Import/export HS code 970521: Human specimens and parts
Collections or pieces containing human remains or body parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 730,863 |
| United States | 141,993 |
| Japan | 43,666 |
| Norway | 10,000 |
| Italy | 7,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 378,786 | 352,077 | -26,709 |
| United States | 3,598 | 138,395 | +134,797 |
| Japan | 47 | 43,619 | +43,572 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,431 | +7,431 |
| France | 0 | 6,966 | +6,966 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| China | 5,295 | 0 | -5,295 |
| Netherlands | 2,309 | 2,378 | +69 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,186 | +3,186 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 723,174 |
| United States | 118,595 |
| Japan | 43,666 |
| United Kingdom | 25,807 |
| Austria | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 378,786 | 344,388 | -34,398 |
| United States | 3,598 | 114,997 | +111,399 |
| Japan | 47 | 43,619 | +43,572 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 25,807 | +25,807 |
| Austria | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| China | 5,295 | 3,186 | -2,109 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,431 | +7,431 |
| France | 0 | 6,966 | +6,966 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 525,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,141 |
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 | 334,926 | 190,630 | -144,296 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,062 | 330,545 | +275,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47 | 52,094 | +52,047 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 325,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,082 |
| Birmingham Airport | 144,537 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,615 |
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 | 0 | 325,883 | +325,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,289 | 22,793 | -130,496 |
| Birmingham Airport | 136,848 | 7,689 | -129,159 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,452 | 117,070 | +113,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,337 | 28,278 | -13,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,062 | 1,442 | -53,620 |
| Felixstowe | 47 | 43,619 | +43,572 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,800 | +14,800 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 8,475 | +8,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,220 | +3,220 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARTHREX LIMITED | 1 |
| PETER HARRINGTON LIMITED | 1 |
| NIDEC CONTROL TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 1 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 1 |
| PULLMAN GALLERY LIMITED | 1 |
| ICONS SHOP LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 297,352 |
| Egypt | 173,718 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 173,718 |
| Kuwait | 173,718 |
| Tunisia | 173,718 |
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 | 290,651 | 6,701 | -283,950 |
| Egypt | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 94,435 | 0 | -94,435 |
| Germany | 40,547 | 25,604 | -14,943 |
| France | 41,267 | 16,820 | -24,447 |
| Japan | 20,719 | 0 | -20,719 |
| India | 13,600 | 0 | -13,600 |
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 | 1,272,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,835 |
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 | 529,907 | 742,849 | +212,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,835 | 21,000 | -28,835 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 640,477 |
| London Stansted Airport | 266,234 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 173,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,151 |
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 | 106,203 | 534,274 | +428,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 263,450 | 2,784 | -260,666 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 173,718 | +173,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,837 | 16,410 | -112,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,651 | 16,500 | -33,151 |
| ZLC | 31,417 | 15,663 | -15,754 |
| London | 0 | 4,500 | +4,500 |
| Dover | 184 | 0 | -184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 970521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Collections or pieces containing human remains or body parts