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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 | 8,565,700 |
| Germany | 918,712 |
| United States | 869,497 |
| Ireland | 196,842 |
| Belgium | 195,326 |
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 | 3,358,277 | 5,207,423 | +1,849,146 |
| Germany | 820,023 | 98,689 | -721,334 |
| United States | 420,064 | 449,433 | +29,369 |
| Ireland | 30,353 | 166,489 | +136,136 |
| Belgium | 16,451 | 178,875 | +162,424 |
| Italy | 132,774 | 52,735 | -80,039 |
| Netherlands | 142,236 | 29,180 | -113,056 |
| Slovakia | 23,989 | 140,680 | +116,691 |
| Thailand | 150,079 | 1,372 | -148,707 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,141 | 29,541 | -37,600 |
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 | 9,101,264 |
| United States | 726,814 |
| Germany | 634,385 |
| United Kingdom | 311,184 |
| Taiwan | 241,378 |
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 | 3,658,913 | 5,442,351 | +1,783,438 |
| United States | 375,743 | 351,071 | -24,672 |
| Germany | 578,237 | 56,148 | -522,089 |
| United Kingdom | 223,556 | 87,628 | -135,928 |
| Taiwan | 219,820 | 21,558 | -198,262 |
| Belgium | 15,877 | 177,205 | +161,328 |
| Italy | 104,267 | 44,497 | -59,770 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 136,487 | +136,487 |
| Denmark | 59,312 | 33,761 | -25,551 |
| Japan | 37,290 | 8,637 | -28,653 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 5,752,249 |
| Air transport | 4,508,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,001,619 |
| Other | 674,395 |
| Road transport | 12,263 |
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) | 1,766,985 | 3,985,264 | +2,218,279 |
| Air transport | 2,323,648 | 2,185,102 | -138,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 791,816 | 209,803 | -582,013 |
| Other | 545,036 | 129,359 | -415,677 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,263 | +12,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,533,457 |
| Felixstowe | 1,977,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,570,988 |
| Southampton | 1,208,341 |
| 000 | 674,395 |
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 | 1,369,781 | 1,163,676 | -206,105 |
| Felixstowe | 954,163 | 1,022,848 | +68,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,679 | 1,291,309 | +1,011,630 |
| Southampton | 224,388 | 983,953 | +759,565 |
| 000 | 545,036 | 129,359 | -415,677 |
| 499 | 70,071 | 512,619 | +442,548 |
| Luton Airport | 188,445 | 274,859 | +86,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,798 | 46,178 | -343,620 |
| Dover | 373,847 | 26,196 | -347,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 169,986 | 216,300 | +46,314 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 78 |
| ALPS ALPINE EUROPE GMBH | 68 |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS UK LIMITED | 66 |
| TJX UK | 35 |
| VISIONAID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 34 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 34 |
| MEON LIMITED | 32 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 32 |
| ROSCOLAB LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 778,915 |
| Germany | 698,996 |
| Saudi Arabia | 280,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 209,395 |
| Ireland | 194,420 |
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 | 485,447 | 293,468 | -191,979 |
| Germany | 640,757 | 58,239 | -582,518 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,898 | 252,464 | +224,566 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,606 | 128,789 | +48,183 |
| Ireland | 101,260 | 93,160 | -8,100 |
| Australia | 160,239 | 26,161 | -134,078 |
| Japan | 0 | 147,489 | +147,489 |
| France | 26,197 | 73,878 | +47,681 |
| Sweden | 34,388 | 42,962 | +8,574 |
| Netherlands | 2,848 | 69,574 | +66,726 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 47,747 |
| Ireland | 18 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 36,965 | 10,782 | -26,183 |
| Ireland | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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 | 1,983,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 947,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,178 |
| Other | 64,091 |
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 | 936,683 | 1,046,564 | +109,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,329 | 310,279 | -327,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,246 | 153,932 | -107,314 |
| Other | 38,605 | 25,486 | -13,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,187,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 639,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 303,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 198,319 |
| Felixstowe | 171,811 |
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 | 527,670 | 659,766 | +132,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,739 | 141,664 | -356,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,859 | 191,440 | +79,581 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,772 | 94,547 | -9,225 |
| Felixstowe | 164,764 | 7,047 | -157,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,751 | 73,599 | +27,848 |
| ZLC | 84,073 | 33,030 | -51,043 |
| Dover | 48,440 | 58,479 | +10,039 |
| Manchester Airport | 49,485 | 40,468 | -9,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,705 | 45,775 | +2,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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