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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 | 23,396,351 |
| China | 16,164,676 |
| Germany | 15,822,775 |
| Belgium | 14,640,831 |
| United States | 6,494,109 |
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 | 12,190,018 | 11,206,333 | -983,685 |
| China | 7,871,803 | 8,292,873 | +421,070 |
| Germany | 8,200,695 | 7,622,080 | -578,615 |
| Belgium | 7,089,960 | 7,550,871 | +460,911 |
| United States | 3,955,740 | 2,538,369 | -1,417,371 |
| Italy | 1,880,273 | 1,916,610 | +36,337 |
| Netherlands | 877,822 | 742,949 | -134,873 |
| Romania | 264,788 | 436,594 | +171,806 |
| Ukraine | 164,646 | 247,064 | +82,418 |
| Ireland | 175,048 | 128,980 | -46,068 |
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 | 22,549,839 |
| Germany | 17,417,835 |
| China | 16,406,964 |
| Belgium | 14,207,895 |
| United States | 5,868,291 |
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 | 11,826,602 | 10,723,237 | -1,103,365 |
| Germany | 8,949,117 | 8,468,718 | -480,399 |
| China | 7,979,973 | 8,426,991 | +447,018 |
| Belgium | 6,856,509 | 7,351,386 | +494,877 |
| United States | 3,695,794 | 2,172,497 | -1,523,297 |
| Italy | 2,034,912 | 2,267,742 | +232,830 |
| United Kingdom | 364,952 | 355,636 | -9,316 |
| Romania | 257,327 | 405,956 | +148,629 |
| South Korea | 290,246 | 157,147 | -133,099 |
| Ukraine | 164,646 | 247,064 | +82,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 52 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
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 | 38 | 28 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 44,358,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,128,881 |
| Air transport | 15,722,285 |
| Other | 292,720 |
| 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) | 23,256,609 | 21,101,624 | -2,154,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,856,373 | 12,272,508 | +416,135 |
| Air transport | 7,974,073 | 7,748,212 | -225,861 |
| Other | 169,133 | 123,587 | -45,546 |
| 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 | 16,962,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,195,903 |
| Felixstowe | 8,310,155 |
| Killingholme | 7,933,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,266,112 |
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 | 8,784,413 | 8,178,383 | -606,030 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,318,533 | 4,877,370 | -441,163 |
| Felixstowe | 4,190,738 | 4,119,417 | -71,321 |
| Killingholme | 3,838,213 | 4,095,463 | +257,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,001,066 | 3,265,046 | -736,020 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,988,631 | 2,043,289 | -945,342 |
| Southampton | 2,465,120 | 1,923,726 | -541,394 |
| Hull | 1,579,127 | 2,436,725 | +857,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,077,709 | 1,708,536 | -369,173 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,630,095 | 2,062,085 | +431,990 |
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 | 60 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 114 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 111 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 61 |
| CROSSHARBOUR INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 55 |
| ELITIS UK LTD | 51 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 45 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 44 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 43 |
| RETFORD WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
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 | 61,615,368 |
| France | 16,464,265 |
| Netherlands | 10,484,025 |
| Sweden | 3,698,783 |
| Canada | 2,632,350 |
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 | 33,066,267 | 28,549,101 | -4,517,166 |
| France | 8,103,374 | 8,360,891 | +257,517 |
| Netherlands | 4,945,266 | 5,538,759 | +593,493 |
| Sweden | 1,489,132 | 2,209,651 | +720,519 |
| Canada | 1,263,247 | 1,369,103 | +105,856 |
| Ireland | 1,301,937 | 954,847 | -347,090 |
| Germany | 1,122,184 | 859,375 | -262,809 |
| United Arab Emirates | 688,484 | 1,043,995 | +355,511 |
| Poland | 815,891 | 860,728 | +44,837 |
| Italy | 533,201 | 658,897 | +125,696 |
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 | 136,287 |
| Belgium | 4,247 |
| France | 2,067 |
| Ireland | 991 |
| 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 | 100,849 | 35,438 | -65,411 |
| Belgium | 4,247 | 0 | -4,247 |
| France | 2,067 | 0 | -2,067 |
| Ireland | 650 | 341 | -309 |
| 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 | 74,590,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,666,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,857,028 |
| Other | 156,693 |
| Road transport | 24,698 |
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 | 37,676,099 | 36,914,597 | -761,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,992,992 | 12,673,778 | +680,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,807,268 | 7,049,760 | -2,757,508 |
| Other | 116,970 | 39,723 | -77,247 |
| Road transport | 19,294 | 5,404 | -13,890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 34,949,019 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,719,319 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,090,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,274,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,228,746 |
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 | 16,877,247 | 18,071,772 | +1,194,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,554,105 | 9,165,214 | +611,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,209,742 | 7,881,060 | -328,682 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,228,931 | 5,045,448 | -1,183,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,643,834 | 4,584,912 | -1,058,922 |
| Felixstowe | 6,186,811 | 3,613,539 | -2,573,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,059,271 | 1,553,154 | -506,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 972,027 | 1,338,391 | +366,364 |
| Southampton | 471,307 | 1,428,049 | +956,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 526,393 | 1,131,642 | +605,249 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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