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 | 1,935,054 |
| Germany | 298,366 |
| France | 198,173 |
| United States | 171,838 |
| Italy | 127,486 |
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 | 950,597 | 984,457 | +33,860 |
| Germany | 122,896 | 175,470 | +52,574 |
| France | 146,536 | 51,637 | -94,899 |
| United States | 87,127 | 84,711 | -2,416 |
| Italy | 88,524 | 38,962 | -49,562 |
| Romania | 51,434 | 72,702 | +21,268 |
| Pakistan | 15,332 | 22,332 | +7,000 |
| Japan | 8,880 | 27,190 | +18,310 |
| Netherlands | 24,763 | 9,714 | -15,049 |
| Singapore | 0 | 28,935 | +28,935 |
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 | 2,140,825 |
| Germany | 291,810 |
| Romania | 168,957 |
| United States | 166,661 |
| Italy | 132,755 |
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 | 1,041,690 | 1,099,135 | +57,445 |
| Germany | 171,380 | 120,430 | -50,950 |
| Romania | 76,367 | 92,590 | +16,223 |
| United States | 100,985 | 65,676 | -35,309 |
| Italy | 90,747 | 42,008 | -48,739 |
| France | 25,817 | 45,814 | +19,997 |
| Pakistan | 11,121 | 22,332 | +11,211 |
| Spain | 8,375 | 7,662 | -713 |
| Japan | 6,009 | 6,799 | +790 |
| Nepal | 10,096 | 2,173 | -7,923 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 2,146,145 |
| Air transport | 670,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 313,290 |
| Road transport | 1,235 |
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) | 1,079,708 | 1,066,437 | -13,271 |
| Air transport | 313,785 | 357,161 | +43,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,266 | 112,024 | -89,242 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,235 | +1,235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,310,712 |
| Felixstowe | 456,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,879 |
| Eurotunnel | 171,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,196 |
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 | 794,805 | 515,907 | -278,898 |
| Felixstowe | 189,495 | 266,964 | +77,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,155 | 252,724 | +173,569 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,119 | 36,645 | -98,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,985 | 76,211 | -10,774 |
| Luton Airport | 67,168 | 72,094 | +4,926 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,979 | 70,267 | +11,288 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,876 | 58,352 | +13,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,184 | 51,037 | +11,853 |
| Dover | 50,025 | 34,430 | -15,595 |
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
|
23 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Advertising and market research
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SOUND POST LIMITED | 95 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 82 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 70 |
| ORN (INT) LIMITED | 25 |
| YAMAHA MUSIC EUROPE GMBH | 20 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 10 |
| FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED | 10 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 8 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 578,969 |
| Germany | 402,401 |
| Japan | 224,424 |
| France | 148,860 |
| South Korea | 145,937 |
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 | 425,230 | 153,739 | -271,491 |
| Germany | 302,698 | 99,703 | -202,995 |
| Japan | 169,781 | 54,643 | -115,138 |
| France | 85,405 | 63,455 | -21,950 |
| South Korea | 30,286 | 115,651 | +85,365 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 65,034 | 45,390 | -19,644 |
| Netherlands | 68,580 | 21,171 | -47,409 |
| Spain | 23,203 | 54,372 | +31,169 |
| Italy | 40,754 | 28,435 | -12,319 |
| Oman | 45,309 | 0 | -45,309 |
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 | 1,904,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 418,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,431 |
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 | 1,258,113 | 646,594 | -611,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,007 | 153,794 | -111,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,142 | 4,289 | -20,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 940,482 |
| London Stansted Airport | 420,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 326,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 213,308 |
| ZLC | 195,105 |
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 | 645,938 | 294,544 | -351,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 269,332 | 150,804 | -118,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,528 | 109,682 | -106,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,564 | 63,744 | -85,820 |
| ZLC | 86,468 | 108,637 | +22,169 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 30,900 | 27,435 | -3,465 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 56,000 | 0 | -56,000 |
| Dover | 9,973 | 19,292 | +9,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,890 | 4,289 | -15,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,356 | 9,667 | +311 |
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