Import/export HS code 46012190: Various bamboo products
Other bamboo-based items not classified as plaits or strips, such as raw bamboo sheets
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 | 992,048 |
| Viet Nam | 442,870 |
| Netherlands | 245,067 |
| India | 57,754 |
| Italy | 38,737 |
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 | 719,302 | 272,746 | -446,556 |
| Viet Nam | 165,719 | 277,151 | +111,432 |
| Netherlands | 236,947 | 8,120 | -228,827 |
| India | 35,504 | 22,250 | -13,254 |
| Italy | 38,737 | 0 | -38,737 |
| Denmark | 22,423 | 11,642 | -10,781 |
| Germany | 6,932 | 9,633 | +2,701 |
| France | 2,013 | 11,167 | +9,154 |
| Indonesia | 8,885 | 892 | -7,993 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,094 | +7,094 |
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 | 1,243,098 |
| Viet Nam | 446,829 |
| India | 73,961 |
| Italy | 34,205 |
| Denmark | 16,522 |
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 | 960,646 | 282,452 | -678,194 |
| Viet Nam | 169,678 | 277,151 | +107,473 |
| India | 46,426 | 27,535 | -18,891 |
| Italy | 34,205 | 0 | -34,205 |
| Denmark | 10,257 | 6,265 | -3,992 |
| Belgium | 4,532 | 7,094 | +2,562 |
| France | 0 | 11,167 | +11,167 |
| Indonesia | 8,885 | 892 | -7,993 |
| Netherlands | 2,124 | 3,378 | +1,254 |
| Thailand | 4,821 | 0 | -4,821 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 765,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,757 |
| Air transport | 439,948 |
| Other | 146,089 |
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) | 527,021 | 238,971 | -288,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,516 | 74,241 | -366,275 |
| Air transport | 158,270 | 281,678 | +123,408 |
| Other | 119,224 | 26,865 | -92,359 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 576,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 392,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,295 |
| 000 | 146,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 145,201 |
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 | 495,925 | 80,398 | -415,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,022 | 254,927 | +116,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,175 | 8,120 | -262,055 |
| 000 | 119,224 | 26,865 | -92,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,158 | 96,043 | +46,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,396 | 51,588 | -15,808 |
| Southampton | 42,425 | 13,646 | -28,779 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,147 | 11,582 | +3,435 |
| 499 | 0 | 19,301 | +19,301 |
| London | 10,548 | 7,094 | -3,454 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 70 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 22 |
| FRIAR 148 LIMITED | 19 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 14 |
| HBI COMMERCE LIMITED | 13 |
| SUREGREEN LIMITED | 13 |
| THE GOODLIFE OUTDOOR COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
| BLUE CASA LIMITED | 11 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 46,425 |
| Ireland | 8,231 |
| United States | 6,584 |
| Nigeria | 4,406 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 46,425 | 0 | -46,425 |
| Ireland | 8,231 | 0 | -8,231 |
| United States | 0 | 6,584 | +6,584 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 4,406 | +4,406 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 995 | +995 |
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 | 59 |
| Viet Nam | 31 |
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 | 59 | 0 | -59 |
| Viet Nam | 31 | 0 | -31 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,425 |
| Air transport | 11,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,141 |
| Other | 90 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,425 | 0 | -46,425 |
| Air transport | 0 | 11,985 | +11,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,141 | 0 | -8,141 |
| Other | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 46,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,154 |
| Holyhead | 7,173 |
| ZLC | 2,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,261 |
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 Gateway Port | 46,425 | 0 | -46,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,154 | +8,154 |
| Holyhead | 7,173 | 0 | -7,173 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,570 | +2,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,261 | +1,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 968 | 0 | -968 |
| 000 | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Quick facts
HS code: 46012190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other bamboo-based items not classified as plaits or strips, such as raw bamboo sheets