Import/export HS code 42050011: Leather conveyor or transmission belts
Belts made of leather or leather-like materials used in machines for moving or transferring power
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 744,085 |
| Germany | 449,286 |
| Italy | 89,528 |
| China | 36,857 |
| United States | 29,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 276,221 | 467,864 | +191,643 |
| Germany | 344,996 | 104,290 | -240,706 |
| Italy | 60,312 | 29,216 | -31,096 |
| China | 35,078 | 1,779 | -33,299 |
| United States | 15,056 | 14,191 | -865 |
| India | 19,574 | 2,826 | -16,748 |
| Netherlands | 6,293 | 14,084 | +7,791 |
| Turkey | 9,471 | 0 | -9,471 |
| France | 3,079 | 2,592 | -487 |
| Slovakia | 1,948 | 3,316 | +1,368 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 46,845 |
| Italy | 46,213 |
| China | 43,422 |
| Germany | 34,163 |
| India | 26,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 28,550 | 18,295 | -10,255 |
| Italy | 32,735 | 13,478 | -19,257 |
| China | 40,464 | 2,958 | -37,506 |
| Germany | 5,165 | 28,998 | +23,833 |
| India | 19,574 | 6,524 | -13,050 |
| United States | 13,618 | 7,845 | -5,773 |
| Turkey | 13,296 | 0 | -13,296 |
| Switzerland | 1,948 | 3,316 | +1,368 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 3,527 | +3,527 |
| France | 2,478 | 0 | -2,478 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,176,440 |
| Air transport | 109,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,687 |
| Road transport | 3,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 618,737 | 557,703 | -61,034 |
| Air transport | 72,100 | 37,086 | -35,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,432 | 40,598 | -9,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,224 | 10,463 | -23,761 |
| Road transport | 3,054 | 0 | -3,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,176,440 |
| Dover | 69,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,695 |
| Felixstowe | 25,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 618,737 | 557,703 | -61,034 |
| Dover | 40,439 | 28,727 | -11,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,489 | 15,206 | -1,283 |
| Felixstowe | 25,785 | 0 | -25,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,374 | 2,826 | -17,548 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,086 | 11,569 | +3,483 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,307 | 2,525 | -12,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,557 | 4,960 | -1,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,735 | 6,136 | +1,401 |
| Thamesport | 4,945 | 4,423 | -522 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED | 32 |
| HABASIT (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| FORBO SIEGLING (UK) LTD. | 10 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 9 |
| D'ADDARIO UK LIMITED | 7 |
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 6 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 5 |
| URBAN RIDER LIMITED | 3 |
| JAMES DAWSON & SON,LIMITED | 3 |
| ASSOULINE UK LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 285,749 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 190,959 |
| Ireland | 113,884 |
| Portugal | 74,843 |
| Italy | 59,940 |
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 | 158,081 | 127,668 | -30,413 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 110,083 | 80,876 | -29,207 |
| Ireland | 19,301 | 94,583 | +75,282 |
| Portugal | 74,843 | 0 | -74,843 |
| Italy | 44,155 | 15,785 | -28,370 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 10,907 | 46,524 | +35,617 |
| Switzerland | 32,436 | 16,869 | -15,567 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 34,359 | +34,359 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,766 | 29,525 | +24,759 |
| France | 17,597 | 9,134 | -8,463 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 579 |
| Taiwan | 207 |
| Italy | 139 |
| United States | 88 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 248 | 331 | +83 |
| Taiwan | 76 | 131 | +55 |
| Italy | 139 | 0 | -139 |
| United States | 44 | 44 | +0 |
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 | 974,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,054 |
| Other | 1,013 |
| Road transport | 940 |
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 | 530,128 | 444,416 | -85,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,469 | 92,953 | +77,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,957 | 17,097 | -3,860 |
| Other | 507 | 506 | -1 |
| Road transport | 940 | 0 | -940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 363,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,255 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,465 |
| ZLC | 82,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 254,826 | 109,095 | -145,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,018 | 216,237 | +103,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,964 | 38,469 | -78,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 92,465 | +92,465 |
| ZLC | 39,414 | 43,005 | +3,591 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 34,359 | +34,359 |
| Belfast Port | 19,845 | 0 | -19,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,112 | 13,596 | +12,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,356 | 876 | -7,480 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,846 | 0 | -6,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 42050011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Belts made of leather or leather-like materials used in machines for moving or transferring power