Import/export HS code 43021980: Various animal furskins
Treated furskins from animals not mentioned in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,061,523 |
| Turkey | 2,206,401 |
| Poland | 819,018 |
| France | 579,704 |
| Spain | 302,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,159,163 | 3,902,360 | +1,743,197 |
| Turkey | 1,081,338 | 1,125,063 | +43,725 |
| Poland | 502,707 | 316,311 | -186,396 |
| France | 284,690 | 295,014 | +10,324 |
| Spain | 135,126 | 167,065 | +31,939 |
| Portugal | 171,456 | 114,483 | -56,973 |
| Germany | 78,347 | 99,333 | +20,986 |
| Italy | 78,894 | 49,724 | -29,170 |
| Brazil | 10,809 | 87,295 | +76,486 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,442 | 0 | -94,442 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,336,097 |
| Turkey | 2,252,143 |
| Poland | 1,355,843 |
| Spain | 306,231 |
| Portugal | 288,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,316,756 | 4,019,341 | +1,702,585 |
| Turkey | 1,102,242 | 1,149,901 | +47,659 |
| Poland | 768,966 | 586,877 | -182,089 |
| Spain | 118,686 | 187,545 | +68,859 |
| Portugal | 189,179 | 99,726 | -89,453 |
| Italy | 78,894 | 47,713 | -31,181 |
| Brazil | 10,809 | 87,295 | +76,486 |
| Belgium | 36,290 | 19,962 | -16,328 |
| Argentina | 41,485 | 1,397 | -40,088 |
| North Macedonia | 12,360 | 7,409 | -4,951 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 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 - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,729,330 |
| Road transport | 1,681,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,579,173 |
| Air transport | 939,803 |
| Other | 4,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,557,756 | 4,171,574 | +1,613,818 |
| Road transport | 745,846 | 935,394 | +189,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 795,771 | 783,402 | -12,369 |
| Air transport | 595,290 | 344,513 | -250,777 |
| Other | 2,918 | 1,136 | -1,782 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,443,434 |
| ZLC | 1,683,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 745,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 735,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 516,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,227,770 | 3,215,664 | +987,894 |
| ZLC | 745,846 | 937,971 | +192,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,851 | 668,287 | +591,436 |
| Eurotunnel | 427,514 | 308,309 | -119,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 341,041 | 175,822 | -165,219 |
| Dover | 200,738 | 244,784 | +44,046 |
| Southampton | 150,908 | 203,663 | +52,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,501 | 98,611 | -93,890 |
| Newhaven | 42,371 | 96,765 | +54,394 |
| Portsmouth | 76,782 | 57,672 | -19,110 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.H. LEATHERS LIMITED | 99 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 64 |
| IPECO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 46 |
| FONZ LEATHER STYLES LIMITED | 38 |
| OWEN BARRY LIMITED | 30 |
| UPPERCLASS FASHIONS LIMITED | 22 |
| DOMI LTD | 19 |
| ASIATIC CARPETS LIMITED | 16 |
| ORION WHOLESALE LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 196,181 |
| Australia | 89,310 |
| Switzerland | 56,232 |
| Brazil | 36,020 |
| United States | 32,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,760 | 124,421 | +52,661 |
| Australia | 89,310 | 0 | -89,310 |
| Switzerland | 27,326 | 28,906 | +1,580 |
| Brazil | 36,020 | 0 | -36,020 |
| United States | 23,065 | 9,219 | -13,846 |
| Norway | 21,442 | 9,787 | -11,655 |
| Ireland | 15,671 | 1,728 | -13,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,772 | +15,772 |
| Turkey | 14,246 | 0 | -14,246 |
| Iceland | 7,410 | 4,228 | -3,182 |
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 | 331,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,387 |
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 | 233,809 | 97,436 | -136,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,327 | 125,570 | +19,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,542 | 3,845 | +303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 234,267 |
| Harwich | 148,326 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,381 |
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 | 179,102 | 55,165 | -123,937 |
| Harwich | 68,050 | 80,276 | +12,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,428 | 11,637 | -37,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 38,765 | +38,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,606 | 6,775 | -15,831 |
| ZLC | 4,200 | 13,262 | +9,062 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 15,772 | +15,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,783 | 1,728 | -12,055 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,542 | 0 | -3,542 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,079 | 1,600 | +521 |
Quick facts
HS code: 43021980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Treated furskins from animals not mentioned in other categories