Import/export HS code 92021090: Various string instruments played with a bow
Includes other bowed string instruments not specifically listed, like violas and double basses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,634,757 |
| Germany | 244,009 |
| France | 173,023 |
| Romania | 128,254 |
| United States | 123,403 |
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 | 912,701 | 722,056 | -190,645 |
| Germany | 108,636 | 135,373 | +26,737 |
| France | 141,489 | 31,534 | -109,955 |
| Romania | 74,958 | 53,296 | -21,662 |
| United States | 81,800 | 41,603 | -40,197 |
| Italy | 90,124 | 26,815 | -63,309 |
| Belgium | 35,658 | 3,165 | -32,493 |
| Japan | 8,645 | 27,381 | +18,736 |
| Netherlands | 14,667 | 11,507 | -3,160 |
| Pakistan | 15,332 | 9,059 | -6,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,817,659 |
| Germany | 249,382 |
| Romania | 173,796 |
| United States | 118,699 |
| Italy | 118,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,017,481 | 800,178 | -217,303 |
| Germany | 147,451 | 101,931 | -45,520 |
| Romania | 98,913 | 74,883 | -24,030 |
| United States | 80,765 | 37,934 | -42,831 |
| Italy | 91,237 | 26,815 | -64,422 |
| France | 25,250 | 12,121 | -13,129 |
| Belgium | 21,258 | 0 | -21,258 |
| Pakistan | 11,121 | 9,059 | -2,062 |
| United Kingdom | 13,500 | 5,062 | -8,438 |
| Spain | 902 | 15,135 | +14,233 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,834,193 |
| Air transport | 561,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,860 |
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) | 1,049,748 | 784,445 | -265,303 |
| Air transport | 281,596 | 279,953 | -1,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,297 | 73,563 | -149,734 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,213,267 |
| Felixstowe | 303,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,365 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,108 |
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 | 790,297 | 422,970 | -367,327 |
| Felixstowe | 172,598 | 130,897 | -41,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,805 | 221,560 | +147,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,182 | 30,013 | -116,169 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,300 | 95,808 | +35,508 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,815 | 66,568 | +16,753 |
| Luton Airport | 56,213 | 59,882 | +3,669 |
| Dover | 63,882 | 28,602 | -35,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,982 | 36,896 | -14,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,231 | 13,099 | -31,132 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SOUND POST LIMITED | 91 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 78 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 67 |
| ORN (INT) LIMITED | 22 |
| YAMAHA MUSIC EUROPE GMBH | 20 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 10 |
| FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED | 10 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 7 |
| INSTRUMENTS4MUSIC LIMITED | 6 |
| SANDNER (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 579,788 |
| Germany | 412,549 |
| Japan | 208,810 |
| France | 182,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 122,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 346,542 | 233,246 | -113,296 |
| Germany | 325,496 | 87,053 | -238,443 |
| Japan | 153,348 | 55,462 | -97,886 |
| France | 147,297 | 35,507 | -111,790 |
| United Arab Emirates | 98,600 | 23,645 | -74,955 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,034 | 51,890 | +12,856 |
| Netherlands | 74,306 | 12,787 | -61,519 |
| Spain | 20,410 | 57,665 | +37,255 |
| South Korea | 34,696 | 27,180 | -7,516 |
| Italy | 6,540 | 50,534 | +43,994 |
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 | 1,837,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 451,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,880 |
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 | 1,173,606 | 663,843 | -509,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,445 | 161,980 | -127,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,820 | 17,060 | -94,760 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 928,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 354,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,222 |
| ZLC | 147,124 |
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 | 631,801 | 296,906 | -334,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,718 | 113,225 | -138,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 180,828 | 173,297 | -7,531 |
| East Midlands Airport | 220,674 | 68,548 | -152,126 |
| ZLC | 62,292 | 84,832 | +22,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,512 | 17,060 | -87,452 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 56,000 | 0 | -56,000 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,100 | 38,830 | +36,730 |
| Dover | 10,668 | 18,673 | +8,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,867 | 8,572 | -3,295 |
Quick facts
HS code: 92021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other bowed string instruments not specifically listed, like violas and double basses