Import/export HS code 901110: Stereoscopic microscopes
Microscopes that provide a 3D view of objects, often used for detailed inspection or dissection
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 39,028,941 |
| Singapore | 7,397,629 |
| United States | 2,720,983 |
| Netherlands | 2,235,133 |
| China | 691,203 |
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 | 19,102,982 | 19,925,959 | +822,977 |
| Singapore | 3,520,320 | 3,877,309 | +356,989 |
| United States | 1,681,548 | 1,039,435 | -642,113 |
| Netherlands | 604,175 | 1,630,958 | +1,026,783 |
| China | 263,610 | 427,593 | +163,983 |
| India | 0 | 211,680 | +211,680 |
| Ireland | 68,028 | 132,296 | +64,268 |
| Switzerland | 110,839 | 47,400 | -63,439 |
| France | 48,165 | 92,152 | +43,987 |
| Colombia | 0 | 111,507 | +111,507 |
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 | 32,864,971 |
| Singapore | 13,246,561 |
| United States | 2,492,407 |
| China | 2,267,551 |
| Japan | 1,364,246 |
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 | 15,710,124 | 17,154,847 | +1,444,723 |
| Singapore | 6,664,555 | 6,582,006 | -82,549 |
| United States | 1,460,635 | 1,031,772 | -428,863 |
| China | 1,140,829 | 1,126,722 | -14,107 |
| Japan | 259,765 | 1,104,481 | +844,716 |
| India | 0 | 216,703 | +216,703 |
| United Kingdom | 62,337 | 67,631 | +5,294 |
| Colombia | 0 | 111,507 | +111,507 |
| Switzerland | 55,332 | 29,639 | -25,693 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 64,675 | 0 | -64,675 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 39,350,147 |
| Air transport | 11,389,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,488,393 |
| Other | 99,230 |
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) | 18,790,272 | 20,559,875 | +1,769,603 |
| Air transport | 5,429,171 | 5,960,073 | +530,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,427,352 | 1,061,041 | -366,311 |
| Other | 0 | 99,230 | +99,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,242,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,692,171 |
| Dover | 7,342,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,044,185 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,490,372 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 13,863,707 | 15,378,541 | +1,514,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,168,172 | 4,523,999 | +355,827 |
| Dover | 3,839,083 | 3,503,552 | -335,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 761,170 | 1,283,015 | +521,845 |
| Birmingham Airport | 745,855 | 744,517 | -1,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 773,768 | 256,928 | -516,840 |
| Southampton | 353,881 | 392,980 | +39,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,342 | 282,186 | +88,844 |
| London Stansted Airport | 209,135 | 258,927 | +49,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,410 | 209,987 | +53,577 |
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
|
38 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VISION ENGINEERING LIMITED | 117 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 85 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 66 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| CARL ZEISS LTD | 48 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 46 |
| GT VISION LTD | 38 |
| D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 30 |
| NJ DEVICES LTD | 22 |
| CJ-OPTIK UK LTD | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 15,399,886 |
| Germany | 13,802,015 |
| Mexico | 7,225,482 |
| Netherlands | 2,131,434 |
| Japan | 1,365,349 |
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 | 987,172 | 14,412,714 | +13,425,542 |
| Germany | 7,524,824 | 6,277,191 | -1,247,633 |
| Mexico | 4,235,550 | 2,989,932 | -1,245,618 |
| Netherlands | 518,003 | 1,613,431 | +1,095,428 |
| Japan | 1,145,265 | 220,084 | -925,181 |
| Italy | 672,908 | 563,830 | -109,078 |
| France | 582,463 | 651,879 | +69,416 |
| Belgium | 698,952 | 300,394 | -398,558 |
| India | 560,921 | 358,259 | -202,662 |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 638,636 | +638,636 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,377,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,349,087 |
| Air transport | 5,782,189 |
| Road transport | 7,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,357,155 | 17,020,453 | +11,663,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,381,215 | 10,967,872 | +586,657 |
| Air transport | 3,252,664 | 2,529,525 | -723,139 |
| Road transport | 3,449 | 4,272 | +823 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,230,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,485,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,728,806 |
| Felixstowe | 4,154,579 |
| London | 707,154 |
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 | 9,500,053 | 9,730,079 | +230,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,374,961 | 13,110,218 | +8,735,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,768,388 | 1,960,418 | -807,970 |
| Felixstowe | 81,732 | 4,072,847 | +3,991,115 |
| London | 561,286 | 145,868 | -415,418 |
| Southampton | 406,199 | 249,603 | -156,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 409,776 | 230,606 | -179,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 271,208 | 240,054 | -31,154 |
| ZLC | 181,970 | 170,026 | -11,944 |
| Holyhead | 70,552 | 240,841 | +170,289 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Microscopes that provide a 3D view of objects, often used for detailed inspection or dissection