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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,938,216 |
| Germany | 2,541,281 |
| France | 995,770 |
| Netherlands | 994,524 |
| Poland | 948,368 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,938,216 | +2,938,216 |
| Germany | 1,469,125 | 1,072,156 | -396,969 |
| France | 493,245 | 502,525 | +9,280 |
| Netherlands | 420,366 | 574,158 | +153,792 |
| Poland | 487,617 | 460,751 | -26,866 |
| Spain | 64,878 | 339,210 | +274,332 |
| China | 203,844 | 140,021 | -63,823 |
| Czechia | 70,619 | 265,670 | +195,051 |
| Belgium | 233,876 | 0 | -233,876 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,640 | 115,923 | +34,283 |
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 | 2,607,569 |
| Viet Nam | 2,390,168 |
| Poland | 1,268,156 |
| China | 996,449 |
| Netherlands | 976,530 |
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 | 1,508,835 | 1,098,734 | -410,101 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,390,168 | +2,390,168 |
| Poland | 590,060 | 678,096 | +88,036 |
| China | 278,296 | 718,153 | +439,857 |
| Netherlands | 416,308 | 560,222 | +143,914 |
| France | 300,016 | 265,373 | -34,643 |
| Czechia | 221,195 | 272,835 | +51,640 |
| Spain | 86,258 | 339,210 | +252,952 |
| Italy | 97,203 | 26,725 | -70,478 |
| South Africa | 0 | 85,839 | +85,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,295,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,339,751 |
| Air transport | 365,694 |
| Other | 181,706 |
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) | 3,189,213 | 3,106,145 | -83,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,461 | 3,118,290 | +2,896,829 |
| Air transport | 144,264 | 221,430 | +77,166 |
| Other | 127,347 | 54,359 | -72,988 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,808,283 |
| Dover | 2,496,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,628,427 |
| Harwich | 650,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,520 |
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 | 224,934 | 2,583,349 | +2,358,415 |
| Dover | 1,305,258 | 1,191,317 | -113,941 |
| Eurotunnel | 841,540 | 786,887 | -54,653 |
| Harwich | 282,427 | 368,036 | +85,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,061 | 560,459 | +550,398 |
| London | 125,392 | 223,531 | +98,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,123 | 205,862 | +121,739 |
| Hull | 90,546 | 180,915 | +90,369 |
| Belfast Port | 138,265 | 129,932 | -8,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,577 | 138,014 | +34,437 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 256,654 |
| Netherlands | 137,091 |
| Germany | 70,306 |
| South Africa | 57,756 |
| Indonesia | 38,294 |
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 | 63,152 | 193,502 | +130,350 |
| Netherlands | 37,545 | 99,546 | +62,001 |
| Germany | 48,996 | 21,310 | -27,686 |
| South Africa | 0 | 57,756 | +57,756 |
| Indonesia | 38,294 | 0 | -38,294 |
| Poland | 24,197 | 1,743 | -22,454 |
| France | 15,241 | 7,350 | -7,891 |
| United States | 995 | 18,709 | +17,714 |
| Montserrat | 0 | 15,200 | +15,200 |
| Colombia | 12,522 | 0 | -12,522 |
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 | 18,040 |
| Netherlands | 43 |
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 | 13,485 | 4,555 | -8,930 |
| Netherlands | 13 | 30 | +17 |
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) | 479,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,092 |
| Air transport | 47,990 |
| Other | 18,083 |
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) | 165,970 | 313,821 | +147,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,136 | 72,956 | +17,820 |
| Air transport | 13,925 | 34,065 | +20,140 |
| Other | 13,498 | 4,585 | -8,913 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 209,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,215 |
| Harwich | 120,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,507 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 49,654 | 159,752 | +110,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,294 | 86,921 | +48,627 |
| Harwich | 27,240 | 93,474 | +66,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,149 | 25,358 | -36,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,425 | 12,292 | +1,867 |
| Dover | 19,942 | 0 | -19,942 |
| 000 | 13,498 | 4,585 | -8,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,200 | +15,200 |
| Felixstowe | 12,522 | 0 | -12,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,909 | +11,909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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