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 | 979,966 |
| Italy | 877,620 |
| Poland | 279,449 |
| Spain | 201,443 |
| 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 | 314,792 | 665,174 | +350,382 |
| Italy | 464,005 | 413,615 | -50,390 |
| Poland | 176,319 | 103,130 | -73,189 |
| Spain | 90,106 | 111,337 | +21,231 |
| Germany | 39,247 | 19,029 | -20,218 |
| China | 0 | 51,577 | +51,577 |
| Ireland | 31,371 | 0 | -31,371 |
| Belgium | 5,462 | 8,926 | +3,464 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,293 | +1,293 |
| Netherlands | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
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 | 1,235,693 |
| Italy | 812,417 |
| Spain | 183,258 |
| China | 111,073 |
| France | 39,463 |
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 | 452,966 | 782,727 | +329,761 |
| Italy | 478,257 | 334,160 | -144,097 |
| Spain | 90,106 | 93,152 | +3,046 |
| China | 5,932 | 105,141 | +99,209 |
| France | 35,701 | 3,762 | -31,939 |
| Egypt | 14,024 | 19,029 | +5,005 |
| Germany | 25,223 | 0 | -25,223 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 16,807 | +16,807 |
| Ireland | 15,058 | 0 | -15,058 |
| Belgium | 4,035 | 8,926 | +4,891 |
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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 2,360,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,231 |
| Air transport | 46,576 |
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) | 1,094,108 | 1,266,623 | +172,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,611 | 82,620 | +76,009 |
| Air transport | 21,738 | 24,838 | +3,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,433,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 436,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 178,530 |
| London | 176,176 |
| 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 | 496,065 | 937,528 | +441,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,644 | 178,498 | -79,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,652 | 35,878 | -106,774 |
| London | 86,905 | 89,271 | +2,366 |
| Felixstowe | 39,247 | 70,606 | +31,359 |
| Killingholme | 61,992 | 0 | -61,992 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 14,696 | 18,551 | +3,855 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 24,321 | +24,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,603 | 6,419 | -3,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,035 | 6,722 | +2,687 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 69,673 |
| Ireland | 47,208 |
| Italy | 35,287 |
| Finland | 8,220 |
| Germany | 1,519 |
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 | 37,892 | 31,781 | -6,111 |
| Ireland | 25,714 | 21,494 | -4,220 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,287 | +35,287 |
| Finland | 0 | 8,220 | +8,220 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,519 | +1,519 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,655 |
| Air transport | 16,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,766 | 50,126 | +25,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,892 | 33,763 | -4,129 |
| Air transport | 948 | 15,722 | +14,774 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 74,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,768 |
| Holyhead | 33,418 |
| ZLC | 9,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,621 |
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 | 43,065 | 31,781 | -11,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,768 | +33,768 |
| Holyhead | 15,078 | 18,340 | +3,262 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,530 | +9,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 948 | 4,673 | +3,725 |
| 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)