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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,222,155 |
| France | 12,243,238 |
| United States | 6,779,221 |
| Japan | 4,580,713 |
| Germany | 914,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,611,608 | 9,610,547 | +4,998,939 |
| France | 5,904,009 | 6,339,229 | +435,220 |
| United States | 4,574,047 | 2,205,174 | -2,368,873 |
| Japan | 2,265,782 | 2,314,931 | +49,149 |
| Germany | 358,774 | 555,331 | +196,557 |
| South Africa | 50,145 | 497,085 | +446,940 |
| China | 119,936 | 211,698 | +91,762 |
| Israel | 0 | 87,034 | +87,034 |
| Ireland | 4,548 | 38,872 | +34,324 |
| Belgium | 15,596 | 20,268 | +4,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,337,068 |
| Netherlands | 9,897,717 |
| United States | 6,109,290 |
| Japan | 3,886,278 |
| United Kingdom | 1,775,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,484,764 | 8,852,304 | +1,367,540 |
| Netherlands | 2,928,101 | 6,969,616 | +4,041,515 |
| United States | 4,262,337 | 1,846,953 | -2,415,384 |
| Japan | 1,921,308 | 1,964,970 | +43,662 |
| United Kingdom | 500,805 | 1,274,225 | +773,420 |
| China | 414,331 | 579,936 | +165,605 |
| Germany | 201,223 | 294,631 | +93,408 |
| Australia | 99,374 | 93,409 | -5,965 |
| Canada | 119,535 | 0 | -119,535 |
| Slovakia | 6,782 | 33,403 | +26,621 |
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 | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 39,225,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 388,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,906 |
| Other | 39,920 |
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 | 17,684,915 | 21,540,183 | +3,855,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,996 | 251,754 | +114,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,935 | 153,971 | +1,036 |
| Other | 1,048 | 38,872 | +37,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,869,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,997,985 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,923,980 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,878,322 |
| Birmingham Airport | 502,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,740,051 | 11,129,084 | +3,389,033 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,108,621 | 4,889,364 | -2,219,257 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,802,375 | 4,121,605 | +2,319,230 |
| Manchester Airport | 871,573 | 1,006,749 | +135,176 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,889 | 363,253 | +224,364 |
| Thamesport | 56,894 | 138,392 | +81,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,102 | 113,362 | +33,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,436 | 80,762 | -8,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,660 | 4,295 | -50,365 |
| Dover | 7,603 | 34,315 | +26,712 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED | 122 |
| PHOTEK LIMITED | 95 |
| ET ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 86 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 64 |
| HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 34 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 33 |
| BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| INSTRO PRECISION LIMITED | 28 |
| THOMAS JACKS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 8,466,774 |
| Germany | 4,249,567 |
| South Africa | 3,063,652 |
| China | 2,927,275 |
| France | 2,624,669 |
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 | 4,121,855 | 4,344,919 | +223,064 |
| Germany | 2,432,143 | 1,817,424 | -614,719 |
| South Africa | 941,580 | 2,122,072 | +1,180,492 |
| China | 1,344,642 | 1,582,633 | +237,991 |
| France | 1,238,380 | 1,386,289 | +147,909 |
| India | 1,317,897 | 1,123,819 | -194,078 |
| Netherlands | 792,190 | 1,530,861 | +738,671 |
| Czechia | 642,418 | 641,515 | -903 |
| Ireland | 490,354 | 634,466 | +144,112 |
| Singapore | 364,533 | 185,215 | -179,318 |
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 | 31,061,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 453,945 |
| Road transport | 3,256 |
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 | 14,539,634 | 16,522,051 | +1,982,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,322 | 269,623 | +85,301 |
| Road transport | 3,256 | 0 | -3,256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,136,584 |
| ZLC | 9,879,766 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,587,375 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,449,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,790,434 | 7,346,150 | +1,555,716 |
| ZLC | 5,351,045 | 4,528,721 | -822,324 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,026,105 | 2,561,270 | +535,165 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,366,066 | 2,083,497 | +717,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,907 | 202,034 | +173,127 |
| Dover | 154,499 | 67,589 | -86,910 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,240 | 1,450 | -7,790 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 963 | +963 |
| Immingham Docks | 916 | 0 | -916 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85402080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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