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 | 8,423,894 |
| Germany | 6,785,028 |
| Sweden | 5,421,917 |
| China | 3,509,810 |
| France | 2,926,416 |
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 | 4,792,625 | 3,631,269 | -1,161,356 |
| Germany | 4,146,630 | 2,638,398 | -1,508,232 |
| Sweden | 1,724,021 | 3,697,896 | +1,973,875 |
| China | 1,827,707 | 1,682,103 | -145,604 |
| France | 845,994 | 2,080,422 | +1,234,428 |
| Netherlands | 1,797,449 | 555,874 | -1,241,575 |
| United States | 1,064,161 | 1,024,413 | -39,748 |
| Poland | 1,303,299 | 467,487 | -835,812 |
| Switzerland | 625,053 | 239,450 | -385,603 |
| Finland | 387,021 | 461,363 | +74,342 |
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 | 11,071,520 |
| Germany | 5,574,875 |
| Sweden | 5,348,308 |
| United States | 5,200,967 |
| China | 3,596,426 |
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 | 5,703,342 | 5,368,178 | -335,164 |
| Germany | 3,213,017 | 2,361,858 | -851,159 |
| Sweden | 1,656,288 | 3,692,020 | +2,035,732 |
| United States | 3,203,639 | 1,997,328 | -1,206,311 |
| China | 1,947,279 | 1,649,147 | -298,132 |
| Poland | 1,298,575 | 475,481 | -823,094 |
| Finland | 387,021 | 461,363 | +74,342 |
| Israel | 381,518 | 231,993 | -149,525 |
| Slovenia | 346,406 | 205,179 | -141,227 |
| Australia | 263,133 | 222,393 | -40,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -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) | 21,885,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,983,109 |
| Air transport | 6,505,847 |
| Other | 148,216 |
| 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) | 12,130,537 | 9,754,785 | -2,375,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,515,077 | 5,468,032 | +952,955 |
| Air transport | 3,990,357 | 2,515,490 | -1,474,867 |
| Other | 33,123 | 115,093 | +81,970 |
| Road transport | 68,839 | 11,711 | -57,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,410,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,130,896 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,961,551 |
| Felixstowe | 2,402,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,208,173 |
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 | 5,253,116 | 5,157,254 | -95,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,995,177 | 4,135,719 | +2,140,542 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,831,230 | 2,130,321 | -1,700,909 |
| Felixstowe | 1,199,179 | 1,203,414 | +4,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,204,136 | 1,004,037 | -200,099 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,103,012 | 291,227 | -811,785 |
| London | 927,413 | 455,255 | -472,158 |
| Harwich | 969,472 | 272,813 | -696,659 |
| Southampton | 720,913 | 520,916 | -199,997 |
| Thamesport | 677,401 | 403,157 | -274,244 |
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 | 42 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Human health activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR DIMENSIONS LTD | 105 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 68 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 59 |
| ALBERT BROWNE LIMITED | 48 |
| W & H (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED | 47 |
| H.W. ANDERSEN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 46 |
| PRESTIGE MEDICAL LIMITED | 45 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 2,265,658 |
| France | 1,788,999 |
| Ireland | 1,697,464 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,405,407 |
| Netherlands | 1,118,328 |
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 | 1,339,423 | 926,235 | -413,188 |
| France | 828,269 | 960,730 | +132,461 |
| Ireland | 1,050,265 | 647,199 | -403,066 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 969,002 | 436,405 | -532,597 |
| Netherlands | 758,830 | 359,498 | -399,332 |
| Australia | 340,746 | 429,525 | +88,779 |
| China | 435,416 | 288,160 | -147,256 |
| Italy | 245,238 | 365,058 | +119,820 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,887 | 441,902 | +371,015 |
| Oman | 43,074 | 442,825 | +399,751 |
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 | 3,733 |
| Netherlands | 1,590 |
| XI | 405 |
| Canada | 164 |
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 | 0 | -3,733 |
| Netherlands | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| XI | 150 | 255 | +105 |
| Canada | 102 | 62 | -40 |
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 | 8,087,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,358,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,044,868 |
| Road transport | 36,426 |
| Other | 7,277 |
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 | 3,997,601 | 4,089,401 | +91,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,291,063 | 3,067,307 | -1,223,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,029,546 | 2,015,322 | -14,224 |
| Road transport | 36,426 | 0 | -36,426 |
| Other | 6,174 | 1,103 | -5,071 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,909,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,306,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835,690 |
| Holyhead | 1,286,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,172,500 |
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 | 3,125,935 | 2,783,658 | -342,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,797,958 | 1,508,227 | -1,289,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 759,464 | 1,076,226 | +316,762 |
| Holyhead | 808,823 | 477,521 | -331,302 |
| East Midlands Airport | 364,768 | 807,732 | +442,964 |
| Southampton | 461,647 | 636,571 | +174,924 |
| Liverpool Docks | 633,628 | 199,356 | -434,272 |
| Dover | 136,520 | 548,020 | +411,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,992 | 298,975 | -86,017 |
| ZLC | 304,864 | 317,487 | +12,623 |
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