Import/export HS code 890590: Various specialized vessels
Ships like floating cranes, fire-floats, or floating docks, used for specific tasks on water
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,368,623 |
| Ireland | 1,326,270 |
| United States | 906,887 |
| Spain | 600,000 |
| China | 589,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,353,234 | 5,015,389 | +3,662,155 |
| Ireland | 1,322,572 | 3,698 | -1,318,874 |
| United States | 409,072 | 497,815 | +88,743 |
| Spain | 600,000 | 0 | -600,000 |
| China | 163,351 | 426,605 | +263,254 |
| Germany | 521,718 | 40,378 | -481,340 |
| Norway | 253,913 | 274,608 | +20,695 |
| Belgium | 0 | 385,798 | +385,798 |
| Poland | 320,665 | 0 | -320,665 |
| Australia | 217,774 | 0 | -217,774 |
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 Kingdom | 3,307,968 |
| Romania | 2,908,718 |
| Ireland | 1,322,572 |
| United States | 978,011 |
| Netherlands | 903,602 |
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 Kingdom | 878,568 | 2,429,400 | +1,550,832 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,908,718 | +2,908,718 |
| Ireland | 1,322,572 | 0 | -1,322,572 |
| United States | 460,385 | 517,626 | +57,241 |
| Netherlands | 664,612 | 238,990 | -425,622 |
| Spain | 600,000 | 0 | -600,000 |
| China | 163,351 | 428,384 | +265,033 |
| Germany | 524,451 | 40,378 | -484,073 |
| Norway | 198,213 | 228,831 | +30,618 |
| Poland | 320,665 | 0 | -320,665 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +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) | 6,609,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,664,936 |
| Road transport | 1,566,778 |
| Air transport | 443,303 |
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) | 2,356,243 | 4,252,805 | +1,896,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,347,575 | 1,317,361 | -1,030,214 |
| Road transport | 452,800 | 1,113,978 | +661,178 |
| Air transport | 111,752 | 331,551 | +219,799 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,922,705 |
| Belfast Port | 1,523,182 |
| Southampton | 1,421,412 |
| Kirkwall | 1,321,659 |
| Harwich | 951,287 |
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 | 10,452 | 2,912,253 | +2,901,801 |
| Belfast Port | 452,800 | 1,070,382 | +617,582 |
| Southampton | 760,737 | 660,675 | -100,062 |
| Kirkwall | 1,321,659 | 0 | -1,321,659 |
| Harwich | 951,287 | 0 | -951,287 |
| Dover | 381,849 | 453,608 | +71,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 573,546 | 238,990 | -334,556 |
| Tyne | 0 | 495,200 | +495,200 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 57,700 | 412,724 | +355,024 |
| Felixstowe | 221,903 | 166,881 | -55,022 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,751,298 |
| Germany | 1,528,359 |
| United States | 1,375,819 |
| Spain | 1,012,013 |
| Poland | 729,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,653,901 | 1,097,397 | -556,504 |
| Germany | 1,277,082 | 251,277 | -1,025,805 |
| United States | 29,139 | 1,346,680 | +1,317,541 |
| Spain | 74,402 | 937,611 | +863,209 |
| Poland | 6,660 | 723,241 | +716,581 |
| United Arab Emirates | 657,350 | 2,216 | -655,134 |
| Brazil | 3,372 | 468,722 | +465,350 |
| Turkey | 280,815 | 141,850 | -138,965 |
| Norway | 158,145 | 107,609 | -50,536 |
| Italy | 212,469 | 4,211 | -208,258 |
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) | 5,961,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,395,707 |
| Air transport | 809,758 |
| Road transport | 17,589 |
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) | 2,641,715 | 3,319,831 | +678,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,344,451 | 2,051,256 | -293,195 |
| Air transport | 420,012 | 389,746 | -30,266 |
| Road transport | 17,589 | 0 | -17,589 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,956,247 |
| Tyne | 2,241,065 |
| Southampton | 2,050,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 692,341 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 455,387 |
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 | 1,914,238 | 2,042,009 | +127,771 |
| Tyne | 1,419,135 | 821,930 | -597,205 |
| Southampton | 691,694 | 1,358,750 | +667,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 507,008 | 185,333 | -321,675 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 455,387 | +455,387 |
| Dover | 117,480 | 288,977 | +171,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,777 | 153,602 | +39,825 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,739 | 39,157 | -147,582 |
| ZLC | 104,912 | 114,620 | +9,708 |
| Hull | 196,036 | 0 | -196,036 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 890590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ships like floating cranes, fire-floats, or floating docks, used for specific tasks on water