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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 3,117,131 |
| Germany | 2,450,303 |
| Netherlands | 1,308,068 |
| France | 1,051,000 |
| Poland | 972,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,117,131 | +3,117,131 |
| Germany | 1,386,988 | 1,063,315 | -323,673 |
| Netherlands | 445,028 | 863,040 | +418,012 |
| France | 485,238 | 565,762 | +80,524 |
| Poland | 489,937 | 482,289 | -7,648 |
| Spain | 165,105 | 417,774 | +252,669 |
| Czechia | 61,485 | 439,330 | +377,845 |
| China | 173,744 | 140,750 | -32,994 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 100,356 | 129,947 | +29,591 |
| Belgium | 202,871 | 4,117 | -198,754 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,569,083 |
| Germany | 2,541,603 |
| Poland | 1,343,387 |
| Netherlands | 1,290,042 |
| China | 999,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,569,083 | +2,569,083 |
| Germany | 1,438,628 | 1,102,975 | -335,653 |
| Poland | 619,729 | 723,658 | +103,929 |
| Netherlands | 440,970 | 849,072 | +408,102 |
| China | 266,912 | 732,906 | +465,994 |
| Czechia | 225,140 | 435,321 | +210,181 |
| Spain | 186,485 | 417,774 | +231,289 |
| France | 237,439 | 306,795 | +69,356 |
| Italy | 90,012 | 49,682 | -40,330 |
| South Africa | 0 | 85,839 | +85,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,900,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,486,585 |
| Air transport | 435,397 |
| Other | 182,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,170,712 | 3,729,882 | +559,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,683 | 3,291,902 | +3,097,219 |
| Air transport | 172,607 | 262,790 | +90,183 |
| Other | 118,093 | 64,737 | -53,356 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,904,889 |
| Dover | 2,522,387 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,049,155 |
| Harwich | 712,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 104,019 | 2,800,870 | +2,696,851 |
| Dover | 1,280,657 | 1,241,730 | -38,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 775,034 | 1,274,121 | +499,087 |
| Harwich | 325,719 | 386,592 | +60,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,061 | 560,459 | +550,398 |
| London | 188,983 | 227,925 | +38,942 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,466 | 247,222 | +134,756 |
| Hull | 111,935 | 216,811 | +104,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,983 | 115,200 | -28,783 |
| Belfast Port | 143,475 | 102,269 | -41,206 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRECISION CERAMICS LIMITED | 40 |
| NORDAN UK LTD | 22 |
| SKAN GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 16 |
| EESTAIRS UK LTD | 9 |
| TOM FAULKNER LIMITED | 8 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 8 |
| NORDAN SCANDIC LIMITED | 7 |
| SPECTRAGLASS LIMITED | 5 |
| G TECK (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
| LAPTOP POWER (NW) LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 253,177 |
| Netherlands | 177,272 |
| South Africa | 76,070 |
| United States | 63,322 |
| France | 58,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 51,180 | 201,997 | +150,817 |
| Netherlands | 60,850 | 116,422 | +55,572 |
| South Africa | 0 | 76,070 | +76,070 |
| United States | 0 | 63,322 | +63,322 |
| France | 16,141 | 42,041 | +25,900 |
| Germany | 37,066 | 18,561 | -18,505 |
| Montserrat | 0 | 15,200 | +15,200 |
| Poland | 8,310 | 5,833 | -2,477 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 10,906 | +10,906 |
| Italy | 2,943 | 3,680 | +737 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 18,040 |
| Netherlands | 56 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 18,040 | 0 | -18,040 |
| Netherlands | 43 | 13 | -30 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 528,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,688 |
| Air transport | 69,339 |
| Other | 18,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,408 | 378,424 | +228,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000 | 125,688 | +124,688 |
| Air transport | 14,113 | 55,226 | +41,113 |
| Other | 18,083 | 13 | -18,070 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 205,916 |
| Harwich | 160,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 33,097 | 172,819 | +139,722 |
| Harwich | 50,545 | 110,350 | +59,805 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 128,747 | +128,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,149 | 55,029 | +880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 33,596 | +33,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,362 | 9,543 | -2,819 |
| 000 | 18,083 | 13 | -18,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,200 | +15,200 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,906 | +10,906 |
| Hull | 10,305 | 0 | -10,305 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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