Import/export HS code 482050: Sample or collection albums
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,955,680 |
| Germany | 1,510,068 |
| Italy | 864,925 |
| Netherlands | 862,680 |
| France | 713,194 |
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 | 5,001,991 | 4,953,689 | -48,302 |
| Germany | 624,259 | 885,809 | +261,550 |
| Italy | 351,805 | 513,120 | +161,315 |
| Netherlands | 181,076 | 681,604 | +500,528 |
| France | 294,496 | 418,698 | +124,202 |
| Spain | 214,766 | 415,033 | +200,267 |
| India | 327,244 | 113,155 | -214,089 |
| United States | 145,996 | 59,533 | -86,463 |
| South Korea | 131,451 | 34,689 | -96,762 |
| Poland | 95,322 | 69,872 | -25,450 |
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 | 10,383,743 |
| Italy | 1,239,267 |
| Germany | 1,058,797 |
| France | 620,944 |
| India | 457,347 |
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 | 5,216,333 | 5,167,410 | -48,923 |
| Italy | 363,460 | 875,807 | +512,347 |
| Germany | 435,938 | 622,859 | +186,921 |
| France | 207,811 | 413,133 | +205,322 |
| India | 336,847 | 120,500 | -216,347 |
| Netherlands | 141,973 | 250,862 | +108,889 |
| Ukraine | 117,904 | 231,366 | +113,462 |
| South Korea | 118,203 | 52,240 | -65,963 |
| Hungary | 96,738 | 73,640 | -23,098 |
| Romania | 42,631 | 127,299 | +84,668 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 14 | 24 | +10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 6,662,733 |
| Air transport | 5,287,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,859,227 |
| Other | 457,455 |
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) | 3,440,047 | 3,222,686 | -217,361 |
| Air transport | 2,624,252 | 2,663,208 | +38,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,451,797 | 2,407,430 | +955,633 |
| Other | 190,233 | 267,222 | +76,989 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,428,987 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,289,454 |
| Southampton | 1,558,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 975,558 |
| Dover | 961,720 |
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 | 1,901,164 | 1,527,823 | -373,341 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,205,681 | 1,083,773 | -121,908 |
| Southampton | 816,514 | 741,528 | -74,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 464,758 | 510,800 | +46,042 |
| Dover | 470,365 | 491,355 | +20,990 |
| Luton Airport | 427,605 | 469,225 | +41,620 |
| 499 | 260,213 | 549,965 | +289,752 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 289,316 | 398,511 | +109,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,202 | 483,210 | +308,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,373 | 485,977 | +361,604 |
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 | 74 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLARIS HOUSEWARES & STATIONERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 98 |
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 98 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 97 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 84 |
| TJX UK | 75 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
| PAPERCHASE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 60 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 53 |
| KENRO LIMITED | 50 |
| INNOVA EDITIONS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 388,820 |
| United States | 358,806 |
| Denmark | 303,214 |
| Netherlands | 233,931 |
| Germany | 188,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 200,847 | 187,973 | -12,874 |
| United States | 240,386 | 118,420 | -121,966 |
| Denmark | 233,448 | 69,766 | -163,682 |
| Netherlands | 108,667 | 125,264 | +16,597 |
| Germany | 126,230 | 62,603 | -63,627 |
| France | 88,543 | 48,325 | -40,218 |
| Spain | 62,408 | 31,317 | -31,091 |
| Belgium | 30,012 | 60,528 | +30,516 |
| Italy | 61,691 | 16,748 | -44,943 |
| Sweden | 28,582 | 24,391 | -4,191 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,710 |
| China | 1,421 |
| XI | 1,371 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,569 | 3,141 | +572 |
| China | 489 | 932 | +443 |
| XI | 1,371 | 0 | -1,371 |
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) | 1,549,678 |
| Air transport | 588,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,585 |
| Other | 8,573 |
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) | 924,024 | 625,654 | -298,370 |
| Air transport | 362,329 | 226,327 | -136,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 230,783 | 135,802 | -94,981 |
| Other | 4,478 | 4,095 | -383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 790,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 278,224 |
| Holyhead | 202,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 493,819 | 296,365 | -197,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,112 | 101,160 | -122,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 177,611 | 100,895 | -76,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 217,688 | 60,536 | -157,152 |
| Holyhead | 78,584 | 124,058 | +45,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,001 | 65,850 | +10,849 |
| ZLC | 50,022 | 69,781 | +19,759 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,959 | 54,166 | +12,207 |
| Dover | 17,709 | 41,463 | +23,754 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,945 | 12,696 | -25,249 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Albums designed for holding samples, collections, or other items