Import/export HS code 490210: Newspapers published at least four times a week
Covers daily or frequent newspapers, printed four or more times weekly
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,734,593 |
| Kuwait | 31,988 |
| United States | 23,194 |
| Spain | 20,001 |
| France | 15,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,398,494 | 3,336,099 | -62,395 |
| Kuwait | 3,372 | 28,616 | +25,244 |
| United States | 18,066 | 5,128 | -12,938 |
| Spain | 20,001 | 0 | -20,001 |
| France | 3,858 | 11,719 | +7,861 |
| China | 6,787 | 0 | -6,787 |
| Germany | 1,577 | 4,430 | +2,853 |
| Netherlands | 5,732 | 0 | -5,732 |
| Switzerland | 3,511 | 0 | -3,511 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,898 | +2,898 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 31,450 |
| Spain | 20,001 |
| United States | 16,125 |
| China | 10,591 |
| France | 8,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 31,450 | +31,450 |
| Spain | 20,001 | 0 | -20,001 |
| United States | 10,997 | 5,128 | -5,869 |
| China | 10,591 | 0 | -10,591 |
| France | 3,858 | 4,334 | +476 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,385 | +7,385 |
| United Kingdom | 7,069 | 0 | -7,069 |
| Germany | 1,577 | 4,430 | +2,853 |
| Netherlands | 4,021 | 0 | -4,021 |
| Switzerland | 3,511 | 0 | -3,511 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 6,732,941 |
| Air transport | 110,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396,842 | 3,336,099 | -60,743 |
| Air transport | 50,678 | 59,703 | +9,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,992 | 2,436 | -7,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,184 | 1,056 | -8,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,732,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,083 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,057 |
| Felixstowe | 10,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,396,842 | 3,336,099 | -60,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,122 | 47,961 | +27,839 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,253 | 1,008 | -22,245 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,303 | 8,754 | +1,451 |
| Felixstowe | 10,808 | 0 | -10,808 |
| Thamesport | 3,205 | 1,255 | -1,950 |
| Dover | 3,511 | 0 | -3,511 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,980 | +1,980 |
| London | 1,652 | 0 | -1,652 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,181 | +1,181 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Rental and leasing activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 11,137,783 |
| Malta | 4,096,546 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,748,618 |
| United States | 188,459 |
| China | 93,373 |
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 | 5,738,490 | 5,399,293 | -339,197 |
| Malta | 2,079,853 | 2,016,693 | -63,160 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,314,835 | 1,433,783 | +118,948 |
| United States | 98,718 | 89,741 | -8,977 |
| China | 50,875 | 42,498 | -8,377 |
| Italy | 8,139 | 60,386 | +52,247 |
| Morocco | 7,212 | 43,721 | +36,509 |
| South Korea | 0 | 50,609 | +50,609 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30,168 | 17,790 | -12,378 |
| Spain | 24,435 | 0 | -24,435 |
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 | 6,718,591 |
| Ireland | 304,619 |
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 | 3,501,901 | 3,216,690 | -285,211 |
| Ireland | 170,453 | 134,166 | -36,287 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 11,128,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,170,631 |
| Air transport | 3,345,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 5,729,300 | 5,399,293 | -330,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,091,940 | 2,078,691 | -13,249 |
| Air transport | 1,649,632 | 1,695,866 | +46,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,235 | 20,610 | +375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 11,128,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,163,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,921,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 358,214 |
| ZLC | 45,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 5,729,300 | 5,399,293 | -330,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,088,148 | 2,075,127 | -13,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,362,418 | 1,558,777 | +196,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,979 | 115,235 | -127,744 |
| ZLC | 41,985 | 3,684 | -38,301 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,250 | 18,170 | +15,920 |
| Felixstowe | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 14,087 | +14,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,235 | 6,523 | +4,288 |
| Holyhead | 2,792 | 0 | -2,792 |
Quick facts
HS code: 490210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers daily or frequent newspapers, printed four or more times weekly