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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,945,131 |
| Netherlands | 11,795,486 |
| United States | 6,144,677 |
| Japan | 4,947,362 |
| Germany | 922,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,261,303 | 5,683,828 | -577,475 |
| Netherlands | 3,146,035 | 8,649,451 | +5,503,416 |
| United States | 4,866,865 | 1,277,812 | -3,589,053 |
| Japan | 2,693,198 | 2,254,164 | -439,034 |
| Germany | 334,022 | 588,621 | +254,599 |
| China | 212,461 | 47,472 | -164,989 |
| South Africa | 40,130 | 90,615 | +50,485 |
| Israel | 0 | 87,034 | +87,034 |
| Belgium | 13,455 | 26,956 | +13,501 |
| Lithuania | 28,963 | 0 | -28,963 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,592,520 |
| Netherlands | 8,943,240 |
| United States | 5,493,477 |
| Japan | 4,207,488 |
| United Kingdom | 1,277,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,002,676 | 7,589,844 | +587,168 |
| Netherlands | 2,299,868 | 6,643,372 | +4,343,504 |
| United States | 4,575,800 | 917,677 | -3,658,123 |
| Japan | 2,244,596 | 1,962,892 | -281,704 |
| United Kingdom | 601,623 | 675,948 | +74,325 |
| China | 494,684 | 512,217 | +17,533 |
| Germany | 185,313 | 339,103 | +153,790 |
| Australia | 111,614 | 56,063 | -55,551 |
| Canada | 61,852 | 57,683 | -4,169 |
| Mexico | 30,180 | 12,141 | -18,039 |
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 | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 35,842,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,864 |
| Other | 1,048 |
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 | 17,355,037 | 18,487,797 | +1,132,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,468 | 211,889 | +103,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,882 | 106,982 | -56,900 |
| Other | 1,048 | 0 | -1,048 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,024,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,638,693 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,073,432 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,658,694 |
| Birmingham Airport | 382,298 |
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 | 9,023,834 | 7,000,212 | -2,023,622 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,063,623 | 6,575,070 | +1,511,447 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,196,063 | 3,877,369 | +1,681,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 995,576 | 663,118 | -332,458 |
| Birmingham Airport | 40,398 | 341,900 | +301,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,410 | 131,517 | +50,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,346 | 57,944 | -35,402 |
| Thamesport | 27,058 | 80,372 | +53,314 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,032 | 4,295 | -61,737 |
| Glasgow Airport | 20,139 | 16,188 | -3,951 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED | 118 |
| PHOTEK LIMITED | 91 |
| ET ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 85 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 60 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 31 |
| BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED | 30 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 29 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| THOMAS JACKS LIMITED | 27 |
| INSTRO PRECISION LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,328,177 |
| Germany | 4,156,544 |
| South Africa | 3,594,652 |
| China | 3,373,320 |
| France | 2,806,817 |
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 | 3,457,112 | 4,871,065 | +1,413,953 |
| Germany | 2,484,351 | 1,672,193 | -812,158 |
| South Africa | 1,954,363 | 1,640,289 | -314,074 |
| China | 2,051,708 | 1,321,612 | -730,096 |
| France | 1,162,417 | 1,644,400 | +481,983 |
| India | 1,347,414 | 1,064,583 | -282,831 |
| Netherlands | 599,984 | 673,481 | +73,497 |
| Czechia | 410,024 | 793,855 | +383,831 |
| Ireland | 493,148 | 501,581 | +8,433 |
| Singapore | 555,055 | 203,361 | -351,694 |
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 | 31,041,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,461 |
| Road transport | 38,398 |
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 | 15,527,999 | 15,513,652 | -14,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 219,170 | 137,291 | -81,879 |
| Road transport | 38,398 | 0 | -38,398 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,926,753 |
| ZLC | 9,387,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,473,229 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,265,497 |
| Dover | 325,281 |
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 | 6,837,540 | 7,089,213 | +251,673 |
| ZLC | 4,968,697 | 4,419,042 | -549,655 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,376,621 | 2,096,608 | -280,013 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,357,671 | 1,907,826 | +550,155 |
| Dover | 189,347 | 135,934 | -53,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,907 | 1,357 | -27,550 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,868 | 0 | -25,868 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 963 | +963 |
| Immingham Docks | 916 | 0 | -916 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85402080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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