Import/export HS code 48211090: Various printed labels
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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 | 13,246,904 |
| France | 7,134,280 |
| Czechia | 6,170,348 |
| Netherlands | 5,789,945 |
| Spain | 5,457,421 |
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 | 6,953,491 | 6,293,413 | -660,078 |
| France | 4,414,888 | 2,719,392 | -1,695,496 |
| Czechia | 3,152,367 | 3,017,981 | -134,386 |
| Netherlands | 3,226,622 | 2,563,323 | -663,299 |
| Spain | 2,732,871 | 2,724,550 | -8,321 |
| United States | 2,761,314 | 1,479,286 | -1,282,028 |
| Italy | 2,761,402 | 1,471,253 | -1,290,149 |
| Germany | 2,037,175 | 2,043,555 | +6,380 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 812,839 | 1,146,759 | +333,920 |
| Belgium | 742,993 | 566,813 | -176,180 |
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 | 15,181,446 |
| France | 6,419,546 |
| Spain | 5,622,554 |
| Netherlands | 4,896,016 |
| United States | 4,587,189 |
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 | 7,791,704 | 7,389,742 | -401,962 |
| France | 3,916,629 | 2,502,917 | -1,413,712 |
| Spain | 2,752,915 | 2,869,639 | +116,724 |
| Netherlands | 2,822,260 | 2,073,756 | -748,504 |
| United States | 2,991,416 | 1,595,773 | -1,395,643 |
| Italy | 2,777,019 | 1,461,492 | -1,315,527 |
| Germany | 2,237,124 | 1,999,015 | -238,109 |
| Belgium | 751,129 | 724,453 | -26,676 |
| Turkey | 692,416 | 570,089 | -122,327 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 188,193 | 267,553 | +79,360 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 136 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 74 |
| Greater Manchester | 74 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 54 |
| Inner London - East | 43 |
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 | 92 | 88 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 47 | 47 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 | 53 | +9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 33 | +9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 | 22 | -6 |
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) | 21,143,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,646,061 |
| Air transport | 14,282,137 |
| Other | 6,328,790 |
| Road transport | 286,408 |
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) | 10,945,854 | 10,197,792 | -748,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,870,796 | 6,775,265 | -3,095,531 |
| Air transport | 8,034,509 | 6,247,628 | -1,786,881 |
| Other | 3,230,155 | 3,098,635 | -131,520 |
| Road transport | 96,924 | 189,484 | +92,560 |
| Rail transport | 3,509 | 0 | -3,509 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,723,658 |
| Felixstowe | 6,548,448 |
| 000 | 6,328,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,734,173 |
| Portsmouth | 3,633,731 |
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 | 4,589,297 | 3,134,361 | -1,454,936 |
| Felixstowe | 3,291,088 | 3,257,360 | -33,728 |
| 000 | 3,230,155 | 3,098,635 | -131,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,440,883 | 2,293,290 | -147,593 |
| Portsmouth | 1,808,674 | 1,825,057 | +16,383 |
| Southampton | 2,222,727 | 1,362,753 | -859,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,408,546 | 1,039,950 | -1,368,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,550,221 | 1,681,052 | +130,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,519,287 | 1,418,627 | -100,660 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,181,895 | 929,525 | -252,370 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 315 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 254 |
| Other manufacturing | 67 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 51 |
| Manufacture of food products | 41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 120 |
| 2026-03 | 115 |
| 2026-02 | 110 |
| 2026-01 | 109 |
| 2025-12 | 111 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NILORN UK LIMITED | 105 |
| ELITE LABELS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | 87 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 83 |
| WOODVALE STUDIOS LTD | 80 |
| GENESIS LABELS LIMITED | 76 |
| ALEXANDER ROSS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 76 |
| BELLWOVEN PACKAGING LIMITED | 71 |
| TRIMCO GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 69 |
| SML EUROPE LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 382 |
| 54m+ | 352 |
| 0-1m | 125 |
| 15m-54m | 117 |
| Other | 91 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 12,689,477 |
| Ireland | 7,200,040 |
| United States | 3,838,769 |
| Netherlands | 1,986,762 |
| France | 1,915,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 7,342,140 | 5,347,337 | -1,994,803 |
| Ireland | 3,452,501 | 3,747,539 | +295,038 |
| United States | 677,119 | 3,161,650 | +2,484,531 |
| Netherlands | 1,073,727 | 913,035 | -160,692 |
| France | 584,462 | 1,330,593 | +746,131 |
| Poland | 788,185 | 772,178 | -16,007 |
| Dominican Republic | 242,060 | 986,733 | +744,673 |
| Belgium | 379,239 | 712,722 | +333,483 |
| Germany | 460,705 | 495,085 | +34,380 |
| Italy | 282,087 | 634,001 | +351,914 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 63,484 |
| XI | 34,526 |
| Ireland | 12,314 |
| France | 10,117 |
| Italy | 9,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 63,484 | +63,484 |
| XI | 20,872 | 13,654 | -7,218 |
| Ireland | 1,029 | 11,285 | +10,256 |
| France | 1,798 | 8,319 | +6,521 |
| Italy | 4,923 | 4,928 | +5 |
| China | 4,200 | 4,123 | -77 |
| Spain | 1,668 | 1,359 | -309 |
| Taiwan | 1,578 | 1,261 | -317 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
| Finland | 524 | 0 | -524 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,278,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,780,389 |
| Air transport | 9,155,511 |
| Other | 2,356,866 |
| Road transport | 2,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,312,205 | 10,966,075 | +1,653,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,724,415 | 7,055,974 | +1,331,559 |
| Air transport | 3,921,447 | 5,234,064 | +1,312,617 |
| Other | 1,181,385 | 1,175,481 | -5,904 |
| Road transport | 2,095 | 0 | -2,095 |
| Rail transport | 1,888 | 0 | -1,888 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 15,420,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,002,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,601,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,340,817 |
| Holyhead | 2,772,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,131,786 | 7,288,865 | -842,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,620,078 | 3,382,112 | +762,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,790,783 | 1,810,598 | +19,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,106,968 | 2,233,849 | +1,126,881 |
| Holyhead | 1,212,321 | 1,560,423 | +348,102 |
| 000 | 1,181,385 | 1,175,481 | -5,904 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,131,778 | 1,138,000 | +6,222 |
| Portsmouth | 330,380 | 1,102,156 | +771,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,567 | 793,150 | +246,583 |
| ZLC | 519,911 | 535,260 | +15,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48211090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed labels without adhesive, used for various purposes