Import/export HS code 842123: Oil or petrol filters
Filters used in car engines to clean oil or petrol
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 139,817,953 |
| United States | 70,677,225 |
| Belgium | 42,670,027 |
| France | 41,700,023 |
| China | 33,007,721 |
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 | 68,909,165 | 70,908,788 | +1,999,623 |
| United States | 39,726,821 | 30,950,404 | -8,776,417 |
| Belgium | 22,285,865 | 20,384,162 | -1,901,703 |
| France | 18,807,999 | 22,892,024 | +4,084,025 |
| China | 18,420,461 | 14,587,260 | -3,833,201 |
| Poland | 15,629,324 | 14,027,518 | -1,601,806 |
| Netherlands | 14,481,029 | 11,434,802 | -3,046,227 |
| Turkey | 11,903,118 | 11,833,107 | -70,011 |
| Czechia | 11,347,476 | 11,653,363 | +305,887 |
| Thailand | 7,193,174 | 5,933,119 | -1,260,055 |
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 | 85,485,606 |
| Germany | 63,026,692 |
| China | 57,043,110 |
| Czechia | 50,422,051 |
| France | 43,746,403 |
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 | 48,813,255 | 36,672,351 | -12,140,904 |
| Germany | 32,935,078 | 30,091,614 | -2,843,464 |
| China | 30,115,047 | 26,928,063 | -3,186,984 |
| Czechia | 24,047,026 | 26,375,025 | +2,327,999 |
| France | 22,210,916 | 21,535,487 | -675,429 |
| Poland | 14,365,917 | 13,668,561 | -697,356 |
| Turkey | 12,511,578 | 14,837,804 | +2,326,226 |
| Austria | 8,852,536 | 9,305,143 | +452,607 |
| Tunisia | 8,055,296 | 9,039,631 | +984,335 |
| Thailand | 8,207,928 | 7,306,783 | -901,145 |
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 | 73 |
| West Midlands | 53 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 51 |
| Inner London - West | 51 |
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 | 61 | 57 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 44 | 37 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 41 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 39 | 42 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 38 | 40 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 | 38 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 31 | +9 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 | 27 | -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) | 263,998,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,057,724 |
| Air transport | 60,894,141 |
| Other | 8,600,853 |
| Road transport | 1,630,078 |
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) | 134,222,652 | 129,775,580 | -4,447,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,833,786 | 82,223,938 | -5,609,848 |
| Air transport | 32,349,512 | 28,544,629 | -3,804,883 |
| Other | 5,709,872 | 2,890,981 | -2,818,891 |
| Road transport | 698,645 | 931,433 | +232,788 |
| Rail transport | 495,154 | 361,970 | -133,184 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 102,758,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,697,903 |
| Southampton | 47,211,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,159,642 |
| Felixstowe | 42,899,538 |
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 | 51,700,758 | 51,057,804 | -642,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,243,613 | 24,454,290 | -1,789,323 |
| Southampton | 25,986,550 | 21,224,660 | -4,761,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,981,561 | 20,178,081 | -6,803,480 |
| Felixstowe | 24,385,481 | 18,514,057 | -5,871,424 |
| London | 19,092,667 | 18,854,378 | -238,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,914,865 | 15,353,981 | +3,439,116 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,380,885 | 11,061,919 | +681,034 |
| Harwich | 7,757,664 | 9,079,561 | +1,321,897 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,463,681 | 9,115,245 | +1,651,564 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 195 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 191 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 85 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 79 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 61 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 263 |
| 2026-03 | 262 |
| 2026-02 | 268 |
| 2026-01 | 246 |
| 2025-12 | 243 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 124 |
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 124 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 123 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 123 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 123 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 121 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 120 |
| BIKE ALERT PLC | 117 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 117 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 379 |
| 54m+ | 364 |
| 15m-54m | 103 |
| Other | 84 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
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 | 41,915,249 |
| Germany | 32,309,844 |
| France | 27,415,050 |
| Belgium | 25,925,635 |
| Ireland | 19,604,723 |
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 | 20,877,418 | 21,037,831 | +160,413 |
| Germany | 16,343,807 | 15,966,037 | -377,770 |
| France | 13,462,321 | 13,952,729 | +490,408 |
| Belgium | 11,906,021 | 14,019,614 | +2,113,593 |
| Ireland | 9,424,270 | 10,180,453 | +756,183 |
| China | 5,910,582 | 11,907,512 | +5,996,930 |
| Brazil | 5,067,658 | 9,287,111 | +4,219,453 |
| Italy | 5,162,163 | 4,658,243 | -503,920 |
| Sweden | 4,224,838 | 5,370,356 | +1,145,518 |
| India | 4,253,697 | 5,265,614 | +1,011,917 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 341,630 |
| China | 249,665 |
| Germany | 191,345 |
| XI | 191,071 |
| Czechia | 98,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 315,971 | 25,659 | -290,312 |
| China | 130,351 | 119,314 | -11,037 |
| Germany | 121,439 | 69,906 | -51,533 |
| XI | 88,466 | 102,605 | +14,139 |
| Czechia | 76,103 | 21,969 | -54,134 |
| Austria | 50,151 | 16,456 | -33,695 |
| India | 50,217 | 14,020 | -36,197 |
| United States | 30,207 | 22,884 | -7,323 |
| Mexico | 31,642 | 7,943 | -23,699 |
| Bulgaria | 20,141 | 18,133 | -2,008 |
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) | 155,109,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,214,005 |
| Air transport | 81,413,678 |
| Other | 1,682,482 |
| Road transport | 28,127 |
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) | 73,806,241 | 81,302,792 | +7,496,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,070,617 | 45,143,388 | +3,072,771 |
| Air transport | 37,569,566 | 43,844,112 | +6,274,546 |
| Other | 1,082,580 | 599,902 | -482,678 |
| Road transport | 28,127 | 0 | -28,127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,872,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,638,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,589,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,326,430 |
| Southampton | 29,673,267 |
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 | 38,434,185 | 46,437,923 | +8,003,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,322,111 | 27,316,139 | +9,994,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,451,722 | 18,138,198 | -1,313,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,722,574 | 17,603,856 | -1,118,718 |
| Southampton | 12,568,891 | 17,104,376 | +4,535,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,014,138 | 6,217,607 | -2,796,531 |
| Holyhead | 5,923,222 | 7,615,759 | +1,692,537 |
| Dover | 7,540,739 | 4,102,935 | -3,437,804 |
| Felixstowe | 5,569,882 | 5,876,091 | +306,209 |
| ZLC | 5,963,730 | 3,951,775 | -2,011,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842123
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Filters used in car engines to clean oil or petrol