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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 | 23,613,210 |
| Germany | 15,644,810 |
| China | 14,310,635 |
| Belgium | 13,846,295 |
| United States | 7,364,153 |
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 | 13,396,151 | 10,217,059 | -3,179,092 |
| Germany | 9,002,276 | 6,642,534 | -2,359,742 |
| China | 6,255,244 | 8,055,391 | +1,800,147 |
| Belgium | 6,954,545 | 6,891,750 | -62,795 |
| United States | 4,177,847 | 3,186,306 | -991,541 |
| Italy | 2,071,716 | 1,801,696 | -270,020 |
| Netherlands | 759,261 | 959,773 | +200,512 |
| Romania | 243,273 | 339,508 | +96,235 |
| Ukraine | 196,956 | 181,997 | -14,959 |
| Ireland | 121,379 | 147,366 | +25,987 |
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 | 22,703,079 |
| Germany | 17,451,966 |
| China | 14,593,156 |
| Belgium | 13,417,070 |
| United States | 6,714,903 |
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 | 12,926,223 | 9,776,856 | -3,149,367 |
| Germany | 9,930,278 | 7,521,688 | -2,408,590 |
| China | 6,361,872 | 8,231,284 | +1,869,412 |
| Belgium | 6,670,828 | 6,746,242 | +75,414 |
| United States | 3,955,146 | 2,759,757 | -1,195,389 |
| Italy | 2,246,813 | 2,036,648 | -210,165 |
| United Kingdom | 295,315 | 405,241 | +109,926 |
| Romania | 240,411 | 318,216 | +77,805 |
| South Korea | 218,623 | 231,119 | +12,496 |
| Ukraine | 197,843 | 181,997 | -15,846 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 56 |
| 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 | 30 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 44,892,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,236,196 |
| Air transport | 14,200,077 |
| Other | 261,966 |
| Road transport | 65,687 |
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) | 25,551,900 | 19,340,720 | -6,211,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,339,896 | 11,896,300 | +556,404 |
| Air transport | 6,602,711 | 7,597,366 | +994,655 |
| Other | 120,999 | 140,967 | +19,968 |
| Road transport | 64,133 | 1,554 | -62,579 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,493,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,569,772 |
| Felixstowe | 7,650,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,498,818 |
| Killingholme | 7,164,889 |
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 | 10,661,048 | 7,832,441 | -2,828,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,571,352 | 3,998,420 | -572,932 |
| Felixstowe | 3,239,729 | 4,411,196 | +1,171,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,192,759 | 3,306,059 | -886,700 |
| Killingholme | 3,473,577 | 3,691,312 | +217,735 |
| Southampton | 2,673,356 | 2,303,294 | -370,062 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,073,376 | 2,359,840 | +286,464 |
| Hull | 2,162,785 | 1,453,291 | -709,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,869,412 | 1,716,073 | -153,339 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,348,837 | 2,090,988 | +742,151 |
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 | 61 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 109 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 108 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 56 |
| CROSSHARBOUR INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 53 |
| ELITIS UK LTD | 46 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 44 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 43 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 43 |
| PHILLIP JEFFRIES LTD | 39 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
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 | 57,150,929 |
| France | 13,367,897 |
| Netherlands | 10,101,445 |
| Sweden | 2,780,902 |
| Ireland | 2,430,695 |
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 | 26,773,252 | 30,377,677 | +3,604,425 |
| France | 5,949,745 | 7,418,152 | +1,468,407 |
| Netherlands | 5,247,097 | 4,854,348 | -392,749 |
| Sweden | 1,168,380 | 1,612,522 | +444,142 |
| Ireland | 1,381,747 | 1,048,948 | -332,799 |
| Canada | 968,020 | 1,321,755 | +353,735 |
| Germany | 1,176,066 | 785,151 | -390,915 |
| United Arab Emirates | 750,047 | 912,539 | +162,492 |
| Poland | 776,737 | 808,346 | +31,609 |
| Italy | 460,059 | 602,886 | +142,827 |
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 | 177,146 |
| XU | 12,206 |
| Belgium | 4,247 |
| France | 2,067 |
| Ireland | 816 |
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 | 127,782 | 49,364 | -78,418 |
| XU | 7,097 | 5,109 | -1,988 |
| Belgium | 3,888 | 359 | -3,529 |
| France | 1,949 | 118 | -1,831 |
| Ireland | 480 | 336 | -144 |
| 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 | 66,259,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,079,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,307,608 |
| Other | 197,303 |
| Road transport | 99,385 |
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 | 29,268,136 | 36,991,808 | +7,723,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,975,061 | 11,104,234 | -870,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,704,759 | 7,602,849 | -2,101,910 |
| Other | 141,972 | 55,331 | -86,641 |
| Road transport | 95,605 | 3,780 | -91,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 27,541,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,969,001 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,840,225 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,428,600 |
| Felixstowe | 10,090,184 |
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 | 9,514,562 | 18,027,244 | +8,512,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,880,476 | 8,088,525 | -791,951 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,930,052 | 7,910,173 | +980,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,098,320 | 5,330,280 | -1,768,040 |
| Felixstowe | 5,706,826 | 4,383,358 | -1,323,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,236,584 | 4,380,295 | -856,289 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,057,359 | 1,762,628 | -294,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 959,883 | 932,848 | -27,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 994,719 | 733,420 | -261,299 |
| Manchester Airport | 354,258 | 1,153,738 | +799,480 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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