Import/export HS code 49070090: Various financial documents
Other unused official papers like checks, stock certificates, or bond papers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,092,967 |
| Germany | 828,193 |
| France | 626,384 |
| Ireland | 551,051 |
| United States | 213,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 597,295 | 495,672 | -101,623 |
| Germany | 628,987 | 199,206 | -429,781 |
| France | 400,582 | 225,802 | -174,780 |
| Ireland | 541,943 | 9,108 | -532,835 |
| United States | 138,799 | 74,728 | -64,071 |
| Netherlands | 39,827 | 59,347 | +19,520 |
| Portugal | 3,801 | 58,565 | +54,764 |
| Finland | 0 | 40,689 | +40,689 |
| Brazil | 9,895 | 28,514 | +18,619 |
| Ukraine | 31,205 | 5,817 | -25,388 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,089,509 |
| Germany | 790,802 |
| Ireland | 540,518 |
| Portugal | 533,043 |
| United States | 306,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 597,295 | 492,214 | -105,081 |
| Germany | 591,603 | 199,199 | -392,404 |
| Ireland | 538,492 | 2,026 | -536,466 |
| Portugal | 322,757 | 210,286 | -112,471 |
| United States | 180,174 | 125,987 | -54,187 |
| France | 72,168 | 76,929 | +4,761 |
| Netherlands | 14,065 | 47,024 | +32,959 |
| Brazil | 9,895 | 28,514 | +18,619 |
| United Kingdom | 26,056 | 11,018 | -15,038 |
| Ukraine | 31,205 | 5,817 | -25,388 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,296,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,310,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,259 |
| Other | 28,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,248,759 | 1,047,713 | -201,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,141,764 | 168,292 | -973,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,423 | 81,836 | +1,413 |
| Other | 19,228 | 8,810 | -10,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 906,381 |
| Dover | 814,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 673,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 478,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 415,432 | 490,949 | +75,517 |
| Dover | 778,348 | 36,582 | -741,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 485,233 | 188,074 | -297,159 |
| Eurotunnel | 356,070 | 122,928 | -233,142 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,498 | 164,473 | +52,975 |
| Birmingham Airport | 90,448 | 51,334 | -39,114 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,595 | 52,430 | -18,165 |
| Luton Airport | 56,633 | 49,337 | -7,296 |
| Thamesport | 49,895 | 28,394 | -21,501 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,101 | 49,243 | +47,142 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
7 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2,406,683 |
| India | 2,165,575 |
| Norway | 1,430,850 |
| Ireland | 1,160,668 |
| South Africa | 1,078,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1,508,886 | 897,797 | -611,089 |
| India | 1,333,800 | 831,775 | -502,025 |
| Norway | 24,850 | 1,406,000 | +1,381,150 |
| Ireland | 638,787 | 521,881 | -116,906 |
| South Africa | 670,983 | 407,370 | -263,613 |
| France | 372,462 | 646,753 | +274,291 |
| Mozambique | 395,353 | 362,253 | -33,100 |
| Nigeria | 21,191 | 657,581 | +636,390 |
| Kenya | 388,810 | 123,793 | -265,017 |
| Iraq | 98,178 | 186,718 | +88,540 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 225 | +225 |
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 | 10,788,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,393,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,079,166 |
| Other | 225 |
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 | 5,594,255 | 5,194,052 | -400,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,031,160 | 1,362,231 | +331,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,935 | 866,231 | +653,296 |
| Other | 0 | 225 | +225 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,955,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,310,962 |
| London | 841,403 |
| Manchester Airport | 783,959 |
| Holyhead | 635,498 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,480,686 | 4,474,876 | -5,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 508,069 | 802,893 | +294,824 |
| London | 101,385 | 740,018 | +638,633 |
| Manchester Airport | 440,731 | 343,228 | -97,503 |
| Holyhead | 282,328 | 353,170 | +70,842 |
| East Midlands Airport | 290,000 | 209,580 | -80,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,205 | 214,581 | +49,376 |
| Newcastle Airport | 137,096 | 69,438 | -67,658 |
| ZLC | 74,433 | 55,015 | -19,418 |
| Birmingham Airport | 126,977 | 0 | -126,977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 49070090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unused official papers like checks, stock certificates, or bond papers