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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 | 9,970,940 |
| Spain | 2,199,942 |
| Germany | 2,019,136 |
| Switzerland | 1,894,803 |
| Italy | 1,622,204 |
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 | 9,267,935 | 703,005 | -8,564,930 |
| Spain | 90,357 | 2,109,585 | +2,019,228 |
| Germany | 1,308,663 | 710,473 | -598,190 |
| Switzerland | 1,287,718 | 607,085 | -680,633 |
| Italy | 1,255,053 | 367,151 | -887,902 |
| France | 547,394 | 763,869 | +216,475 |
| Netherlands | 489,915 | 254,913 | -235,002 |
| United States | 217,950 | 77,287 | -140,663 |
| Sweden | 53,696 | 191,522 | +137,826 |
| 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 | 10,544,195 |
| Italy | 2,817,347 |
| Spain | 2,183,147 |
| Germany | 1,626,001 |
| France | 1,179,802 |
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 | 9,541,368 | 1,002,827 | -8,538,541 |
| Italy | 2,437,295 | 380,052 | -2,057,243 |
| Spain | 77,668 | 2,105,479 | +2,027,811 |
| Germany | 724,533 | 901,468 | +176,935 |
| France | 479,161 | 700,641 | +221,480 |
| Switzerland | 366,670 | 639,400 | +272,730 |
| Netherlands | 345,160 | 75,065 | -270,095 |
| United States | 287,698 | 38,459 | -249,239 |
| United Kingdom | 222,156 | 26,464 | -195,692 |
| Sweden | 53,696 | 191,522 | +137,826 |
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 | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 10,210,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,334,456 |
| Air transport | 1,709,903 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 |
| Other | 45,014 |
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) | 9,142,802 | 1,067,285 | -8,075,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,783,734 | 4,550,722 | +766,988 |
| Air transport | 1,151,363 | 558,540 | -592,823 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Other | 42,978 | 2,036 | -40,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,722,339 |
| Dover | 4,927,017 |
| London | 1,530,201 |
| ZLC | 1,102,940 |
| Felixstowe | 907,454 |
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 | 7,722,339 | 0 | -7,722,339 |
| Dover | 2,664,722 | 2,262,295 | -402,427 |
| London | 714,598 | 815,603 | +101,005 |
| ZLC | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Felixstowe | 694,839 | 212,615 | -482,224 |
| Birmingham Airport | 613,487 | 129,537 | -483,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,441 | 524,876 | +314,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,978 | 607,203 | +564,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,502 | 257,264 | -23,238 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 425,872 | +425,872 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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 | 36 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 33 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 18 |
| CREEDS (SOUTHERN) LIMITED | 17 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 17 |
| OAKWOOD ARCHER LIMITED | 17 |
| INTERTAPE PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 17 |
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 4,806,583 |
| Algeria | 3,938,012 |
| India | 2,315,503 |
| France | 1,069,801 |
| Australia | 863,414 |
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 | 1,255,850 | 3,550,733 | +2,294,883 |
| Algeria | 0 | 3,938,012 | +3,938,012 |
| India | 251,500 | 2,064,003 | +1,812,503 |
| France | 996,437 | 73,364 | -923,073 |
| Australia | 852,321 | 11,093 | -841,228 |
| Spain | 796,107 | 29,716 | -766,391 |
| Italy | 236,307 | 499,303 | +262,996 |
| Germany | 258,264 | 287,961 | +29,697 |
| Poland | 273,592 | 6,033 | -267,559 |
| Netherlands | 130,077 | 66,790 | -63,287 |
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) | 9,288,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,829,924 |
| Air transport | 3,697,921 |
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) | 1,652,427 | 7,635,747 | +5,983,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,971,789 | 858,135 | -2,113,654 |
| Air transport | 1,377,341 | 2,320,580 | +943,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,189,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,111,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,918,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,483,006 |
| Southampton | 1,331,248 |
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 | 251,500 | 3,938,012 | +3,686,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 961,090 | 2,150,470 | +1,189,380 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,154,679 | 764,138 | -1,390,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,073 | 2,438,933 | +2,394,860 |
| Southampton | 257,271 | 1,073,977 | +816,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 991,889 | 10,122 | -981,767 |
| Dover | 672,555 | 13,418 | -659,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,891 | 217,576 | +156,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,179 | 92,044 | -79,135 |
| ZLC | 127,552 | 35,744 | -91,808 |
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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