Import/export HS code 842132: Catalytic converters and filters
Devices that clean exhaust gases from engines, reducing pollution
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.
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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 | 98,024,932 |
| Portugal | 56,960,422 |
| China | 54,133,675 |
| United States | 53,362,880 |
| Belgium | 46,721,211 |
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 | 44,563,057 | 53,461,875 | +8,898,818 |
| Portugal | 36,065,739 | 20,894,683 | -15,171,056 |
| China | 27,953,729 | 26,179,946 | -1,773,783 |
| United States | 15,143,173 | 38,219,707 | +23,076,534 |
| Belgium | 19,038,870 | 27,682,341 | +8,643,471 |
| Czechia | 14,112,892 | 10,917,921 | -3,194,971 |
| Italy | 11,652,856 | 12,166,385 | +513,529 |
| Spain | 13,347,284 | 6,294,868 | -7,052,416 |
| Netherlands | 6,334,312 | 7,916,652 | +1,582,340 |
| South Africa | 1,956,059 | 10,530,629 | +8,574,570 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 107,828,973 |
| Germany | 93,096,731 |
| United States | 53,155,157 |
| China | 49,402,682 |
| Czechia | 28,440,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 60,262,993 | 47,565,980 | -12,697,013 |
| Germany | 46,007,840 | 47,088,891 | +1,081,051 |
| United States | 15,006,187 | 38,148,970 | +23,142,783 |
| China | 23,254,942 | 26,147,740 | +2,892,798 |
| Czechia | 15,469,173 | 12,971,498 | -2,497,675 |
| South Africa | 5,005,088 | 16,343,803 | +11,338,715 |
| Poland | 9,243,932 | 9,868,281 | +624,349 |
| Italy | 8,713,775 | 8,450,720 | -263,055 |
| Spain | 7,767,382 | 6,654,956 | -1,112,426 |
| Romania | 2,350,561 | 5,892,121 | +3,541,560 |
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 | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 225,004,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,341,940 |
| Other | 71,346,200 |
| Air transport | 23,533,164 |
| Road transport | 12,113,031 |
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) | 103,137,284 | 121,867,162 | +18,729,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,818,370 | 81,523,570 | +47,705,200 |
| Other | 47,030,682 | 24,315,518 | -22,715,164 |
| Air transport | 6,942,443 | 16,590,721 | +9,648,278 |
| Road transport | 12,070,707 | 42,324 | -12,028,383 |
| Rail transport | 4,647,851 | 2,529,520 | -2,118,331 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 108,935,468 |
| 000 | 71,346,200 |
| Southampton | 48,745,462 |
| 499 | 30,138,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,665,784 |
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 | 44,566,999 | 64,368,469 | +19,801,470 |
| 000 | 47,030,682 | 24,315,518 | -22,715,164 |
| Southampton | 15,832,591 | 32,912,871 | +17,080,280 |
| 499 | 11,958,711 | 18,179,930 | +6,221,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,236,617 | 11,429,167 | -6,807,450 |
| London | 13,267,890 | 13,222,448 | -45,442 |
| Newhaven | 8,308,750 | 10,108,512 | +1,799,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,233,572 | 9,866,038 | +2,632,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,332,332 | 12,701,556 | +9,369,224 |
| Felixstowe | 5,914,379 | 4,579,757 | -1,334,622 |
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 | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 62 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 48 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 48 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 48 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| PORSCHE CARS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| PUREM COWLEY LIMITED | 47 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 46 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 91 |
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,057,147 |
| United States | 16,656,454 |
| France | 11,622,422 |
| Belgium | 9,425,590 |
| Netherlands | 8,479,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,043,753 | 24,013,394 | +10,969,641 |
| United States | 4,791,038 | 11,865,416 | +7,074,378 |
| France | 5,647,440 | 5,974,982 | +327,542 |
| Belgium | 3,058,458 | 6,367,132 | +3,308,674 |
| Netherlands | 1,423,394 | 7,056,111 | +5,632,717 |
| Italy | 2,943,321 | 4,401,840 | +1,458,519 |
| Turkey | 2,449,443 | 3,263,847 | +814,404 |
| Slovakia | 2,602,689 | 2,943,433 | +340,744 |
| India | 2,751,754 | 2,336,104 | -415,650 |
| Poland | 452,714 | 3,112,264 | +2,659,550 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,590 |
| Germany | 5,756 |
| XI | 3,801 |
| Norway | 2,990 |
| Czechia | 2,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,935 | 5,655 | +1,720 |
| Germany | 2,696 | 3,060 | +364 |
| XI | 0 | 3,801 | +3,801 |
| Norway | 1,597 | 1,393 | -204 |
| Czechia | 142 | 2,059 | +1,917 |
| Turkey | 119 | 250 | +131 |
| India | 76 | 76 | +0 |
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) | 94,804,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,767,517 |
| Air transport | 8,782,518 |
| Other | 30,146 |
| Road transport | 6,783 |
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) | 32,552,311 | 62,251,851 | +29,699,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,231,049 | 18,536,468 | +6,305,419 |
| Air transport | 4,890,178 | 3,892,340 | -997,838 |
| Other | 12,726 | 17,420 | +4,694 |
| Road transport | 6,783 | 0 | -6,783 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,755,221 |
| Southampton | 14,709,826 |
| London | 11,994,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,141,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,271,489 |
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 | 21,936,673 | 43,818,548 | +21,881,875 |
| Southampton | 3,071,981 | 11,637,845 | +8,565,864 |
| London | 5,151,688 | 6,842,356 | +1,690,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,427,814 | 4,713,244 | +285,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 698,991 | 5,572,498 | +4,873,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,693,191 | 2,295,268 | -1,397,923 |
| Felixstowe | 3,641,011 | 1,224,802 | -2,416,209 |
| Dover | 4,014,884 | 395,739 | -3,619,145 |
| Hull | 664,670 | 3,420,452 | +2,755,782 |
| Holyhead | 485,363 | 968,913 | +483,550 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842132
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that clean exhaust gases from engines, reducing pollution