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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 23,647,387 |
| Germany | 15,783,089 |
| China | 14,269,248 |
| Belgium | 13,803,528 |
| United States | 7,139,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,450,051 | 10,197,336 | -3,252,715 |
| Germany | 9,053,861 | 6,729,228 | -2,324,633 |
| China | 6,657,268 | 7,611,980 | +954,712 |
| Belgium | 6,970,525 | 6,833,003 | -137,522 |
| United States | 3,939,667 | 3,200,329 | -739,338 |
| Italy | 2,021,858 | 1,805,893 | -215,965 |
| Netherlands | 683,742 | 960,698 | +276,956 |
| Romania | 238,571 | 365,890 | +127,319 |
| Ukraine | 159,818 | 215,967 | +56,149 |
| Ireland | 143,276 | 126,915 | -16,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,798,607 |
| Germany | 17,467,486 |
| China | 14,534,837 |
| Belgium | 13,389,136 |
| United States | 6,503,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,034,586 | 9,764,021 | -3,270,565 |
| Germany | 9,848,099 | 7,619,387 | -2,228,712 |
| China | 6,754,489 | 7,780,348 | +1,025,859 |
| Belgium | 6,628,313 | 6,760,823 | +132,510 |
| United States | 3,735,857 | 2,767,683 | -968,174 |
| Italy | 2,201,285 | 2,033,249 | -168,036 |
| United Kingdom | 280,391 | 403,535 | +123,144 |
| Romania | 233,811 | 333,980 | +100,169 |
| South Korea | 229,451 | 219,428 | -10,023 |
| Ukraine | 159,818 | 215,967 | +56,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
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 | 38 | 28 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 44,777,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,165,410 |
| Air transport | 14,247,146 |
| Other | 261,335 |
| Road transport | 25,215 |
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) | 25,434,191 | 19,343,325 | -6,090,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,073,102 | 12,092,308 | +1,019,206 |
| Air transport | 7,159,439 | 7,087,707 | -71,732 |
| Other | 141,977 | 119,358 | -22,619 |
| Road transport | 23,661 | 1,554 | -22,107 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,936,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,191,541 |
| Felixstowe | 7,630,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,503,260 |
| Killingholme | 7,310,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,252,775 | 7,683,274 | -2,569,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,976,955 | 4,214,586 | -762,369 |
| Felixstowe | 3,285,990 | 4,344,325 | +1,058,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,279,818 | 3,223,442 | -1,056,376 |
| Killingholme | 3,590,956 | 3,719,806 | +128,850 |
| Southampton | 2,439,220 | 2,452,235 | +13,015 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,556,588 | 1,993,185 | -563,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,958,772 | 1,663,284 | -295,488 |
| Hull | 2,019,106 | 1,577,046 | -442,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,397,546 | 1,987,643 | +590,097 |
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 | 60 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 47 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction of buildings | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 110 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 109 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 57 |
| CROSSHARBOUR INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 53 |
| ELITIS UK LTD | 47 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 44 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 44 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 43 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 39 |
| RETFORD WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | 57,471,374 |
| France | 13,874,571 |
| Netherlands | 10,134,908 |
| Sweden | 3,222,919 |
| Ireland | 2,419,157 |
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 | 27,430,217 | 30,041,157 | +2,610,940 |
| France | 6,302,925 | 7,571,646 | +1,268,721 |
| Netherlands | 5,131,628 | 5,003,280 | -128,348 |
| Sweden | 1,290,234 | 1,932,685 | +642,451 |
| Ireland | 1,402,083 | 1,017,074 | -385,009 |
| Canada | 1,030,676 | 1,245,607 | +214,931 |
| Germany | 1,161,610 | 812,631 | -348,979 |
| United Arab Emirates | 715,885 | 916,177 | +200,292 |
| Poland | 751,683 | 802,160 | +50,477 |
| Italy | 455,027 | 619,720 | +164,693 |
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 | 169,113 |
| Belgium | 4,247 |
| France | 2,067 |
| Ireland | 1,041 |
| Germany | 776 |
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 | 124,002 | 45,111 | -78,891 |
| Belgium | 4,247 | 0 | -4,247 |
| France | 2,044 | 23 | -2,021 |
| Ireland | 491 | 550 | +59 |
| Germany | 776 | 0 | -776 |
| Poland | 0 | 45 | +45 |
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 | 67,309,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,481,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,856,408 |
| Other | 189,454 |
| Road transport | 90,650 |
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 | 30,399,302 | 36,910,007 | +6,510,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,965,859 | 11,515,634 | -450,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,545,638 | 7,310,770 | -2,234,868 |
| Other | 139,014 | 50,440 | -88,574 |
| Road transport | 86,870 | 3,780 | -83,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 28,750,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,062,654 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,906,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,371,651 |
| Felixstowe | 10,207,882 |
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 | 10,269,642 | 18,481,016 | +8,211,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,725,432 | 8,337,222 | -388,210 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,187,890 | 7,718,803 | +530,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,137,020 | 5,234,631 | -1,902,389 |
| Felixstowe | 5,759,759 | 4,448,123 | -1,311,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,282,579 | 4,140,227 | -1,142,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,069,624 | 1,580,764 | -488,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 810,946 | 1,171,352 | +360,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,133,696 | 502,179 | -631,517 |
| Manchester Airport | 377,276 | 1,144,136 | +766,860 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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