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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 | 14,684,014 |
| Netherlands | 8,553,208 |
| Malaysia | 6,110,031 |
| Taiwan | 2,191,273 |
| Poland | 1,461,972 |
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 | 7,559,623 | 7,124,391 | -435,232 |
| Netherlands | 5,314,964 | 3,238,244 | -2,076,720 |
| Malaysia | 3,444,478 | 2,665,553 | -778,925 |
| Taiwan | 943,947 | 1,247,326 | +303,379 |
| Poland | 734,246 | 727,726 | -6,520 |
| Austria | 82,005 | 1,072,619 | +990,614 |
| Bahrain | 860,000 | 0 | -860,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 493,894 | 149,092 | -344,802 |
| Germany | 299,325 | 343,136 | +43,811 |
| United States | 362,959 | 230,326 | -132,633 |
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 | 21,794,159 |
| Malaysia | 7,058,566 |
| Viet Nam | 5,796,169 |
| Taiwan | 1,980,257 |
| Germany | 842,823 |
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 | 11,199,097 | 10,595,062 | -604,035 |
| Malaysia | 3,832,631 | 3,225,935 | -606,696 |
| Viet Nam | 4,044,174 | 1,751,995 | -2,292,179 |
| Taiwan | 674,400 | 1,305,857 | +631,457 |
| Germany | 823,852 | 18,971 | -804,881 |
| United States | 278,330 | 185,265 | -93,065 |
| Poland | 76,846 | 46,770 | -30,076 |
| United Kingdom | 67,271 | 5,223 | -62,048 |
| Spain | 33,901 | 0 | -33,901 |
| South Korea | 14,734 | 10,602 | -4,132 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 - East | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 1 | -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) | 22,453,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,547,604 |
| Air transport | 2,619,313 |
| Other | 1,129,894 |
| Road transport | 543,388 |
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) | 11,741,423 | 10,712,182 | -1,029,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,482,618 | 5,064,986 | -1,417,632 |
| Air transport | 1,790,872 | 828,441 | -962,431 |
| Other | 620,088 | 509,806 | -110,282 |
| Road transport | 476,761 | 66,627 | -410,134 |
| Rail transport | 1,727 | 0 | -1,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,040,747 |
| Southampton | 6,176,145 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,550,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,787,832 |
| Dover | 3,311,428 |
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 | 7,027,733 | 5,013,014 | -2,014,719 |
| Southampton | 3,746,541 | 2,429,604 | -1,316,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,139,365 | 2,411,313 | -728,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,021,979 | 2,765,853 | +1,743,874 |
| Dover | 1,598,316 | 1,713,112 | +114,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,164,434 | 340,903 | -823,531 |
| 000 | 620,088 | 509,806 | -110,282 |
| Harwich | 480,331 | 354,303 | -126,028 |
| Thamesport | 314,547 | 483,847 | +169,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 519,245 | 148,195 | -371,050 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 117 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 106 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 93 |
| RUARK AUDIO LIMITED | 75 |
| RASHMIAN LIMITED | 69 |
| ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED | 63 |
| SONY EUROPE B.V. | 62 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 61 |
| D&M AUDIOVISUAL LTD | 47 |
| AQIPA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,019,673 |
| Denmark | 1,583,338 |
| Switzerland | 876,767 |
| Bahrain | 873,684 |
| Germany | 831,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,343,744 | 6,675,929 | +5,332,185 |
| Denmark | 1,509,408 | 73,930 | -1,435,478 |
| Switzerland | 428,817 | 447,950 | +19,133 |
| Bahrain | 868,208 | 5,476 | -862,732 |
| Germany | 401,148 | 429,973 | +28,825 |
| Ireland | 427,116 | 353,517 | -73,599 |
| France | 255,064 | 150,484 | -104,580 |
| Mexico | 170,456 | 225,446 | +54,990 |
| United States | 105,047 | 280,597 | +175,550 |
| Poland | 129,745 | 118,272 | -11,473 |
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) | 11,460,549 |
| Air transport | 3,289,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,271,554 |
| Road transport | 27,833 |
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) | 3,147,201 | 8,313,348 | +5,166,147 |
| Air transport | 1,941,594 | 1,347,680 | -593,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,849,520 | 422,034 | -1,427,486 |
| Road transport | 27,833 | 0 | -27,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,575,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,800,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,178,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,532,203 |
| Holyhead | 617,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 620,736 | 4,954,430 | +4,333,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,917,822 | 2,882,959 | +965,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,394,392 | 784,430 | -609,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,514,227 | 17,976 | -1,496,251 |
| Holyhead | 348,949 | 268,561 | -80,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,039 | 335,571 | +131,532 |
| Southampton | 98,316 | 299,718 | +201,402 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,355 | 135,654 | -71,701 |
| Harwich | 153,614 | 149,290 | -4,324 |
| ZLC | 127,364 | 89,426 | -37,938 |
Quick facts
HS code: 852791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Radios combined with sound recording or playback devices