Import/export HS code 890690: Various boats and ships
Other types of boats and ships not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 20,623,143 |
| France | 12,344,221 |
| Canada | 9,661,106 |
| United States | 7,956,983 |
| Denmark | 5,018,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 18,087,136 | 2,536,007 | -15,551,129 |
| France | 374,868 | 11,969,353 | +11,594,485 |
| Canada | 8,463,975 | 1,197,131 | -7,266,844 |
| United States | 5,004,412 | 2,952,571 | -2,051,841 |
| Denmark | 2,739,104 | 2,279,638 | -459,466 |
| Germany | 3,450,852 | 1,135,203 | -2,315,649 |
| Netherlands | 1,452,866 | 2,953,802 | +1,500,936 |
| Sweden | 1,601,904 | 969,327 | -632,577 |
| Cyprus | 15,015 | 2,018,814 | +2,003,799 |
| Switzerland | 1,691,215 | 19,794 | -1,671,421 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 22,706,753 |
| France | 12,194,778 |
| United States | 9,324,696 |
| Canada | 8,611,648 |
| United Kingdom | 4,894,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 18,151,932 | 4,554,821 | -13,597,111 |
| France | 334,278 | 11,860,500 | +11,526,222 |
| United States | 7,447,481 | 1,877,215 | -5,570,266 |
| Canada | 7,414,517 | 1,197,131 | -6,217,386 |
| United Kingdom | 682,530 | 4,212,347 | +3,529,817 |
| Germany | 3,462,952 | 638,081 | -2,824,871 |
| Denmark | 259,722 | 2,167,494 | +1,907,772 |
| Netherlands | 1,212,294 | 595,280 | -617,014 |
| Switzerland | 1,691,215 | 17,484 | -1,673,731 |
| Poland | 1,601,904 | 18,288 | -1,583,616 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,191,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,456,733 |
| Air transport | 10,114,944 |
| Other | 3,267,478 |
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) | 19,105,619 | 18,085,630 | -1,019,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,090,116 | 10,366,617 | -6,723,499 |
| Air transport | 8,478,220 | 1,636,724 | -6,841,496 |
| Other | 3,006,048 | 261,430 | -2,744,618 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,992,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,913,997 |
| Plymouth | 11,860,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,278,464 |
| Dover | 5,894,290 |
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 | 15,522,930 | 3,469,602 | -12,053,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,890,439 | 2,023,558 | -9,866,881 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 11,860,500 | +11,860,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,662,083 | 616,381 | -6,045,702 |
| Dover | 4,340,237 | 1,554,053 | -2,786,184 |
| 000 | 3,006,048 | 261,430 | -2,744,618 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 2,500,000 | +2,500,000 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 2,110,000 | +2,110,000 |
| Portsmouth | 1,955,855 | 85,007 | -1,870,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,835 | 2,018,814 | +2,009,979 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 11 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 57,877,757 |
| Ukraine | 30,436,600 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,026,529 |
| Poland | 7,951,004 |
| Netherlands | 6,992,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,000,000 | 54,877,757 | +51,877,757 |
| Ukraine | 2,361,340 | 28,075,260 | +25,713,920 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,026,529 | 0 | -16,026,529 |
| Poland | 2,117,017 | 5,833,987 | +3,716,970 |
| Netherlands | 1,936,565 | 5,055,996 | +3,119,431 |
| Italy | 4,191,864 | 2,451,954 | -1,739,910 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 6,440,000 | +6,440,000 |
| United States | 1,782,893 | 4,138,878 | +2,355,985 |
| Brazil | 2,728,616 | 1,728,901 | -999,715 |
| Ireland | 847,934 | 2,200,000 | +1,352,066 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,828 | 0 | -18,828 |
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) | 113,647,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,131,020 |
| Air transport | 12,876,612 |
| Other | 18,828 |
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) | 13,173,095 | 100,474,553 | +87,301,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,027,554 | 10,103,466 | -16,924,088 |
| Air transport | 1,417,490 | 11,459,122 | +10,041,632 |
| Other | 18,828 | 0 | -18,828 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,472,931 |
| Portsmouth | 33,852,543 |
| Plymouth | 24,570,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,576,603 |
| Southampton | 12,477,011 |
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 | 5,307,851 | 34,165,080 | +28,857,229 |
| Portsmouth | 10,000 | 33,842,543 | +33,832,543 |
| Plymouth | 3,000,000 | 21,570,000 | +18,570,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,354,375 | 1,222,228 | -15,132,147 |
| Southampton | 3,947,325 | 8,529,686 | +4,582,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,105,506 | 5,771,428 | +3,665,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,470 | 6,488,687 | +6,465,217 |
| Harwich | 2,870,357 | 1,239,564 | -1,630,793 |
| Hull | 1,523,700 | 1,644,968 | +121,268 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 2,840,298 | +2,840,298 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 890690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of boats and ships not classified elsewhere