Import/export HS code 9205: Wind musical instruments
Instruments that produce sound by blowing air, such as trumpets, clarinets, and accordions
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 | 10,994,795 |
| France | 8,482,750 |
| Germany | 6,728,728 |
| Japan | 6,352,691 |
| United States | 3,322,645 |
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 | 5,804,695 | 5,190,100 | -614,595 |
| France | 3,892,163 | 4,590,587 | +698,424 |
| Germany | 3,171,005 | 3,557,723 | +386,718 |
| Japan | 3,147,050 | 3,205,641 | +58,591 |
| United States | 1,527,785 | 1,794,860 | +267,075 |
| Netherlands | 1,116,418 | 998,075 | -118,343 |
| Taiwan | 449,122 | 496,234 | +47,112 |
| Italy | 345,511 | 434,767 | +89,256 |
| Czechia | 346,782 | 220,581 | -126,201 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 181,035 | 109,331 | -71,704 |
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 | 13,680,500 |
| Japan | 6,288,210 |
| Germany | 5,636,192 |
| France | 4,310,556 |
| United States | 3,063,209 |
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 | 6,850,404 | 6,830,096 | -20,308 |
| Japan | 3,125,021 | 3,163,189 | +38,168 |
| Germany | 2,748,913 | 2,887,279 | +138,366 |
| France | 2,333,262 | 1,977,294 | -355,968 |
| United States | 1,442,905 | 1,620,304 | +177,399 |
| Indonesia | 1,423,547 | 1,540,611 | +117,064 |
| Taiwan | 729,616 | 780,403 | +50,787 |
| Netherlands | 347,376 | 695,671 | +348,295 |
| Italy | 458,854 | 500,359 | +41,505 |
| United Kingdom | 237,551 | 373,928 | +136,377 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 20,552,294 |
| Air transport | 16,942,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,483,892 |
| Other | 38,448 |
| Road transport | 15,327 |
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) | 11,080,713 | 9,471,581 | -1,609,132 |
| Air transport | 7,972,200 | 8,970,404 | +998,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,661,300 | 2,822,592 | +1,161,292 |
| Other | 18,479 | 19,969 | +1,490 |
| Road transport | 13,940 | 1,387 | -12,553 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,004,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,042,890 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,068,374 |
| Felixstowe | 4,238,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,603,361 |
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 | 4,467,167 | 2,537,173 | -1,929,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,332,276 | 3,710,614 | +1,378,338 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,447,628 | 2,620,746 | +173,118 |
| Felixstowe | 2,502,577 | 1,736,144 | -766,433 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,418,084 | 2,185,277 | +767,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,514,016 | 1,632,432 | +118,416 |
| Thamesport | 1,530,000 | 1,446,657 | -83,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,232,789 | 1,285,787 | +52,998 |
| Luton Airport | 1,236,959 | 851,457 | -385,502 |
| Dover | 392,602 | 821,406 | +428,804 |
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
|
47 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
29 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
12 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 123 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 120 |
| SAXOPHONES LIMITED | 101 |
| JOHN PACKER LIMITED | 100 |
| HOWARTH OF LONDON LIMITED | 91 |
| MCCLELLAND MUSIC LTD. | 69 |
| WISE MUSIC GROUP LIMITED | 67 |
| CONN-SELMER EUROPE LIMITED | 64 |
| WORLDWIND MUSIC LIMITED | 57 |
| FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 9,893,190 |
| Germany | 3,694,052 |
| France | 1,525,550 |
| Australia | 1,166,255 |
| Netherlands | 1,112,769 |
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 | 5,482,011 | 4,411,179 | -1,070,832 |
| Germany | 1,919,185 | 1,774,867 | -144,318 |
| France | 765,452 | 760,098 | -5,354 |
| Australia | 583,865 | 582,390 | -1,475 |
| Netherlands | 447,686 | 665,083 | +217,397 |
| Canada | 490,459 | 565,040 | +74,581 |
| Norway | 384,366 | 453,929 | +69,563 |
| Switzerland | 290,097 | 370,843 | +80,746 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 370,875 | 230,436 | -140,439 |
| Ireland | 340,570 | 236,863 | -103,707 |
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 | 19,844,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,623,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,167,317 |
| Road transport | 28,864 |
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 | 11,053,955 | 8,790,688 | -2,263,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,231,450 | 3,391,941 | +160,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,502 | 947,815 | +728,313 |
| Road transport | 6,004 | 22,860 | +16,856 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,468,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,359,053 |
| Dover | 3,156,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,088,625 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,557,976 |
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 | 5,789,977 | 3,679,007 | -2,110,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,528,923 | 2,830,130 | +301,207 |
| Dover | 1,568,079 | 1,588,034 | +19,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,413,740 | 1,674,885 | +261,145 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,403,179 | 1,154,797 | -248,382 |
| ZLC | 1,157,392 | 863,020 | -294,372 |
| Southampton | 140,533 | 832,303 | +691,770 |
| Manchester Airport | 95,486 | 67,887 | -27,599 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 11,327 | 137,412 | +126,085 |
| Holyhead | 92,958 | 44,471 | -48,487 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9205
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Instruments that produce sound by blowing air, such as trumpets, clarinets, and accordions