Import/export HS code 842132: Catalytic converters and filters
Devices that clean exhaust gases from engines, reducing pollution
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.
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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 | 118,818,716 |
| United States | 65,119,365 |
| Belgium | 64,445,833 |
| China | 51,888,216 |
| Portugal | 51,129,736 |
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 | 45,094,952 | 73,723,764 | +28,628,812 |
| United States | 21,739,745 | 43,379,620 | +21,639,875 |
| Belgium | 26,000,159 | 38,445,674 | +12,445,515 |
| China | 25,836,441 | 26,051,775 | +215,334 |
| Portugal | 31,559,956 | 19,569,780 | -11,990,176 |
| Czechia | 16,727,263 | 9,939,330 | -6,787,933 |
| Italy | 9,481,415 | 14,714,134 | +5,232,719 |
| Romania | 1,586,174 | 16,983,429 | +15,397,255 |
| Netherlands | 7,238,994 | 7,750,048 | +511,054 |
| Spain | 5,892,551 | 6,949,445 | +1,056,894 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 114,192,587 |
| Germany | 107,801,562 |
| United States | 64,553,017 |
| China | 50,623,054 |
| Czechia | 30,369,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 57,140,553 | 57,052,034 | -88,519 |
| Germany | 43,078,788 | 64,722,774 | +21,643,986 |
| United States | 21,576,939 | 42,976,078 | +21,399,139 |
| China | 24,033,309 | 26,589,745 | +2,556,436 |
| Czechia | 18,578,825 | 11,790,206 | -6,788,619 |
| South Africa | 8,583,657 | 15,625,036 | +7,041,379 |
| Poland | 8,014,004 | 11,970,100 | +3,956,096 |
| Romania | 1,615,058 | 17,091,455 | +15,476,397 |
| Italy | 7,119,996 | 9,742,868 | +2,622,872 |
| Spain | 5,746,161 | 7,528,229 | +1,782,068 |
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 | 23 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
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 | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 262,998,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,291,945 |
| Other | 58,265,596 |
| Air transport | 25,087,756 |
| Rail transport | 7,450,531 |
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) | 106,860,845 | 156,137,696 | +49,276,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,147,816 | 114,144,129 | +73,996,313 |
| Other | 46,776,988 | 11,488,608 | -35,288,380 |
| Air transport | 9,625,244 | 15,462,512 | +5,837,268 |
| Rail transport | 6,311,110 | 1,139,421 | -5,171,689 |
| Road transport | 2,620,426 | 71,746 | -2,548,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 138,686,256 |
| Southampton | 58,310,356 |
| 000 | 58,265,596 |
| 499 | 42,463,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,532,895 |
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 | 43,799,617 | 94,886,639 | +51,087,022 |
| Southampton | 21,430,618 | 36,879,738 | +15,449,120 |
| 000 | 46,776,988 | 11,488,608 | -35,288,380 |
| 499 | 2,514,127 | 39,949,729 | +37,435,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,696,057 | 10,836,838 | -8,859,219 |
| London | 11,267,823 | 17,949,510 | +6,681,687 |
| Newhaven | 12,303,425 | 9,444,626 | -2,858,799 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,921,102 | 15,303,539 | +10,382,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,239,510 | 11,004,572 | +3,765,062 |
| Harwich | 2,944,296 | 8,288,452 | +5,344,156 |
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 | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 59 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 52 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 52 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 52 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| PUREM COWLEY LIMITED | 51 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 50 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 50 |
| SERVICES MACHINERY & TRUCKS LTD | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 45,228,797 |
| United States | 21,505,425 |
| France | 13,259,351 |
| Belgium | 11,321,949 |
| Netherlands | 9,265,846 |
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 | 14,616,127 | 30,612,670 | +15,996,543 |
| United States | 5,722,387 | 15,783,038 | +10,060,651 |
| France | 5,356,422 | 7,902,929 | +2,546,507 |
| Belgium | 4,891,621 | 6,430,328 | +1,538,707 |
| Netherlands | 2,337,933 | 6,927,913 | +4,589,980 |
| Italy | 2,824,314 | 5,638,810 | +2,814,496 |
| Japan | 1,140,698 | 5,824,682 | +4,683,984 |
| Slovakia | 3,508,664 | 3,355,034 | -153,630 |
| Turkey | 2,350,135 | 4,134,125 | +1,783,990 |
| India | 3,134,311 | 2,552,763 | -581,548 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 11,151 |
| Japan | 9,831 |
| XI | 8,952 |
| Germany | 5,618 |
| Norway | 3,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 11,151 | +11,151 |
| Japan | 3,652 | 6,179 | +2,527 |
| XI | 1,166 | 7,786 | +6,620 |
| Germany | 2,248 | 3,370 | +1,122 |
| Norway | 1,583 | 1,928 | +345 |
| Czechia | 696 | 2,259 | +1,563 |
| Turkey | 119 | 250 | +131 |
| India | 76 | 76 | +0 |
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) | 114,700,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,710,692 |
| Air transport | 9,000,694 |
| Other | 47,826 |
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) | 38,915,658 | 75,784,845 | +36,869,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,579,629 | 32,131,063 | +19,551,434 |
| Air transport | 4,735,713 | 4,264,981 | -470,732 |
| Other | 14,827 | 32,999 | +18,172 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,406,087 |
| Southampton | 25,391,410 |
| London | 13,175,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,137,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,080,701 |
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 | 25,806,035 | 54,600,052 | +28,794,017 |
| Southampton | 4,041,218 | 21,350,192 | +17,308,974 |
| London | 6,521,405 | 6,654,499 | +133,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,299,303 | 6,837,779 | +1,538,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 816,420 | 8,264,281 | +7,447,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,348,099 | 2,611,929 | -736,170 |
| Felixstowe | 2,902,289 | 2,327,879 | -574,410 |
| Hull | 1,974,796 | 2,796,599 | +821,803 |
| Dover | 2,682,734 | 1,303,446 | -1,379,288 |
| Holyhead | 557,940 | 1,241,506 | +683,566 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842132
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that clean exhaust gases from engines, reducing pollution