Import/export HS code 841920: Medical sterilizers
Machines used in hospitals or labs to sterilize medical tools and equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,188,969 |
| Germany | 6,965,210 |
| Sweden | 5,423,759 |
| China | 3,521,150 |
| France | 3,012,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,049,873 | 4,139,096 | -910,777 |
| Germany | 4,112,907 | 2,852,303 | -1,260,604 |
| Sweden | 1,725,863 | 3,697,896 | +1,972,033 |
| China | 1,641,800 | 1,879,350 | +237,550 |
| France | 899,025 | 2,113,778 | +1,214,753 |
| United States | 1,770,763 | 1,121,789 | -648,974 |
| Netherlands | 1,993,045 | 650,165 | -1,342,880 |
| Poland | 1,390,434 | 661,325 | -729,109 |
| Finland | 858,471 | 535,992 | -322,479 |
| Switzerland | 621,847 | 242,656 | -379,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 11,909,997 |
| United States | 6,252,337 |
| Germany | 5,716,939 |
| Sweden | 5,350,150 |
| China | 3,614,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,965,726 | 5,944,271 | -21,455 |
| United States | 4,069,001 | 2,183,336 | -1,885,665 |
| Germany | 3,206,594 | 2,510,345 | -696,249 |
| Sweden | 1,621,133 | 3,729,017 | +2,107,884 |
| China | 1,743,757 | 1,870,569 | +126,812 |
| Poland | 1,385,710 | 669,319 | -716,391 |
| Finland | 858,471 | 535,992 | -322,479 |
| Israel | 372,270 | 241,241 | -131,029 |
| Slovenia | 346,406 | 205,179 | -141,227 |
| Mexico | 401,570 | 110,937 | -290,633 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,941,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,415,906 |
| Air transport | 7,076,935 |
| Other | 148,223 |
| Road transport | 80,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,199,812 | 10,742,141 | -2,457,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,704,286 | 5,711,620 | +1,007,334 |
| Air transport | 4,221,949 | 2,854,986 | -1,366,963 |
| Other | 30,795 | 117,428 | +86,633 |
| Road transport | 68,839 | 11,711 | -57,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,190,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,634,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,132,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,583,483 |
| Felixstowe | 2,402,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,437,824 | 5,752,575 | +314,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,330,029 | 2,304,725 | -2,025,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,902,570 | 4,230,168 | +2,327,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,492,334 | 1,091,149 | -401,185 |
| Felixstowe | 1,023,751 | 1,378,842 | +355,091 |
| Southampton | 1,055,509 | 538,865 | -516,644 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,143,147 | 374,698 | -768,449 |
| London | 804,245 | 578,423 | -225,822 |
| Harwich | 946,327 | 295,958 | -650,369 |
| Thamesport | 689,006 | 417,474 | -271,532 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Human health activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR DIMENSIONS LTD | 105 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 68 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 59 |
| ALBERT BROWNE LIMITED | 48 |
| W & H (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED | 47 |
| H.W. ANDERSEN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 46 |
| PRESTIGE MEDICAL LIMITED | 45 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 2,527,942 |
| France | 1,870,495 |
| Ireland | 1,733,689 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,405,407 |
| Netherlands | 1,290,777 |
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 | 1,547,166 | 980,776 | -566,390 |
| France | 830,118 | 1,040,377 | +210,259 |
| Ireland | 1,028,868 | 704,821 | -324,047 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 962,758 | 442,649 | -520,109 |
| Netherlands | 893,317 | 397,460 | -495,857 |
| Australia | 340,746 | 429,525 | +88,779 |
| China | 442,341 | 288,160 | -154,181 |
| Italy | 273,348 | 365,058 | +91,710 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,887 | 441,902 | +371,015 |
| India | 46,562 | 461,078 | +414,516 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,733 |
| Netherlands | 1,590 |
| XI | 405 |
| Canada | 164 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 3,733 | +3,733 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,590 | +1,590 |
| XI | 98 | 307 | +209 |
| Canada | 102 | 62 | -40 |
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 | 8,443,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,730,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,574,705 |
| Road transport | 36,426 |
| Other | 7,277 |
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 | 4,206,263 | 4,237,433 | +31,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,365,219 | 3,365,216 | -1,000,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,405,436 | 2,169,269 | -236,167 |
| Road transport | 36,426 | 0 | -36,426 |
| Other | 659 | 6,618 | +5,959 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,217,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,619,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,978,006 |
| Holyhead | 1,321,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,218,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,317,677 | 2,899,416 | -418,261 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,978,088 | 1,641,337 | -1,336,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 851,145 | 1,126,861 | +275,716 |
| Holyhead | 798,053 | 523,027 | -275,026 |
| East Midlands Airport | 390,639 | 827,833 | +437,194 |
| Southampton | 412,556 | 685,662 | +273,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 694,543 | 235,803 | -458,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 382,707 | 320,035 | -62,672 |
| Dover | 38,287 | 646,253 | +607,966 |
| ZLC | 294,723 | 328,660 | +33,937 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used in hospitals or labs to sterilize medical tools and equipment