Import/export HS code 890690: Various boats and ships
Other types of boats and ships not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 23,616,491 |
| France | 23,165,399 |
| Netherlands | 8,225,370 |
| Turkey | 7,967,315 |
| United States | 7,411,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 14,492,976 | 9,123,515 | -5,369,461 |
| France | 440,216 | 22,725,183 | +22,284,967 |
| Netherlands | 1,338,133 | 6,887,237 | +5,549,104 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,967,315 | +7,967,315 |
| United States | 4,645,362 | 2,766,541 | -1,878,821 |
| Canada | 5,577,392 | 1,444,422 | -4,132,970 |
| Germany | 3,899,078 | 1,501,055 | -2,398,023 |
| Denmark | 2,166,600 | 2,756,394 | +589,794 |
| Sweden | 1,601,904 | 969,327 | -632,577 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 2,178,814 | +2,178,814 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 26,735,101 |
| France | 22,979,778 |
| United States | 9,158,003 |
| Turkey | 7,967,315 |
| Canada | 6,987,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 14,557,772 | 12,177,329 | -2,380,443 |
| France | 334,278 | 22,645,500 | +22,311,222 |
| United States | 6,749,640 | 2,408,363 | -4,341,277 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,967,315 | +7,967,315 |
| Canada | 5,543,318 | 1,444,422 | -4,098,896 |
| Netherlands | 1,099,998 | 4,345,801 | +3,245,803 |
| United Kingdom | 1,146,419 | 3,827,645 | +2,681,226 |
| Germany | 3,414,056 | 643,780 | -2,770,276 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,380,220 | +2,380,220 |
| Poland | 1,601,904 | 18,288 | -1,583,616 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,445,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,790,185 |
| Air transport | 9,453,327 |
| Other | 3,218,726 |
| Road transport | 1,229,997 |
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) | 13,979,573 | 29,465,447 | +15,485,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,410,925 | 28,379,260 | +13,968,335 |
| Air transport | 8,004,831 | 1,448,496 | -6,556,335 |
| Other | 2,693,266 | 525,460 | -2,167,806 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,229,997 | +1,229,997 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 17,140,949 |
| Plymouth | 11,860,500 |
| Portsmouth | 11,219,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,255,892 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,089,117 |
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 | 13,392,674 | 3,748,275 | -9,644,399 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 11,860,500 | +11,860,500 |
| Portsmouth | 399,647 | 10,820,000 | +10,420,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,000,550 | 2,255,342 | -5,745,208 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 542,319 | 6,546,798 | +6,004,479 |
| Belfast Port | 22,582 | 6,730,035 | +6,707,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,131,633 | 576,706 | -5,554,927 |
| Dover | 4,271,690 | 2,004,499 | -2,267,191 |
| Milford | 0 | 3,910,000 | +3,910,000 |
| 000 | 2,693,266 | 525,460 | -2,167,806 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 9 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 55,226,006 |
| Ukraine | 37,407,890 |
| Poland | 25,003,463 |
| Brazil | 7,830,097 |
| Netherlands | 6,995,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 32,611,267 | 22,614,739 | -9,996,528 |
| Ukraine | 16,434,404 | 20,973,486 | +4,539,082 |
| Poland | 4,935,647 | 20,067,816 | +15,132,169 |
| Brazil | 2,728,616 | 5,101,481 | +2,372,865 |
| Netherlands | 1,657,862 | 5,338,055 | +3,680,193 |
| Italy | 4,845,148 | 1,785,000 | -3,060,148 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 6,440,000 | +6,440,000 |
| United States | 959,735 | 3,793,179 | +2,833,444 |
| Ireland | 115,361 | 2,913,675 | +2,798,314 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 3,005,245 | +3,005,245 |
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) | 138,861,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,569,645 |
| Air transport | 16,270,597 |
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) | 60,936,521 | 77,925,245 | +16,988,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,120,134 | 14,449,511 | +7,329,377 |
| Air transport | 5,936,420 | 10,334,177 | +4,397,757 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,480,218 |
| Portsmouth | 33,842,543 |
| Plymouth | 21,570,000 |
| Southampton | 12,803,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,738,738 |
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 | 20,013,812 | 45,466,406 | +25,452,594 |
| Portsmouth | 32,355,000 | 1,487,543 | -30,867,457 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 21,570,000 | +21,570,000 |
| Southampton | 4,376,920 | 8,426,243 | +4,049,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,730,574 | 4,008,164 | -722,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,292 | 6,446,781 | +6,392,489 |
| Harwich | 3,245,357 | 1,711,320 | -1,534,037 |
| Manchester Airport | 670,000 | 3,372,580 | +2,702,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,405 | 2,928,233 | +2,709,828 |
| Brize Norton | 2,840,298 | 0 | -2,840,298 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 890690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of boats and ships not classified elsewhere