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 | 1,894,586 |
| Germany | 295,495 |
| France | 200,696 |
| United States | 166,404 |
| Romania | 154,287 |
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 | 914,677 | 979,909 | +65,232 |
| Germany | 103,019 | 192,476 | +89,457 |
| France | 142,350 | 58,346 | -84,004 |
| United States | 80,197 | 86,207 | +6,010 |
| Romania | 80,915 | 73,372 | -7,543 |
| Italy | 89,976 | 38,962 | -51,014 |
| Belgium | 38,823 | 0 | -38,823 |
| Pakistan | 15,332 | 22,332 | +7,000 |
| Japan | 8,880 | 27,190 | +18,310 |
| Netherlands | 21,813 | 12,664 | -9,149 |
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 | 2,112,441 |
| Germany | 293,693 |
| Romania | 201,785 |
| United States | 160,353 |
| Italy | 127,456 |
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 | 1,016,295 | 1,096,146 | +79,851 |
| Germany | 145,341 | 148,352 | +3,011 |
| Romania | 104,681 | 97,104 | -7,577 |
| United States | 96,838 | 63,515 | -33,323 |
| Italy | 92,199 | 35,257 | -56,942 |
| France | 23,740 | 47,314 | +23,574 |
| Pakistan | 11,121 | 22,332 | +11,211 |
| Belgium | 21,258 | 0 | -21,258 |
| Spain | 2,111 | 13,926 | +11,815 |
| Austria | 3,462 | 11,623 | +8,161 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,118,678 |
| Air transport | 694,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 346,694 |
| 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) | 1,052,279 | 1,066,399 | +14,120 |
| Air transport | 309,235 | 385,588 | +76,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,416 | 115,278 | -116,138 |
| 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 | 1,302,114 |
| Felixstowe | 436,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 332,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,502 |
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 | 766,767 | 535,347 | -231,420 |
| Felixstowe | 193,249 | 242,930 | +49,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,909 | 254,163 | +176,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,767 | 41,854 | -109,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,880 | 80,622 | -7,258 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,722 | 84,465 | +30,743 |
| Luton Airport | 55,434 | 76,322 | +20,888 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,208 | 58,468 | +12,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,436 | 53,011 | +3,575 |
| Dover | 65,475 | 30,527 | -34,948 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SOUND POST LIMITED | 94 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 82 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 69 |
| 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 | 585,808 |
| Germany | 406,328 |
| Japan | 206,017 |
| South Korea | 126,937 |
| France | 123,989 |
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 | 379,189 | 206,619 | -172,570 |
| Germany | 306,476 | 99,852 | -206,624 |
| Japan | 180,072 | 25,945 | -154,127 |
| South Korea | 26,636 | 100,301 | +73,665 |
| France | 86,228 | 37,761 | -48,467 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103,000 | 19,245 | -83,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,034 | 69,390 | +28,356 |
| Netherlands | 67,932 | 23,331 | -44,601 |
| Spain | 20,975 | 56,600 | +35,625 |
| Italy | 14,540 | 58,339 | +43,799 |
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 | 1,908,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 426,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,824 |
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 | 1,197,077 | 711,508 | -485,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,290 | 172,225 | -82,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,764 | 17,060 | -92,704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 915,537 |
| London Stansted Airport | 400,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 259,947 |
| ZLC | 196,615 |
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 | 635,048 | 280,489 | -354,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 229,328 | 171,482 | -57,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,293 | 108,814 | -105,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 191,998 | 67,949 | -124,049 |
| ZLC | 62,692 | 133,923 | +71,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,512 | 17,060 | -87,452 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,100 | 56,235 | +54,135 |
| Biggin Hill (London) Airport | 56,000 | 0 | -56,000 |
| Dover | 14,002 | 19,292 | +5,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,811 | 13,462 | +3,651 |
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