Import/export HS code 84212920: Fluoropolymer filters
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,647,165 |
| United States | 2,880,185 |
| China | 2,028,457 |
| Belgium | 1,303,207 |
| Germany | 874,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,958,602 | 7,688,563 | -1,270,039 |
| United States | 2,033,997 | 846,188 | -1,187,809 |
| China | 1,243,127 | 785,330 | -457,797 |
| Belgium | 601,199 | 702,008 | +100,809 |
| Germany | 454,722 | 420,175 | -34,547 |
| Jordan | 189,457 | 75,388 | -114,069 |
| Sweden | 173,112 | 87,189 | -85,923 |
| Spain | 105,317 | 147,424 | +42,107 |
| Portugal | 234,084 | 0 | -234,084 |
| Denmark | 92,923 | 96,373 | +3,450 |
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 | 9,125,769 |
| France | 9,081,867 |
| China | 2,237,027 |
| Ireland | 1,888,722 |
| Japan | 1,306,750 |
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 | 4,969,234 | 4,156,535 | -812,699 |
| France | 5,002,719 | 4,079,148 | -923,571 |
| China | 1,394,598 | 842,429 | -552,169 |
| Ireland | 1,078,503 | 810,219 | -268,284 |
| Japan | 478,688 | 828,062 | +349,374 |
| United Kingdom | 569,137 | 159,033 | -410,104 |
| Germany | 437,833 | 64,039 | -373,794 |
| Denmark | 113,702 | 93,398 | -20,304 |
| Mexico | 113,469 | 21,892 | -91,577 |
| Canada | 119,680 | 1,186 | -118,494 |
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 | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -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) | 15,409,955 |
| Air transport | 9,426,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,153,163 |
| Other | 42,792 |
| Road transport | 12,102 |
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) | 8,172,107 | 7,237,848 | -934,259 |
| Air transport | 5,853,051 | 3,573,647 | -2,279,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 720,802 | 432,361 | -288,441 |
| Other | 39,666 | 3,126 | -36,540 |
| Road transport | 11,134 | 968 | -10,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,974,976 |
| Dover | 4,171,089 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,016,963 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,596,917 |
| Felixstowe | 1,231,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,406,169 | 4,568,807 | -837,362 |
| Dover | 2,043,261 | 2,127,828 | +84,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,156,578 | 1,860,385 | -296,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,858,628 | 738,289 | -1,120,339 |
| Felixstowe | 543,179 | 688,613 | +145,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,050,714 | 90,992 | -959,722 |
| Manchester Airport | 253,706 | 362,273 | +108,567 |
| Glasgow Airport | 361,026 | 232,611 | -128,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 551,187 | 32,108 | -519,079 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,349 | 247,676 | +117,327 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Scientific research and development | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 11,586,652 |
| Sweden | 5,306,653 |
| France | 2,906,370 |
| Norway | 2,680,320 |
| Germany | 1,912,735 |
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 | 4,152,452 | 7,434,200 | +3,281,748 |
| Sweden | 3,546,041 | 1,760,612 | -1,785,429 |
| France | 996,729 | 1,909,641 | +912,912 |
| Norway | 963,391 | 1,716,929 | +753,538 |
| Germany | 977,520 | 935,215 | -42,305 |
| India | 1,172,081 | 714,939 | -457,142 |
| Netherlands | 1,092,743 | 625,014 | -467,729 |
| Australia | 182,374 | 1,015,517 | +833,143 |
| Kazakhstan | 971,411 | 214,160 | -757,251 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,024,209 | 100,800 | -923,409 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,697 |
| Ireland | 1,248 |
| China | 262 |
| United States | 125 |
| Germany | 81 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 330 | 8,367 | +8,037 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,248 | +1,248 |
| China | 262 | 0 | -262 |
| United States | 0 | 125 | +125 |
| Germany | 81 | 0 | -81 |
| Italy | 67 | 0 | -67 |
| Indonesia | 36 | 0 | -36 |
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 | 20,641,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,746,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,807,758 |
| Other | 10,516 |
| Road transport | 3,165 |
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 | 12,250,846 | 8,390,610 | -3,860,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,855,903 | 6,890,328 | +34,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,559,914 | 7,247,844 | +3,687,930 |
| Other | 776 | 9,740 | +8,964 |
| Road transport | 3,165 | 0 | -3,165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,595,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,859,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,727,121 |
| Southampton | 5,898,865 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,053,915 |
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 | 5,119,542 | 2,475,889 | -2,643,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,943,562 | 2,915,686 | -1,027,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,894,830 | 3,832,291 | +937,461 |
| Southampton | 504,953 | 5,393,912 | +4,888,959 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,076,178 | 1,977,737 | -1,098,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,130,970 | 1,636,615 | -494,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,082,262 | 1,166,246 | -916,016 |
| ZLC | 1,114,523 | 831,143 | -283,380 |
| Manchester Airport | 558,932 | 1,256,675 | +697,743 |
| London | 110,905 | 496,848 | +385,943 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84212920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Filters made with special plastic materials, with thin membranes for cleaning