Import/export HS code 970522: Extinct or endangered species and parts
Collections or pieces containing remains or parts of extinct or endangered species
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 | 808,049 |
| Belgium | 728,234 |
| Germany | 193,938 |
| France | 135,825 |
| Denmark | 67,143 |
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 | 436,908 | 371,141 | -65,767 |
| Belgium | 0 | 728,234 | +728,234 |
| Germany | 138,491 | 55,447 | -83,044 |
| France | 48,956 | 86,869 | +37,913 |
| Denmark | 0 | 67,143 | +67,143 |
| South Africa | 44,301 | 4,736 | -39,565 |
| Portugal | 44,000 | 0 | -44,000 |
| Morocco | 3,531 | 31,672 | +28,141 |
| Canada | 14,186 | 0 | -14,186 |
| New Zealand | 8,603 | 0 | -8,603 |
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 | 749,611 |
| Belgium | 699,915 |
| Germany | 157,238 |
| Madagascar | 117,794 |
| United Kingdom | 110,699 |
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 | 449,015 | 300,596 | -148,419 |
| Belgium | 2,028 | 697,887 | +695,859 |
| Germany | 52,444 | 104,794 | +52,350 |
| Madagascar | 7,675 | 110,119 | +102,444 |
| United Kingdom | 30,561 | 80,138 | +49,577 |
| Netherlands | 54,781 | 0 | -54,781 |
| South Africa | 45,933 | 4,736 | -41,197 |
| Portugal | 44,000 | 0 | -44,000 |
| Morocco | 4,769 | 31,672 | +26,903 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 14,384 | 11,300 | -3,084 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 925,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,549 |
| Air transport | 429,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 46,667 | 878,848 | +832,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 285,093 | 173,456 | -111,637 |
| Air transport | 279,106 | 150,103 | -129,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,613 | 151,031 | -582 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 1,097,392 |
| Southampton | 382,600 |
| London | 204,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 173,559 | 923,833 | +750,274 |
| Southampton | 244,067 | 138,533 | -105,534 |
| London | 131,980 | 72,148 | -59,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,135 | 0 | -142,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,142 | 43,929 | +33,787 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,484 | 38,938 | +33,454 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 40,600 | +40,600 |
| Dover | 0 | 34,954 | +34,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 34,923 | +34,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,168 | 7,484 | -8,684 |
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
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATURAL WONDERS LIMITED | 3 |
| CRYSTALS (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| ASHTI FINE ART LTD. | 1 |
| DAVID AARON LIMITED | 1 |
| PETER HARRINGTON LIMITED | 1 |
| THE HALCYON GALLERY LIMITED | 1 |
| BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST | 1 |
| OPAUREA LTD | 1 |
| UKGE LIMITED | 1 |
| AMMONITE 2000 LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 Arab Emirates | 75,000 |
| Germany | 65,423 |
| United States | 33,782 |
| South Korea | 22,200 |
| Canada | 15,442 |
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 Arab Emirates | 75,000 | 0 | -75,000 |
| Germany | 65,423 | 0 | -65,423 |
| United States | 33,782 | 0 | -33,782 |
| South Korea | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| Canada | 15,442 | 0 | -15,442 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,871 | +11,871 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,500 | +10,500 |
| Austria | 4,419 | 5,216 | +797 |
| Australia | 0 | 6,797 | +6,797 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,000 | +3,000 |
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 | 149,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,200 |
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 | 124,224 | 25,540 | -98,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,842 | 15,716 | -54,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,558 |
| ZLC | 77,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,442 |
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 | 69,842 | 15,716 | -54,126 |
| ZLC | 75,000 | 2,540 | -72,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,923 | 18,668 | -4,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,442 | 0 | -15,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,500 | 4,332 | -1,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,359 | 0 | -5,359 |
Quick facts
HS code: 970522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Collections or pieces containing remains or parts of extinct or endangered species