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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,857,648 |
| Germany | 9,772,821 |
| China | 4,574,238 |
| Netherlands | 2,268,463 |
| Poland | 1,290,560 |
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 | 10,255,221 | 7,602,427 | -2,652,794 |
| Germany | 2,759,132 | 7,013,689 | +4,254,557 |
| China | 2,560,563 | 2,013,675 | -546,888 |
| Netherlands | 1,026,788 | 1,241,675 | +214,887 |
| Poland | 657,306 | 633,254 | -24,052 |
| Japan | 683,667 | 207,318 | -476,349 |
| Belgium | 535,796 | 150,346 | -385,450 |
| Czechia | 414,915 | 251,718 | -163,197 |
| Spain | 239,335 | 228,446 | -10,889 |
| India | 188,335 | 143,252 | -45,083 |
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 | 13,093,273 |
| France | 8,418,127 |
| Japan | 5,825,987 |
| Germany | 3,932,053 |
| India | 1,126,734 |
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 | 5,137,531 | 7,955,742 | +2,818,211 |
| France | 4,047,762 | 4,370,365 | +322,603 |
| Japan | 3,089,537 | 2,736,450 | -353,087 |
| Germany | 2,059,643 | 1,872,410 | -187,233 |
| India | 626,527 | 500,207 | -126,320 |
| Tunisia | 683,606 | 395,431 | -288,175 |
| Italy | 40,467 | 767,953 | +727,486 |
| United States | 347,921 | 285,513 | -62,408 |
| Spain | 170,380 | 182,646 | +12,266 |
| Czechia | 11,342 | 320,478 | +309,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
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 - West | 27 | 27 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 20,953,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,080,196 |
| Air transport | 4,624,589 |
| Other | 3,079,147 |
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) | 10,886,083 | 10,067,814 | -818,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,898,128 | 7,182,068 | +3,283,940 |
| Air transport | 1,916,014 | 2,708,575 | +792,561 |
| Other | 3,034,204 | 44,943 | -2,989,261 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,123,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,719,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,897,852 |
| 000 | 3,079,147 |
| Southampton | 2,482,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,931,027 | 4,192,339 | +261,312 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,963,165 | 3,756,126 | -207,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 741,070 | 5,156,782 | +4,415,712 |
| 000 | 3,034,204 | 44,943 | -2,989,261 |
| Southampton | 1,710,307 | 772,674 | -937,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 919,935 | 1,034,372 | +114,437 |
| Felixstowe | 1,074,275 | 606,984 | -467,291 |
| Harwich | 834,434 | 788,702 | -45,732 |
| Portsmouth | 749,937 | 770,341 | +20,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 463,194 | 856,603 | +393,409 |
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 | 98 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 63 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 57 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PF CONCEPT UK OPERATIONS LTD | 97 |
| PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED | 81 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 77 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 68 |
| SWAROVSKI UK LIMITED | 57 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 52 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| IMPRESSION EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| BIC GRAPHIC EUROPE, S.A. | 47 |
| RICHEMONT UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 54m+ | 98 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 2,463,935 |
| Germany | 1,588,347 |
| Ireland | 1,314,942 |
| Poland | 1,115,429 |
| Russia | 424,167 |
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 | 1,265,596 | 1,198,339 | -67,257 |
| Germany | 951,228 | 637,119 | -314,109 |
| Ireland | 772,891 | 542,051 | -230,840 |
| Poland | 760,772 | 354,657 | -406,115 |
| Russia | 0 | 424,167 | +424,167 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 151,350 | 148,181 | -3,169 |
| France | 150,698 | 88,792 | -61,906 |
| Norway | 152,607 | 76,104 | -76,503 |
| Australia | 29,439 | 197,510 | +168,071 |
| Canada | 134,575 | 55,448 | -79,127 |
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 | 108,672 |
| Switzerland | 4,947 |
| Ireland | 1,475 |
| Spain | 124 |
| Poland | 7 |
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 | 47,080 | 61,592 | +14,512 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,947 | +4,947 |
| Ireland | 645 | 830 | +185 |
| Spain | 0 | 124 | +124 |
| Poland | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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) | 4,184,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,718,860 |
| Air transport | 1,864,002 |
| Other | 115,518 |
| Road transport | 7,472 |
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) | 2,236,317 | 1,947,896 | -288,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,337,011 | 1,381,849 | +44,838 |
| Air transport | 1,230,440 | 633,562 | -596,878 |
| Other | 47,879 | 67,639 | +19,760 |
| Road transport | 7,472 | 0 | -7,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,709,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,126,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,082,205 |
| Southampton | 869,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 729,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,326,306 | 1,383,028 | +56,722 |
| East Midlands Airport | 869,542 | 257,341 | -612,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 888,519 | 193,686 | -694,833 |
| Southampton | 0 | 869,940 | +869,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 394,699 | 334,617 | -60,082 |
| Holyhead | 359,896 | 198,056 | -161,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,818 | 266,930 | +25,112 |
| Fishguard | 207,256 | 144,673 | -62,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,745 | 72,008 | -81,737 |
| ZLC | 65,185 | 85,746 | +20,561 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96081092
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ballpoint pens designed with replaceable ink refills, making them eco-friendly and cost-effective