Import/export HS code 970199: Various Art Pieces
Miscellaneous handmade art items, including unique and rare collectibles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 53,026,522 |
| France | 13,749,355 |
| Germany | 11,525,173 |
| Italy | 11,424,256 |
| Switzerland | 9,350,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 33,475,937 | 19,550,585 | -13,925,352 |
| France | 5,050,303 | 8,699,052 | +3,648,749 |
| Germany | 9,942,794 | 1,582,379 | -8,360,415 |
| Italy | 5,909,618 | 5,514,638 | -394,980 |
| Switzerland | 5,463,138 | 3,887,717 | -1,575,421 |
| Belgium | 5,052,870 | 1,136,982 | -3,915,888 |
| Austria | 673,297 | 2,627,244 | +1,953,947 |
| South Africa | 2,230,617 | 954,270 | -1,276,347 |
| Australia | 1,691,953 | 1,314,206 | -377,747 |
| Spain | 1,111,622 | 1,812,642 | +701,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 51,424,485 |
| United Kingdom | 31,950,532 |
| Italy | 10,595,062 |
| Germany | 9,247,747 |
| France | 8,167,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 35,389,505 | 16,034,980 | -19,354,525 |
| United Kingdom | 13,188,666 | 18,761,866 | +5,573,200 |
| Italy | 4,508,179 | 6,086,883 | +1,578,704 |
| Germany | 7,727,888 | 1,519,859 | -6,208,029 |
| France | 3,858,829 | 4,308,659 | +449,830 |
| South Africa | 2,146,652 | 1,247,868 | -898,784 |
| Switzerland | 2,140,252 | 1,131,257 | -1,008,995 |
| Australia | 1,578,310 | 1,161,919 | -416,391 |
| China | 1,459,866 | 840,612 | -619,254 |
| Spain | 951,780 | 1,315,425 | +363,645 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 168 |
| Inner London - East | 50 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
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 | 106 | 94 | -12 |
| Inner London - East | 27 | 34 | +7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 11 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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 | 78,076,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,023,930 |
| Other | 16,831,743 |
| Road transport | 5,994,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,306,854 |
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 | 42,563,510 | 35,513,408 | -7,050,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,054,302 | 17,969,628 | -1,084,674 |
| Other | 14,887,056 | 1,944,687 | -12,942,369 |
| Road transport | 1,818,819 | 4,175,239 | +2,356,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,720,596 | 2,586,258 | -134,338 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 165,527 | 0 | -165,527 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,155,640 |
| 499 | 19,895,232 |
| 000 | 16,831,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,102,559 |
| London | 12,339,384 |
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 | 28,570,526 | 20,585,114 | -7,985,412 |
| 499 | 10,418,289 | 9,476,943 | -941,346 |
| 000 | 14,887,056 | 1,944,687 | -12,942,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,504,178 | 6,598,381 | -905,797 |
| London | 3,977,633 | 8,361,751 | +4,384,118 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,983,794 | 3,426,931 | -1,556,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,597,445 | 3,915,350 | +2,317,905 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,327,996 | 2,173,169 | -154,827 |
| ZLC | 2,788,472 | 274,423 | -2,514,049 |
| Thamesport | 996,458 | 529,116 | -467,342 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 178 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 48 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DE MONTFORT FINE ART LIMITED | 47 |
| SOTHEBY'S | 35 |
| RICHARD SALTOUN LIMITED | 32 |
| DE GOURNAY LIMITED | 24 |
| YOKE ART LTD | 22 |
| CHRISTIE MANSON & WOODS LIMITED | 21 |
| THE HOUSE OF FINE ART LIMITED | 20 |
| BUCKINGHAM FINE ART PUBLISHERS LIMITED | 18 |
| PAUL HARRIS ART SELECTIONS LIMITED | 14 |
| WHITE CUBE LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 0-1m | 126 |
| 54m+ | 71 |
| Other | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
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 | 48,296,027 |
| France | 16,262,742 |
| Switzerland | 11,994,552 |
| Italy | 8,927,521 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,066,633 |
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 | 34,562,435 | 13,733,592 | -20,828,843 |
| France | 11,827,531 | 4,435,211 | -7,392,320 |
| Switzerland | 4,432,676 | 7,561,876 | +3,129,200 |
| Italy | 4,469,450 | 4,458,071 | -11,379 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,181,207 | 1,885,426 | -3,295,781 |
| Germany | 3,198,588 | 2,449,822 | -748,766 |
| Singapore | 1,215,770 | 2,781,952 | +1,566,182 |
| Netherlands | 1,710,829 | 1,624,706 | -86,123 |
| Belgium | 1,710,533 | 1,367,114 | -343,419 |
| Greece | 1,018,165 | 896,278 | -121,887 |
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 | 84,399,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,367,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,040,384 |
| Road transport | 199,760 |
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 | 51,589,674 | 32,809,629 | -18,780,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,152,875 | 20,214,690 | -6,938,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,348 | 353,036 | -334,312 |
| Road transport | 183,881 | 15,879 | -168,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,802,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,602,683 |
| ZLC | 8,203,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,336,118 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,472,103 |
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 | 38,931,010 | 22,871,637 | -16,059,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,413,933 | 17,188,750 | -7,225,183 |
| ZLC | 5,816,261 | 2,387,017 | -3,429,244 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,992,499 | 3,343,619 | -648,880 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,862,969 | 3,609,134 | +746,165 |
| London | 413,036 | 1,079,656 | +666,620 |
| Dover | 866,670 | 453,728 | -412,942 |
| Harwich | 443,033 | 509,344 | +66,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,586 | 141,420 | -578,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,443 | 636,563 | +590,120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 970199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous handmade art items, including unique and rare collectibles