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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 21,906,684 |
| China | 15,591,182 |
| Germany | 14,751,409 |
| Belgium | 14,143,854 |
| United States | 5,638,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,442,114 | 10,464,570 | -977,544 |
| China | 8,006,257 | 7,584,925 | -421,332 |
| Germany | 7,697,759 | 7,053,650 | -644,109 |
| Belgium | 7,190,191 | 6,953,663 | -236,528 |
| United States | 3,623,617 | 2,014,594 | -1,609,023 |
| Italy | 1,795,349 | 1,785,736 | -9,613 |
| Netherlands | 1,001,271 | 569,001 | -432,270 |
| Romania | 283,962 | 405,102 | +121,140 |
| Ukraine | 201,503 | 210,207 | +8,704 |
| Ireland | 172,234 | 103,117 | -69,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 21,005,873 |
| Germany | 16,290,496 |
| China | 15,828,734 |
| Belgium | 13,771,951 |
| United States | 5,001,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,009,314 | 9,996,559 | -1,012,755 |
| Germany | 8,546,217 | 7,744,279 | -801,938 |
| China | 8,148,398 | 7,680,336 | -468,062 |
| Belgium | 7,003,887 | 6,768,064 | -235,823 |
| United States | 3,308,079 | 1,693,498 | -1,614,581 |
| Italy | 1,998,716 | 2,155,385 | +156,669 |
| United Kingdom | 407,382 | 333,417 | -73,965 |
| Romania | 276,501 | 374,464 | +97,963 |
| South Korea | 289,659 | 136,556 | -153,103 |
| Ukraine | 201,503 | 210,207 | +8,704 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 |
| Lancashire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 | 32 | 30 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 8 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,407,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,831,038 |
| Air transport | 15,241,551 |
| Other | 266,454 |
| Road transport | 59,368 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,013,206 | 19,394,357 | -2,618,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,000,969 | 10,830,069 | -1,170,900 |
| Air transport | 7,905,742 | 7,335,809 | -569,933 |
| Other | 162,459 | 103,995 | -58,464 |
| Road transport | 18,825 | 40,543 | +21,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,091,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,543,764 |
| Felixstowe | 8,021,400 |
| Killingholme | 7,623,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,677,808 |
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 | 8,448,648 | 7,642,624 | -806,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,937,528 | 4,606,236 | -331,292 |
| Felixstowe | 4,549,461 | 3,471,939 | -1,077,522 |
| Killingholme | 3,807,738 | 3,816,261 | +8,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,942,111 | 2,735,697 | -1,206,414 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,895,268 | 1,900,392 | -994,876 |
| Hull | 1,389,976 | 2,474,541 | +1,084,565 |
| Southampton | 2,387,210 | 1,413,439 | -973,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,769,702 | 1,929,681 | +159,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,912,362 | 1,673,329 | -239,033 |
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
|
61 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
12 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 115 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 111 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 62 |
| CROSSHARBOUR INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 55 |
| ELITIS UK LTD | 52 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 49 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 45 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 44 |
| RETFORD WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | 60,891,073 |
| France | 16,329,505 |
| Netherlands | 9,987,917 |
| Sweden | 3,861,164 |
| Canada | 2,571,311 |
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 | 34,026,927 | 26,864,146 | -7,162,781 |
| France | 8,339,633 | 7,989,872 | -349,761 |
| Netherlands | 4,804,837 | 5,183,080 | +378,243 |
| Sweden | 1,632,575 | 2,228,589 | +596,014 |
| Canada | 1,321,272 | 1,250,039 | -71,233 |
| Ireland | 1,295,324 | 882,690 | -412,634 |
| United Arab Emirates | 820,602 | 898,739 | +78,137 |
| Germany | 971,111 | 705,349 | -265,762 |
| Poland | 761,343 | 782,720 | +21,377 |
| Italy | 500,773 | 704,572 | +203,799 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 111,659 |
| Belgium | 4,247 |
| France | 2,067 |
| Ireland | 1,046 |
| Germany | 776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 82,686 | 28,973 | -53,713 |
| Belgium | 4,247 | 0 | -4,247 |
| France | 2,067 | 0 | -2,067 |
| Ireland | 527 | 519 | -8 |
| Germany | 776 | 0 | -776 |
| Poland | 45 | 0 | -45 |
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 | 74,134,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,532,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,043,837 |
| Other | 131,703 |
| Road transport | 10,897 |
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 | 39,189,452 | 34,945,512 | -4,243,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,681,453 | 11,851,469 | +170,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,864,006 | 6,179,831 | -3,684,175 |
| Other | 98,801 | 32,902 | -65,899 |
| Road transport | 5,493 | 5,404 | -89 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 36,123,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,731,278 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,658,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,572,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,745,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 18,263,101 | 17,860,659 | -402,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,068,439 | 8,662,839 | +594,400 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,401,342 | 7,256,965 | -1,144,377 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,929,705 | 4,642,656 | -1,287,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,763,765 | 3,981,640 | -1,782,125 |
| Felixstowe | 6,174,357 | 2,599,445 | -3,574,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,084,069 | 1,400,744 | -683,325 |
| Southampton | 600,224 | 1,800,653 | +1,200,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 942,851 | 1,247,887 | +305,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 618,854 | 1,012,761 | +393,907 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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