833.3 decitex or more (not very fine)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 809,109 |
| Italy | 690,448 |
| Poland | 361,362 |
| Spain | 201,710 |
| Germany | 58,276 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 352,991 | 456,118 | +103,127 |
| Italy | 433,182 | 257,266 | -175,916 |
| Poland | 256,908 | 104,454 | -152,454 |
| Spain | 98,423 | 103,287 | +4,864 |
| Germany | 25,223 | 33,053 | +7,830 |
| China | 0 | 51,577 | +51,577 |
| Ireland | 18,889 | 12,482 | -6,407 |
| Belgium | 6,457 | 7,782 | +1,325 |
| Sweden | 1,597 | 0 | -1,597 |
| Egypt | 1,529 | 0 | -1,529 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,150,511 |
| Italy | 677,390 |
| Spain | 159,261 |
| China | 106,507 |
| France | 35,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 606,169 | 544,342 | -61,827 |
| Italy | 470,799 | 206,591 | -264,208 |
| Spain | 74,159 | 85,102 | +10,943 |
| China | 6,831 | 99,676 | +92,845 |
| France | 1,286 | 34,415 | +33,129 |
| Egypt | 1,529 | 33,053 | +31,524 |
| Germany | 25,223 | 0 | -25,223 |
| Ireland | 2,576 | 12,482 | +9,906 |
| Belgium | 5,030 | 7,782 | +2,752 |
| India | 0 | 2,576 | +2,576 |
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 | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,113,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,641 |
| Air transport | 41,197 |
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) | 1,175,416 | 938,119 | -237,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,203 | 58,438 | +49,235 |
| Air transport | 10,580 | 30,617 | +20,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,087,498 |
| Eurotunnel | 483,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,867 |
| London | 156,060 |
| Felixstowe | 109,853 |
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 | 524,615 | 562,883 | +38,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,692 | 227,547 | -28,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,989 | 35,878 | -185,111 |
| London | 86,905 | 69,155 | -17,750 |
| Felixstowe | 25,223 | 84,630 | +59,407 |
| Killingholme | 61,992 | 0 | -61,992 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 29,366 | +29,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,627 | 4,285 | -2,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,603 | +9,603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,866 | 1,251 | -5,615 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 59,437 |
| Ireland | 43,291 |
| Germany | 8,363 |
| Finland | 8,220 |
| France | 1,310 |
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 | 17,122 | 42,315 | +25,193 |
| Ireland | 25,878 | 17,413 | -8,465 |
| Germany | 6,844 | 1,519 | -5,325 |
| Finland | 0 | 8,220 | +8,220 |
| France | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,189 |
| Air transport | 21,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,122 | 42,315 | +25,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,930 | 14,259 | -10,671 |
| Air transport | 7,792 | 14,203 | +6,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 65,739 |
| Holyhead | 28,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,946 |
| ZLC | 9,530 |
| Fishguard | 3,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 23,424 | 42,315 | +18,891 |
| Holyhead | 14,113 | 14,259 | +146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,792 | 3,154 | -4,638 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,530 | +9,530 |
| Fishguard | 3,539 | 0 | -3,539 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,519 | +1,519 |
| Milford | 976 | 0 | -976 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53061010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single flax yarn with a thickness of 833.3 decitex or more (not very fine)