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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,858,818 |
| Germany | 11,875,087 |
| China | 4,539,094 |
| Netherlands | 2,266,860 |
| Poland | 1,284,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,469,005 | 8,389,813 | -1,079,192 |
| Germany | 2,865,296 | 9,009,791 | +6,144,495 |
| China | 2,059,625 | 2,479,469 | +419,844 |
| Netherlands | 948,653 | 1,318,207 | +369,554 |
| Poland | 673,033 | 611,077 | -61,956 |
| Japan | 573,579 | 190,256 | -383,323 |
| Belgium | 503,646 | 165,082 | -338,564 |
| Czechia | 383,645 | 151,428 | -232,217 |
| Spain | 240,091 | 255,402 | +15,311 |
| India | 184,871 | 158,643 | -26,228 |
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 | 14,734,279 |
| France | 8,899,377 |
| Japan | 5,926,548 |
| Germany | 4,125,628 |
| Italy | 1,118,983 |
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 | 4,688,646 | 10,045,633 | +5,356,987 |
| France | 3,890,438 | 5,008,939 | +1,118,501 |
| Japan | 3,191,211 | 2,735,337 | -455,874 |
| Germany | 2,132,283 | 1,993,345 | -138,938 |
| Italy | 42,784 | 1,076,199 | +1,033,415 |
| India | 453,262 | 612,336 | +159,074 |
| Tunisia | 489,213 | 423,403 | -65,810 |
| United States | 343,222 | 183,570 | -159,652 |
| Spain | 166,269 | 212,978 | +46,709 |
| Czechia | 11,342 | 356,674 | +345,332 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
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 | 27 | 27 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 5 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 21,326,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,895,513 |
| Air transport | 5,079,132 |
| Other | 2,498,125 |
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) | 10,460,379 | 10,866,381 | +406,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,399,081 | 9,496,432 | +6,097,351 |
| Air transport | 2,091,096 | 2,988,036 | +896,940 |
| Other | 2,431,205 | 66,920 | -2,364,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,377,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,077,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,729,869 |
| 000 | 2,498,125 |
| Southampton | 2,147,477 |
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 | 4,322,633 | 4,054,707 | -267,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 787,229 | 7,290,479 | +6,503,250 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,395,218 | 4,334,651 | +939,433 |
| 000 | 2,431,205 | 66,920 | -2,364,285 |
| Southampton | 1,326,886 | 820,591 | -506,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 958,549 | 1,188,243 | +229,694 |
| Portsmouth | 831,517 | 985,712 | +154,195 |
| Felixstowe | 943,645 | 654,703 | -288,942 |
| Harwich | 725,477 | 822,657 | +97,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 505,857 | 911,039 | +405,182 |
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 | 95 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 54 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PF CONCEPT UK OPERATIONS LTD | 101 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 81 |
| PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED | 81 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 68 |
| SWAROVSKI UK LIMITED | 59 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 56 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| BIC GRAPHIC EUROPE, S.A. | 51 |
| RICHEMONT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| IMPRESSION EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
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 | 2,636,096 |
| Germany | 1,529,494 |
| Poland | 1,388,300 |
| Ireland | 1,345,455 |
| Russia | 778,212 |
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 | 1,450,672 | 1,185,424 | -265,248 |
| Germany | 898,823 | 630,671 | -268,152 |
| Poland | 589,436 | 798,864 | +209,428 |
| Ireland | 753,718 | 591,737 | -161,981 |
| Russia | 0 | 778,212 | +778,212 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 195,620 | 118,476 | -77,144 |
| France | 125,509 | 107,088 | -18,421 |
| Australia | 28,080 | 197,137 | +169,057 |
| Norway | 136,349 | 63,788 | -72,561 |
| Canada | 115,890 | 55,569 | -60,321 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 133,577 |
| Switzerland | 4,947 |
| Ireland | 1,625 |
| France | 601 |
| Spain | 124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 47,767 | 85,810 | +38,043 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,947 | +4,947 |
| Ireland | 1,469 | 156 | -1,313 |
| France | 0 | 601 | +601 |
| Spain | 0 | 124 | +124 |
| Poland | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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) | 4,800,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,906,831 |
| Air transport | 1,714,398 |
| Other | 141,180 |
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) | 2,007,003 | 2,793,603 | +786,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,514,363 | 1,392,468 | -121,895 |
| Air transport | 1,135,683 | 578,715 | -556,968 |
| Other | 49,380 | 91,800 | +42,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,171,555 |
| Southampton | 1,100,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,083,093 |
| East Midlands Airport | 904,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 715,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,098,542 | 2,073,013 | +974,471 |
| Southampton | 207,101 | 892,908 | +685,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 888,519 | 194,574 | -693,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 675,731 | 228,493 | -447,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 395,060 | 320,918 | -74,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,578 | 240,317 | -90,261 |
| Holyhead | 333,279 | 208,519 | -124,760 |
| Fishguard | 221,581 | 145,748 | -75,833 |
| Harwich | 130,793 | 132,618 | +1,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,372 | 61,050 | -70,322 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96081092
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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