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 | 13,104,008 |
| Netherlands | 8,869,004 |
| United States | 8,111,591 |
| Germany | 3,559,197 |
| Indonesia | 2,291,367 |
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 | 6,441,886 | 6,662,122 | +220,236 |
| Netherlands | 5,455,104 | 3,413,900 | -2,041,204 |
| United States | 5,002,101 | 3,109,490 | -1,892,611 |
| Germany | 1,678,269 | 1,880,928 | +202,659 |
| Indonesia | 1,164,659 | 1,126,708 | -37,951 |
| France | 604,351 | 637,686 | +33,335 |
| India | 389,833 | 540,454 | +150,621 |
| Japan | 589,506 | 326,136 | -263,370 |
| Czechia | 334,005 | 421,643 | +87,638 |
| Spain | 315,873 | 198,613 | -117,260 |
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 | 17,881,097 |
| United States | 11,600,383 |
| Indonesia | 3,892,658 |
| Mexico | 2,559,551 |
| India | 986,627 |
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 | 8,901,105 | 8,979,992 | +78,887 |
| United States | 7,373,780 | 4,226,603 | -3,147,177 |
| Indonesia | 1,898,887 | 1,993,771 | +94,884 |
| Mexico | 1,548,679 | 1,010,872 | -537,807 |
| India | 408,401 | 578,226 | +169,825 |
| Spain | 542,587 | 421,241 | -121,346 |
| Japan | 493,746 | 433,944 | -59,802 |
| Czechia | 405,968 | 489,334 | +83,366 |
| Germany | 407,123 | 200,500 | -206,623 |
| Netherlands | 227,644 | 163,596 | -64,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 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) | 22,194,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,886,945 |
| Air transport | 8,773,940 |
| Other | 435,816 |
| Road transport | 7,085 |
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) | 11,738,309 | 10,455,780 | -1,282,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,351,742 | 4,535,203 | -1,816,539 |
| Air transport | 4,810,441 | 3,963,499 | -846,942 |
| Other | 245,829 | 189,987 | -55,842 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,085 | +7,085 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,612,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,640,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,118,901 |
| Southampton | 4,933,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,705,212 |
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 | 3,719,546 | 3,893,087 | +173,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,809,582 | 1,831,371 | -1,978,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,014,155 | 2,104,746 | -909,409 |
| Southampton | 2,768,740 | 2,165,259 | -603,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,082,260 | 1,622,952 | +540,692 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,153,280 | 1,239,976 | +86,696 |
| Luton Airport | 1,302,354 | 1,045,943 | -256,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,163,146 | 709,816 | -453,330 |
| Dover | 738,893 | 676,101 | -62,792 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 881,782 | 389,335 | -492,447 |
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 | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 107 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 104 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 100 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 99 |
| HEADSTOCK DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 86 |
| TIGER MUSIC DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 83 |
| BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION LTD | 81 |
| PEACH GUITARS LIMITED | 75 |
| SELECTRON (U K) LIMITED | 66 |
| KORG (UK) LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 3,284,977 |
| Ireland | 1,676,773 |
| Germany | 1,601,588 |
| Netherlands | 1,479,735 |
| Poland | 505,806 |
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 | 1,862,086 | 1,422,891 | -439,195 |
| Ireland | 986,579 | 690,194 | -296,385 |
| Germany | 692,262 | 909,326 | +217,064 |
| Netherlands | 860,018 | 619,717 | -240,301 |
| Poland | 88,035 | 417,771 | +329,736 |
| France | 256,068 | 194,130 | -61,938 |
| Canada | 315,607 | 79,102 | -236,505 |
| Australia | 207,565 | 146,621 | -60,944 |
| Switzerland | 193,778 | 138,314 | -55,464 |
| Japan | 233,701 | 76,864 | -156,837 |
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 | 8,425,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,477,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,514 |
| Road transport | 18,204 |
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 | 5,005,192 | 3,420,691 | -1,584,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,101,688 | 2,376,297 | +274,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,527 | 98,987 | +14,460 |
| Road transport | 13,104 | 5,100 | -8,004 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,442,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,901,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,650,844 |
| ZLC | 1,410,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 787,571 |
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 | 2,781,261 | 1,661,537 | -1,119,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,247,059 | 1,654,008 | +406,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 764,591 | 886,253 | +121,662 |
| ZLC | 782,727 | 627,300 | -155,427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 579,110 | 208,461 | -370,649 |
| Dover | 364,459 | 249,855 | -114,604 |
| Holyhead | 258,993 | 207,705 | -51,288 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,818 | 140,690 | +67,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,606 | 88,409 | +22,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,468 | 53,084 | +27,616 |
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