Import/export HS code 89019010: Seagoing Transport Ships
Ships for ocean travel that carry goods or both people and goods
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 56,168,884 |
| Turkey | 20,308,219 |
| Netherlands | 12,177,562 |
| Denmark | 2,304,877 |
| Germany | 1,206,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 47,226,726 | 8,942,158 | -38,284,568 |
| Turkey | 15,141,019 | 5,167,200 | -9,973,819 |
| Netherlands | 9,166,754 | 3,010,808 | -6,155,946 |
| Denmark | 2,279,986 | 24,891 | -2,255,095 |
| Germany | 1,206,148 | 0 | -1,206,148 |
| Estonia | 610,950 | 0 | -610,950 |
| Spain | 58,741 | 0 | -58,741 |
| China | 27,845 | 985 | -26,860 |
| Australia | 10,215 | 2,799 | -7,416 |
| Norway | 12,992 | 0 | -12,992 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 56,168,884 |
| Turkey | 24,524,898 |
| Netherlands | 8,823,028 |
| Denmark | 2,279,986 |
| United Kingdom | 595,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 47,226,726 | 8,942,158 | -38,284,568 |
| Turkey | 19,357,698 | 5,167,200 | -14,190,498 |
| Netherlands | 5,812,220 | 3,010,808 | -2,801,412 |
| Denmark | 2,279,986 | 0 | -2,279,986 |
| United Kingdom | 595,291 | 0 | -595,291 |
| Ireland | 364,790 | 0 | -364,790 |
| New Zealand | 56,771 | 0 | -56,771 |
| Norway | 12,992 | 24,891 | +11,899 |
| China | 27,845 | 985 | -26,860 |
| Australia | 10,215 | 2,799 | -7,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 90,096,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,729,889 |
| Air transport | 80,413 |
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) | 72,980,554 | 17,115,550 | -55,865,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,703,246 | 26,643 | -2,676,603 |
| Air transport | 70,155 | 10,258 | -59,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 64,936,197 |
| Hull | 7,626,046 |
| Inverness | 4,171,397 |
| Grimsby | 3,913,144 |
| Fraserburgh Harbour | 3,015,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 50,826,839 | 14,109,358 | -36,717,481 |
| Hull | 7,626,046 | 0 | -7,626,046 |
| Inverness | 4,171,397 | 0 | -4,171,397 |
| Grimsby | 3,913,144 | 0 | -3,913,144 |
| Fraserburgh Harbour | 3,015,652 | 0 | -3,015,652 |
| London | 0 | 2,859,405 | +2,859,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,276,564 | 26,643 | -2,249,921 |
| Workington | 1,201,027 | 0 | -1,201,027 |
| Greenock | 1,024,335 | 0 | -1,024,335 |
| RSY | 610,950 | 0 | -610,950 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Water transport
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 216,405 |
| Netherlands | 102,589 |
| Italy | 84,749 |
| Ireland | 40,000 |
| Iceland | 37,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 216,405 | 0 | -216,405 |
| Netherlands | 58,321 | 44,268 | -14,053 |
| Italy | 0 | 84,749 | +84,749 |
| Ireland | 40,000 | 0 | -40,000 |
| Iceland | 0 | 37,320 | +37,320 |
| China | 37,298 | 0 | -37,298 |
| Denmark | 11,184 | 11,651 | +467 |
| United States | 16,148 | 0 | -16,148 |
| Belgium | 14,072 | 0 | -14,072 |
| Singapore | 10,126 | 0 | -10,126 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 216,405 |
| Air transport | 192,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 216,405 | 0 | -216,405 |
| Air transport | 104,435 | 87,590 | -16,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,638 | 55,919 | -37,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 48,660 | +48,660 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 216,405 |
| ZLC | 129,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,627 |
| Holyhead | 40,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 216,405 | 0 | -216,405 |
| ZLC | 43,688 | 85,981 | +42,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,454 | 43,173 | +719 |
| Holyhead | 40,000 | 0 | -40,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 37,320 | +37,320 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,540 | 0 | -31,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,184 | 11,651 | +467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,238 | 0 | -17,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,969 | 1,609 | -10,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 89019010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ships for ocean travel that carry goods or both people and goods