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 | 3,802,302 |
| Netherlands | 858,097 |
| Turkey | 711,859 |
| China | 694,275 |
| United States | 519,047 |
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 | 1,847,319 | 1,954,983 | +107,664 |
| Netherlands | 522,660 | 335,437 | -187,223 |
| Turkey | 346,487 | 365,372 | +18,885 |
| China | 601,022 | 93,253 | -507,769 |
| United States | 179,727 | 339,320 | +159,593 |
| Italy | 206,675 | 250,136 | +43,461 |
| Lithuania | 68,096 | 168,878 | +100,782 |
| France | 134,233 | 96,537 | -37,696 |
| Germany | 56,341 | 44,149 | -12,192 |
| Spain | 39,035 | 52,607 | +13,572 |
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 | 4,097,989 |
| China | 1,660,698 |
| Turkey | 723,322 |
| Italy | 463,255 |
| United States | 181,659 |
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 | 2,027,668 | 2,070,321 | +42,653 |
| China | 1,149,289 | 511,409 | -637,880 |
| Turkey | 347,994 | 375,328 | +27,334 |
| Italy | 209,441 | 253,814 | +44,373 |
| United States | 61,081 | 120,578 | +59,497 |
| Lithuania | 68,096 | 79,620 | +11,524 |
| Germany | 68,625 | 65,601 | -3,024 |
| United Kingdom | 28,162 | 96,836 | +68,674 |
| India | 44,247 | 57,240 | +12,993 |
| Spain | 27,814 | 49,467 | +21,653 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
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 | 23 | 30 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,649,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,132,715 |
| Air transport | 1,303,779 |
| Other | 25,146 |
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) | 1,385,184 | 2,264,673 | +879,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,196,934 | 935,781 | -1,261,153 |
| Air transport | 615,858 | 687,921 | +72,063 |
| Other | 20,120 | 5,026 | -15,094 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,003,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,531,291 |
| Dover | 1,154,047 |
| Belfast Port | 570,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,358 |
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 | 1,304,982 | 698,670 | -606,312 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,353 | 1,008,938 | +486,585 |
| Dover | 492,964 | 661,083 | +168,119 |
| Belfast Port | 558,359 | 11,677 | -546,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,531 | 176,827 | -68,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,105 | 232,812 | +56,707 |
| Birmingham Airport | 181,910 | 126,081 | -55,829 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,996 | 122,148 | -32,848 |
| Killingholme | 71,290 | 167,393 | +96,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,548 | 142,324 | +94,776 |
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
|
39 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
19 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 115 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 104 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 99 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 83 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 83 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 52 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 51 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 50 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | 4,215,512 |
| India | 965,776 |
| France | 382,142 |
| Netherlands | 280,838 |
| Italy | 153,247 |
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 | 1,837,431 | 2,378,081 | +540,650 |
| India | 461,373 | 504,403 | +43,030 |
| France | 178,072 | 204,070 | +25,998 |
| Netherlands | 109,805 | 171,033 | +61,228 |
| Italy | 64,174 | 89,073 | +24,899 |
| Australia | 106,300 | 34,134 | -72,166 |
| Spain | 53,225 | 85,796 | +32,571 |
| Poland | 10,299 | 128,164 | +117,865 |
| Dominican Republic | 47,861 | 65,887 | +18,026 |
| Germany | 45,327 | 61,624 | +16,297 |
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 | 58,116 |
| 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 | 16,315 | 41,801 | +25,486 |
| Poland | 8,697 | 0 | -8,697 |
| Czechia | 370 | 1 | -369 |
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 | 5,504,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,361,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 746,043 |
| Other | 86,217 |
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 | 2,555,389 | 2,948,837 | +393,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 498,559 | 862,729 | +364,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,126 | 367,917 | -10,209 |
| Other | 44,415 | 41,802 | -2,613 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,782,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,491,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,010,248 |
| London Stansted Airport | 681,954 |
| Belfast Port | 638,005 |
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 | 842,843 | 939,608 | +96,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 723,354 | 767,932 | +44,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 456,169 | 554,079 | +97,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 197,461 | 484,493 | +287,032 |
| Belfast Port | 249,734 | 388,271 | +138,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,031 | 253,633 | +97,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,730 | 97,729 | -198,001 |
| Southampton | 28,185 | 278,491 | +250,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 156,003 | 145,653 | -10,350 |
| Belfast Airport | 177,739 | 54,247 | -123,492 |
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