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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 | 10,183,309 |
| Spain | 2,272,662 |
| Germany | 1,805,054 |
| Switzerland | 1,693,811 |
| Italy | 1,574,271 |
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 | 7,344,281 | 2,839,028 | -4,505,253 |
| Spain | 166,208 | 2,106,454 | +1,940,246 |
| Germany | 845,390 | 959,664 | +114,274 |
| Switzerland | 1,242,028 | 451,783 | -790,245 |
| Italy | 475,747 | 1,098,524 | +622,777 |
| Netherlands | 1,327,551 | 156,742 | -1,170,809 |
| France | 230,994 | 996,529 | +765,535 |
| United States | 159,614 | 135,232 | -24,382 |
| Turkey | 211,419 | 20,410 | -191,009 |
| Taiwan | 23,026 | 186,375 | +163,349 |
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 | 10,735,240 |
| Italy | 2,983,604 |
| Spain | 2,258,998 |
| Germany | 1,280,447 |
| Netherlands | 1,207,033 |
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 | 7,595,572 | 3,139,668 | -4,455,904 |
| Italy | 1,651,743 | 1,331,861 | -319,882 |
| Spain | 153,519 | 2,105,479 | +1,951,960 |
| Germany | 779,715 | 500,732 | -278,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,003,738 | 203,295 | -800,443 |
| France | 71,200 | 1,067,438 | +996,238 |
| Switzerland | 324,544 | 481,138 | +156,594 |
| United States | 210,329 | 180,371 | -29,958 |
| Turkey | 219,652 | 24,803 | -194,849 |
| United Kingdom | 200,658 | 26,600 | -174,058 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West of England | 4 | 3 | -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) | 10,060,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,899,182 |
| Air transport | 1,799,219 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 |
| Other | 53,384 |
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) | 7,324,636 | 2,736,097 | -4,588,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,016,732 | 5,882,450 | +2,865,718 |
| Air transport | 1,086,386 | 712,833 | -373,553 |
| Road transport | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Other | 32,674 | 20,710 | -11,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,722,339 |
| Dover | 5,135,674 |
| Felixstowe | 1,653,395 |
| London | 1,328,954 |
| 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 | 5,692,166 | 2,030,173 | -3,661,993 |
| Dover | 1,405,010 | 3,730,664 | +2,325,654 |
| Felixstowe | 1,471,135 | 182,260 | -1,288,875 |
| London | 517,857 | 811,097 | +293,240 |
| ZLC | 1,102,940 | 0 | -1,102,940 |
| Birmingham Airport | 658,302 | 150,659 | -507,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,417 | 605,452 | +565,035 |
| Southampton | 519,796 | 100,339 | -419,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,960 | 390,476 | +288,516 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 421,274 | +421,274 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 34 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 30 |
| INTERTAPE PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 17 |
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
| ART SYSTEMS LIMITED | 16 |
| ATECH LIMITED | 15 |
| OAKWOOD ARCHER LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 3,938,012 |
| United States | 2,290,718 |
| France | 1,120,491 |
| Australia | 857,350 |
| Spain | 839,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 3,938,012 | +3,938,012 |
| United States | 1,081,959 | 1,208,759 | +126,800 |
| France | 755,373 | 365,118 | -390,255 |
| Australia | 2,841 | 854,509 | +851,668 |
| Spain | 563,945 | 275,136 | -288,809 |
| Italy | 214,487 | 516,163 | +301,676 |
| Poland | 559,753 | 10,309 | -549,444 |
| Germany | 410,763 | 62,095 | -348,668 |
| India | 251,500 | 0 | -251,500 |
| Netherlands | 120,638 | 90,414 | -30,224 |
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) | 6,707,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,162,956 |
| Air transport | 1,740,577 |
| Road transport | 10,000 |
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) | 1,582,695 | 5,125,294 | +3,542,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,748,613 | 1,414,343 | -1,334,270 |
| Air transport | 467,288 | 1,273,289 | +806,001 |
| Road transport | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,274,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,278,363 |
| Southampton | 1,241,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,061,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,014,791 |
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 | 2,500,279 | 778,084 | -1,722,195 |
| Southampton | 73,191 | 1,168,134 | +1,094,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,222 | 983,028 | +904,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,262 | 16,529 | -981,733 |
| Dover | 110,561 | 575,077 | +464,516 |
| ZLC | 193,854 | 49,913 | -143,941 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,435 | 164,206 | +113,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,941 | 59,323 | -75,618 |
| London | 128,439 | 0 | -128,439 |
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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