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 | 2,597,206 |
| China | 1,283,565 |
| Poland | 635,148 |
| Czechia | 469,396 |
| Spain | 453,995 |
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 | 1,193,986 | 1,403,220 | +209,234 |
| China | 302,685 | 980,880 | +678,195 |
| Poland | 427,379 | 207,769 | -219,610 |
| Czechia | 222,153 | 247,243 | +25,090 |
| Spain | 125,163 | 328,832 | +203,669 |
| Italy | 195,621 | 186,383 | -9,238 |
| Lithuania | 140,397 | 137,853 | -2,544 |
| India | 93,469 | 172,221 | +78,752 |
| Turkey | 93,245 | 83,815 | -9,430 |
| France | 103,758 | 69,643 | -34,115 |
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 | 2,440,938 |
| China | 1,342,597 |
| Spain | 457,582 |
| Italy | 367,321 |
| Lithuania | 307,861 |
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 | 1,082,459 | 1,358,479 | +276,020 |
| China | 313,051 | 1,029,546 | +716,495 |
| Spain | 128,750 | 328,832 | +200,082 |
| Italy | 203,737 | 163,584 | -40,153 |
| Lithuania | 163,981 | 143,880 | -20,101 |
| India | 96,685 | 174,581 | +77,896 |
| Turkey | 93,245 | 86,777 | -6,468 |
| France | 68,222 | 76,801 | +8,579 |
| Czechia | 0 | 36,822 | +36,822 |
| United Kingdom | 9,134 | 14,059 | +4,925 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 2,426,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,202,214 |
| Other | 1,245,827 |
| Air transport | 957,970 |
| 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) | 956,862 | 1,469,972 | +513,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 603,456 | 1,598,758 | +995,302 |
| Other | 767,036 | 478,791 | -288,245 |
| Air transport | 586,517 | 371,453 | -215,064 |
| 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 | 1,245,827 |
| Thamesport | 1,193,210 |
| Belfast Port | 1,028,073 |
| Eurotunnel | 991,012 |
| Dover | 568,318 |
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 | 767,036 | 478,791 | -288,245 |
| Thamesport | 804,563 | 388,647 | -415,916 |
| Belfast Port | 138,607 | 889,466 | +750,859 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,790 | 838,222 | +685,432 |
| Dover | 264,790 | 303,528 | +38,738 |
| Birmingham Airport | 205,333 | 122,847 | -82,486 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 288,395 | +288,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,241 | 180,384 | +88,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,377 | 119,461 | +23,084 |
| Manchester Airport | 135,679 | 21,855 | -113,824 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 71 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 49 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 48 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 40 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 39 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 32 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 30 |
| EASY COMPOSITES LTD | 28 |
| 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 | 40 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 4,482,849 |
| China | 431,405 |
| France | 270,312 |
| India | 251,534 |
| Netherlands | 146,327 |
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 | 1,950,451 | 2,532,398 | +581,947 |
| China | 94,355 | 337,050 | +242,695 |
| France | 98,610 | 171,702 | +73,092 |
| India | 130,548 | 120,986 | -9,562 |
| Netherlands | 117,577 | 28,750 | -88,827 |
| Belgium | 33,942 | 75,250 | +41,308 |
| Italy | 76,020 | 25,777 | -50,243 |
| Germany | 36,895 | 38,331 | +1,436 |
| Australia | 43,179 | 31,643 | -11,536 |
| 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 | 49,092 |
| China | 15,008 |
| Czechia | 11,760 |
| Poland | 9,206 |
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 | 25,309 | 23,783 | -1,526 |
| China | 15,008 | 0 | -15,008 |
| Czechia | 9,633 | 2,127 | -7,506 |
| Poland | 6,825 | 2,381 | -4,444 |
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 | 5,799,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,821 |
| Other | 159,146 |
| Road transport | 21,447 |
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 | 2,491,052 | 3,308,815 | +817,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,855 | 168,381 | +38,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,850 | 162,971 | +72,121 |
| Other | 130,855 | 28,291 | -102,564 |
| Road transport | 21,447 | 0 | -21,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,608,368 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,370,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,114,678 |
| Belfast Airport | 873,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 804,267 |
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 | 921,265 | 687,103 | -234,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 803,955 | 566,927 | -237,028 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,743 | 765,935 | +417,192 |
| Belfast Airport | 36,382 | 837,464 | +801,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 382,751 | 421,516 | +38,765 |
| Belfast Port | 158,164 | 119,973 | -38,191 |
| 000 | 130,855 | 28,291 | -102,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,522 | 77,973 | +60,451 |
| 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