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 | 3,792,942 |
| Netherlands | 850,220 |
| Turkey | 746,714 |
| China | 694,275 |
| United States | 521,114 |
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 | 1,747,619 | 2,045,323 | +297,704 |
| Netherlands | 499,388 | 350,832 | -148,556 |
| Turkey | 311,947 | 434,767 | +122,820 |
| China | 586,442 | 107,833 | -478,609 |
| United States | 173,873 | 347,241 | +173,368 |
| Italy | 228,830 | 263,559 | +34,729 |
| France | 108,377 | 113,900 | +5,523 |
| Lithuania | 74,151 | 138,112 | +63,961 |
| Malta | 101,773 | 0 | -101,773 |
| Germany | 50,495 | 49,995 | -500 |
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 | 4,146,121 |
| China | 1,633,516 |
| Turkey | 758,177 |
| Italy | 498,256 |
| United States | 178,153 |
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 | 1,981,156 | 2,164,965 | +183,809 |
| China | 1,107,577 | 525,939 | -581,638 |
| Turkey | 313,454 | 444,723 | +131,269 |
| Italy | 225,788 | 272,468 | +46,680 |
| United States | 52,652 | 125,501 | +72,849 |
| Lithuania | 74,151 | 68,159 | -5,992 |
| Germany | 62,779 | 70,143 | +7,364 |
| United Kingdom | 26,440 | 91,932 | +65,492 |
| India | 41,162 | 57,732 | +16,570 |
| Spain | 30,827 | 50,617 | +19,790 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 28 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,638,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,187,418 |
| Air transport | 1,312,646 |
| Road transport | 32,998 |
| 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) | 1,363,509 | 2,274,933 | +911,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,095,081 | 1,092,337 | -1,002,744 |
| Air transport | 595,800 | 716,846 | +121,046 |
| Road transport | 32,998 | 0 | -32,998 |
| Other | 18,023 | 7,123 | -10,900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,061,548 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,553,787 |
| Dover | 1,175,513 |
| Belfast Port | 570,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 411,274 |
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 | 1,213,558 | 847,990 | -365,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 500,677 | 1,053,110 | +552,433 |
| Dover | 460,486 | 715,027 | +254,541 |
| Belfast Port | 557,092 | 12,944 | -544,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,015 | 231,259 | +51,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,531 | 164,066 | -81,465 |
| Birmingham Airport | 180,273 | 135,002 | -45,271 |
| London Stansted Airport | 129,795 | 138,769 | +8,974 |
| Killingholme | 76,174 | 145,428 | +69,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,733 | 139,928 | +92,195 |
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 | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 114 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 103 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 98 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 83 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 83 |
| DE LE CUONA DESIGNS LIMITED | 51 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 50 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 49 |
| KOSTOMAR TEXTILES LIMITED | 49 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 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 | 4,223,102 |
| India | 1,230,222 |
| France | 382,142 |
| Netherlands | 324,265 |
| Italy | 146,319 |
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 | 1,810,888 | 2,412,214 | +601,326 |
| India | 834,350 | 395,872 | -438,478 |
| France | 158,621 | 223,521 | +64,900 |
| Netherlands | 153,651 | 170,614 | +16,963 |
| Italy | 59,033 | 87,286 | +28,253 |
| Australia | 99,551 | 45,708 | -53,843 |
| Spain | 57,199 | 67,516 | +10,317 |
| Poland | 10,299 | 113,110 | +102,811 |
| Dominican Republic | 47,861 | 65,887 | +18,026 |
| Germany | 45,136 | 62,706 | +17,570 |
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 | 53,981 |
| 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 | 15,194 | 38,787 | +23,593 |
| 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 | 5,501,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,690,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 719,896 |
| Other | 84,813 |
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 | 2,494,995 | 3,006,586 | +511,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 931,460 | 758,735 | -172,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 383,355 | 336,541 | -46,814 |
| Other | 46,025 | 38,788 | -7,237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,819,875 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,437,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,005,509 |
| Belfast Port | 903,327 |
| London Stansted Airport | 694,758 |
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 | 880,312 | 939,563 | +59,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 683,298 | 754,015 | +70,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,484 | 532,025 | +58,541 |
| Belfast Port | 622,711 | 280,616 | -342,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 188,934 | 505,824 | +316,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,486 | 97,729 | -217,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,455 | 220,178 | +57,723 |
| Southampton | 28,185 | 278,491 | +250,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 123,331 | 180,938 | +57,607 |
| Belfast Airport | 142,889 | 91,396 | -51,493 |
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