Import/export HS code 970521: Human specimens and parts
Collections or pieces containing human remains or body parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 729,592 |
| Japan | 43,666 |
| United States | 25,665 |
| Norway | 10,000 |
| Belgium | 5,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 297,087 | 432,505 | +135,418 |
| Japan | 0 | 43,666 | +43,666 |
| United States | 6,302 | 19,363 | +13,061 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| China | 5,295 | 0 | -5,295 |
| Netherlands | 2,309 | 1,442 | -867 |
| France | 0 | 3,220 | +3,220 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,186 | +3,186 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,059 | +1,059 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 729,592 |
| Japan | 43,666 |
| United States | 16,462 |
| Austria | 10,000 |
| China | 8,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 297,087 | 432,505 | +135,418 |
| Japan | 0 | 43,666 | +43,666 |
| United States | 5,198 | 11,264 | +6,066 |
| Austria | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| China | 5,295 | 3,186 | -2,109 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
| United Kingdom | 1,104 | 2,969 | +1,865 |
| Netherlands | 2,309 | 1,442 | -867 |
| France | 0 | 3,220 | +3,220 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 402,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,666 |
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 | 255,931 | 146,093 | -109,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,062 | 330,545 | +275,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 43,666 | +43,666 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 325,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,689 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,504 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,618 |
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 | 0 | 325,883 | +325,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,154 | 108,535 | +44,381 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,259 | 0 | -138,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,062 | 1,442 | -53,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,441 | 13,177 | -29,264 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 43,666 | +43,666 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,800 | +14,800 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,452 | 9,581 | +6,129 |
| Newcastle Airport | 7,625 | 0 | -7,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,220 | +3,220 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARTHREX LIMITED | 1 |
| PETER HARRINGTON LIMITED | 1 |
| NIDEC CONTROL TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 1 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 1 |
| PULLMAN GALLERY LIMITED | 1 |
| ICONS SHOP LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 391,554 |
| Egypt | 173,718 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 173,718 |
| Kuwait | 173,718 |
| Tunisia | 173,718 |
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 | 360,853 | 30,701 | -330,152 |
| Egypt | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Germany | 78,822 | 25,604 | -53,218 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 94,435 | 0 | -94,435 |
| France | 41,267 | 12,000 | -29,267 |
| Japan | 11,563 | 9,156 | -2,407 |
| India | 13,600 | 0 | -13,600 |
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 | 1,375,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,835 |
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 | 596,744 | 778,685 | +181,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,835 | 21,000 | -55,835 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 720,814 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,234 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 173,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,151 |
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 | 180,160 | 540,654 | +360,494 |
| London Stansted Airport | 232,294 | 34,940 | -197,354 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 139,582 | 17,410 | -122,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,651 | 16,500 | -33,151 |
| ZLC | 44,708 | 11,963 | -32,745 |
| Harwich | 27,000 | 0 | -27,000 |
| London | 0 | 4,500 | +4,500 |
| Dover | 184 | 0 | -184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 970521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Collections or pieces containing human remains or body parts