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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 | 22,164,491 |
| Germany | 14,916,953 |
| China | 13,893,313 |
| Belgium | 13,084,448 |
| United States | 6,908,253 |
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 | 12,960,992 | 9,203,499 | -3,757,493 |
| Germany | 8,811,866 | 6,105,087 | -2,706,779 |
| China | 7,095,678 | 6,797,635 | -298,043 |
| Belgium | 7,100,251 | 5,984,197 | -1,116,054 |
| United States | 3,917,441 | 2,990,812 | -926,629 |
| Italy | 2,036,503 | 1,677,611 | -358,892 |
| Netherlands | 851,316 | 719,236 | -132,080 |
| Romania | 238,537 | 336,553 | +98,016 |
| Ukraine | 159,818 | 215,967 | +56,149 |
| Ireland | 151,979 | 111,394 | -40,585 |
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 | 21,115,821 |
| Germany | 16,693,729 |
| China | 14,132,765 |
| Belgium | 12,765,987 |
| United States | 6,292,216 |
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 | 12,372,123 | 8,743,698 | -3,628,425 |
| Germany | 9,807,906 | 6,885,823 | -2,922,083 |
| China | 7,178,569 | 6,954,196 | -224,373 |
| Belgium | 6,826,361 | 5,939,626 | -886,735 |
| United States | 3,668,001 | 2,624,215 | -1,043,786 |
| Italy | 2,215,261 | 1,888,129 | -327,132 |
| United Kingdom | 306,153 | 354,794 | +48,641 |
| Romania | 233,777 | 304,643 | +70,866 |
| South Korea | 241,915 | 188,206 | -53,709 |
| Ukraine | 159,818 | 215,967 | +56,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 40 | 26 | -14 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 42,046,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,436,382 |
| Air transport | 13,759,307 |
| Other | 254,506 |
| Road transport | 24,135 |
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) | 24,756,884 | 17,289,902 | -7,466,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,621,224 | 10,815,158 | -806,066 |
| Air transport | 7,270,601 | 6,488,706 | -781,895 |
| Other | 152,585 | 101,921 | -50,664 |
| Road transport | 22,581 | 1,554 | -21,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,507,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,878,808 |
| Felixstowe | 7,515,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,208,839 |
| Killingholme | 6,910,506 |
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 | 9,572,878 | 6,934,317 | -2,638,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,175,010 | 3,703,798 | -1,471,212 |
| Felixstowe | 3,849,334 | 3,665,983 | -183,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,217,584 | 2,991,255 | -1,226,329 |
| Killingholme | 3,793,181 | 3,117,325 | -675,856 |
| Southampton | 2,451,156 | 2,349,637 | -101,519 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,674,219 | 1,742,873 | -931,346 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,934,345 | 1,544,102 | -390,243 |
| Hull | 1,889,148 | 1,481,830 | -407,318 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,415,081 | 1,899,323 | +484,242 |
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 | 59 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 110 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 109 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 57 |
| CROSSHARBOUR INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 53 |
| ELITIS UK LTD | 47 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 44 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 44 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 43 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 39 |
| RETFORD WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | 55,849,068 |
| France | 13,634,178 |
| Netherlands | 9,607,535 |
| Sweden | 3,148,384 |
| Ireland | 2,343,726 |
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 | 29,257,592 | 26,591,476 | -2,666,116 |
| France | 7,001,146 | 6,633,032 | -368,114 |
| Netherlands | 5,030,835 | 4,576,700 | -454,135 |
| Sweden | 1,527,471 | 1,620,913 | +93,442 |
| Ireland | 1,386,035 | 957,691 | -428,344 |
| Canada | 1,085,149 | 1,147,687 | +62,538 |
| Germany | 1,159,623 | 727,508 | -432,115 |
| United Arab Emirates | 689,988 | 896,606 | +206,618 |
| Poland | 745,714 | 759,158 | +13,444 |
| Italy | 461,774 | 576,273 | +114,499 |
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 | 153,110 |
| Belgium | 4,247 |
| France | 2,067 |
| Ireland | 1,041 |
| 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 | 115,832 | 37,278 | -78,554 |
| Belgium | 4,247 | 0 | -4,247 |
| France | 2,067 | 0 | -2,067 |
| Ireland | 602 | 439 | -163 |
| 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 | 65,655,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,605,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,239,356 |
| Other | 173,136 |
| Road transport | 76,314 |
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 | 32,555,885 | 33,099,329 | +543,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,038,826 | 10,567,147 | -1,471,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,100,591 | 6,138,765 | -3,961,826 |
| Other | 131,768 | 41,368 | -90,400 |
| Road transport | 72,534 | 3,780 | -68,754 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 28,448,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,265,208 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,502,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,625,815 |
| Felixstowe | 9,982,277 |
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 | 12,087,205 | 16,361,478 | +4,274,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,661,905 | 7,603,303 | -1,058,602 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,489,450 | 7,012,952 | -476,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,892,130 | 4,733,685 | -2,158,445 |
| Felixstowe | 6,155,768 | 3,826,509 | -2,329,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,519,526 | 3,740,348 | -1,779,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,148,078 | 1,362,360 | -785,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 896,765 | 935,246 | +38,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,087,250 | 484,165 | -603,085 |
| Manchester Airport | 430,862 | 1,059,672 | +628,810 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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