Import/export HS code 842410: Fire extinguishers
Devices used to put out fires, whether filled or empty
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 65,692,490 |
| United States | 39,503,682 |
| Ireland | 30,409,020 |
| Italy | 12,602,129 |
| Germany | 10,998,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 34,150,759 | 31,541,731 | -2,609,028 |
| United States | 23,549,355 | 15,954,327 | -7,595,028 |
| Ireland | 7,851,166 | 22,557,854 | +14,706,688 |
| Italy | 5,226,330 | 7,375,799 | +2,149,469 |
| Germany | 5,310,462 | 5,688,251 | +377,789 |
| Poland | 4,881,116 | 4,534,362 | -346,754 |
| France | 3,663,620 | 4,983,715 | +1,320,095 |
| Netherlands | 1,961,415 | 2,372,233 | +410,818 |
| Spain | 1,576,506 | 2,728,385 | +1,151,879 |
| Belgium | 1,323,145 | 2,554,686 | +1,231,541 |
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 | 80,141,486 |
| China | 72,541,859 |
| Ireland | 21,374,213 |
| Poland | 8,225,118 |
| Italy | 6,020,296 |
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 | 41,668,559 | 38,472,927 | -3,195,632 |
| China | 37,194,790 | 35,347,069 | -1,847,721 |
| Ireland | 3,782,863 | 17,591,350 | +13,808,487 |
| Poland | 4,485,368 | 3,739,750 | -745,618 |
| Italy | 2,843,178 | 3,177,118 | +333,940 |
| United Kingdom | 2,195,332 | 1,752,849 | -442,483 |
| Germany | 1,368,083 | 1,807,255 | +439,172 |
| Denmark | 1,795,039 | 980,394 | -814,645 |
| Belgium | 904,327 | 1,274,073 | +369,746 |
| France | 678,663 | 1,170,466 | +491,803 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 38 |
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 24 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 22 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,957,306 |
| Air transport | 85,062,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,965,561 |
| Other | 1,812,981 |
| Road transport | 145,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,854,463 | 54,102,843 | +12,248,380 |
| Air transport | 44,655,664 | 40,407,090 | -4,248,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,613,517 | 14,352,044 | +738,527 |
| Other | 522,936 | 1,290,045 | +767,109 |
| Road transport | 58,898 | 86,204 | +27,306 |
| Rail transport | 2,578 | 0 | -2,578 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 1,216 | +1,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 37,753,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,371,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,357,679 |
| Felixstowe | 26,562,035 |
| Ayr Harbour | 20,632,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,678,632 | 19,075,317 | +396,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,960,625 | 16,411,069 | -3,549,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,787,701 | 17,569,978 | -1,217,723 |
| Felixstowe | 14,913,306 | 11,648,729 | -3,264,577 |
| Ayr Harbour | 3,377,990 | 17,254,613 | +13,876,623 |
| Dover | 7,353,474 | 7,899,255 | +545,781 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,141,526 | 3,817,917 | -323,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,209,745 | 2,583,965 | +374,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,540,308 | 2,220,946 | +680,638 |
| Heysham | 1,104,343 | 2,044,527 | +940,184 |
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
|
65 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
43 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
37 |
|
Air transport
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 83 |
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-03 | 100 |
| 2026-02 | 97 |
| 2026-01 | 94 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 125 |
| AVIA TECHNIQUE LIMITED | 121 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 120 |
| AEM LIMITED | 119 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 117 |
| JEWEL FIRE GROUP LIMITED | 115 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 109 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 109 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 99 |
| BRISTOW AVIATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | 97 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 163 |
| 54m+ | 149 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 46 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,320,657 |
| Germany | 14,244,057 |
| United States | 14,107,672 |
| France | 11,992,885 |
| Italy | 11,573,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,537,169 | 18,783,488 | +10,246,319 |
| Germany | 7,006,534 | 7,237,523 | +230,989 |
| United States | 7,717,611 | 6,390,061 | -1,327,550 |
| France | 6,401,101 | 5,591,784 | -809,317 |
| Italy | 6,853,157 | 4,720,733 | -2,132,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,348,924 | 3,454,386 | -894,538 |
| Ghana | 2,664,781 | 4,245,051 | +1,580,270 |
| Spain | 2,297,595 | 2,235,413 | -62,182 |
| India | 3,286,576 | 1,025,771 | -2,260,805 |
| Turkey | 1,469,941 | 1,640,670 | +170,729 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,404,235 |
| China | 46,777 |
| Poland | 910 |
| XI | 902 |
| Italy | 778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,129,843 | 15,274,392 | +11,144,549 |
| China | 15,281 | 31,496 | +16,215 |
| Poland | 910 | 0 | -910 |
| XI | 674 | 228 | -446 |
| Italy | 348 | 430 | +82 |
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 | 74,108,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,110,922 |
| Other | 19,478,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,572,899 |
| Road transport | 1,224 |
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 | 38,061,874 | 36,046,921 | -2,014,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,754,108 | 18,356,814 | -2,397,294 |
| Other | 4,170,502 | 15,308,113 | +11,137,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,557,561 | 9,015,338 | -542,223 |
| Road transport | 1,224 | 0 | -1,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,550,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,612,533 |
| 000 | 19,478,615 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,405,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,272,333 |
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 | 22,017,066 | 19,533,201 | -2,483,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,778,423 | 13,834,110 | -2,944,313 |
| 000 | 4,170,502 | 15,308,113 | +11,137,611 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,968,229 | 10,437,629 | +1,469,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,473,616 | 6,798,717 | +325,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,505,279 | 2,104,433 | -400,846 |
| ZLC | 2,277,724 | 2,133,893 | -143,831 |
| Holyhead | 1,594,133 | 775,352 | -818,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,198,529 | 1,108,134 | -90,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 886,017 | 734,314 | -151,703 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices used to put out fires, whether filled or empty