Import/export HS code 92029030: Guitars
A popular string instrument played by plucking or strumming, used in many music genres
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,587,657 |
| Netherlands | 9,075,945 |
| United States | 8,768,069 |
| Germany | 4,158,166 |
| Indonesia | 3,033,290 |
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 | 7,471,772 | 8,115,885 | +644,113 |
| Netherlands | 5,110,412 | 3,965,533 | -1,144,879 |
| United States | 5,373,209 | 3,394,860 | -1,978,349 |
| Germany | 1,853,302 | 2,304,864 | +451,562 |
| Indonesia | 1,247,787 | 1,785,503 | +537,716 |
| France | 653,525 | 870,225 | +216,700 |
| India | 468,417 | 621,634 | +153,217 |
| Japan | 589,002 | 479,366 | -109,636 |
| Czechia | 399,140 | 583,998 | +184,858 |
| Slovenia | 200,430 | 359,494 | +159,064 |
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 | 20,979,788 |
| United States | 11,849,040 |
| Indonesia | 4,889,767 |
| Mexico | 2,829,813 |
| India | 1,179,372 |
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 | 9,840,401 | 11,139,387 | +1,298,986 |
| United States | 7,435,744 | 4,413,296 | -3,022,448 |
| Indonesia | 1,995,193 | 2,894,574 | +899,381 |
| Mexico | 1,677,246 | 1,152,567 | -524,679 |
| India | 489,357 | 690,015 | +200,658 |
| Japan | 507,835 | 649,986 | +142,151 |
| Czechia | 462,152 | 663,452 | +201,300 |
| Spain | 530,587 | 508,208 | -22,379 |
| Germany | 408,124 | 302,577 | -105,547 |
| Netherlands | 224,127 | 213,750 | -10,377 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +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) | 26,124,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,667,596 |
| Air transport | 9,761,385 |
| Other | 401,919 |
| Road transport | 10,510 |
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) | 13,088,382 | 13,036,010 | -52,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,026,528 | 5,641,068 | -385,460 |
| Air transport | 5,056,354 | 4,705,031 | -351,323 |
| Other | 340,377 | 61,542 | -278,835 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,510 | +10,510 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,106,211 |
| Southampton | 6,029,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,713,289 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,131,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,296,509 |
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 | 4,237,984 | 4,868,227 | +630,243 |
| Southampton | 2,965,796 | 3,063,838 | +98,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,367,798 | 2,345,491 | -1,022,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,448,595 | 1,683,130 | -1,765,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337,516 | 1,958,993 | +621,477 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,318,406 | 1,611,684 | +293,278 |
| Luton Airport | 1,342,059 | 1,150,367 | -191,692 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,199,244 | 734,745 | -464,499 |
| Dover | 695,991 | 1,057,563 | +361,572 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 876,964 | 506,250 | -370,714 |
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
|
50 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 112 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 108 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 105 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 104 |
| HEADSTOCK DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 88 |
| TIGER MUSIC DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 86 |
| BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION LTD | 82 |
| PEACH GUITARS LIMITED | 79 |
| KORG (UK) LIMITED | 71 |
| SELECTRON (U K) LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 3,751,423 |
| Ireland | 1,948,980 |
| Germany | 1,865,932 |
| Netherlands | 1,607,106 |
| France | 678,581 |
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 | 1,740,324 | 2,011,099 | +270,775 |
| Ireland | 1,014,497 | 934,483 | -80,014 |
| Germany | 828,757 | 1,037,175 | +208,418 |
| Netherlands | 842,603 | 764,503 | -78,100 |
| France | 227,255 | 451,326 | +224,071 |
| Poland | 429,616 | 67,248 | -362,368 |
| Australia | 223,019 | 181,836 | -41,183 |
| Switzerland | 194,803 | 201,116 | +6,313 |
| Canada | 281,250 | 103,626 | -177,624 |
| Japan | 182,199 | 123,363 | -58,836 |
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 | 9,213,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,119,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,046 |
| Road transport | 6,467 |
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 | 4,893,449 | 4,320,478 | -572,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,504,866 | 2,614,720 | +109,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,005 | 369,041 | +306,036 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,467 | +6,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,590,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,322,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,203,080 |
| ZLC | 1,400,498 |
| London Stansted Airport | 877,489 |
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 | 2,716,567 | 1,873,673 | -842,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,699,426 | 1,622,852 | -76,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 852,284 | 1,350,796 | +498,512 |
| ZLC | 672,817 | 727,681 | +54,864 |
| London Stansted Airport | 546,363 | 331,126 | -215,237 |
| Dover | 337,026 | 324,668 | -12,358 |
| Holyhead | 229,586 | 364,032 | +134,446 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,139 | 183,468 | +98,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,195 | 150,232 | +105,037 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 173,864 | +173,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 92029030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A popular string instrument played by plucking or strumming, used in many music genres