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 | 1,170,618 |
| Italy | 988,626 |
| France | 592,209 |
| Ireland | 566,998 |
| United States | 231,885 |
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 | 874,903 | 295,715 | -579,188 |
| Italy | 567,793 | 420,833 | -146,960 |
| France | 257,709 | 334,500 | +76,791 |
| Ireland | 562,416 | 4,582 | -557,834 |
| United States | 129,157 | 102,728 | -26,429 |
| Netherlands | 29,203 | 78,511 | +49,308 |
| 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 | 1,142,935 |
| Italy | 988,626 |
| Ireland | 540,518 |
| Portugal | 507,481 |
| United States | 335,001 |
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 | 882,203 | 260,732 | -621,471 |
| Italy | 567,793 | 420,833 | -146,960 |
| Ireland | 538,492 | 2,026 | -536,466 |
| Portugal | 171,306 | 336,175 | +164,869 |
| United States | 160,749 | 174,252 | +13,503 |
| France | 81,148 | 26,385 | -54,763 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | 2,436,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,341,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,477 |
| Other | 26,572 |
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 | 1,433,964 | 1,002,660 | -431,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,015,971 | 325,630 | -690,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,342 | 105,135 | +23,793 |
| Other | 16,340 | 10,232 | -6,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 952,727 |
| Dover | 813,181 |
| Glasgow Airport | 768,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 491,836 |
| East Midlands Airport | 324,385 |
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 | 751,461 | 201,266 | -550,195 |
| Dover | 666,234 | 146,947 | -519,287 |
| Glasgow Airport | 358,934 | 409,151 | +50,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 329,281 | 162,555 | -166,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,336 | 153,049 | -18,287 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,456 | 120,605 | +114,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,494 | 32,741 | -52,753 |
| Thamesport | 52,484 | 50,948 | -1,536 |
| Luton Airport | 52,799 | 25,169 | -27,630 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | 1,410,763 |
| South Africa | 1,220,195 |
| Ireland | 1,045,095 |
| 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 | 1,390,424 | 1,347,876 | -42,548 |
| India | 1,227,000 | 183,763 | -1,043,237 |
| South Africa | 607,869 | 612,326 | +4,457 |
| Ireland | 620,955 | 424,140 | -196,815 |
| Mozambique | 379,890 | 217,961 | -161,929 |
| France | 391,431 | 166,273 | -225,158 |
| Iraq | 309,007 | 186,718 | -122,289 |
| Kenya | 373,943 | 116,727 | -257,216 |
| Saudi Arabia | 137,679 | 130,363 | -7,316 |
| Germany | 56,910 | 186,676 | +129,766 |
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 | 8,957,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,806,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 682,760 |
| 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 | 5,304,714 | 3,652,799 | -1,651,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,055,215 | 751,175 | -304,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 372,631 | 310,129 | -62,502 |
| 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 | 6,785,367 |
| Manchester Airport | 953,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 818,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 685,274 |
| Holyhead | 527,929 |
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 | 3,739,459 | 3,045,908 | -693,551 |
| Manchester Airport | 766,549 | 186,748 | -579,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 501,083 | 317,073 | -184,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 474,825 | 210,449 | -264,376 |
| Holyhead | 301,952 | 225,977 | -75,975 |
| London | 343,341 | 93,788 | -249,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,075 | 292,579 | +206,504 |
| Newcastle Airport | 119,604 | 81,832 | -37,772 |
| ZLC | 28,733 | 104,037 | +75,304 |
| Birmingham Airport | 126,977 | 0 | -126,977 |
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