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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,876,628 |
| United States | 2,112,789 |
| Belgium | 1,266,970 |
| Germany | 944,197 |
| Sweden | 390,385 |
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 | 661,604 | 2,215,024 | +1,553,420 |
| United States | 699,966 | 1,412,823 | +712,857 |
| Belgium | 582,762 | 684,208 | +101,446 |
| Germany | 393,185 | 551,012 | +157,827 |
| Sweden | 267,450 | 122,935 | -144,515 |
| Japan | 139,662 | 112,160 | -27,502 |
| Netherlands | 83,165 | 152,456 | +69,291 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 132,154 | +132,154 |
| France | 46,772 | 62,113 | +15,341 |
| Hungary | 93,508 | 9,446 | -84,062 |
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 | 3,165,419 |
| United States | 2,161,787 |
| Czechia | 718,506 |
| Japan | 713,766 |
| Portugal | 673,634 |
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 | 771,501 | 2,393,918 | +1,622,417 |
| United States | 774,742 | 1,387,045 | +612,303 |
| Czechia | 374,326 | 344,180 | -30,146 |
| Japan | 294,027 | 419,739 | +125,712 |
| Portugal | 334,602 | 339,032 | +4,430 |
| Germany | 261,835 | 285,397 | +23,562 |
| Hungary | 220,292 | 38,895 | -181,397 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 132,154 | +132,154 |
| Thailand | 72,336 | 23,899 | -48,437 |
| United Kingdom | 16,314 | 62,126 | +45,812 |
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 | 9 |
| Essex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 3,005,099 |
| Air transport | 2,906,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,758,810 |
| Rail transport | 124,138 |
| Other | 122,226 |
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) | 1,022,304 | 1,982,795 | +960,491 |
| Air transport | 738,851 | 2,168,024 | +1,429,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,361,512 | 1,397,298 | +35,786 |
| Rail transport | 83,728 | 40,410 | -43,318 |
| Other | 47,829 | 74,397 | +26,568 |
| Road transport | 2,678 | 6,058 | +3,380 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,584,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,509,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,297,165 |
| London | 819,423 |
| 499 | 703,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 653,461 | 930,962 | +277,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,910 | 1,133,839 | +757,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 584,858 | 712,307 | +127,449 |
| London | 116,324 | 703,099 | +586,775 |
| 499 | 109,947 | 593,328 | +483,381 |
| Felixstowe | 305,802 | 322,398 | +16,596 |
| Harwich | 218,852 | 217,784 | -1,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,203 | 244,249 | +131,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,038 | 189,889 | +45,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,428 | 105,878 | -87,550 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 271,818 |
| Netherlands | 162,911 |
| Germany | 157,168 |
| China | 132,596 |
| France | 75,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 90,541 | 181,277 | +90,736 |
| Netherlands | 38,322 | 124,589 | +86,267 |
| Germany | 98,763 | 58,405 | -40,358 |
| China | 122,373 | 10,223 | -112,150 |
| France | 32,971 | 42,487 | +9,516 |
| South Africa | 30,148 | 5,906 | -24,242 |
| Ireland | 9,168 | 17,916 | +8,748 |
| Slovenia | 12,823 | 12,823 | +0 |
| Belgium | 20,962 | 3,068 | -17,894 |
| India | 0 | 20,442 | +20,442 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,064 | 8,263 | +5,199 |
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 | 618,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,792 |
| Other | 11,327 |
| Road transport | 2,728 |
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 | 320,079 | 297,987 | -22,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,179 | 243,592 | +122,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,159 | 30,633 | -111,526 |
| Other | 3,064 | 8,263 | +5,199 |
| Road transport | 2,728 | 0 | -2,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,881 |
| East Midlands Airport | 195,105 |
| Hull | 65,000 |
| ZLC | 59,661 |
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 | 150,291 | 172,718 | +22,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,659 | 225,222 | +128,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,293 | 79,812 | -35,481 |
| Hull | 65,000 | 0 | -65,000 |
| ZLC | 40,197 | 19,464 | -20,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,365 | 23,033 | +11,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,097 | 15,815 | +3,718 |
| Southampton | 24,582 | 988 | -23,594 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 19,520 | 0 | -19,520 |
| Dover | 14,235 | 4,785 | -9,450 |
Quick facts
HS code: 852729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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