Import/export HS code 920290: Various string musical instruments
String instruments not played with a bow, such as guitars and harps
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 | 18,635,044 |
| Netherlands | 18,308,859 |
| United States | 11,688,707 |
| Germany | 4,801,417 |
| Indonesia | 3,083,277 |
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 | 7,898,025 | 10,737,019 | +2,838,994 |
| Netherlands | 9,157,816 | 9,151,043 | -6,773 |
| United States | 6,262,879 | 5,425,828 | -837,051 |
| Germany | 2,020,762 | 2,780,655 | +759,893 |
| Indonesia | 1,274,419 | 1,808,858 | +534,439 |
| France | 990,688 | 1,404,396 | +413,708 |
| Italy | 1,083,707 | 968,736 | -114,971 |
| Japan | 930,218 | 822,406 | -107,812 |
| India | 251,634 | 826,818 | +575,184 |
| Czechia | 398,468 | 632,952 | +234,484 |
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 | 25,314,109 |
| United States | 18,911,385 |
| Mexico | 7,301,252 |
| Indonesia | 4,922,145 |
| Italy | 2,080,028 |
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 | 10,942,313 | 14,371,796 | +3,429,483 |
| United States | 10,265,519 | 8,645,866 | -1,619,653 |
| Mexico | 3,534,194 | 3,767,058 | +232,864 |
| Indonesia | 1,932,039 | 2,990,106 | +1,058,067 |
| Italy | 1,074,537 | 1,005,491 | -69,046 |
| Japan | 873,374 | 950,804 | +77,430 |
| Spain | 564,149 | 626,495 | +62,346 |
| Czechia | 454,321 | 730,645 | +276,324 |
| India | 270,202 | 887,525 | +617,323 |
| Germany | 524,589 | 464,929 | -59,660 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Devon | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 35,541,514 |
| Air transport | 18,906,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,256,912 |
| Other | 454,817 |
| Road transport | 14,375 |
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) | 16,414,391 | 19,127,123 | +2,712,732 |
| Air transport | 8,772,888 | 10,133,230 | +1,360,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,153,622 | 7,103,290 | -50,332 |
| Other | 303,213 | 151,604 | -151,609 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,375 | +14,375 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,242,945 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,318,444 |
| Southampton | 6,704,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,269,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,161,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,742,302 | 6,500,643 | +1,758,341 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,806,385 | 4,512,059 | +1,705,674 |
| Southampton | 3,177,132 | 3,527,231 | +350,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,807,960 | 3,461,574 | +653,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,070,578 | 3,091,033 | +20,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,821,039 | 2,167,621 | -1,653,418 |
| Dover | 1,710,904 | 2,005,487 | +294,583 |
| Thamesport | 1,574,676 | 1,730,838 | +156,162 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,735,479 | 1,350,269 | -385,210 |
| Luton Airport | 1,508,971 | 1,491,943 | -17,028 |
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 | 86 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 117 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 113 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 106 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 104 |
| HEADSTOCK DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 95 |
| MCCLELLAND MUSIC LTD. | 94 |
| PEACH GUITARS LIMITED | 87 |
| TIGER MUSIC DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 85 |
| BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION LTD | 82 |
| 440 DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | 5,014,553 |
| Ireland | 2,225,816 |
| Germany | 2,120,886 |
| Netherlands | 2,065,747 |
| China | 958,989 |
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 | 2,353,398 | 2,661,155 | +307,757 |
| Ireland | 1,106,346 | 1,119,470 | +13,124 |
| Germany | 803,698 | 1,317,188 | +513,490 |
| Netherlands | 1,057,045 | 1,008,702 | -48,343 |
| China | 877,784 | 81,205 | -796,579 |
| France | 389,724 | 426,066 | +36,342 |
| Australia | 282,570 | 277,456 | -5,114 |
| Canada | 373,495 | 169,144 | -204,351 |
| Poland | 457,363 | 72,886 | -384,477 |
| Switzerland | 235,596 | 263,463 | +27,867 |
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 | 13,034,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,998,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 474,418 |
| Road transport | 21,682 |
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 | 7,203,785 | 5,830,339 | -1,373,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,827,165 | 3,171,188 | +344,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,422 | 380,996 | +287,574 |
| Road transport | 15,215 | 6,467 | -8,748 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,210,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,649,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,617,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,062,021 |
| ZLC | 1,964,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,523,555 | 2,687,339 | -836,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,776,609 | 1,872,941 | +96,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,077,443 | 1,539,741 | +462,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,540,919 | 521,102 | -1,019,817 |
| ZLC | 951,564 | 1,012,641 | +61,077 |
| Dover | 489,478 | 507,286 | +17,808 |
| Holyhead | 279,250 | 393,572 | +114,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,379 | 214,904 | +119,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,011 | 164,136 | +100,125 |
| Felixstowe | 10,050 | 173,864 | +163,814 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 920290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: String instruments not played with a bow, such as guitars and harps