Import/export HS code 842131: Air filters for engines
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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 | 58,807,439 |
| Belgium | 31,621,735 |
| China | 28,434,376 |
| Netherlands | 12,541,356 |
| Poland | 12,325,925 |
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 | 31,987,363 | 26,820,076 | -5,167,287 |
| Belgium | 14,465,347 | 17,156,388 | +2,691,041 |
| China | 16,146,672 | 12,287,704 | -3,858,968 |
| Netherlands | 6,402,543 | 6,138,813 | -263,730 |
| Poland | 7,146,746 | 5,179,179 | -1,967,567 |
| France | 4,819,092 | 5,393,541 | +574,449 |
| Czechia | 4,229,817 | 5,201,397 | +971,580 |
| Italy | 4,459,516 | 3,240,048 | -1,219,468 |
| Turkey | 2,329,556 | 2,826,517 | +496,961 |
| United States | 2,307,425 | 2,328,637 | +21,212 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,938,608 |
| China | 36,098,363 |
| United States | 17,868,387 |
| Poland | 17,409,004 |
| Czechia | 16,259,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,403,424 | 17,535,184 | -1,868,240 |
| China | 20,011,544 | 16,086,819 | -3,924,725 |
| United States | 8,654,197 | 9,214,190 | +559,993 |
| Poland | 8,036,930 | 9,372,074 | +1,335,144 |
| Czechia | 8,310,814 | 7,949,054 | -361,760 |
| France | 6,143,480 | 5,742,956 | -400,524 |
| Spain | 7,353,844 | 4,092,859 | -3,260,985 |
| Italy | 4,070,304 | 3,346,897 | -723,407 |
| Turkey | 2,585,221 | 2,935,489 | +350,268 |
| Romania | 2,263,391 | 2,933,062 | +669,671 |
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 | 60 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 56 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 32 |
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 | 45 | 49 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 46 | 36 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 34 | +10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Essex | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 20 | -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) | 131,733,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,329,158 |
| Air transport | 19,595,985 |
| Other | 7,802,380 |
| Rail transport | 474,336 |
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) | 69,284,232 | 62,449,483 | -6,834,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,381,675 | 25,947,483 | +1,565,808 |
| Air transport | 8,784,480 | 10,811,505 | +2,027,025 |
| Other | 5,594,752 | 2,207,628 | -3,387,124 |
| Rail transport | 407,335 | 67,001 | -340,334 |
| Road transport | 165,066 | 301,533 | +136,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 60,050,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,230,762 |
| Felixstowe | 20,883,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,086,071 |
| Southampton | 10,849,876 |
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 | 32,093,135 | 27,957,426 | -4,135,709 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,770,262 | 11,460,500 | -2,309,762 |
| Felixstowe | 12,744,586 | 8,138,421 | -4,606,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,008,306 | 5,077,765 | -1,930,541 |
| Southampton | 6,635,208 | 4,214,668 | -2,420,540 |
| Harwich | 4,592,010 | 5,836,991 | +1,244,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,394,863 | 3,822,005 | -572,858 |
| 000 | 5,594,752 | 2,207,628 | -3,387,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,396,160 | 5,168,046 | +2,771,886 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,892,824 | 4,717,135 | +2,824,311 |
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 | 179 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 155 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 57 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 40 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 194 |
| 2026-03 | 198 |
| 2026-02 | 182 |
| 2026-01 | 194 |
| 2025-12 | 169 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 123 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 123 |
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 123 |
| HKS EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 118 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 114 |
| COMLINE AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 111 |
| PURFLUX FILTRATION LIMITED | 109 |
| SPAREX LIMITED | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 291 |
| 1m-15m | 280 |
| 15m-54m | 81 |
| Other | 62 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,211,152 |
| Belgium | 27,271,333 |
| United States | 25,527,373 |
| France | 14,044,813 |
| South Korea | 13,922,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,226,646 | 14,984,506 | +1,757,860 |
| Belgium | 15,152,580 | 12,118,753 | -3,033,827 |
| United States | 13,230,426 | 12,296,947 | -933,479 |
| France | 7,421,300 | 6,623,513 | -797,787 |
| South Korea | 7,351,574 | 6,570,715 | -780,859 |
| Netherlands | 4,834,073 | 4,417,872 | -416,201 |
| Ireland | 4,768,210 | 4,313,961 | -454,249 |
| India | 2,901,157 | 3,552,658 | +651,501 |
| Italy | 2,986,821 | 2,173,265 | -813,556 |
| Poland | 2,173,365 | 1,907,161 | -266,204 |
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 | 261,777 |
| China | 168,986 |
| Czechia | 84,765 |
| Poland | 59,497 |
| Germany | 54,211 |
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 | 194,463 | 67,314 | -127,149 |
| China | 93,169 | 75,817 | -17,352 |
| Czechia | 50,948 | 33,817 | -17,131 |
| Poland | 43,203 | 16,294 | -26,909 |
| Germany | 27,770 | 26,441 | -1,329 |
| France | 50,419 | 3,394 | -47,025 |
| Italy | 10,631 | 14,913 | +4,282 |
| United States | 5,702 | 9,180 | +3,478 |
| Turkey | 7,563 | 6,007 | -1,556 |
| Bulgaria | 4,543 | 4,168 | -375 |
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) | 94,968,810 |
| Air transport | 53,392,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,281,454 |
| Other | 856,230 |
| Road transport | 1,517 |
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) | 48,465,804 | 46,503,006 | -1,962,798 |
| Air transport | 26,840,145 | 26,552,093 | -288,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,340,117 | 23,941,337 | -4,398,780 |
| Other | 544,512 | 311,718 | -232,794 |
| Road transport | 1,517 | 0 | -1,517 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,457,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,371,925 |
| Dover | 21,194,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,600,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,146,745 |
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 | 22,348,154 | 21,109,812 | -1,238,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,948,813 | 19,423,112 | +1,474,299 |
| Dover | 10,463,440 | 10,731,212 | +267,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,884,862 | 8,715,569 | -169,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,281,267 | 7,865,478 | -415,789 |
| Southampton | 7,680,054 | 7,033,872 | -646,182 |
| Hull | 5,848,633 | 3,480,599 | -2,368,034 |
| Holyhead | 3,425,627 | 3,578,965 | +153,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,146,642 | 2,569,836 | -1,576,806 |
| Felixstowe | 2,650,096 | 2,583,216 | -66,880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Filters that clean air going into car or truck engines