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 | 69,369,827 |
| United States | 44,629,206 |
| Ireland | 29,988,424 |
| Italy | 12,635,054 |
| Germany | 11,717,512 |
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 | 33,852,556 | 35,517,271 | +1,664,715 |
| United States | 27,155,079 | 17,474,127 | -9,680,952 |
| Ireland | 5,278,381 | 24,710,043 | +19,431,662 |
| Italy | 5,198,891 | 7,436,163 | +2,237,272 |
| Germany | 5,707,203 | 6,010,309 | +303,106 |
| Poland | 4,908,398 | 4,814,571 | -93,827 |
| France | 3,856,058 | 5,042,066 | +1,186,008 |
| Netherlands | 1,784,536 | 2,582,128 | +797,592 |
| Spain | 1,350,969 | 2,808,906 | +1,457,937 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,682,003 | 1,631,518 | -50,485 |
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 | 85,484,908 |
| China | 76,078,667 |
| Ireland | 20,616,437 |
| Poland | 8,519,766 |
| Italy | 6,684,469 |
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 | 45,150,164 | 40,334,744 | -4,815,420 |
| China | 37,119,870 | 38,958,797 | +1,838,927 |
| Ireland | 904,708 | 19,711,729 | +18,807,021 |
| Poland | 4,535,543 | 3,984,223 | -551,320 |
| Italy | 3,293,090 | 3,391,379 | +98,289 |
| United Kingdom | 2,137,353 | 1,839,771 | -297,582 |
| Germany | 1,398,383 | 1,918,687 | +520,304 |
| Denmark | 1,771,388 | 1,171,619 | -599,769 |
| Belgium | 770,957 | 1,329,129 | +558,172 |
| France | 776,226 | 1,103,420 | +327,194 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
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 | 30 | 31 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
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) | 98,538,553 |
| Air transport | 91,481,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,600,173 |
| Other | 1,900,079 |
| Road transport | 138,906 |
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) | 38,507,080 | 60,031,473 | +21,524,393 |
| Air transport | 48,839,752 | 42,641,934 | -6,197,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,464,979 | 15,135,194 | +1,670,215 |
| Other | 653,447 | 1,246,632 | +593,185 |
| Road transport | 20,686 | 118,220 | +97,534 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 40,046,358 |
| Southampton | 39,170,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,529,496 |
| Felixstowe | 28,253,388 |
| Ayr Harbour | 19,934,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 22,750,711 | 17,295,647 | -5,455,064 |
| Southampton | 18,046,860 | 21,124,036 | +3,077,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,127,271 | 18,402,225 | -1,725,046 |
| Felixstowe | 15,788,028 | 12,465,360 | -3,322,668 |
| Ayr Harbour | 693,505 | 19,241,070 | +18,547,565 |
| Dover | 7,081,658 | 8,285,265 | +1,203,607 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,991,960 | 4,228,295 | +236,335 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,358,044 | 2,598,610 | +240,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 649,039 | 3,069,344 | +2,420,305 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,039,418 | 1,981,279 | +941,861 |
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 | 62 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 42 |
| Air transport | 36 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-03 | 99 |
| 2026-02 | 97 |
| 2026-01 | 94 |
| 2025-12 | 95 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 124 |
| AVIA TECHNIQUE LIMITED | 120 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 119 |
| AEM LIMITED | 118 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 117 |
| JEWEL FIRE GROUP LIMITED | 114 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 108 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 108 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 99 |
| BRISTOW AVIATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | 96 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 167 |
| 54m+ | 147 |
| 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 | 26,217,712 |
| Germany | 15,281,699 |
| United States | 14,664,990 |
| Italy | 12,207,016 |
| France | 12,164,043 |
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 | 5,699,020 | 20,518,692 | +14,819,672 |
| Germany | 7,534,453 | 7,747,246 | +212,793 |
| United States | 7,514,224 | 7,150,766 | -363,458 |
| Italy | 7,027,960 | 5,179,056 | -1,848,904 |
| France | 6,150,726 | 6,013,317 | -137,409 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,279,909 | 3,913,138 | -366,771 |
| Ghana | 2,204,035 | 4,271,728 | +2,067,693 |
| Singapore | 5,340,198 | 859,545 | -4,480,653 |
| Spain | 2,206,816 | 2,348,624 | +141,808 |
| India | 2,571,993 | 1,755,884 | -816,109 |
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 | 18,231,300 |
| China | 44,547 |
| 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 | 1,598,680 | 16,632,620 | +15,033,940 |
| China | 12,223 | 32,324 | +20,101 |
| Poland | 881 | 29 | -852 |
| XI | 644 | 258 | -386 |
| Italy | 273 | 505 | +232 |
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 | 77,958,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,503,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,683,130 |
| Other | 18,304,440 |
| Road transport | 3,047 |
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 | 39,154,545 | 38,804,081 | -350,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,198,351 | 20,305,638 | +107,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,387,792 | 10,295,338 | -3,092,454 |
| Other | 1,621,903 | 16,682,537 | +15,060,634 |
| Road transport | 3,047 | 0 | -3,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,504,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,847,180 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,534,946 |
| 000 | 18,304,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,118,079 |
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 | 22,823,369 | 21,680,799 | -1,142,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,531,029 | 15,316,151 | -1,214,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,742,591 | 10,792,355 | +2,049,764 |
| 000 | 1,621,903 | 16,682,537 | +15,060,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,399,337 | 7,718,742 | +2,319,405 |
| Southampton | 5,501,908 | 766,909 | -4,734,999 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,734,470 | 2,280,175 | -454,295 |
| ZLC | 2,484,130 | 2,144,984 | -339,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,150,307 | 1,363,341 | +213,034 |
| Holyhead | 1,493,409 | 1,010,836 | -482,573 |
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