Import/export HS code 53091190: Bleached flax fabrics
Woven flax fabrics that have been treated to lighten their color
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 | 3,506,506 |
| China | 1,307,075 |
| Netherlands | 653,654 |
| Turkey | 616,992 |
| United States | 498,648 |
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 | 1,730,330 | 1,776,176 | +45,846 |
| China | 1,202,693 | 104,382 | -1,098,311 |
| Netherlands | 408,541 | 245,113 | -163,428 |
| Turkey | 307,442 | 309,550 | +2,108 |
| United States | 181,912 | 316,736 | +134,824 |
| Italy | 240,205 | 201,183 | -39,022 |
| France | 108,660 | 81,318 | -27,342 |
| Lithuania | 75,407 | 81,419 | +6,012 |
| Spain | 56,173 | 47,628 | -8,545 |
| Malta | 101,773 | 0 | -101,773 |
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 | 3,875,355 |
| China | 2,018,402 |
| Turkey | 622,935 |
| Italy | 444,840 |
| United States | 168,002 |
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 | 1,970,506 | 1,904,849 | -65,657 |
| China | 1,627,559 | 390,843 | -1,236,716 |
| Turkey | 308,949 | 313,986 | +5,037 |
| Italy | 240,381 | 204,459 | -35,922 |
| United States | 47,340 | 120,662 | +73,322 |
| Lithuania | 83,571 | 41,485 | -42,086 |
| Germany | 46,377 | 66,834 | +20,457 |
| Chile | 66,317 | 33,976 | -32,341 |
| Spain | 47,013 | 41,968 | -5,045 |
| United Kingdom | 26,049 | 51,840 | +25,791 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 3,774,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,908,450 |
| Air transport | 1,237,859 |
| Road transport | 71,885 |
| Other | 24,992 |
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) | 2,541,183 | 1,233,086 | -1,308,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,435,599 | 1,472,851 | +37,252 |
| Air transport | 633,521 | 604,338 | -29,183 |
| Road transport | 71,885 | 0 | -71,885 |
| Other | 16,692 | 8,300 | -8,392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,051,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,391,904 |
| Belfast Port | 1,186,287 |
| Dover | 950,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 388,015 |
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 | 1,024,222 | 1,027,243 | +3,021 |
| Eurotunnel | 612,596 | 779,308 | +166,712 |
| Belfast Port | 1,173,343 | 12,944 | -1,160,399 |
| Dover | 488,027 | 462,017 | -26,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,761 | 205,254 | +22,493 |
| Birmingham Airport | 179,043 | 128,800 | -50,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,489 | 46,833 | -188,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,998 | 128,244 | +4,246 |
| Harwich | 69,629 | 92,112 | +22,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,693 | 54,810 | -51,883 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 110 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 99 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 96 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 81 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 81 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 48 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 46 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 45 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 45 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 3,765,412 |
| India | 1,257,811 |
| Netherlands | 309,458 |
| France | 291,653 |
| Australia | 143,250 |
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 | 1,601,538 | 2,163,874 | +562,336 |
| India | 861,922 | 395,889 | -466,033 |
| Netherlands | 152,314 | 157,144 | +4,830 |
| France | 163,062 | 128,591 | -34,471 |
| Australia | 62,821 | 80,429 | +17,608 |
| Dominican Republic | 54,938 | 77,210 | +22,272 |
| Italy | 56,435 | 68,973 | +12,538 |
| Spain | 57,764 | 45,803 | -11,961 |
| Germany | 52,117 | 49,510 | -2,607 |
| Romania | 63,877 | 23,978 | -39,899 |
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 | 35,382 |
| Poland | 8,697 |
| Czechia | 371 |
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 | 1,211 | 34,171 | +32,960 |
| Poland | 8,697 | 0 | -8,697 |
| Czechia | 369 | 2 | -367 |
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 | 4,896,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,593,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 615,631 |
| Other | 72,973 |
| Road transport | 4,472 |
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 | 2,242,363 | 2,654,239 | +411,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,195 | 694,701 | -204,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 403,549 | 212,082 | -191,467 |
| Other | 38,800 | 34,173 | -4,627 |
| Road transport | 4,472 | 0 | -4,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,684,053 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,271,212 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 919,621 |
| Belfast Port | 903,327 |
| London Stansted Airport | 525,826 |
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 | 762,080 | 921,973 | +159,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 657,216 | 613,996 | -43,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 470,586 | 449,035 | -21,551 |
| Belfast Port | 622,711 | 280,616 | -342,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 180,877 | 344,949 | +164,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,680 | 85,593 | -257,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,834 | 104,346 | -76,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,463 | 128,027 | +1,564 |
| Belfast Airport | 46,866 | 188,216 | +141,350 |
| Southampton | 19,664 | 193,603 | +173,939 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53091190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven flax fabrics that have been treated to lighten their color