Import/export HS code 490890: Various types of decals
Various decals not covered by specific categories, including non-heat-resistant or specialty designs for different surfaces
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 | 6,682,791 |
| Turkey | 5,285,566 |
| United States | 4,913,486 |
| Ireland | 4,844,913 |
| Norway | 4,660,383 |
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 | 1,436,489 | 5,246,302 | +3,809,813 |
| Turkey | 2,563,535 | 2,722,031 | +158,496 |
| United States | 2,436,600 | 2,476,886 | +40,286 |
| Ireland | 2,134,168 | 2,710,745 | +576,577 |
| Norway | 2,035,057 | 2,625,326 | +590,269 |
| Italy | 1,621,104 | 1,510,351 | -110,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,269,528 | 769,656 | -499,872 |
| Viet Nam | 698,757 | 901,560 | +202,803 |
| China | 709,626 | 590,958 | -118,668 |
| Spain | 789,706 | 225,353 | -564,353 |
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 | 6,494,371 |
| Turkey | 5,289,265 |
| United States | 4,945,943 |
| Ireland | 4,749,973 |
| Norway | 4,662,662 |
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 | 1,345,872 | 5,148,499 | +3,802,627 |
| Turkey | 2,566,507 | 2,722,758 | +156,251 |
| United States | 2,379,871 | 2,566,072 | +186,201 |
| Ireland | 2,071,652 | 2,678,321 | +606,669 |
| Norway | 2,036,577 | 2,626,085 | +589,508 |
| Italy | 1,564,360 | 1,425,227 | -139,133 |
| China | 1,492,414 | 1,190,140 | -302,274 |
| Viet Nam | 749,445 | 934,709 | +185,264 |
| Spain | 753,270 | 215,582 | -537,688 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 689,534 | 271,238 | -418,296 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
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 | 21 | 11 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 10 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
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 | 30,686,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,234,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,030,770 |
| Road transport | 160,461 |
| Other | 142,468 |
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 | 15,354,717 | 15,331,941 | -22,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,456,135 | 5,777,950 | +4,321,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,170,718 | 860,052 | -310,666 |
| Road transport | 3,909 | 156,552 | +152,643 |
| Other | 76,579 | 65,889 | -10,690 |
| Rail transport | 3,323 | 0 | -3,323 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 22,388,690 |
| Dover | 5,425,904 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,252,748 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,351,033 |
| Eurotunnel | 786,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,814,210 | 11,574,480 | +760,270 |
| Dover | 793,437 | 4,632,467 | +3,839,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,952,574 | 2,300,174 | -652,400 |
| London Stansted Airport | 652,837 | 698,196 | +45,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,963 | 645,485 | +504,522 |
| Birmingham Airport | 363,130 | 340,927 | -22,203 |
| Holyhead | 322,397 | 372,065 | +49,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 399,143 | 281,857 | -117,286 |
| Thamesport | 217,062 | 215,123 | -1,939 |
| Felixstowe | 293,867 | 136,754 | -157,113 |
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 | 86 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMES WORKSHOP LIMITED | 118 |
| GAMES WORKSHOP LIMITED | 118 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 108 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 78 |
| AVERY DENNISON U.K. LIMITED | 76 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 75 |
| PALADONE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 69 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 60 |
| ELMS MARKETING LIMITED | 59 |
| ADIDAS (U.K.) LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 117 |
| 54m+ | 108 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,576,492 |
| France | 4,710,824 |
| United States | 3,965,704 |
| Germany | 1,592,638 |
| Netherlands | 1,441,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,424,266 | 3,152,226 | +727,960 |
| France | 2,529,965 | 2,180,859 | -349,106 |
| United States | 1,776,495 | 2,189,209 | +412,714 |
| Germany | 921,320 | 671,318 | -250,002 |
| Netherlands | 423,965 | 1,017,162 | +593,197 |
| Turkey | 555,895 | 461,727 | -94,168 |
| Ireland | 632,936 | 360,976 | -271,960 |
| Poland | 542,969 | 446,217 | -96,752 |
| Spain | 581,725 | 247,895 | -333,830 |
| Italy | 359,672 | 379,902 | +20,230 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 117,170 |
| Belgium | 5,284 |
| Taiwan | 1,280 |
| XI | 951 |
| Austria | 194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 68,732 | 48,438 | -20,294 |
| Belgium | 5,284 | 0 | -5,284 |
| Taiwan | 767 | 513 | -254 |
| XI | 396 | 555 | +159 |
| Austria | 0 | 194 | +194 |
| Ireland | 142 | 0 | -142 |
| China | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | 19,521,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,748,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,482 |
| Other | 125,053 |
| Road transport | 5,413 |
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 | 10,129,151 | 9,392,254 | -736,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,147,640 | 4,600,742 | +453,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,891 | 190,591 | +100,700 |
| Other | 75,335 | 49,718 | -25,617 |
| Road transport | 5,413 | 0 | -5,413 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,838,976 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,263,422 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,350,522 |
| ZLC | 2,439,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,918,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,680,266 | 5,158,710 | +478,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,242,749 | 4,020,673 | +777,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,579,751 | 1,770,771 | -808,980 |
| ZLC | 991,735 | 1,448,249 | +456,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,120,645 | 797,657 | -322,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 697,055 | 209,134 | -487,921 |
| Dover | 433,738 | 310,652 | -123,086 |
| Holyhead | 373,756 | 234,618 | -139,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,863 | 136,855 | +82,992 |
| 000 | 75,335 | 49,718 | -25,617 |
Quick facts
HS code: 490890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various decals not covered by specific categories, including non-heat-resistant or specialty designs for different surfaces