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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 45,732,283 |
| Norway | 34,414,809 |
| Netherlands | 18,794,058 |
| France | 15,146,558 |
| Canada | 14,715,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 24,860,174 | 20,872,109 | -3,988,065 |
| Norway | 18,647,684 | 15,767,125 | -2,880,559 |
| Netherlands | 10,901,773 | 7,892,285 | -3,009,488 |
| France | 3,619,856 | 11,526,702 | +7,906,846 |
| Canada | 7,253,255 | 7,462,172 | +208,917 |
| Romania | 1,016,240 | 12,067,857 | +11,051,617 |
| Germany | 1,951,608 | 3,727,819 | +1,776,211 |
| Denmark | 1,136,949 | 3,454,213 | +2,317,264 |
| Iceland | 1,363,723 | 2,883,045 | +1,519,322 |
| Switzerland | 1,998,943 | 2,106,324 | +107,381 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 63,656,037 |
| United Kingdom | 39,269,426 |
| Norway | 18,856,469 |
| Singapore | 15,417,645 |
| Canada | 14,921,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 32,505,491 | 31,150,546 | -1,354,945 |
| United Kingdom | 14,469,438 | 24,799,988 | +10,330,550 |
| Norway | 11,297,012 | 7,559,457 | -3,737,555 |
| Singapore | 4,196,288 | 11,221,357 | +7,025,069 |
| Canada | 7,347,238 | 7,574,002 | +226,764 |
| France | 3,244,317 | 7,066,999 | +3,822,682 |
| Germany | 5,069,272 | 5,036,218 | -33,054 |
| China | 1,854,063 | 3,343,845 | +1,489,782 |
| Denmark | 1,439,417 | 3,129,707 | +1,690,290 |
| Netherlands | 2,374,372 | 1,913,672 | -460,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 52 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 47 |
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 40 | 39 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 29 | 34 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 27 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 29 | 29 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 12 | 14 | +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 | 126,625,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,246,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,177,996 |
| Road transport | 2,295,629 |
| Other | 1,044,455 |
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 | 64,042,518 | 62,582,666 | -1,459,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,717,361 | 25,528,979 | +6,811,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,650,286 | 25,527,710 | +15,877,424 |
| Road transport | 1,103,580 | 1,192,049 | +88,469 |
| Other | 963,945 | 80,510 | -883,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,176,493 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,106,464 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 26,815,092 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 22,060,729 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,671,084 |
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 | 17,857,668 | 20,318,825 | +2,461,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,508,078 | 15,598,386 | -4,909,692 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 14,380,326 | 12,434,766 | -1,945,560 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,618,534 | 11,442,195 | +823,661 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,907,383 | 9,763,701 | -1,143,682 |
| Dover | 1,741,075 | 9,556,028 | +7,814,953 |
| Tyne | 3,730,624 | 3,065,103 | -665,521 |
| Harwich | 1,567,946 | 4,097,648 | +2,529,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 812,209 | 2,998,384 | +2,186,175 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,844,992 | 1,888,037 | +43,045 |
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
|
104 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
67 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
64 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
62 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
44 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 105 |
| 2026-04 | 107 |
| 2026-03 | 116 |
| 2026-02 | 121 |
| 2026-01 | 114 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 112 |
| R.S. AQUA LIMITED | 111 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 110 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 103 |
| RADIODETECTION LIMITED | 99 |
| PLANET OCEAN LIMITED | 95 |
| HALLIBURTON MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES LIMITED | 92 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 89 |
| TEMPCON INSTRUMENTATION LIMITED | 85 |
| FUGRO GB LIMITED | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 266 |
| 54m+ | 212 |
| 0-1m | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 67 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | 34,984,165 |
| Norway | 25,568,558 |
| Netherlands | 17,997,238 |
| Romania | 16,063,715 |
| France | 13,980,701 |
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 | 16,033,659 | 18,950,506 | +2,916,847 |
| Norway | 15,784,965 | 9,783,593 | -6,001,372 |
| Netherlands | 9,738,730 | 8,258,508 | -1,480,222 |
| Romania | 4,275,447 | 11,788,268 | +7,512,821 |
| France | 6,452,480 | 7,528,221 | +1,075,741 |
| Antarctica | 8,382,052 | 985,166 | -7,396,886 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,246,190 | 4,945,362 | +699,172 |
| Germany | 5,448,112 | 3,279,615 | -2,168,497 |
| Brazil | 4,963,290 | 1,962,265 | -3,001,025 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,011,516 | 4,249,638 | +2,238,122 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 90,169 |
| China | 426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,976 | 80,193 | +70,217 |
| China | 426 | 0 | -426 |
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 | 121,973,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,819,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,800,635 |
| Other | 115,414 |
| Road transport | 45,418 |
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 | 62,238,717 | 59,735,219 | -2,503,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,262,661 | 40,556,850 | +10,294,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,102,761 | 13,697,874 | -14,404,887 |
| Other | 21,953 | 93,461 | +71,508 |
| Road transport | 0 | 45,418 | +45,418 |
| Rail transport | 7,400 | 0 | -7,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,923,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,727,712 |
| Tyne | 24,132,534 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,759,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,695,432 |
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 | 30,948,412 | 28,974,671 | -1,973,741 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,876,922 | 15,850,790 | +3,973,868 |
| Tyne | 10,882,523 | 13,250,011 | +2,367,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,805,386 | 9,954,601 | -1,850,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,858,396 | 4,837,036 | -4,021,360 |
| ZLC | 6,496,223 | 7,120,399 | +624,176 |
| Harwich | 7,479,631 | 2,383,571 | -5,096,060 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,956,390 | 3,512,931 | -2,443,459 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,006,791 | 2,551,060 | -3,455,731 |
| Southampton | 1,558,778 | 6,250,643 | +4,691,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90158080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unique instruments for specific measuring tasks