Import/export HS code 42050011: Leather conveyor or transmission belts
Belts made of leather or leather-like materials used in machines for moving or transferring power
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 729,401 |
| Ireland | 627,240 |
| Italy | 86,568 |
| United States | 43,757 |
| China | 35,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 630,012 | 99,389 | -530,623 |
| Ireland | 132,569 | 494,671 | +362,102 |
| Italy | 44,831 | 41,737 | -3,094 |
| United States | 29,773 | 13,984 | -15,789 |
| China | 32,121 | 3,856 | -28,265 |
| India | 28,605 | 2,826 | -25,779 |
| Netherlands | 6,293 | 6,571 | +278 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,471 | +9,471 |
| France | 3,117 | 3,542 | +425 |
| Slovakia | 1,460 | 4,285 | +2,825 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 48,436 |
| China | 42,623 |
| Slovenia | 41,913 |
| India | 33,111 |
| United States | 27,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 31,295 | 17,141 | -14,154 |
| China | 35,768 | 6,855 | -28,913 |
| Slovenia | 16,405 | 25,508 | +9,103 |
| India | 28,605 | 4,506 | -24,099 |
| United States | 20,018 | 7,845 | -12,173 |
| Germany | 6,431 | 20,065 | +13,634 |
| Turkey | 3,825 | 9,471 | +5,646 |
| Mexico | 8,847 | 0 | -8,847 |
| Switzerland | 1,460 | 4,285 | +2,825 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 3,527 | +3,527 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,343,727 |
| Air transport | 119,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,017 |
| Road transport | 3,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 759,328 | 584,399 | -174,929 |
| Air transport | 80,302 | 38,773 | -41,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,956 | 49,173 | +16,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,906 | 10,111 | -32,795 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,054 | +3,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,343,727 |
| Dover | 69,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,873 |
| Felixstowe | 25,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,200 |
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 | 759,328 | 584,399 | -174,929 |
| Dover | 27,655 | 41,541 | +13,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,853 | 18,020 | -10,833 |
| Felixstowe | 23,890 | 1,895 | -21,995 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,374 | 2,826 | -17,548 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,060 | 7,229 | -1,831 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,889 | 9,740 | +3,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,577 | 4,689 | -5,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,839 | 958 | -9,881 |
| Thamesport | 4,945 | 3,527 | -1,418 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED | 29 |
| HABASIT (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| FORBO SIEGLING (UK) LTD. | 9 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 8 |
| D'ADDARIO UK LIMITED | 7 |
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 6 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 3 |
| URBAN RIDER LIMITED | 3 |
| JAMES DAWSON & SON,LIMITED | 3 |
| COZENS & COLE LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 324,357 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 202,268 |
| Portugal | 74,843 |
| Italy | 62,964 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 45,984 |
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 | 233,528 | 90,829 | -142,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 142,952 | 59,316 | -83,636 |
| Portugal | 74,843 | 0 | -74,843 |
| Italy | 11,764 | 51,200 | +39,436 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 2,098 | 43,886 | +41,788 |
| Switzerland | 26,287 | 10,988 | -15,299 |
| Netherlands | 34,597 | 1,170 | -33,427 |
| France | 28,329 | 6,551 | -21,778 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 34,359 | +34,359 |
| Ireland | 13,756 | 10,117 | -3,639 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 646 |
| Italy | 139 |
| Taiwan | 104 |
| United States | 65 |
| China | 48 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 379 | 267 | -112 |
| Italy | 81 | 58 | -23 |
| Taiwan | 56 | 48 | -8 |
| United States | 21 | 44 | +23 |
| China | 48 | 0 | -48 |
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 | 1,035,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,569 |
| Road transport | 5,395 |
| Other | 1,002 |
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 | 640,893 | 394,399 | -246,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,185 | 14,708 | -7,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,574 | 8,995 | -16,579 |
| Road transport | 5,395 | 0 | -5,395 |
| Other | 585 | 417 | -168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 432,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,514 |
| London Stansted Airport | 165,735 |
| ZLC | 80,661 |
| Glasgow Airport | 34,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 255,698 | 176,686 | -79,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,923 | 93,591 | -112,332 |
| London Stansted Airport | 113,327 | 52,408 | -60,919 |
| ZLC | 51,705 | 28,956 | -22,749 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 34,359 | +34,359 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,635 | 6,846 | -12,789 |
| Dover | 18,720 | 1,170 | -17,550 |
| Belfast Port | 19,845 | 0 | -19,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 14,708 | +14,708 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,854 | 2,425 | -4,429 |
Quick facts
HS code: 42050011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Belts made of leather or leather-like materials used in machines for moving or transferring power