Import/export HS code 890331: Short sports boats
Sports and pleasure boats shorter than 7.5 meters
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,579,588 |
| United States | 5,410,630 |
| Netherlands | 3,533,359 |
| France | 2,736,325 |
| Portugal | 393,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,252,396 | 3,327,192 | -2,925,204 |
| United States | 3,096,334 | 2,314,296 | -782,038 |
| Netherlands | 1,533,616 | 1,999,743 | +466,127 |
| France | 2,022,960 | 713,365 | -1,309,595 |
| Portugal | 378,142 | 15,076 | -363,066 |
| Poland | 121,707 | 253,590 | +131,883 |
| Sweden | 174,119 | 0 | -174,119 |
| Spain | 0 | 137,597 | +137,597 |
| Italy | 41,187 | 90,241 | +49,054 |
| Belgium | 118,914 | 10,229 | -108,685 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 10,132,731 |
| United States | 8,843,376 |
| Netherlands | 2,090,185 |
| United Kingdom | 396,868 |
| Poland | 375,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 6,567,010 | 3,565,721 | -3,001,289 |
| United States | 5,050,255 | 3,793,121 | -1,257,134 |
| Netherlands | 1,196,619 | 893,566 | -303,053 |
| United Kingdom | 354,139 | 42,729 | -311,410 |
| Poland | 121,707 | 253,590 | +131,883 |
| Sweden | 174,119 | 0 | -174,119 |
| Japan | 120,411 | 36,833 | -83,578 |
| Italy | 41,187 | 105,935 | +64,748 |
| Spain | 0 | 121,903 | +121,903 |
| France | 88,083 | 4,203 | -83,880 |
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 | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -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) | 17,281,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,706,054 |
| Air transport | 15,323 |
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) | 10,741,331 | 6,539,913 | -4,201,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,187,502 | 2,518,552 | -668,950 |
| Air transport | 11,001 | 4,322 | -6,679 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,095,607 |
| Southampton | 3,401,438 |
| Dover | 3,034,313 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,046,503 |
| Harwich | 1,689,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,567,010 | 3,528,597 | -3,038,413 |
| Southampton | 2,168,471 | 1,232,967 | -935,504 |
| Dover | 1,594,553 | 1,439,760 | -154,793 |
| Liverpool Docks | 965,174 | 1,081,329 | +116,155 |
| Harwich | 864,738 | 825,098 | -39,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 564,490 | 570,303 | +5,813 |
| Plymouth | 350,139 | 124,606 | -225,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,776 | 90,241 | -189,535 |
| Purfleet | 338,825 | 0 | -338,825 |
| Hull | 125,706 | 0 | -125,706 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 158 PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 42 |
| SALTERNS MARINA LIMITED | 40 |
| ROBERT OWEN MARINE LIMITED | 38 |
| LONDON SPEED LIMITED | 36 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 25 |
| POWERSPORT LIMITED | 23 |
| MIDLANDS NAUTIQUE LIMITED | 19 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE NV | 18 |
| SUSSEX MARINE WATERSPORTS LTD | 15 |
| AXIS BOATS UK LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 3,481,423 |
| France | 3,465,859 |
| Italy | 1,847,723 |
| Turkey | 557,432 |
| Netherlands | 363,170 |
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 | 0 | 3,481,423 | +3,481,423 |
| France | 452,602 | 3,013,257 | +2,560,655 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,847,723 | +1,847,723 |
| Turkey | 0 | 557,432 | +557,432 |
| Netherlands | 219,319 | 143,851 | -75,468 |
| Portugal | 0 | 344,630 | +344,630 |
| Brazil | 57,332 | 267,845 | +210,513 |
| Spain | 72,627 | 186,264 | +113,637 |
| Ireland | 40,813 | 207,404 | +166,591 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 219,984 | +219,984 |
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) | 11,265,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 978,103 |
| Air transport | 86,697 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 32,972 |
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) | 1,146,641 | 10,118,499 | +8,971,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 445,261 | 532,842 | +87,581 |
| Air transport | 0 | 86,697 | +86,697 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 32,972 | +32,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,591,745 |
| Portsmouth | 3,335,314 |
| Plymouth | 2,013,055 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,606,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 380,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 199,635 | 3,392,110 | +3,192,475 |
| Portsmouth | 288,502 | 3,046,812 | +2,758,310 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 2,013,055 | +2,013,055 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 397,272 | 1,208,731 | +811,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,400 | 242,726 | +105,326 |
| Southampton | 300,620 | 62,543 | -238,077 |
| Felixstowe | 112,160 | 163,453 | +51,293 |
| Dover | 6,770 | 215,602 | +208,832 |
| Harwich | 105,189 | 42,500 | -62,689 |
| Holyhead | 15,813 | 81,200 | +65,387 |
Quick facts
HS code: 890331
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sports and pleasure boats shorter than 7.5 meters