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 | 39,318,352 |
| Singapore | 7,322,677 |
| United States | 3,677,992 |
| Netherlands | 2,539,513 |
| Hungary | 759,713 |
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 | 19,745,693 | 19,572,659 | -173,034 |
| Singapore | 3,193,012 | 4,129,665 | +936,653 |
| United States | 2,584,406 | 1,093,586 | -1,490,820 |
| Netherlands | 609,012 | 1,930,501 | +1,321,489 |
| Hungary | 759,713 | 0 | -759,713 |
| China | 253,872 | 460,354 | +206,482 |
| India | 49,936 | 211,680 | +161,744 |
| France | 72,791 | 92,152 | +19,361 |
| Ireland | 68,028 | 92,282 | +24,254 |
| Turkey | 150,786 | 1,550 | -149,236 |
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 | 33,802,356 |
| Singapore | 12,448,281 |
| United States | 3,406,110 |
| China | 2,887,369 |
| Japan | 1,395,934 |
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 | 16,241,776 | 17,560,580 | +1,318,804 |
| Singapore | 6,129,201 | 6,319,080 | +189,879 |
| United States | 2,369,660 | 1,036,450 | -1,333,210 |
| China | 1,653,981 | 1,233,388 | -420,593 |
| Japan | 281,561 | 1,114,373 | +832,812 |
| Hungary | 759,713 | 0 | -759,713 |
| India | 0 | 216,703 | +216,703 |
| United Kingdom | 57,183 | 71,802 | +14,619 |
| Colombia | 4,049 | 109,774 | +105,725 |
| Switzerland | 55,332 | 29,639 | -25,693 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +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) | 39,850,603 |
| Air transport | 12,374,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,475,160 |
| Other | 59,216 |
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) | 19,584,934 | 20,265,669 | +680,735 |
| Air transport | 5,960,104 | 6,414,531 | +454,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,309,737 | 1,165,423 | -1,144,314 |
| Other | 0 | 59,216 | +59,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,147,760 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,802,451 |
| Dover | 7,277,340 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,317,241 |
| Southampton | 1,777,884 |
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 | 14,833,666 | 15,314,094 | +480,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,035,958 | 4,766,493 | +730,535 |
| Dover | 3,911,437 | 3,365,903 | -545,534 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,403,148 | 914,093 | -489,055 |
| Southampton | 1,390,822 | 387,062 | -1,003,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 497,185 | 1,161,979 | +664,794 |
| Liverpool Docks | 649,300 | 324,844 | -324,456 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,738 | 282,829 | +48,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 190,585 | 281,577 | +90,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,117 | 231,543 | +90,426 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VISION ENGINEERING LIMITED | 116 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 84 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 66 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| CARL ZEISS LTD | 47 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 45 |
| GT VISION LTD | 37 |
| D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 30 |
| CJ-OPTIK UK LTD | 22 |
| NJ DEVICES LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 15,471,875 |
| Germany | 13,840,264 |
| Mexico | 7,225,482 |
| Netherlands | 2,120,653 |
| Japan | 1,366,143 |
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 | 919,496 | 14,552,379 | +13,632,883 |
| Germany | 7,450,068 | 6,390,196 | -1,059,872 |
| Mexico | 4,235,550 | 2,989,932 | -1,245,618 |
| Netherlands | 469,652 | 1,651,001 | +1,181,349 |
| Japan | 1,125,283 | 240,860 | -884,423 |
| France | 568,197 | 727,801 | +159,604 |
| Italy | 673,323 | 614,310 | -59,013 |
| Belgium | 447,241 | 560,661 | +113,420 |
| India | 570,328 | 386,175 | -184,153 |
| 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) | 22,391,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,686,902 |
| Air transport | 6,065,045 |
| 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) | 5,187,197 | 17,204,690 | +12,017,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,032,906 | 11,653,996 | +1,621,090 |
| Air transport | 3,458,590 | 2,606,455 | -852,135 |
| 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 | 19,483,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,501,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,799,330 |
| Felixstowe | 4,167,069 |
| 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 | 9,375,336 | 10,108,477 | +733,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,391,105 | 13,110,218 | +8,719,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,747,322 | 2,052,008 | -695,314 |
| Felixstowe | 47,672 | 4,119,397 | +4,071,725 |
| London | 324,199 | 382,955 | +58,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 439,468 | 215,811 | -223,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 381,832 | 260,101 | -121,731 |
| Southampton | 281,983 | 353,020 | +71,037 |
| ZLC | 196,409 | 186,173 | -10,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,292 | 102,007 | -175,285 |
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