Import/export HS code 841920: Medical sterilizers
Machines used in hospitals or labs to sterilize medical tools and equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,859,836 |
| Germany | 7,460,412 |
| Sweden | 5,478,557 |
| France | 4,907,302 |
| China | 3,397,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,021,539 | 3,838,297 | -1,183,242 |
| Germany | 4,040,567 | 3,419,845 | -620,722 |
| Sweden | 1,767,151 | 3,711,406 | +1,944,255 |
| France | 889,934 | 4,017,368 | +3,127,434 |
| China | 1,695,396 | 1,702,022 | +6,626 |
| United States | 947,055 | 1,438,637 | +491,582 |
| Netherlands | 1,431,659 | 931,532 | -500,127 |
| Austria | 17,822 | 1,908,309 | +1,890,487 |
| Poland | 1,347,341 | 511,799 | -835,542 |
| Finland | 657,619 | 699,437 | +41,818 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,990,936 |
| Germany | 6,351,675 |
| United States | 5,839,071 |
| Sweden | 5,405,399 |
| China | 3,559,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,941,588 | 7,049,348 | +1,107,760 |
| Germany | 3,179,040 | 3,172,635 | -6,405 |
| United States | 2,629,024 | 3,210,047 | +581,023 |
| Sweden | 1,699,214 | 3,706,185 | +2,006,971 |
| China | 1,870,448 | 1,689,357 | -181,091 |
| Austria | 31,675 | 1,908,309 | +1,876,634 |
| Poland | 1,342,617 | 527,320 | -815,297 |
| Finland | 657,619 | 704,928 | +47,309 |
| Australia | 263,133 | 641,882 | +378,749 |
| Israel | 386,229 | 214,332 | -171,897 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 26,533,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,677,972 |
| Air transport | 7,639,312 |
| Other | 170,939 |
| Road transport | 80,550 |
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) | 11,690,678 | 14,843,257 | +3,152,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,635,524 | 6,042,448 | +1,406,924 |
| Air transport | 3,679,103 | 3,960,209 | +281,106 |
| Other | 33,118 | 137,821 | +104,703 |
| Road transport | 73,983 | 6,567 | -67,416 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,014,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,765,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,487,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,896,643 |
| Felixstowe | 2,489,230 |
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 | 5,108,564 | 8,905,813 | +3,797,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,468,238 | 3,297,110 | -171,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,250,550 | 4,237,385 | +1,986,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,058,573 | 1,838,070 | +779,497 |
| Felixstowe | 1,337,418 | 1,151,812 | -185,606 |
| Thamesport | 705,811 | 671,387 | -34,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 642,036 | 714,386 | +72,350 |
| London | 978,567 | 344,598 | -633,969 |
| Southampton | 643,661 | 667,861 | +24,200 |
| Harwich | 1,033,107 | 215,508 | -817,599 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| Human health activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR DIMENSIONS LTD | 108 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 69 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 60 |
| W & H (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 50 |
| WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED | 50 |
| ALBERT BROWNE LIMITED | 48 |
| H.W. ANDERSEN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| PRESTIGE MEDICAL LIMITED | 46 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 2,411,846 |
| France | 2,011,313 |
| Ireland | 1,565,722 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,433,020 |
| Netherlands | 1,262,946 |
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 | 1,171,312 | 1,240,534 | +69,222 |
| France | 877,365 | 1,133,948 | +256,583 |
| Ireland | 739,727 | 825,995 | +86,268 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 969,002 | 464,018 | -504,984 |
| Netherlands | 691,369 | 571,577 | -119,792 |
| Australia | 217,474 | 622,967 | +405,493 |
| China | 504,554 | 195,006 | -309,548 |
| United Arab Emirates | 190,828 | 368,738 | +177,910 |
| Oman | 392,442 | 140,332 | -252,110 |
| New Zealand | 172,078 | 315,571 | +143,493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,010 |
| Netherlands | 1,590 |
| XI | 406 |
| Canada | 182 |
| China | 48 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,733 | 14,277 | +10,544 |
| Netherlands | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| XI | 150 | 256 | +106 |
| Canada | 96 | 86 | -10 |
| China | 0 | 48 | +48 |
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 | 8,577,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,748,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,151,341 |
| Road transport | 26,275 |
| Other | 22,018 |
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 | 3,944,807 | 4,632,214 | +687,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,661,933 | 4,086,108 | +424,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,150,109 | 2,001,232 | -148,877 |
| Road transport | 26,275 | 0 | -26,275 |
| Other | 6,291 | 15,727 | +9,436 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,256,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,309,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,685,673 |
| Southampton | 1,169,524 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,161,908 |
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 | 3,148,944 | 3,107,899 | -41,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,387,795 | 1,921,536 | -466,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,013,396 | 672,277 | -341,119 |
| Southampton | 405,132 | 764,392 | +359,260 |
| East Midlands Airport | 342,836 | 819,072 | +476,236 |
| Holyhead | 539,548 | 567,274 | +27,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 355,296 | 638,866 | +283,570 |
| Dover | 209,563 | 664,439 | +454,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 575,873 | 268,624 | -307,249 |
| ZLC | 346,687 | 412,273 | +65,586 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used in hospitals or labs to sterilize medical tools and equipment