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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,116,577 |
| Spain | 2,230,432 |
| Germany | 2,039,166 |
| Switzerland | 1,897,071 |
| Italy | 1,599,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,839,135 | 1,277,442 | -7,561,693 |
| Spain | 120,847 | 2,109,585 | +1,988,738 |
| Germany | 1,321,375 | 717,791 | -603,584 |
| Switzerland | 1,268,267 | 628,804 | -639,463 |
| Italy | 543,867 | 1,055,333 | +511,466 |
| Netherlands | 1,250,004 | 269,771 | -980,233 |
| France | 252,346 | 1,044,689 | +792,343 |
| United States | 145,326 | 171,197 | +25,871 |
| Sweden | 3,209 | 245,218 | +242,009 |
| Turkey | 231,829 | 0 | -231,829 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,692,045 |
| Italy | 2,995,134 |
| Spain | 2,213,637 |
| Germany | 1,618,956 |
| Netherlands | 1,196,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,088,388 | 1,603,657 | -7,484,731 |
| Italy | 1,646,765 | 1,348,369 | -298,396 |
| Spain | 108,158 | 2,105,479 | +1,997,321 |
| Germany | 705,318 | 913,638 | +208,320 |
| Netherlands | 1,112,044 | 84,034 | -1,028,010 |
| France | 472,322 | 692,347 | +220,025 |
| Switzerland | 344,524 | 663,814 | +319,290 |
| United States | 198,041 | 146,986 | -51,055 |
| United Kingdom | 222,156 | 26,464 | -195,692 |
| Sweden | 0 | 245,218 | +245,218 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,216,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,398,743 |
| Air transport | 1,788,008 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 |
| Other | 51,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,694,012 | 1,522,241 | -7,171,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,658,857 | 5,739,886 | +2,081,029 |
| Air transport | 1,045,940 | 742,068 | -303,872 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Other | 44,697 | 6,567 | -38,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,722,339 |
| Dover | 5,209,529 |
| Felixstowe | 1,685,900 |
| London | 1,534,543 |
| ZLC | 1,102,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,358,843 | 363,496 | -6,995,347 |
| Dover | 1,850,293 | 3,359,236 | +1,508,943 |
| Felixstowe | 1,429,690 | 256,210 | -1,173,480 |
| London | 578,105 | 956,438 | +378,333 |
| ZLC | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Birmingham Airport | 687,705 | 137,375 | -550,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 205,159 | 533,367 | +328,208 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,978 | 607,203 | +564,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,297 | 291,588 | +33,291 |
| Southampton | 375,768 | 118,719 | -257,049 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FELLOWES LTD | 61 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 44 |
| DIGITAL ID LTD | 35 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 32 |
| INTERTAPE PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 17 |
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
| CREEDS (SOUTHERN) LIMITED | 16 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 16 |
| OAKWOOD ARCHER LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,820,723 |
| Algeria | 3,938,012 |
| France | 1,120,766 |
| Australia | 863,414 |
| Spain | 835,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,092,121 | 3,728,602 | +2,636,481 |
| Algeria | 0 | 3,938,012 | +3,938,012 |
| France | 748,913 | 371,853 | -377,060 |
| Australia | 2,841 | 860,573 | +857,732 |
| Spain | 556,863 | 278,267 | -278,596 |
| Italy | 202,307 | 528,262 | +325,955 |
| Germany | 411,507 | 287,216 | -124,291 |
| Poland | 562,793 | 6,033 | -556,760 |
| India | 251,500 | 0 | -251,500 |
| Netherlands | 119,605 | 71,605 | -48,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,389,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,207,289 |
| Air transport | 1,767,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,570,097 | 7,819,153 | +6,249,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,757,168 | 1,450,121 | -1,307,047 |
| Air transport | 571,258 | 1,196,707 | +625,449 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,274,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,323,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,484,584 |
| Southampton | 1,332,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,073,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 336,919 | 3,938,012 | +3,601,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,516,956 | 806,493 | -1,710,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,032 | 2,441,552 | +2,398,520 |
| Southampton | 88,763 | 1,243,629 | +1,154,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,222 | 995,412 | +917,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 995,267 | 21,257 | -974,010 |
| Dover | 110,561 | 576,806 | +466,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 177,350 | 94,837 | -82,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,409 | 214,503 | +170,094 |
| ZLC | 194,763 | 41,359 | -153,404 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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