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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 203,825,081 |
| Spain | 99,945,466 |
| China | 67,457,744 |
| Belgium | 35,363,547 |
| Portugal | 28,202,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 92,890,282 | 110,934,799 | +18,044,517 |
| Spain | 49,219,101 | 50,726,365 | +1,507,264 |
| China | 38,052,367 | 29,405,377 | -8,646,990 |
| Belgium | 19,769,270 | 15,594,277 | -4,174,993 |
| Portugal | 12,125,509 | 16,077,362 | +3,951,853 |
| Netherlands | 15,099,800 | 10,582,290 | -4,517,510 |
| Morocco | 294,386 | 20,764,199 | +20,469,813 |
| Finland | 16,515,668 | 3,654,698 | -12,860,970 |
| Germany | 8,635,799 | 10,323,177 | +1,687,378 |
| Sweden | 340,956 | 8,051,775 | +7,710,819 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 208,338,618 |
| China | 103,378,921 |
| Spain | 81,402,181 |
| Portugal | 30,124,498 |
| Netherlands | 25,682,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 95,300,245 | 113,038,373 | +17,738,128 |
| China | 58,718,274 | 44,660,647 | -14,057,627 |
| Spain | 35,905,425 | 45,496,756 | +9,591,331 |
| Portugal | 13,816,309 | 16,308,189 | +2,491,880 |
| Netherlands | 15,099,800 | 10,582,290 | -4,517,510 |
| Morocco | 294,386 | 21,203,473 | +20,909,087 |
| Sweden | 15,897,163 | 5,011,025 | -10,886,138 |
| Finland | 16,515,668 | 3,654,698 | -12,860,970 |
| Germany | 9,966,223 | 9,738,033 | -228,190 |
| North Macedonia | 4,776,172 | 9,485,163 | +4,708,991 |
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 | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 246,381,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,561,095 |
| Air transport | 98,399,475 |
| Road transport | 971,186 |
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) | 127,319,926 | 119,061,641 | -8,258,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,366,909 | 104,194,186 | +1,827,277 |
| Air transport | 41,278,085 | 57,121,390 | +15,843,305 |
| Road transport | 0 | 971,186 | +971,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 115,422,699 |
| Birmingham Airport | 98,399,475 |
| Portsmouth | 88,252,274 |
| Dover | 63,804,588 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 57,992,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,022,229 | 66,400,470 | +17,378,241 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,278,085 | 57,121,390 | +15,843,305 |
| Portsmouth | 39,502,241 | 48,750,033 | +9,247,792 |
| Dover | 35,787,754 | 28,016,834 | -7,770,920 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 24,112,071 | 33,879,983 | +9,767,912 |
| Hull | 20,132,363 | 10,582,290 | -9,550,073 |
| Poole | 15,682,839 | 10,262,781 | -5,420,058 |
| Southampton | 8,456,095 | 15,372,378 | +6,916,283 |
| Tyne | 10,816,450 | 0 | -10,816,450 |
| London | 9,793,503 | 913,436 | -8,880,067 |
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 | 14 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 46 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 40 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 38 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 29 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 26 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BODGIT AND SCARPER ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 23 |
| VAN HOOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 14,751,773 |
| Turkey | 2,685,482 |
| India | 1,134,150 |
| Cyprus | 1,061,616 |
| Portugal | 453,432 |
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 | 10,911,658 | 3,840,115 | -7,071,543 |
| Turkey | 2,294,885 | 390,597 | -1,904,288 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Cyprus | 640,970 | 420,646 | -220,324 |
| Portugal | 453,432 | 0 | -453,432 |
| Spain | 0 | 268,489 | +268,489 |
| Ukraine | 180,000 | 0 | -180,000 |
| Chad | 0 | 123,394 | +123,394 |
| Falkland Islands | 114,723 | 0 | -114,723 |
| United States | 72,036 | 0 | -72,036 |
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) | 13,696,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,567,865 |
| Other | 656,500 |
| Air transport | 91,703 |
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) | 9,726,813 | 3,970,021 | -5,756,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,240,355 | 2,327,510 | -1,912,845 |
| Other | 656,500 | 0 | -656,500 |
| Air transport | 87,258 | 4,445 | -82,813 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,366,388 |
| Fishguard | 3,567,572 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,685,482 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,421,359 |
| Southampton | 1,221,729 |
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 | 5,759,863 | 2,606,525 | -3,153,338 |
| Fishguard | 3,067,436 | 500,136 | -2,567,300 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,294,885 | 390,597 | -1,904,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,399,359 | 22,000 | -1,377,359 |
| Southampton | 737,443 | 484,286 | -253,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,250 | 1,134,150 | +1,126,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,000 | 767,954 | +707,954 |
| 000 | 656,500 | 0 | -656,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 453,432 | 123,394 | -330,038 |
| Portsmouth | 28,000 | 268,489 | +240,489 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87021011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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