Import/export HS code 43021980: Various animal furskins
Treated furskins from animals not mentioned in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,942,108 |
| Turkey | 2,136,183 |
| Poland | 774,351 |
| France | 563,238 |
| Spain | 294,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,886,644 | 3,055,464 | +168,820 |
| Turkey | 1,004,198 | 1,131,985 | +127,787 |
| Poland | 512,383 | 261,968 | -250,415 |
| France | 287,460 | 275,778 | -11,682 |
| Spain | 135,049 | 159,342 | +24,293 |
| Portugal | 157,861 | 115,653 | -42,208 |
| Germany | 64,793 | 94,089 | +29,296 |
| Italy | 81,929 | 44,681 | -37,248 |
| Brazil | 30,706 | 73,364 | +42,658 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,442 | 0 | -94,442 |
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 | 6,217,651 |
| Turkey | 2,166,547 |
| Poland | 1,304,360 |
| Spain | 301,023 |
| Portugal | 276,480 |
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 | 3,042,965 | 3,174,686 | +131,721 |
| Turkey | 1,015,094 | 1,151,453 | +136,359 |
| Poland | 791,062 | 513,298 | -277,764 |
| Spain | 121,201 | 179,822 | +58,621 |
| Portugal | 175,584 | 100,896 | -74,688 |
| Italy | 81,929 | 42,670 | -39,259 |
| Brazil | 30,706 | 73,364 | +42,658 |
| Argentina | 25,449 | 30,248 | +4,799 |
| Belgium | 23,196 | 19,962 | -3,234 |
| North Macedonia | 14,283 | 8,710 | -5,573 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,621,918 |
| Road transport | 1,615,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,541,788 |
| Air transport | 878,925 |
| Other | 3,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,288,691 | 3,333,227 | +44,536 |
| Road transport | 683,644 | 932,193 | +248,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 799,318 | 742,470 | -56,848 |
| Air transport | 563,989 | 314,936 | -249,053 |
| Other | 2,296 | 1,136 | -1,160 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,257,269 |
| ZLC | 1,618,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 821,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 715,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 495,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,953,423 | 2,303,846 | -649,577 |
| ZLC | 683,644 | 934,770 | +251,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,353 | 727,589 | +633,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 439,709 | 276,049 | -163,660 |
| East Midlands Airport | 338,552 | 156,485 | -182,067 |
| Dover | 210,635 | 234,720 | +24,085 |
| Southampton | 153,950 | 221,615 | +67,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,796 | 97,523 | -73,273 |
| Newhaven | 42,371 | 96,765 | +54,394 |
| Portsmouth | 76,782 | 59,064 | -17,718 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.H. LEATHERS LIMITED | 100 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 65 |
| IPECO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 46 |
| FONZ LEATHER STYLES LIMITED | 38 |
| OWEN BARRY LIMITED | 31 |
| UPPERCLASS FASHIONS LIMITED | 22 |
| DOMI LTD | 19 |
| ASIATIC CARPETS LIMITED | 16 |
| ORION WHOLESALE LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 212,632 |
| Australia | 89,310 |
| Switzerland | 56,825 |
| United States | 33,304 |
| Norway | 31,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,760 | 140,872 | +69,112 |
| Australia | 89,310 | 0 | -89,310 |
| Switzerland | 27,227 | 29,598 | +2,371 |
| United States | 28,077 | 5,227 | -22,850 |
| Norway | 21,442 | 9,787 | -11,655 |
| Brazil | 22,766 | 0 | -22,766 |
| Ireland | 15,671 | 5,238 | -10,433 |
| Turkey | 14,246 | 6,415 | -7,831 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,772 | +15,772 |
| Iceland | 7,410 | 4,228 | -3,182 |
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 | 328,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,387 |
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 | 226,728 | 101,728 | -125,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,755 | 149,337 | +45,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,542 | 3,845 | +303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 241,010 |
| Harwich | 164,777 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,224 |
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 | 184,754 | 56,256 | -128,498 |
| Harwich | 68,050 | 96,727 | +28,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,174 | 11,637 | -24,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 38,765 | +38,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,034 | 13,190 | -6,844 |
| ZLC | 4,200 | 18,063 | +13,863 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 15,772 | +15,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,783 | 1,728 | -12,055 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,542 | 0 | -3,542 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,772 | +2,772 |
Quick facts
HS code: 43021980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Treated furskins from animals not mentioned in other categories