Import/export HS code 530911: Unbleached or bleached flax fabrics
Woven flax fabrics that are either unbleached (natural) or bleached (lightened)
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,061,803 |
| China | 1,954,142 |
| Netherlands | 898,948 |
| Turkey | 809,699 |
| Italy | 756,530 |
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 | 3,127,658 | 2,934,145 | -193,513 |
| China | 1,031,735 | 922,407 | -109,328 |
| Netherlands | 539,136 | 359,812 | -179,324 |
| Turkey | 392,651 | 417,048 | +24,397 |
| Italy | 370,923 | 385,607 | +14,684 |
| Poland | 509,796 | 168,484 | -341,312 |
| Spain | 181,406 | 354,535 | +173,129 |
| United States | 194,864 | 321,155 | +126,291 |
| Lithuania | 176,693 | 289,829 | +113,136 |
| Czechia | 171,711 | 287,262 | +115,551 |
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 | 6,162,071 |
| China | 2,951,868 |
| Turkey | 824,124 |
| Italy | 743,848 |
| Spain | 522,880 |
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 | 3,123,833 | 3,038,238 | -85,595 |
| China | 1,574,754 | 1,377,114 | -197,640 |
| Turkey | 394,158 | 429,966 | +35,808 |
| Italy | 375,061 | 368,787 | -6,274 |
| Spain | 171,485 | 351,395 | +179,910 |
| Lithuania | 200,277 | 206,598 | +6,321 |
| India | 153,082 | 217,629 | +64,547 |
| France | 78,437 | 109,308 | +30,871 |
| United States | 61,143 | 120,530 | +59,387 |
| United Kingdom | 41,473 | 104,639 | +63,166 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
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 | 25 | 33 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +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) | 5,498,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,410,592 |
| Air transport | 2,040,429 |
| Other | 1,235,408 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,766,597 | 3,732,292 | +1,965,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,458,218 | 1,952,374 | -1,505,844 |
| Air transport | 1,115,355 | 925,074 | -190,281 |
| Other | 813,758 | 421,650 | -392,108 |
| Road transport | 45,861 | 0 | -45,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,080,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,398,566 |
| Belfast Port | 1,598,109 |
| Dover | 1,543,054 |
| 000 | 1,235,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,294,474 | 786,476 | -1,507,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 604,970 | 1,793,596 | +1,188,626 |
| Belfast Port | 821,424 | 776,685 | -44,739 |
| Dover | 613,412 | 929,642 | +316,230 |
| 000 | 813,758 | 421,650 | -392,108 |
| Killingholme | 69,879 | 462,419 | +392,540 |
| Birmingham Airport | 314,395 | 185,957 | -128,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,142 | 222,850 | -26,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,099 | 303,194 | +148,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,492 | 185,332 | -71,160 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
49 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
49 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
24 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 117 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 108 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 104 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 92 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 89 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 60 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 58 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 53 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 52 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 8,502,585 |
| India | 1,233,723 |
| France | 580,743 |
| China | 571,076 |
| Netherlands | 405,743 |
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 | 4,146,087 | 4,356,498 | +210,411 |
| India | 613,329 | 620,394 | +7,065 |
| France | 249,820 | 330,923 | +81,103 |
| China | 430,179 | 140,897 | -289,282 |
| Netherlands | 232,515 | 173,228 | -59,287 |
| Italy | 144,721 | 98,215 | -46,506 |
| Australia | 141,936 | 50,470 | -91,466 |
| Germany | 76,758 | 88,206 | +11,448 |
| Poland | 16,532 | 134,285 | +117,753 |
| Spain | 54,235 | 92,079 | +37,844 |
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 | 109,868 |
| Poland | 16,616 |
| Czechia | 12,131 |
| China | 7,065 |
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 | 55,592 | 54,276 | -1,316 |
| Poland | 14,162 | 2,454 | -11,708 |
| Czechia | 10,003 | 2,128 | -7,875 |
| China | 7,065 | 0 | -7,065 |
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 | 10,999,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,635,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 973,878 |
| Other | 221,818 |
| Road transport | 25,612 |
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 | 5,722,296 | 5,276,783 | -445,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 701,345 | 933,931 | +232,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 455,350 | 518,528 | +63,178 |
| Other | 162,960 | 58,858 | -104,102 |
| Road transport | 20,370 | 5,242 | -15,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,158,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,713,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,822,172 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,756,031 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,236,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,847,802 | 1,310,376 | -537,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,577,328 | 1,135,949 | -441,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 853,984 | 968,188 | +114,204 |
| London Stansted Airport | 962,287 | 793,744 | -168,543 |
| Belfast Airport | 319,012 | 917,087 | +598,075 |
| Belfast Port | 429,306 | 496,826 | +67,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,132 | 320,383 | +149,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 334,510 | 42,710 | -291,800 |
| Southampton | 53,172 | 302,060 | +248,888 |
| Manchester Airport | 162,196 | 132,915 | -29,281 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 530911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven flax fabrics that are either unbleached (natural) or bleached (lightened)