Import/export HS code 53091110: Unbleached flax fabrics
Woven flax fabrics in their natural color, without any bleaching treatment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,405,141 |
| China | 1,279,633 |
| Poland | 648,079 |
| Czechia | 448,735 |
| Spain | 446,686 |
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 | 1,288,479 | 1,116,662 | -171,817 |
| China | 450,479 | 829,154 | +378,675 |
| Poland | 494,242 | 153,837 | -340,405 |
| Czechia | 161,473 | 287,262 | +125,789 |
| Spain | 144,758 | 301,928 | +157,170 |
| Italy | 175,934 | 147,141 | -28,793 |
| India | 103,439 | 171,481 | +68,042 |
| Lithuania | 117,714 | 130,707 | +12,993 |
| Turkey | 99,712 | 59,390 | -40,322 |
| France | 78,308 | 71,078 | -7,230 |
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 | 2,274,747 |
| China | 1,338,665 |
| Spain | 447,986 |
| Italy | 308,412 |
| India | 280,496 |
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 | 1,156,099 | 1,118,648 | -37,451 |
| China | 460,845 | 877,820 | +416,975 |
| Spain | 146,058 | 301,928 | +155,870 |
| Italy | 184,288 | 124,124 | -60,164 |
| India | 107,948 | 172,548 | +64,600 |
| Lithuania | 141,298 | 136,734 | -4,564 |
| Turkey | 99,712 | 62,352 | -37,360 |
| France | 62,150 | 74,010 | +11,860 |
| Czechia | 0 | 36,822 | +36,822 |
| United Kingdom | 7,055 | 14,059 | +7,004 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,358,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,103,596 |
| Other | 1,210,262 |
| Air transport | 820,489 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,209,826 | 1,148,857 | -60,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 599,327 | 1,504,269 | +904,942 |
| Other | 793,638 | 416,624 | -377,014 |
| Air transport | 531,881 | 288,608 | -243,273 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,210,262 |
| Thamesport | 1,130,851 |
| Belfast Port | 1,028,073 |
| Eurotunnel | 998,919 |
| Dover | 460,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 793,638 | 416,624 | -377,014 |
| Thamesport | 913,875 | 216,976 | -696,899 |
| Belfast Port | 263,065 | 765,008 | +501,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,118 | 787,801 | +576,683 |
| Dover | 178,588 | 282,237 | +103,649 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 295,026 | +295,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,112 | 174,878 | +69,766 |
| Birmingham Airport | 149,109 | 64,096 | -85,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,589 | 82,079 | -35,510 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,338 | 11,196 | -135,142 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
34 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 72 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 49 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 48 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 41 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 39 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 32 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 31 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 29 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 4,369,969 |
| China | 470,078 |
| India | 267,947 |
| France | 265,403 |
| Netherlands | 128,826 |
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 | 2,064,563 | 2,305,406 | +240,843 |
| China | 421,148 | 48,930 | -372,218 |
| India | 114,809 | 153,138 | +38,329 |
| France | 98,455 | 166,948 | +68,493 |
| Netherlands | 108,534 | 20,292 | -88,242 |
| Belgium | 25,871 | 76,190 | +50,319 |
| Italy | 82,535 | 13,802 | -68,733 |
| Germany | 37,907 | 28,765 | -9,142 |
| Australia | 43,064 | 21,711 | -21,353 |
| Japan | 24,194 | 36,238 | +12,044 |
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 | 51,752 |
| Czechia | 11,760 |
| Poland | 7,919 |
| 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 | 32,363 | 19,389 | -12,974 |
| Czechia | 9,633 | 2,127 | -7,506 |
| Poland | 5,465 | 2,454 | -3,011 |
| 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 | 5,687,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,756 |
| Other | 135,833 |
| 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 | 2,961,478 | 2,726,340 | -235,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,116 | 194,110 | +79,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,730 | 164,026 | +80,296 |
| Other | 111,863 | 23,970 | -87,893 |
| 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 | 1,451,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,291,781 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,098,018 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,004,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 818,536 |
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 | 859,194 | 592,515 | -266,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 853,112 | 438,669 | -414,443 |
| London Stansted Airport | 720,988 | 377,030 | -343,958 |
| Belfast Airport | 141,273 | 862,840 | +721,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 378,949 | 439,587 | +60,638 |
| Belfast Port | 142,425 | 145,702 | +3,277 |
| 000 | 111,863 | 23,970 | -87,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,089 | 78,665 | +65,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 65,917 | +65,917 |
| Southampton | 24,072 | 35,060 | +10,988 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53091110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven flax fabrics in their natural color, without any bleaching treatment