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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 214,822,795 |
| Spain | 101,709,721 |
| China | 81,700,963 |
| Portugal | 36,402,105 |
| Belgium | 32,892,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 99,970,645 | 114,852,150 | +14,881,505 |
| Spain | 55,529,630 | 46,180,091 | -9,349,539 |
| China | 42,781,907 | 38,919,056 | -3,862,851 |
| Portugal | 9,388,815 | 27,013,290 | +17,624,475 |
| Belgium | 20,434,322 | 12,457,917 | -7,976,405 |
| Morocco | 6,369,944 | 17,649,570 | +11,279,626 |
| Netherlands | 16,515,490 | 5,597,000 | -10,918,490 |
| Germany | 17,081,348 | 3,761,141 | -13,320,207 |
| Sweden | 1,291,625 | 15,805,876 | +14,514,251 |
| Finland | 15,276,373 | 1,278,111 | -13,998,262 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 219,880,820 |
| China | 118,128,516 |
| Spain | 83,632,779 |
| Portugal | 38,506,823 |
| North Macedonia | 27,446,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 101,111,304 | 118,769,516 | +17,658,212 |
| China | 59,103,730 | 59,024,786 | -78,944 |
| Spain | 47,383,818 | 36,248,961 | -11,134,857 |
| Portugal | 11,636,363 | 26,870,460 | +15,234,097 |
| North Macedonia | 6,857,347 | 20,589,538 | +13,732,191 |
| Morocco | 6,369,944 | 18,088,844 | +11,718,900 |
| Netherlands | 16,515,490 | 5,597,000 | -10,918,490 |
| Germany | 17,653,927 | 3,933,842 | -13,720,085 |
| Sweden | 10,266,548 | 8,847,450 | -1,419,098 |
| Finland | 15,276,373 | 2,130,185 | -13,146,188 |
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 | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 259,045,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,536,536 |
| Air transport | 110,056,191 |
| Road transport | 5,528,619 |
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) | 136,351,437 | 122,694,377 | -13,657,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,386,499 | 104,150,037 | -14,236,462 |
| Air transport | 40,776,987 | 69,279,204 | +28,502,217 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,528,619 | +5,528,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 135,874,873 |
| Birmingham Airport | 110,056,191 |
| Portsmouth | 105,809,830 |
| Dover | 66,668,424 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 65,409,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 64,173,142 | 71,701,731 | +7,528,589 |
| Birmingham Airport | 40,776,987 | 69,279,204 | +28,502,217 |
| Portsmouth | 40,074,118 | 65,735,712 | +25,661,594 |
| Dover | 41,628,473 | 25,039,951 | -16,588,522 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 24,376,363 | 41,032,897 | +16,656,534 |
| Southampton | 17,366,752 | 6,819,247 | -10,547,505 |
| Hull | 16,922,025 | 5,597,000 | -11,325,025 |
| Poole | 17,784,613 | 0 | -17,784,613 |
| Tyne | 8,021,551 | 3,424,925 | -4,596,626 |
| London | 9,444,739 | 0 | -9,444,739 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Air transport
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 51 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 45 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 43 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 33 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 28 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BODGIT AND SCARPER ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 23 |
| VAN HOOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 13,707,827 |
| Turkey | 3,744,022 |
| Cyprus | 1,406,346 |
| India | 1,134,150 |
| Portugal | 384,837 |
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 | 10,671,736 | 3,036,091 | -7,635,645 |
| Turkey | 1,967,187 | 1,776,835 | -190,352 |
| Cyprus | 727,660 | 678,686 | -48,974 |
| India | 1,134,150 | 0 | -1,134,150 |
| Portugal | 384,837 | 0 | -384,837 |
| Spain | 0 | 268,489 | +268,489 |
| Chad | 123,394 | 0 | -123,394 |
| United States | 69,501 | 0 | -69,501 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 63,640 | +63,640 |
| Malta | 0 | 56,500 | +56,500 |
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) | 12,977,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,697,817 |
| Other | 241,500 |
| Air transport | 73,946 |
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) | 9,616,808 | 3,361,080 | -6,255,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,178,656 | 2,519,161 | -2,659,495 |
| Other | 241,500 | 0 | -241,500 |
| Air transport | 70,501 | 3,445 | -67,056 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,995,382 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,754,972 |
| Fishguard | 2,841,572 |
| Southampton | 1,440,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,400 |
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 | 6,048,575 | 2,946,807 | -3,101,768 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,967,187 | 1,787,785 | -179,402 |
| Fishguard | 2,841,572 | 0 | -2,841,572 |
| Southampton | 709,410 | 731,376 | +21,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,400 | 0 | -1,141,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 889,419 | 0 | -889,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 622,170 | 145,784 | -476,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,231 | 0 | -508,231 |
| Portsmouth | 28,000 | 268,489 | +240,489 |
| 000 | 241,500 | 0 | -241,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87021011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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