Import/export HS code 920930: Musical instrument strings
Strings used for instruments like guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,019,284 |
| Germany | 2,414,406 |
| France | 1,029,600 |
| Austria | 981,990 |
| Denmark | 689,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,127,706 | 4,891,578 | -236,128 |
| Germany | 1,094,475 | 1,319,931 | +225,456 |
| France | 459,903 | 569,697 | +109,794 |
| Austria | 462,854 | 519,136 | +56,282 |
| Denmark | 300,184 | 389,141 | +88,957 |
| China | 355,997 | 297,280 | -58,717 |
| Netherlands | 168,368 | 170,388 | +2,020 |
| Italy | 174,054 | 130,521 | -43,533 |
| Ireland | 69,749 | 90,921 | +21,172 |
| Portugal | 19,572 | 51,935 | +32,363 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,813,644 |
| Germany | 1,544,734 |
| Austria | 1,542,637 |
| Denmark | 803,027 |
| Mexico | 746,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,428,256 | 5,385,388 | -42,868 |
| Germany | 688,866 | 855,868 | +167,002 |
| Austria | 730,079 | 812,558 | +82,479 |
| Denmark | 374,751 | 428,276 | +53,525 |
| Mexico | 408,514 | 338,078 | -70,436 |
| China | 399,268 | 321,405 | -77,863 |
| Italy | 128,111 | 125,151 | -2,960 |
| France | 54,417 | 84,399 | +29,982 |
| United Kingdom | 28,643 | 33,606 | +4,963 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 49,759 | +49,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,073,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,361,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,302,788 |
| Other | 322,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,143,416 | 4,929,614 | -213,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,928,173 | 2,433,516 | +505,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,151,622 | 1,151,166 | -456 |
| Other | 197,417 | 125,217 | -72,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,865,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,258,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,305,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 966,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 947,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,981,943 | 3,883,996 | -97,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 718,287 | 1,540,257 | +821,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 612,326 | 693,213 | +80,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,749 | 534,851 | +103,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 593,600 | 354,319 | -239,281 |
| Thamesport | 326,060 | 319,101 | -6,959 |
| Felixstowe | 430,284 | 142,709 | -287,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 290,043 | 137,001 | -153,042 |
| Dover | 70,017 | 261,576 | +191,559 |
| 000 | 197,417 | 125,217 | -72,200 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STRINGS & THINGS LIMITED | 113 |
| D'ADDARIO UK LIMITED | 111 |
| WESTSIDE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 95 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 75 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 67 |
| ROTOSOUND MANUFACTURING LTD. | 63 |
| THE SOUND POST LIMITED | 56 |
| BASS DIRECT LIMITED | 44 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 42 |
| BOW BRAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 1,040,952 |
| Germany | 712,450 |
| France | 655,230 |
| Ireland | 441,242 |
| Japan | 433,154 |
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 | 639,883 | 401,069 | -238,814 |
| Germany | 361,894 | 350,556 | -11,338 |
| France | 382,981 | 272,249 | -110,732 |
| Ireland | 202,752 | 238,490 | +35,738 |
| Japan | 232,595 | 200,559 | -32,036 |
| Netherlands | 133,035 | 299,008 | +165,973 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 126,782 | 157,355 | +30,573 |
| Italy | 154,740 | 71,907 | -82,833 |
| China | 93,910 | 105,101 | +11,191 |
| Australia | 83,141 | 108,336 | +25,195 |
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 | 4,883,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,664,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,592 |
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 | 2,580,235 | 2,303,569 | -276,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 793,233 | 871,539 | +78,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,941 | 155,651 | +82,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,662,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,125,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,003,396 |
| ZLC | 605,892 |
| London Stansted Airport | 584,368 |
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 | 1,456,522 | 1,205,857 | -250,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 556,296 | 568,784 | +12,488 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,043 | 545,353 | +87,310 |
| ZLC | 333,103 | 272,789 | -60,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 327,984 | 256,384 | -71,600 |
| Dover | 178,757 | 231,873 | +53,116 |
| Southampton | 35,906 | 103,555 | +67,649 |
| Holyhead | 38,837 | 56,289 | +17,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,478 | 17,901 | -15,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,708 | 29,542 | +26,834 |
Quick facts
HS code: 920930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strings used for instruments like guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments