Import/export HS code 46012990: Various miscellaneous plaiting products
Other items made from plaiting materials, not specifically classified
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 2,330,104 |
| Spain | 1,417,233 |
| Germany | 797,667 |
| Ukraine | 392,079 |
| Poland | 319,342 |
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 | 1,494,084 | 836,020 | -658,064 |
| Spain | 849,654 | 567,579 | -282,075 |
| Germany | 495,364 | 302,303 | -193,061 |
| Ukraine | 219,132 | 172,947 | -46,185 |
| Poland | 186,176 | 133,166 | -53,010 |
| Netherlands | 187,402 | 50,102 | -137,300 |
| India | 91,792 | 54,058 | -37,734 |
| Viet Nam | 36,374 | 45,698 | +9,324 |
| France | 36,945 | 2,580 | -34,365 |
| Japan | 14,490 | 10,582 | -3,908 |
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 | 3,839,688 |
| Germany | 937,509 |
| Ukraine | 473,608 |
| Poland | 278,034 |
| India | 146,914 |
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 | 2,429,906 | 1,409,782 | -1,020,124 |
| Germany | 588,540 | 348,969 | -239,571 |
| Ukraine | 291,861 | 181,747 | -110,114 |
| Poland | 153,668 | 124,366 | -29,302 |
| India | 91,792 | 55,122 | -36,670 |
| Viet Nam | 43,897 | 49,484 | +5,587 |
| Japan | 14,490 | 9,459 | -5,031 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 8,348 | +8,348 |
| Hungary | 0 | 7,666 | +7,666 |
| Bangladesh | 2,673 | 4,090 | +1,417 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,772,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,822,463 |
| Other | 143,577 |
| Air transport | 99,056 |
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) | 2,388,397 | 1,383,837 | -1,004,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,078,093 | 744,370 | -333,723 |
| Other | 87,781 | 55,796 | -31,985 |
| Air transport | 75,033 | 24,023 | -51,010 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,749,968 |
| Felixstowe | 1,428,736 |
| Dover | 727,325 |
| Southampton | 575,687 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 360,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,031,588 | 718,380 | -313,208 |
| Felixstowe | 891,584 | 537,152 | -354,432 |
| Dover | 419,279 | 308,046 | -111,233 |
| Southampton | 407,901 | 167,786 | -240,115 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 270,580 | 89,438 | -181,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,988 | 208,990 | +94,002 |
| Harwich | 105,931 | 50,079 | -55,852 |
| 000 | 87,781 | 55,796 | -31,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,989 | 12,979 | -59,010 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,213 | 5,342 | -43,871 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 159,284 |
| Ireland | 34,114 |
| Germany | 5,347 |
| France | 5,020 |
| Bermuda | 4,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 138,172 | 21,112 | -117,060 |
| Ireland | 19,405 | 14,709 | -4,696 |
| Germany | 1,980 | 3,367 | +1,387 |
| France | 3,094 | 1,926 | -1,168 |
| Bermuda | 4,674 | 0 | -4,674 |
| Greece | 4,496 | 0 | -4,496 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,023 | 0 | -2,023 |
| Netherlands | 1,889 | 0 | -1,889 |
| Malta | 0 | 1,837 | +1,837 |
| Australia | 1,375 | 0 | -1,375 |
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 | 1,480 |
| Viet Nam | 571 |
| XI | 571 |
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 | 1,480 | 0 | -1,480 |
| Viet Nam | 509 | 62 | -447 |
| XI | 378 | 193 | -185 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,736 |
| Air transport | 10,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,674 |
| Other | 2,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,938 | 41,798 | -119,140 |
| Air transport | 9,994 | 874 | -9,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,674 | 0 | -4,674 |
| Other | 2,622 | 279 | -2,343 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 166,440 |
| Holyhead | 18,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,278 |
| Heysham | 8,514 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 142,846 | 23,594 | -119,252 |
| Holyhead | 11,779 | 6,382 | -5,397 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,074 | 5,204 | +130 |
| Heysham | 5,004 | 3,510 | -1,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,851 | 874 | -5,977 |
| 000 | 2,622 | 279 | -2,343 |
| Milford | 0 | 2,056 | +2,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,023 | 0 | -2,023 |
| Dover | 909 | 1,052 | +143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,120 | 0 | -1,120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 46012990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other items made from plaiting materials, not specifically classified