Import/export HS code 9202: Various string musical instruments
Includes various string instruments like guitars, violins, and harps
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21,591,914 |
| Netherlands | 18,128,507 |
| United States | 11,405,684 |
| Germany | 4,840,545 |
| Indonesia | 2,722,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,807,298 | 11,784,616 | +1,977,318 |
| Netherlands | 9,439,258 | 8,689,249 | -750,009 |
| United States | 6,335,045 | 5,070,639 | -1,264,406 |
| Germany | 2,083,313 | 2,757,232 | +673,919 |
| Indonesia | 1,347,184 | 1,375,028 | +27,844 |
| France | 1,536,068 | 1,144,112 | -391,956 |
| Italy | 1,118,513 | 1,163,434 | +44,921 |
| Japan | 863,102 | 799,675 | -63,427 |
| India | 395,005 | 573,141 | +178,136 |
| Czechia | 280,746 | 508,098 | +227,352 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,260,055 |
| United States | 19,055,299 |
| Mexico | 6,689,025 |
| Indonesia | 4,459,568 |
| Italy | 2,489,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,181,030 | 15,079,025 | +1,897,995 |
| United States | 10,161,004 | 8,894,295 | -1,266,709 |
| Mexico | 3,587,594 | 3,101,431 | -486,163 |
| Indonesia | 2,113,596 | 2,345,972 | +232,376 |
| Italy | 1,283,420 | 1,205,744 | -77,676 |
| Japan | 806,528 | 822,211 | +15,683 |
| Germany | 689,349 | 654,727 | -34,622 |
| Spain | 623,435 | 563,453 | -59,982 |
| India | 408,741 | 622,825 | +214,084 |
| Czechia | 386,189 | 583,988 | +197,799 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
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 | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 2 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,668,537 |
| Air transport | 19,313,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,344,479 |
| Other | 450,688 |
| Road transport | 10,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,947,111 | 18,721,426 | -225,685 |
| Air transport | 9,420,782 | 9,892,662 | +471,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,398,345 | 6,946,134 | -452,211 |
| Other | 235,158 | 215,530 | -19,628 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,011 | +10,011 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,021,003 |
| Southampton | 9,430,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,074,149 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,703,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,690,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,145,127 | 5,875,876 | +730,749 |
| Southampton | 5,096,478 | 4,334,477 | -762,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,075,682 | 2,998,467 | -1,077,215 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,819,534 | 3,884,116 | +1,064,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,007,431 | 3,683,131 | +675,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,998,182 | 2,423,186 | -574,996 |
| Dover | 1,546,776 | 1,848,923 | +302,147 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,818,577 | 1,517,728 | -300,849 |
| Thamesport | 1,820,297 | 1,437,953 | -382,344 |
| Luton Airport | 1,646,773 | 1,488,827 | -157,946 |
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 | 91 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 116 |
| BARNES & MULLINS LIMITED | 111 |
| GUITAR GUITAR LIMITED | 102 |
| THE SOUND POST LIMITED | 100 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 100 |
| HEADSTOCK DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 93 |
| MCCLELLAND MUSIC LTD. | 91 |
| PEACH GUITARS LIMITED | 85 |
| TIGER MUSIC DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 83 |
| BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION LTD | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 90 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 5,799,940 |
| South Korea | 3,517,041 |
| Germany | 3,013,403 |
| Netherlands | 2,369,955 |
| Ireland | 2,254,354 |
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 | 3,023,342 | 2,776,598 | -246,744 |
| South Korea | 2,580,942 | 936,099 | -1,644,843 |
| Germany | 1,471,799 | 1,541,604 | +69,805 |
| Netherlands | 1,272,417 | 1,097,538 | -174,879 |
| Ireland | 985,657 | 1,268,697 | +283,040 |
| Japan | 704,031 | 474,859 | -229,172 |
| China | 870,536 | 91,128 | -779,408 |
| France | 590,234 | 368,640 | -221,594 |
| Canada | 507,310 | 196,511 | -310,799 |
| Switzerland | 308,518 | 261,968 | -46,550 |
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 | 21,085,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,613,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 536,929 |
| Road transport | 110,863 |
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 | 12,281,857 | 8,803,934 | -3,477,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,058,416 | 3,555,035 | +496,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,542 | 183,387 | -170,155 |
| Road transport | 104,876 | 5,987 | -98,889 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,474,362 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,247,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,480,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,017,372 |
| ZLC | 3,280,993 |
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 | 4,281,055 | 3,193,307 | -1,087,748 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,195,141 | 1,051,875 | -3,143,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,064,815 | 2,415,379 | +350,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,849,282 | 2,168,090 | +318,808 |
| ZLC | 1,492,916 | 1,788,077 | +295,161 |
| Dover | 599,794 | 531,643 | -68,151 |
| Holyhead | 312,353 | 387,100 | +74,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,730 | 166,173 | -136,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,773 | 192,555 | +97,782 |
| Belfast Airport | 140,720 | 48,592 | -92,128 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9202
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various string instruments like guitars, violins, and harps