Import/export HS code 9406: Prefabricated buildings
Ready-made structures that are built off-site and assembled on location. Includes all types of prefabricated buildings
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 125,784,458 |
| Italy | 84,701,838 |
| Netherlands | 75,658,251 |
| Israel | 69,365,855 |
| Slovenia | 68,473,352 |
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 | 56,362,354 | 69,422,104 | +13,059,750 |
| Italy | 38,748,245 | 45,953,593 | +7,205,348 |
| Netherlands | 40,965,722 | 34,692,529 | -6,273,193 |
| Israel | 38,908,197 | 30,457,658 | -8,450,539 |
| Slovenia | 34,801,686 | 33,671,666 | -1,130,020 |
| Estonia | 33,040,826 | 35,161,312 | +2,120,486 |
| Poland | 31,957,720 | 35,287,610 | +3,329,890 |
| Ireland | 23,672,785 | 27,682,524 | +4,009,739 |
| Germany | 29,475,510 | 21,659,028 | -7,816,482 |
| Lithuania | 16,442,388 | 19,546,484 | +3,104,096 |
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 | 137,119,755 |
| Italy | 83,723,222 |
| Estonia | 75,675,532 |
| Poland | 73,897,935 |
| Israel | 70,516,605 |
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 | 62,035,960 | 75,083,795 | +13,047,835 |
| Italy | 38,853,611 | 44,869,611 | +6,016,000 |
| Estonia | 36,707,499 | 38,968,033 | +2,260,534 |
| Poland | 35,513,185 | 38,384,750 | +2,871,565 |
| Israel | 39,864,859 | 30,651,746 | -9,213,113 |
| Slovenia | 34,969,319 | 33,768,698 | -1,200,621 |
| Germany | 37,144,089 | 25,958,606 | -11,185,483 |
| Lithuania | 17,332,425 | 21,478,530 | +4,146,105 |
| Netherlands | 18,722,393 | 19,198,749 | +476,356 |
| Latvia | 8,840,276 | 24,477,719 | +15,637,443 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 73 |
| Inner London - East | 72 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 70 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 66 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 39 | 46 | +7 |
| Inner London - East | 36 | 52 | +16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 47 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 | 49 | +12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 | 38 | +18 |
| Essex | 30 | 32 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 34 | +8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 31 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 29 | +9 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
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) | 605,009,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,352,098 |
| Other | 14,088,269 |
| Road transport | 7,830,351 |
| Air transport | 4,616,334 |
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) | 287,712,342 | 317,296,914 | +29,584,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,044,154 | 138,307,944 | -736,210 |
| Other | 6,111,713 | 7,976,556 | +1,864,843 |
| Road transport | 4,701,441 | 3,128,910 | -1,572,531 |
| Air transport | 2,676,041 | 1,940,293 | -735,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 306,497,076 |
| Felixstowe | 102,026,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,756,002 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,855,960 |
| Southampton | 58,887,372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 149,168,517 | 157,328,559 | +8,160,042 |
| Felixstowe | 44,823,060 | 57,203,587 | +12,380,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,103,699 | 29,652,303 | -12,451,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,211,227 | 35,644,733 | +11,433,506 |
| Southampton | 25,737,400 | 33,149,972 | +7,412,572 |
| Harwich | 24,957,022 | 23,147,895 | -1,809,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,891,946 | 26,214,005 | +5,322,059 |
| London | 19,209,084 | 19,199,489 | -9,595 |
| Purfleet | 16,043,269 | 18,593,018 | +2,549,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,367,404 | 13,448,163 | +2,080,759 |
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 | 297 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 247 |
| Specialised construction activities | 119 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 68 |
| Construction of buildings | 64 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 184 |
| 2026-03 | 222 |
| 2026-02 | 179 |
| 2026-01 | 158 |
| 2025-12 | 148 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MH STAR UK LTD | 124 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 120 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 103 |
| KETER UK LIMITED | 101 |
| JULIANA GREENHOUSES LTD | 98 |
| KMS DISTRIBUTIONS LIMITED | 98 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 97 |
| BULL TRADING LIMITED | 86 |
| VITAVIA GARDEN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 73 |
| PALRAM APPLICATIONS UK LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 501 |
| 0-1m | 348 |
| 54m+ | 174 |
| 15m-54m | 105 |
| Other | 92 |
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 | 210,196,746 |
| Netherlands | 62,134,420 |
| Germany | 37,879,191 |
| United States | 26,143,435 |
| France | 17,763,161 |
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 | 104,277,681 | 105,919,065 | +1,641,384 |
| Netherlands | 18,818,577 | 43,315,843 | +24,497,266 |
| Germany | 20,901,713 | 16,977,478 | -3,924,235 |
| United States | 13,562,554 | 12,580,881 | -981,673 |
| France | 8,640,693 | 9,122,468 | +481,775 |
| Belgium | 2,111,402 | 10,671,396 | +8,559,994 |
| Norway | 2,817,964 | 6,283,756 | +3,465,792 |
| Poland | 4,164,012 | 3,156,223 | -1,007,789 |
| Denmark | 2,885,742 | 4,115,396 | +1,229,654 |
| Spain | 5,226,778 | 1,281,318 | -3,945,460 |
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 | 131,471,562 |
| Nicaragua | 6,349,107 |
| China | 1,385,436 |
| Estonia | 548,772 |
| Ireland | 322,909 |
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 | 65,762,413 | 65,709,149 | -53,264 |
| Nicaragua | 2,544,829 | 3,804,278 | +1,259,449 |
| China | 631,680 | 753,756 | +122,076 |
| Estonia | 193,355 | 355,417 | +162,062 |
| Ireland | 31 | 322,878 | +322,847 |
| Lithuania | 114,609 | 46,768 | -67,841 |
| Turkey | 59,810 | 0 | -59,810 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 31,954 | +31,954 |
| Canada | 13,376 | 15,224 | +1,848 |
| Israel | 15,328 | 0 | -15,328 |
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) | 220,051,550 |
| Other | 145,205,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,917,988 |
| Air transport | 3,204,484 |
| Road transport | 25,772 |
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) | 94,545,477 | 125,506,073 | +30,960,596 |
| Other | 72,274,005 | 72,931,027 | +657,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,225,716 | 44,692,272 | -2,533,444 |
| Air transport | 1,701,075 | 1,503,409 | -197,666 |
| Road transport | 3,000 | 22,772 | +19,772 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 145,205,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,029,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,345,994 |
| Holyhead | 33,460,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,033,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 72,274,005 | 72,931,027 | +657,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,025,216 | 49,004,124 | +28,978,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,195,103 | 22,150,891 | +1,955,788 |
| Holyhead | 15,602,873 | 17,857,425 | +2,254,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,949,420 | 14,084,376 | -2,865,044 |
| Southampton | 12,420,980 | 11,908,368 | -512,612 |
| Dover | 8,721,203 | 8,631,781 | -89,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,781,110 | 5,653,945 | -5,127,165 |
| Hull | 4,214,998 | 7,798,479 | +3,583,481 |
| Harwich | 6,581,210 | 3,449,885 | -3,131,325 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9406
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ready-made structures that are built off-site and assembled on location. Includes all types of prefabricated buildings