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 | 9,669,933 |
| Turkey | 6,260,237 |
| United States | 5,358,422 |
| Ireland | 4,937,561 |
| Norway | 4,860,182 |
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 | 2,745,945 | 6,923,988 | +4,178,043 |
| Turkey | 2,645,947 | 3,614,290 | +968,343 |
| United States | 2,406,206 | 2,952,216 | +546,010 |
| Ireland | 2,222,962 | 2,714,599 | +491,637 |
| Norway | 2,651,966 | 2,208,216 | -443,750 |
| Italy | 1,596,591 | 1,971,023 | +374,432 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,221,514 | 1,173,610 | -47,904 |
| Viet Nam | 686,438 | 1,499,326 | +812,888 |
| China | 730,775 | 656,805 | -73,970 |
| Austria | 536,962 | 393,475 | -143,487 |
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 | 9,445,414 |
| Turkey | 6,269,889 |
| United States | 5,381,387 |
| Norway | 5,043,552 |
| Ireland | 4,816,821 |
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 | 2,665,134 | 6,780,280 | +4,115,146 |
| Turkey | 2,655,500 | 3,614,389 | +958,889 |
| United States | 2,525,478 | 2,855,909 | +330,431 |
| Norway | 2,635,969 | 2,407,583 | -228,386 |
| Ireland | 2,134,073 | 2,682,748 | +548,675 |
| Italy | 1,522,968 | 1,903,730 | +380,762 |
| China | 1,693,035 | 1,472,975 | -220,060 |
| Viet Nam | 736,011 | 1,532,475 | +796,464 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 470,844 | 496,925 | +26,081 |
| Austria | 492,884 | 386,539 | -106,345 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 |
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 | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 11 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 6 | -9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 7 | -4 |
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 | 33,697,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,501,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,374,320 |
| Other | 165,263 |
| Road transport | 160,461 |
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 | 15,477,514 | 18,219,792 | +2,742,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,128,800 | 7,372,335 | +4,243,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,111,820 | 1,262,500 | +150,680 |
| Other | 91,912 | 73,351 | -18,561 |
| Road transport | 160,461 | 0 | -160,461 |
| 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 | 24,180,191 |
| Dover | 6,817,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,182,151 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,693,809 |
| Harwich | 1,432,399 |
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 | 10,972,132 | 13,208,059 | +2,235,927 |
| Dover | 2,299,917 | 4,517,663 | +2,217,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,983,056 | 3,199,095 | +216,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 727,324 | 966,485 | +239,161 |
| Harwich | 14,670 | 1,417,729 | +1,403,059 |
| Eurotunnel | 166,524 | 1,012,505 | +845,981 |
| Holyhead | 474,168 | 458,801 | -15,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 380,446 | 313,632 | -66,814 |
| Birmingham Airport | 240,444 | 400,252 | +159,808 |
| Thamesport | 167,935 | 367,248 | +199,313 |
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 | 91 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAMES WORKSHOP LIMITED | 122 |
| GAMES WORKSHOP LIMITED | 122 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 108 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 82 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 79 |
| AVERY DENNISON U.K. LIMITED | 78 |
| PALADONE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 69 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 63 |
| ELMS MARKETING LIMITED | 61 |
| ADIDAS (U.K.) LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 119 |
| 54m+ | 113 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| 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 | 5,995,992 |
| France | 5,395,222 |
| United States | 4,691,701 |
| Germany | 1,778,167 |
| Netherlands | 1,590,735 |
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 | 2,615,262 | 3,380,730 | +765,468 |
| France | 2,501,947 | 2,893,275 | +391,328 |
| United States | 2,006,680 | 2,685,021 | +678,341 |
| Germany | 923,245 | 854,922 | -68,323 |
| Netherlands | 439,440 | 1,151,295 | +711,855 |
| Turkey | 561,544 | 551,413 | -10,131 |
| Ireland | 592,467 | 480,966 | -111,501 |
| Poland | 529,231 | 540,251 | +11,020 |
| Mexico | 387,048 | 637,134 | +250,086 |
| Spain | 502,297 | 304,385 | -197,912 |
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 | 133,441 |
| XI | 15,923 |
| Belgium | 5,284 |
| Austria | 4,509 |
| Taiwan | 1,845 |
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 | 82,653 | 50,788 | -31,865 |
| XI | 164 | 15,759 | +15,595 |
| Belgium | 5,284 | 0 | -5,284 |
| Austria | 194 | 4,315 | +4,121 |
| Taiwan | 935 | 910 | -25 |
| Ireland | 142 | 349 | +207 |
| 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 | 22,789,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,170,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,129 |
| Other | 161,634 |
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 | 10,236,691 | 12,553,120 | +2,316,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,210,182 | 4,960,216 | +750,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,959 | 372,170 | +288,211 |
| Other | 89,397 | 72,237 | -17,160 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,146,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,714,001 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,924,691 |
| ZLC | 3,140,509 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,536,421 |
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 | 4,577,267 | 6,569,343 | +1,992,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,401,217 | 4,312,784 | +911,567 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,683,221 | 2,241,470 | -441,751 |
| ZLC | 1,092,067 | 2,048,442 | +956,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,082,091 | 1,454,330 | +372,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 734,503 | 157,411 | -577,092 |
| Dover | 391,631 | 327,355 | -64,276 |
| Holyhead | 319,743 | 278,579 | -41,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,784 | 291,515 | +236,731 |
| 000 | 89,397 | 72,237 | -17,160 |
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