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 | 1,073,511 |
| Italy | 960,528 |
| France | 585,349 |
| Ireland | 566,966 |
| United States | 225,654 |
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 | 803,261 | 270,250 | -533,011 |
| Italy | 575,596 | 384,932 | -190,664 |
| France | 323,208 | 262,141 | -61,067 |
| Ireland | 562,384 | 4,582 | -557,802 |
| United States | 125,854 | 99,800 | -26,054 |
| Netherlands | 28,915 | 77,788 | +48,873 |
| Ukraine | 25,006 | 19,921 | -5,085 |
| Finland | 0 | 40,689 | +40,689 |
| Portugal | 7,694 | 29,110 | +21,416 |
| Singapore | 23,431 | 12,998 | -10,433 |
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 | 1,037,265 |
| Italy | 960,528 |
| Ireland | 540,518 |
| Portugal | 507,481 |
| United States | 327,829 |
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 | 790,498 | 246,767 | -543,731 |
| Italy | 575,596 | 384,932 | -190,664 |
| Ireland | 538,492 | 2,026 | -536,466 |
| Portugal | 243,665 | 263,816 | +20,151 |
| United States | 153,577 | 174,252 | +20,675 |
| France | 74,288 | 26,385 | -47,903 |
| Netherlands | 5,573 | 56,404 | +50,831 |
| Ukraine | 25,006 | 19,921 | -5,085 |
| China | 35,666 | 4,922 | -30,744 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 | 2,307,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,323,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,477 |
| Other | 26,470 |
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 | 1,369,829 | 937,317 | -432,512 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,072,678 | 250,601 | -822,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,659 | 103,818 | +21,159 |
| Other | 16,961 | 9,509 | -7,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 906,815 |
| Dover | 810,888 |
| Glasgow Airport | 743,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 476,748 |
| East Midlands Airport | 271,948 |
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 | 717,049 | 189,766 | -527,283 |
| Dover | 736,300 | 74,588 | -661,712 |
| Glasgow Airport | 371,511 | 372,305 | +794 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,193 | 162,555 | -151,638 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,827 | 150,121 | +28,294 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,104 | 107,957 | +88,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,634 | 32,741 | -45,893 |
| Thamesport | 52,484 | 50,948 | -1,536 |
| Luton Airport | 52,799 | 25,169 | -27,630 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 2,738,300 |
| India | 1,401,763 |
| South Africa | 1,213,334 |
| Ireland | 1,004,558 |
| Mozambique | 597,851 |
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 | 1,636,746 | 1,101,554 | -535,192 |
| India | 1,218,000 | 183,763 | -1,034,237 |
| South Africa | 601,008 | 612,326 | +11,318 |
| Ireland | 620,433 | 384,125 | -236,308 |
| Mozambique | 379,890 | 217,961 | -161,929 |
| France | 374,115 | 166,273 | -207,842 |
| Iraq | 309,007 | 186,718 | -122,289 |
| Kenya | 378,244 | 110,860 | -267,384 |
| Saudi Arabia | 159,398 | 108,644 | -50,754 |
| Kuwait | 189,074 | 47,850 | -141,224 |
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 | 8,805,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,741,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,067 |
| 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 | 5,480,248 | 3,324,987 | -2,155,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,007,443 | 734,360 | -273,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,444 | 302,623 | -62,821 |
| 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 | 6,748,690 |
| Manchester Airport | 947,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 783,910 |
| East Midlands Airport | 579,128 |
| Holyhead | 497,588 |
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 | 3,997,628 | 2,751,062 | -1,246,566 |
| Manchester Airport | 760,856 | 186,748 | -574,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 466,837 | 317,073 | -149,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 376,606 | 202,522 | -174,084 |
| Holyhead | 288,426 | 209,162 | -79,264 |
| London | 343,341 | 93,788 | -249,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,888 | 285,073 | +197,185 |
| Newcastle Airport | 141,323 | 60,113 | -81,210 |
| ZLC | 27,835 | 104,037 | +76,202 |
| 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