Import/export HS code 49070090: Various financial documents
Other unused official papers like checks, stock certificates, or bond papers
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 | 1,174,069 |
| Italy | 985,667 |
| France | 628,911 |
| Ireland | 567,818 |
| United States | 261,585 |
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 | 878,354 | 295,715 | -582,639 |
| Italy | 570,816 | 414,851 | -155,965 |
| France | 294,627 | 334,284 | +39,657 |
| Ireland | 562,527 | 5,291 | -557,236 |
| United States | 148,329 | 113,256 | -35,073 |
| Netherlands | 33,413 | 80,916 | +47,503 |
| Ukraine | 24,061 | 20,866 | -3,195 |
| Finland | 0 | 40,689 | +40,689 |
| Singapore | 26,415 | 12,998 | -13,417 |
| Portugal | 7,694 | 29,110 | +21,416 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,146,386 |
| Italy | 985,667 |
| Portugal | 545,399 |
| Ireland | 540,518 |
| United States | 369,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 885,654 | 260,732 | -624,922 |
| Italy | 570,816 | 414,851 | -155,965 |
| Portugal | 209,224 | 336,175 | +126,951 |
| Ireland | 538,492 | 2,026 | -536,466 |
| United States | 184,945 | 184,780 | -165 |
| France | 80,148 | 26,169 | -53,979 |
| Netherlands | 5,573 | 56,404 | +50,831 |
| Ukraine | 24,061 | 20,866 | -3,195 |
| China | 33,711 | 6,877 | -26,834 |
| South Africa | 17,726 | 18,513 | +787 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,460,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,379,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,313 |
| Other | 27,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,463,547 | 997,278 | -466,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,054,997 | 324,414 | -730,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,842 | 108,471 | +27,629 |
| Other | 16,313 | 11,410 | -4,903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 957,673 |
| Dover | 851,099 |
| Glasgow Airport | 747,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 491,836 |
| East Midlands Airport | 337,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 764,357 | 193,316 | -571,041 |
| Dover | 704,152 | 146,947 | -557,205 |
| Glasgow Airport | 345,580 | 401,769 | +56,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 329,281 | 162,555 | -166,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,739 | 162,315 | -12,424 |
| Birmingham Airport | 32,045 | 120,605 | +88,560 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,452 | 31,516 | -56,936 |
| Thamesport | 52,124 | 52,884 | +760 |
| Luton Airport | 51,799 | 26,169 | -25,630 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,101 | 49,243 | +47,142 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2,738,300 |
| India | 1,419,763 |
| South Africa | 1,220,195 |
| Ireland | 1,038,566 |
| Mozambique | 597,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1,027,081 | 1,711,219 | +684,138 |
| India | 1,236,000 | 183,763 | -1,052,237 |
| South Africa | 586,319 | 633,876 | +47,557 |
| Ireland | 616,064 | 422,502 | -193,562 |
| Mozambique | 379,890 | 217,961 | -161,929 |
| Iraq | 309,007 | 186,718 | -122,289 |
| France | 387,789 | 102,779 | -285,010 |
| Kenya | 373,943 | 92,178 | -281,765 |
| Saudi Arabia | 115,038 | 144,913 | +29,875 |
| Uganda | 233,975 | 10,449 | -223,526 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 225 | +225 |
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 | 8,937,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,752,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,250 |
| Other | 225 |
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 | 5,054,116 | 3,883,317 | -1,170,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,075,370 | 677,131 | -398,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,631 | 304,619 | -77,012 |
| Other | 0 | 225 | +225 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,590,081 |
| Manchester Airport | 953,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 744,314 |
| East Midlands Airport | 736,825 |
| Holyhead | 536,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,385,805 | 3,204,276 | -181,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 744,999 | 208,298 | -536,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,836 | 243,478 | -257,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 512,194 | 224,631 | -287,563 |
| Holyhead | 329,834 | 206,217 | -123,617 |
| London | 343,341 | 93,788 | -249,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,075 | 287,069 | +200,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 254,842 | 0 | -254,842 |
| Newcastle Airport | 96,963 | 99,690 | +2,727 |
| ZLC | 10,241 | 121,629 | +111,388 |
Quick facts
HS code: 49070090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unused official papers like checks, stock certificates, or bond papers