Import/export HS code 842131: Air filters for engines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 58,377,546 |
| Belgium | 31,537,489 |
| China | 28,131,500 |
| Poland | 13,463,877 |
| Netherlands | 12,642,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 29,740,587 | 28,636,959 | -1,103,628 |
| Belgium | 14,903,391 | 16,634,098 | +1,730,707 |
| China | 16,082,275 | 12,049,225 | -4,033,050 |
| Poland | 7,529,786 | 5,934,091 | -1,595,695 |
| Netherlands | 6,508,880 | 6,134,007 | -374,873 |
| France | 4,685,979 | 4,272,649 | -413,330 |
| Czechia | 3,672,856 | 4,986,936 | +1,314,080 |
| Italy | 4,065,937 | 3,540,681 | -525,256 |
| Turkey | 2,422,237 | 2,797,444 | +375,207 |
| United States | 2,546,372 | 2,211,851 | -334,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,901,274 |
| China | 35,473,888 |
| United States | 17,684,843 |
| Poland | 17,516,367 |
| Czechia | 15,676,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,271,615 | 18,629,659 | +358,044 |
| China | 19,609,295 | 15,864,593 | -3,744,702 |
| United States | 8,599,687 | 9,085,156 | +485,469 |
| Poland | 8,603,853 | 8,912,514 | +308,661 |
| Czechia | 8,011,225 | 7,665,196 | -346,029 |
| Spain | 7,634,738 | 5,181,495 | -2,453,243 |
| France | 6,128,247 | 5,732,309 | -395,938 |
| Italy | 3,756,969 | 3,594,968 | -162,001 |
| Turkey | 2,421,140 | 3,011,796 | +590,656 |
| South Korea | 2,555,055 | 2,766,081 | +211,026 |
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 | 63 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 57 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 33 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 |
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 | 53 | 45 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 | 40 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 30 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Essex | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 17 | -2 |
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) | 129,921,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,584,619 |
| Air transport | 18,777,067 |
| Other | 9,130,793 |
| Road transport | 1,192,699 |
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) | 66,455,860 | 63,465,144 | -2,990,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,600,230 | 21,984,389 | -3,615,841 |
| Air transport | 8,361,903 | 10,415,164 | +2,053,261 |
| Other | 4,773,535 | 4,357,258 | -416,277 |
| Road transport | 937,040 | 255,659 | -681,381 |
| Rail transport | 381,933 | 54,387 | -327,546 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 60,265,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,077,835 |
| Felixstowe | 22,724,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,428,102 |
| Southampton | 11,639,745 |
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 | 30,995,588 | 29,269,974 | -1,725,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,109,164 | 11,968,671 | -1,140,493 |
| Felixstowe | 13,738,320 | 8,986,024 | -4,752,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,807,062 | 4,621,040 | -4,186,022 |
| Southampton | 7,715,129 | 3,924,616 | -3,790,513 |
| Harwich | 3,281,811 | 5,932,503 | +2,650,692 |
| 000 | 4,773,535 | 4,357,258 | -416,277 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,058,895 | 3,479,792 | -579,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,693,212 | 4,537,640 | +2,844,428 |
| London | 2,632,361 | 3,139,432 | +507,071 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 169 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 145 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 57 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 194 |
| 2025-11 | 173 |
| 2025-10 | 191 |
| 2025-09 | 179 |
| 2025-08 | 167 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| HKS EUROPE LIMITED | 117 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 114 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 111 |
| COMLINE AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 107 |
| PURFLUX FILTRATION LIMITED | 105 |
| SPAREX LIMITED | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 294 |
| 1m-15m | 270 |
| 15m-54m | 73 |
| Other | 62 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,494,207 |
| Germany | 27,650,446 |
| United States | 25,585,498 |
| South Korea | 15,755,399 |
| France | 15,327,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,310,964 | 13,183,243 | -2,127,721 |
| Germany | 12,991,663 | 14,658,783 | +1,667,120 |
| United States | 12,915,038 | 12,670,460 | -244,578 |
| South Korea | 8,865,035 | 6,890,364 | -1,974,671 |
| France | 8,373,864 | 6,953,421 | -1,420,443 |
| Netherlands | 4,348,296 | 4,897,888 | +549,592 |
| Ireland | 4,219,308 | 4,616,466 | +397,158 |
| India | 2,767,791 | 3,387,064 | +619,273 |
| Italy | 2,956,151 | 2,599,597 | -356,554 |
| Poland | 2,304,341 | 2,090,844 | -213,497 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 271,148 |
| China | 154,564 |
| Czechia | 72,280 |
| Poland | 59,479 |
| France | 52,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 206,583 | 64,565 | -142,018 |
| China | 67,995 | 86,569 | +18,574 |
| Czechia | 45,495 | 26,785 | -18,710 |
| Poland | 44,105 | 15,374 | -28,731 |
| France | 24,928 | 27,480 | +2,552 |
| Germany | 28,624 | 20,377 | -8,247 |
| Italy | 7,279 | 13,211 | +5,932 |
| United States | 8,706 | 9,310 | +604 |
| Turkey | 6,166 | 6,697 | +531 |
| Bulgaria | 4,935 | 4,343 | -592 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,043,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,277,485 |
| Air transport | 54,619,016 |
| Other | 828,513 |
| Road transport | 173,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,210,843 | 47,832,911 | +1,622,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,137,039 | 25,140,446 | -6,996,593 |
| Air transport | 27,278,649 | 27,340,367 | +61,718 |
| Other | 504,804 | 323,709 | -181,095 |
| Road transport | 173,729 | 0 | -173,729 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,827,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,831,769 |
| Dover | 22,020,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,411,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,183,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,855,548 | 21,972,074 | +116,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,668,607 | 19,163,162 | +494,555 |
| Dover | 11,346,174 | 10,674,271 | -671,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,194,147 | 9,217,529 | +23,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,851,465 | 7,332,218 | -1,519,247 |
| Southampton | 7,831,261 | 6,450,949 | -1,380,312 |
| Hull | 5,958,152 | 5,128,013 | -830,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,438,245 | 2,944,740 | -1,493,505 |
| Holyhead | 3,009,876 | 3,784,314 | +774,438 |
| Felixstowe | 3,668,705 | 2,031,628 | -1,637,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Filters that clean air going into car or truck engines