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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,087,016 |
| Italy | 1,052,044 |
| France | 626,373 |
| Ireland | 552,792 |
| United States | 216,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 875,205 | 211,811 | -663,394 |
| Italy | 586,025 | 466,019 | -120,006 |
| France | 342,820 | 283,553 | -59,267 |
| Ireland | 544,184 | 8,608 | -535,576 |
| United States | 131,246 | 85,004 | -46,242 |
| Netherlands | 38,867 | 60,099 | +21,232 |
| Portugal | 3,801 | 54,643 | +50,842 |
| Finland | 0 | 40,689 | +40,689 |
| Ukraine | 25,511 | 11,511 | -14,000 |
| Singapore | 24,777 | 11,652 | -13,125 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,049,625 |
| Italy | 1,048,586 |
| Ireland | 540,518 |
| Portugal | 529,121 |
| United States | 308,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 834,314 | 215,311 | -619,003 |
| Italy | 586,025 | 462,561 | -123,464 |
| Ireland | 538,492 | 2,026 | -536,466 |
| Portugal | 258,025 | 271,096 | +13,071 |
| United States | 182,897 | 125,987 | -56,910 |
| France | 77,138 | 67,100 | -10,038 |
| Netherlands | 14,065 | 47,024 | +32,959 |
| United Kingdom | 15,780 | 21,294 | +5,514 |
| Ukraine | 25,511 | 11,511 | -14,000 |
| South Africa | 17,726 | 18,513 | +787 |
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 | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 2,492,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,309,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,017 |
| Other | 27,547 |
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 | 1,459,992 | 1,032,014 | -427,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,077,976 | 231,854 | -846,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,181 | 81,836 | -18,345 |
| Other | 18,485 | 9,062 | -9,423 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 909,489 |
| Glasgow Airport | 861,659 |
| Dover | 814,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 476,748 |
| East Midlands Airport | 283,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 724,263 | 185,226 | -539,037 |
| Glasgow Airport | 389,205 | 472,454 | +83,249 |
| Dover | 755,493 | 59,437 | -696,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,193 | 162,555 | -151,638 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,969 | 161,146 | +39,177 |
| Birmingham Airport | 79,042 | 57,310 | -21,732 |
| London Stansted Airport | 72,201 | 51,184 | -21,017 |
| Luton Airport | 55,591 | 52,379 | -3,212 |
| Thamesport | 67,120 | 28,394 | -38,726 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 36 |
| 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 | 2,174,575 |
| Norway | 1,432,023 |
| Ireland | 1,110,989 |
| 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 | 1,292,414 | 1,114,269 | -178,145 |
| India | 1,342,800 | 831,775 | -511,025 |
| Norway | 26,023 | 1,406,000 | +1,379,977 |
| Ireland | 658,768 | 452,221 | -206,547 |
| South Africa | 533,495 | 544,858 | +11,363 |
| France | 371,081 | 646,348 | +275,267 |
| Mozambique | 328,229 | 429,076 | +100,847 |
| Nigeria | 31,191 | 657,581 | +626,390 |
| Kenya | 366,793 | 114,333 | -252,460 |
| 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 | 10,802,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,337,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,084,322 |
| 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 | 5,181,367 | 5,621,608 | +440,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,029,909 | 1,307,559 | +277,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,131 | 868,191 | +652,060 |
| 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 | 8,976,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,302,228 |
| London | 841,403 |
| Manchester Airport | 752,482 |
| Holyhead | 588,309 |
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 | 4,072,868 | 4,903,967 | +831,099 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 496,679 | 805,549 | +308,870 |
| London | 101,385 | 740,018 | +638,633 |
| Manchester Airport | 416,524 | 335,958 | -80,566 |
| Holyhead | 293,499 | 294,810 | +1,311 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,091 | 228,444 | -86,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,531 | 204,411 | +23,880 |
| Newcastle Airport | 137,096 | 57,449 | -79,647 |
| ZLC | 69,855 | 62,017 | -7,838 |
| 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