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 | 6,181,906 |
| United States | 25,129 |
| Kuwait | 22,430 |
| Spain | 21,180 |
| France | 14,085 |
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 | 3,396,346 | 2,785,560 | -610,786 |
| United States | 18,460 | 6,669 | -11,791 |
| Kuwait | 8,519 | 13,911 | +5,392 |
| Spain | 21,180 | 0 | -21,180 |
| France | 3,858 | 10,227 | +6,369 |
| China | 6,787 | 0 | -6,787 |
| Netherlands | 5,732 | 0 | -5,732 |
| Germany | 1,530 | 2,703 | +1,173 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,511 | +3,511 |
| Greece | 3,247 | 0 | -3,247 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 21,180 |
| United States | 18,060 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,745 |
| China | 10,591 |
| Kuwait | 8,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 21,180 | 0 | -21,180 |
| United States | 11,391 | 6,669 | -4,722 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 16,745 | +16,745 |
| China | 10,591 | 0 | -10,591 |
| Kuwait | 8,519 | 0 | -8,519 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,385 | +7,385 |
| United Kingdom | 7,069 | 0 | -7,069 |
| France | 3,858 | 2,842 | -1,016 |
| Germany | 1,530 | 2,703 | +1,173 |
| Netherlands | 4,021 | 0 | -4,021 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 6,180,254 |
| Air transport | 101,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,184 |
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 | 3,394,694 | 2,785,560 | -609,134 |
| Air transport | 63,824 | 37,726 | -26,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,992 | 2,436 | -7,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,673 | 3,511 | -2,162 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,180,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,897 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,420 |
| 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 | 3,394,694 | 2,785,560 | -609,134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,548 | 28,349 | +801 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,712 | 1,541 | -20,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,564 | 5,856 | -8,708 |
| Felixstowe | 10,808 | 0 | -10,808 |
| Thamesport | 3,205 | 1,255 | -1,950 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,511 | +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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 10,305,766 |
| Malta | 3,866,363 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,545,143 |
| United States | 149,167 |
| China | 110,001 |
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 | 5,768,163 | 4,537,603 | -1,230,560 |
| Malta | 2,026,801 | 1,839,562 | -187,239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,332,210 | 1,212,933 | -119,277 |
| United States | 96,531 | 52,636 | -43,895 |
| China | 79,512 | 30,489 | -49,023 |
| Italy | 8,139 | 58,434 | +50,295 |
| South Korea | 6,910 | 50,609 | +43,699 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30,168 | 17,790 | -12,378 |
| Singapore | 42,229 | 0 | -42,229 |
| Morocco | 7,212 | 31,762 | +24,550 |
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 | 6,231,697 |
| Ireland | 285,704 |
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 | 3,516,165 | 2,715,532 | -800,633 |
| Ireland | 170,799 | 114,905 | -55,894 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 10,296,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,939,948 |
| Air transport | 3,171,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,674 |
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 | 5,761,765 | 4,534,811 | -1,226,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,029,991 | 1,909,957 | -120,034 |
| Air transport | 1,755,184 | 1,416,167 | -339,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,665 | 13,009 | -8,656 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,296,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,933,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,770,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,526 |
| ZLC | 44,669 |
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 | 5,761,765 | 4,534,811 | -1,226,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,028,991 | 1,904,101 | -124,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,458,366 | 1,311,930 | -146,436 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,873 | 96,653 | -147,220 |
| ZLC | 40,885 | 3,784 | -37,101 |
| Felixstowe | 19,430 | 0 | -19,430 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,060 | 3,800 | -8,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 13,009 | +13,009 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,792 | +2,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,235 | 0 | -2,235 |
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