Import/export HS code 482190: Various labels
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* 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 | 24,955,738 |
| Germany | 10,502,181 |
| United States | 8,660,721 |
| Poland | 7,862,763 |
| Netherlands | 5,948,967 |
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 | 12,231,643 | 12,724,095 | +492,452 |
| Germany | 6,070,807 | 4,431,374 | -1,639,433 |
| United States | 4,388,315 | 4,272,406 | -115,909 |
| Poland | 3,327,632 | 4,535,131 | +1,207,499 |
| Netherlands | 2,454,311 | 3,494,656 | +1,040,345 |
| Belgium | 1,891,585 | 1,875,397 | -16,188 |
| France | 1,733,627 | 1,317,543 | -416,084 |
| Italy | 992,166 | 807,450 | -184,716 |
| Ireland | 717,785 | 1,069,315 | +351,530 |
| Australia | 379,391 | 451,803 | +72,412 |
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 | 26,160,369 |
| Germany | 9,908,868 |
| United States | 9,866,947 |
| Poland | 8,427,876 |
| Belgium | 3,487,413 |
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 | 12,762,524 | 13,397,845 | +635,321 |
| Germany | 5,770,085 | 4,138,783 | -1,631,302 |
| United States | 4,887,456 | 4,979,491 | +92,035 |
| Poland | 3,540,500 | 4,887,376 | +1,346,876 |
| Belgium | 1,909,712 | 1,577,701 | -332,011 |
| France | 1,461,936 | 1,209,585 | -252,351 |
| Netherlands | 855,948 | 1,564,685 | +708,737 |
| United Kingdom | 897,892 | 1,041,839 | +143,947 |
| Italy | 972,035 | 826,293 | -145,742 |
| Viet Nam | 444,194 | 449,338 | +5,144 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 113 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 72 |
| Greater Manchester | 72 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 48 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 42 |
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 | 74 | 74 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 53 | 49 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 | 47 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 30 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 34 | 18 | -16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 | 20 | -11 |
| Inner London - East | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 20 | -5 |
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) | 32,597,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,281,797 |
| Air transport | 17,799,715 |
| Other | 1,112,682 |
| Road transport | 138,407 |
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) | 15,727,895 | 16,869,514 | +1,141,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,619,617 | 11,662,180 | -957,437 |
| Air transport | 8,685,700 | 9,114,015 | +428,315 |
| Other | 577,214 | 535,468 | -41,746 |
| Road transport | 107,601 | 30,806 | -76,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,707,261 |
| Dover | 12,844,311 |
| Southampton | 9,146,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,954,387 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,406,026 |
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 | 8,072,235 | 7,635,026 | -437,209 |
| Dover | 6,050,422 | 6,793,889 | +743,467 |
| Southampton | 4,747,318 | 4,398,969 | -348,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,638,640 | 3,315,747 | +677,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,064,866 | 2,341,160 | +276,294 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,866,437 | 1,883,884 | +17,447 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,586,041 | 1,906,441 | +320,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 535,345 | 2,557,579 | +2,022,234 |
| London | 1,709,430 | 1,000,913 | -708,517 |
| Thamesport | 1,116,282 | 1,390,821 | +274,539 |
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 | 255 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 208 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 67 |
| Other manufacturing | 53 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 140 |
| 2025-11 | 147 |
| 2025-10 | 159 |
| 2025-09 | 151 |
| 2025-08 | 131 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CCL LABEL LIMITED | 118 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 114 |
| AVERY DENNISON U.K. LIMITED | 110 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 106 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 102 |
| CERTAGS LIMITED | 102 |
| SML EUROPE LIMITED | 98 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 95 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| CLIPPER RETAIL LTD | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 400 |
| 1m-15m | 293 |
| 15m-54m | 117 |
| Other | 98 |
| 0-1m | 93 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,713,325 |
| Belgium | 9,728,410 |
| Netherlands | 5,809,189 |
| Italy | 4,729,893 |
| Spain | 4,150,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,718,186 | 7,995,139 | +276,953 |
| Belgium | 5,333,283 | 4,395,127 | -938,156 |
| Netherlands | 3,166,677 | 2,642,512 | -524,165 |
| Italy | 1,821,315 | 2,908,578 | +1,087,263 |
| Spain | 1,813,961 | 2,336,217 | +522,256 |
| France | 2,019,208 | 1,993,182 | -26,026 |
| Germany | 2,570,989 | 805,329 | -1,765,660 |
| United States | 2,048,332 | 551,791 | -1,496,541 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,375,169 | 1,018,884 | -356,285 |
| Colombia | 997,577 | 1,034,199 | +36,622 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,481,805 |
| XI | 602,176 |
| Hungary | 274,349 |
| France | 8,339 |
| Greece | 1,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,876,234 | 3,605,571 | -270,663 |
| XI | 439,361 | 162,815 | -276,546 |
| Hungary | 162,239 | 112,110 | -50,129 |
| France | 8,339 | 0 | -8,339 |
| Greece | 1,150 | 0 | -1,150 |
| China | 278 | 110 | -168 |
| Belgium | 196 | 0 | -196 |
| Turkey | 180 | 0 | -180 |
| Italy | 86 | 3 | -83 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,733,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,557,573 |
| Air transport | 8,883,257 |
| Other | 8,649,212 |
| Road transport | 17,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,351,868 | 19,381,162 | +29,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,051,587 | 4,505,986 | -1,545,601 |
| Air transport | 4,829,872 | 4,053,385 | -776,487 |
| Other | 4,594,283 | 4,054,929 | -539,354 |
| Road transport | 17,097 | 0 | -17,097 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,925,337 |
| 000 | 8,649,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,318,169 |
| Portsmouth | 4,861,658 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,330,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,092,744 | 10,832,593 | -1,260,151 |
| 000 | 4,594,283 | 4,054,929 | -539,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,146,040 | 3,172,129 | +26,089 |
| Portsmouth | 2,137,600 | 2,724,058 | +586,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,013,624 | 2,317,031 | +303,407 |
| Holyhead | 1,821,086 | 1,941,725 | +120,639 |
| Southampton | 1,421,367 | 2,135,140 | +713,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,584,706 | 574,080 | -1,010,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,213,856 | 464,208 | -749,648 |
| Felixstowe | 1,182,569 | 485,334 | -697,235 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 482190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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