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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 | 213,263,333 |
| Spain | 104,289,138 |
| China | 67,457,744 |
| Belgium | 35,363,547 |
| Portugal | 31,491,502 |
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 | 93,697,857 | 119,565,476 | +25,867,619 |
| Spain | 51,602,036 | 52,687,102 | +1,085,066 |
| China | 30,341,395 | 37,116,349 | +6,774,954 |
| Belgium | 18,644,704 | 16,718,843 | -1,925,861 |
| Portugal | 15,006,526 | 16,484,976 | +1,478,450 |
| Netherlands | 13,641,750 | 13,236,740 | -405,010 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,654,698 | -14,543,162 |
| Morocco | 0 | 21,058,585 | +21,058,585 |
| Germany | 6,518,383 | 12,440,593 | +5,922,210 |
| France | 7,637,935 | 885,734 | -6,752,201 |
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 | 217,776,870 |
| China | 103,378,921 |
| Spain | 86,501,608 |
| Portugal | 33,413,129 |
| Netherlands | 26,878,490 |
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 | 96,107,820 | 121,669,050 | +25,561,230 |
| China | 51,007,302 | 52,371,619 | +1,364,317 |
| Spain | 39,882,991 | 46,618,617 | +6,735,626 |
| Portugal | 16,697,326 | 16,715,803 | +18,477 |
| Netherlands | 13,641,750 | 13,236,740 | -405,010 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,654,698 | -14,543,162 |
| Morocco | 0 | 21,497,859 | +21,497,859 |
| Sweden | 14,997,478 | 6,159,138 | -8,838,340 |
| Germany | 7,848,807 | 11,855,449 | +4,006,642 |
| North Macedonia | 3,651,606 | 10,609,729 | +6,958,123 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 261,293,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,708,885 |
| Air transport | 101,547,825 |
| 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) | 134,147,644 | 127,145,755 | -7,001,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,888,302 | 115,820,583 | +20,932,281 |
| Air transport | 38,926,891 | 62,620,934 | +23,694,043 |
| 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 | 119,924,242 |
| Birmingham Airport | 101,547,825 |
| Portsmouth | 92,424,835 |
| Dover | 64,877,705 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 58,291,560 |
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 | 48,010,272 | 71,913,970 | +23,903,698 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,926,891 | 62,620,934 | +23,694,043 |
| Portsmouth | 42,958,621 | 49,466,214 | +6,507,593 |
| Dover | 35,609,462 | 29,268,243 | -6,341,219 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,000,758 | 36,290,802 | +14,290,044 |
| Hull | 20,356,505 | 13,236,740 | -7,119,765 |
| Poole | 18,785,293 | 11,101,657 | -7,683,636 |
| Southampton | 8,456,095 | 15,372,378 | +6,916,283 |
| Tyne | 5,221,911 | 5,594,539 | +372,628 |
| 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 | 4,689,122 |
| 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 | 9,470,083 | 5,281,690 | -4,188,393 |
| Turkey | 4,298,525 | 390,597 | -3,907,928 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Cyprus | 569,370 | 492,246 | -77,124 |
| 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) | 8,571,505 |
| 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) | 8,800,379 | 4,896,455 | -3,903,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,629,254 | 2,942,251 | -2,687,003 |
| 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 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,689,122 |
| Fishguard | 3,567,572 |
| 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 | 4,574,788 | 3,791,600 | -783,188 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,298,525 | 390,597 | -3,907,928 |
| Fishguard | 2,810,936 | 756,636 | -2,054,300 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,399,359 | 22,000 | -1,377,359 |
| Southampton | 665,843 | 555,886 | -109,957 |
| 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 | 0 | 296,489 | +296,489 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87021011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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