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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 | 10,254,832 |
| Spain | 2,286,491 |
| Germany | 1,827,974 |
| Switzerland | 1,700,077 |
| Italy | 1,574,271 |
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 | 6,189,082 | 4,065,750 | -2,123,332 |
| Spain | 180,037 | 2,106,454 | +1,926,417 |
| Germany | 781,157 | 1,046,817 | +265,660 |
| Switzerland | 1,200,903 | 499,174 | -701,729 |
| Italy | 201,913 | 1,372,358 | +1,170,445 |
| Netherlands | 1,396,386 | 170,013 | -1,226,373 |
| France | 228,345 | 999,178 | +770,833 |
| United States | 169,085 | 138,521 | -30,564 |
| Turkey | 211,419 | 20,410 | -191,009 |
| Ireland | 100,082 | 110,171 | +10,089 |
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 | 10,818,725 |
| Italy | 2,983,604 |
| Spain | 2,272,827 |
| Germany | 1,380,052 |
| Netherlands | 1,212,454 |
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 | 6,443,102 | 4,375,623 | -2,067,479 |
| Italy | 1,377,909 | 1,605,695 | +227,786 |
| Spain | 167,348 | 2,105,479 | +1,938,131 |
| Germany | 794,570 | 585,482 | -209,088 |
| Netherlands | 996,875 | 215,579 | -781,296 |
| France | 71,200 | 1,067,438 | +996,238 |
| Switzerland | 296,091 | 528,529 | +232,438 |
| United States | 217,092 | 184,647 | -32,445 |
| Turkey | 219,652 | 24,803 | -194,849 |
| United Kingdom | 200,658 | 26,600 | -174,058 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West of England | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 10,175,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,961,102 |
| Air transport | 1,854,805 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 |
| Other | 53,873 |
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) | 6,030,503 | 4,145,041 | -1,885,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,898,463 | 6,062,639 | +3,164,176 |
| Air transport | 1,034,637 | 820,168 | -214,469 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Other | 33,163 | 20,710 | -12,453 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,722,339 |
| Dover | 5,149,503 |
| Felixstowe | 1,658,176 |
| London | 1,334,375 |
| ZLC | 1,109,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 4,584,303 | 3,138,036 | -1,446,267 |
| Dover | 1,057,593 | 4,091,910 | +3,034,317 |
| Felixstowe | 1,450,069 | 208,107 | -1,241,962 |
| London | 463,603 | 870,772 | +407,169 |
| ZLC | 1,109,206 | 0 | -1,109,206 |
| Birmingham Airport | 558,047 | 250,914 | -307,133 |
| Southampton | 550,414 | 100,339 | -450,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,417 | 605,452 | +565,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,858 | 423,578 | +354,720 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 421,274 | +421,274 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FELLOWES LTD | 61 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 44 |
| DIGITAL ID LTD | 34 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 30 |
| INTERTAPE PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 17 |
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
| ART SYSTEMS LIMITED | 16 |
| ATECH LIMITED | 15 |
| OAKWOOD ARCHER LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 3,938,012 |
| United States | 2,341,518 |
| France | 1,125,230 |
| Germany | 877,526 |
| Australia | 857,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 3,938,012 | +3,938,012 |
| United States | 1,132,759 | 1,208,759 | +76,000 |
| France | 758,342 | 366,888 | -391,454 |
| Germany | 798,636 | 78,890 | -719,746 |
| Australia | 2,841 | 854,509 | +851,668 |
| Spain | 561,628 | 277,453 | -284,175 |
| Italy | 214,487 | 516,163 | +301,676 |
| Poland | 561,285 | 14,139 | -547,146 |
| India | 251,500 | 0 | -251,500 |
| Netherlands | 124,424 | 90,414 | -34,010 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,805,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,489,626 |
| Air transport | 1,797,131 |
| Road transport | 14,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680,438 | 5,125,294 | +3,444,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,046,036 | 1,443,590 | -1,602,446 |
| Air transport | 486,606 | 1,310,525 | +823,919 |
| Road transport | 14,606 | 0 | -14,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,361,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,283,959 |
| Southampton | 1,248,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,112,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,014,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 423,876 | 3,938,012 | +3,514,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,484,914 | 799,045 | -1,685,869 |
| Southampton | 80,191 | 1,168,134 | +1,087,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,977 | 983,028 | +854,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,262 | 16,529 | -981,733 |
| Dover | 431,635 | 575,077 | +143,442 |
| ZLC | 171,682 | 76,691 | -94,991 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,427 | 170,213 | +123,786 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,290 | 63,774 | -70,516 |
| London | 128,439 | 0 | -128,439 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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