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 | 54,289,588 |
| Belgium | 29,164,372 |
| China | 25,571,333 |
| Poland | 12,006,543 |
| Netherlands | 11,404,617 |
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 | 31,398,530 | 22,891,058 | -8,507,472 |
| Belgium | 14,628,553 | 14,535,819 | -92,734 |
| China | 16,094,244 | 9,477,089 | -6,617,155 |
| Poland | 7,265,588 | 4,740,955 | -2,524,633 |
| Netherlands | 6,377,855 | 5,026,762 | -1,351,093 |
| Czechia | 4,135,702 | 4,094,947 | -40,755 |
| France | 4,737,555 | 3,492,144 | -1,245,411 |
| Italy | 4,251,600 | 2,859,868 | -1,391,732 |
| Turkey | 2,379,932 | 2,487,150 | +107,218 |
| United States | 2,406,667 | 1,888,289 | -518,378 |
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 | 33,937,872 |
| China | 32,448,692 |
| United States | 16,213,967 |
| Poland | 15,857,882 |
| Czechia | 14,841,590 |
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 | 18,750,859 | 15,187,013 | -3,563,846 |
| China | 19,921,252 | 12,527,440 | -7,393,812 |
| United States | 8,452,539 | 7,761,428 | -691,111 |
| Poland | 8,179,590 | 7,678,292 | -501,298 |
| Czechia | 8,569,604 | 6,271,986 | -2,297,618 |
| Spain | 7,920,326 | 3,757,293 | -4,163,033 |
| France | 6,133,219 | 4,706,650 | -1,426,569 |
| Italy | 3,923,803 | 2,908,670 | -1,015,133 |
| Turkey | 2,471,794 | 2,645,797 | +174,003 |
| South Korea | 2,539,781 | 2,361,609 | -178,172 |
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 | 56 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 |
| West Midlands | 37 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 30 |
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 | 46 | 43 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 38 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Essex | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 15 | -5 |
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) | 120,351,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,184,082 |
| Air transport | 17,553,276 |
| Other | 8,279,623 |
| Road transport | 715,584 |
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) | 68,385,108 | 51,966,634 | -16,418,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,025,330 | 18,158,752 | -6,866,578 |
| Air transport | 8,502,750 | 9,050,526 | +547,776 |
| Other | 5,157,800 | 3,121,823 | -2,035,977 |
| Road transport | 468,589 | 246,995 | -221,594 |
| Rail transport | 387,453 | 48,867 | -338,586 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 55,553,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,330,004 |
| Felixstowe | 20,362,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,062,616 |
| Southampton | 10,298,129 |
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 | 31,729,902 | 23,823,527 | -7,906,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,906,933 | 9,423,071 | -4,483,862 |
| Felixstowe | 13,071,360 | 7,291,284 | -5,780,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,011,750 | 4,050,866 | -3,960,884 |
| Southampton | 7,087,458 | 3,210,671 | -3,876,787 |
| Harwich | 3,782,862 | 4,901,358 | +1,118,496 |
| 000 | 5,157,800 | 3,121,823 | -2,035,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,114,995 | 2,824,797 | -1,290,198 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,860,603 | 4,143,647 | +2,283,044 |
| London | 2,931,328 | 2,563,215 | -368,113 |
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 | 166 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 139 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 55 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 52 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 194 |
| 2025-11 | 174 |
| 2025-10 | 191 |
| 2025-09 | 179 |
| 2025-08 | 167 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| HKS EUROPE LIMITED | 117 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 114 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 111 |
| COMLINE AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 107 |
| PURFLUX FILTRATION LIMITED | 105 |
| 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+ | 282 |
| 1m-15m | 251 |
| 15m-54m | 69 |
| Other | 60 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,503,347 |
| Germany | 25,156,892 |
| United States | 23,312,357 |
| South Korea | 13,550,515 |
| France | 13,099,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,972,699 | 10,530,648 | -4,442,051 |
| Germany | 13,075,239 | 12,081,653 | -993,586 |
| United States | 13,006,091 | 10,306,266 | -2,699,825 |
| South Korea | 6,873,575 | 6,676,940 | -196,635 |
| France | 7,344,341 | 5,754,901 | -1,589,440 |
| Netherlands | 4,790,320 | 3,763,627 | -1,026,693 |
| Ireland | 4,743,300 | 3,414,187 | -1,329,113 |
| India | 2,819,365 | 3,054,087 | +234,722 |
| Italy | 2,896,973 | 2,056,785 | -840,188 |
| Poland | 2,161,342 | 1,774,157 | -387,185 |
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 | 258,887 |
| China | 142,723 |
| Czechia | 70,463 |
| Poland | 56,523 |
| France | 52,236 |
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 | 201,616 | 57,271 | -144,345 |
| China | 68,479 | 74,244 | +5,765 |
| Czechia | 48,248 | 22,215 | -26,033 |
| Poland | 43,991 | 12,532 | -31,459 |
| France | 49,763 | 2,473 | -47,290 |
| Germany | 27,705 | 17,656 | -10,049 |
| Italy | 9,070 | 10,875 | +1,805 |
| United States | 6,704 | 7,895 | +1,191 |
| Turkey | 6,760 | 5,681 | -1,079 |
| Bulgaria | 4,748 | 3,452 | -1,296 |
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) | 85,791,105 |
| Air transport | 49,812,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,483,704 |
| Other | 777,471 |
| Road transport | 2,766 |
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) | 47,643,148 | 38,147,957 | -9,495,191 |
| Air transport | 26,124,607 | 23,687,641 | -2,436,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,527,754 | 20,955,950 | -7,571,804 |
| Other | 521,908 | 255,563 | -266,345 |
| Road transport | 2,766 | 0 | -2,766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,336,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,466,703 |
| Dover | 19,458,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,810,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,356,077 |
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 | 21,438,149 | 17,898,706 | -3,539,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,241,776 | 17,224,927 | -16,849 |
| Dover | 10,825,403 | 8,633,120 | -2,192,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,848,031 | 7,962,676 | -885,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,538,678 | 5,817,399 | -2,721,279 |
| Southampton | 7,216,125 | 5,317,856 | -1,898,269 |
| Hull | 5,855,379 | 4,062,694 | -1,792,685 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,391,552 | 2,308,056 | -2,083,496 |
| Holyhead | 3,449,036 | 2,773,821 | -675,215 |
| Felixstowe | 2,978,116 | 1,873,864 | -1,104,252 |
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