Import/export HS code 530620: Multi-strand or twisted flax yarn
Flax yarn made by twisting or folding multiple strands together
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 696,645 |
| France | 81,931 |
| Romania | 78,855 |
| China | 78,843 |
| Spain | 69,094 |
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 | 361,458 | 335,187 | -26,271 |
| France | 34,974 | 46,957 | +11,983 |
| Romania | 34,571 | 44,284 | +9,713 |
| China | 42,738 | 36,105 | -6,633 |
| Spain | 37,424 | 31,670 | -5,754 |
| Germany | 4,666 | 50,141 | +45,475 |
| Belgium | 21,248 | 21,336 | +88 |
| Poland | 15,600 | 0 | -15,600 |
| India | 1,084 | 12,299 | +11,215 |
| United States | 1,106 | 8,339 | +7,233 |
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 | 618,890 |
| China | 158,058 |
| Poland | 101,561 |
| Spain | 69,093 |
| France | 55,997 |
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 | 320,766 | 298,124 | -22,642 |
| China | 85,666 | 72,392 | -13,274 |
| Poland | 47,691 | 53,870 | +6,179 |
| Spain | 37,424 | 31,669 | -5,755 |
| France | 27,113 | 28,884 | +1,771 |
| Germany | 1,003 | 48,738 | +47,735 |
| Belgium | 20,014 | 21,336 | +1,322 |
| India | 3,564 | 12,299 | +8,735 |
| Romania | 6,486 | 7,590 | +1,104 |
| Sweden | 1,161 | 6,486 | +5,325 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 705,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,432 |
| Air transport | 217,567 |
| Other | 5,202 |
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) | 347,687 | 357,415 | +9,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,626 | 130,806 | +13,180 |
| Air transport | 101,490 | 116,077 | +14,587 |
| Other | 2,412 | 2,790 | +378 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 573,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,957 |
| London | 65,564 |
| Felixstowe | 56,625 |
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 | 290,103 | 283,328 | -6,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,869 | 112,659 | +56,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,854 | 41,103 | -14,751 |
| London | 37,058 | 28,506 | -8,552 |
| Felixstowe | 46,631 | 9,994 | -36,637 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 31,102 | 21,731 | -9,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,078 | 20,322 | -1,756 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,537 | 32,146 | +25,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 21,097 | +21,097 |
| Thamesport | 11,033 | 6,076 | -4,957 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARLING & EVANS LIMITED | 27 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 13 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| ASHFIELD MILL GROUP LIMITED | 13 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 13 |
| HARLEY & CO (PETERHEAD) LIMITED | 12 |
| BUTE FABRICS LIMITED | 12 |
| MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| DAVID NIEPER LIMITED | 9 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 171,132 |
| Italy | 125,526 |
| United States | 123,243 |
| France | 29,152 |
| Japan | 21,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 71,875 | 99,257 | +27,382 |
| Italy | 51,671 | 73,855 | +22,184 |
| United States | 68,746 | 54,497 | -14,249 |
| France | 16,067 | 13,085 | -2,982 |
| Japan | 0 | 21,744 | +21,744 |
| Spain | 1,087 | 18,033 | +16,946 |
| Switzerland | 4,478 | 7,695 | +3,217 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,742 | +4,742 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,349 | +3,349 |
| Nigeria | 2,509 | 0 | -2,509 |
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) | 333,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,287 |
| Air transport | 82,951 |
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) | 140,412 | 193,508 | +53,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,241 | 40,046 | -21,195 |
| Air transport | 16,916 | 66,035 | +49,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,018 |
| Dover | 46,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,339 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,627 |
| ZLC | 22,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,595 | 180,423 | +51,828 |
| Dover | 40,963 | 5,462 | -35,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,540 | 37,799 | +32,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,385 | 17,242 | -3,143 |
| ZLC | 6,693 | 16,080 | +9,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,509 | 10,272 | +7,763 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,532 | +12,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 9,539 | +9,539 |
| Felixstowe | 9,201 | 0 | -9,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,623 | +7,623 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 530620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flax yarn made by twisting or folding multiple strands together