Import/export HS code 901190: Microscope parts and accessories
Spare parts and add-ons for microscopes, like lenses, stands, or lighting
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 | 26,436,961 |
| Netherlands | 13,504,912 |
| United States | 7,668,821 |
| Japan | 4,958,280 |
| Belgium | 1,812,346 |
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 | 12,605,050 | 13,831,911 | +1,226,861 |
| Netherlands | 6,579,081 | 6,925,831 | +346,750 |
| United States | 3,479,516 | 4,189,305 | +709,789 |
| Japan | 1,959,857 | 2,998,423 | +1,038,566 |
| Belgium | 561,847 | 1,250,499 | +688,652 |
| China | 981,940 | 716,788 | -265,152 |
| Italy | 630,649 | 687,617 | +56,968 |
| India | 59,191 | 873,318 | +814,127 |
| France | 448,306 | 295,515 | -152,791 |
| Singapore | 219,496 | 517,758 | +298,262 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 19,437,178 |
| Germany | 17,892,937 |
| United States | 7,341,712 |
| China | 4,932,543 |
| United Kingdom | 2,618,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 8,299,752 | 11,137,426 | +2,837,674 |
| Germany | 7,948,007 | 9,944,930 | +1,996,923 |
| United States | 4,004,997 | 3,336,715 | -668,282 |
| China | 2,437,597 | 2,494,946 | +57,349 |
| United Kingdom | 1,133,931 | 1,484,110 | +350,179 |
| Singapore | 874,015 | 1,233,667 | +359,652 |
| Italy | 841,427 | 1,036,852 | +195,425 |
| Romania | 967,175 | 807,633 | -159,542 |
| Netherlands | 870,743 | 443,023 | -427,720 |
| India | 59,130 | 853,601 | +794,471 |
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 | 56 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
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 | 31 | 40 | +9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 20 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 36,681,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,960,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,454,112 |
| Other | 220,998 |
| Road transport | 180,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,237,717 | 20,443,673 | +4,205,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,481,242 | 10,479,461 | +998,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,239,513 | 4,214,599 | -24,914 |
| Other | 81,640 | 139,358 | +57,718 |
| Road transport | 115,516 | 64,519 | -50,997 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,783,599 |
| Dover | 11,874,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,256,861 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,961,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,927,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,520,472 | 7,263,127 | +1,742,655 |
| Dover | 5,238,345 | 6,636,034 | +1,397,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,309,134 | 6,947,727 | +2,638,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,798,212 | 3,163,223 | -634,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,052,539 | 1,875,414 | -177,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,039,016 | 1,770,787 | -268,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,598,732 | 1,849,901 | +251,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,435,896 | 1,313,141 | -122,755 |
| Thamesport | 1,115,541 | 860,261 | -255,280 |
| Southampton | 286,549 | 875,029 | +588,480 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Scientific research and development | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 58 |
| 2026-03 | 76 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 60 |
| 2025-12 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| VISION ENGINEERING LIMITED | 112 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 110 |
| PRIOR SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 76 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 76 |
| SCIENTIFICA LTD | 72 |
| GT VISION LTD | 69 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| SARTORIUS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 124 |
| 1m-15m | 121 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| Other | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
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 | 17,683,592 |
| Germany | 14,767,283 |
| China | 5,681,362 |
| Netherlands | 5,595,382 |
| Japan | 4,098,480 |
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 | 10,394,762 | 7,288,830 | -3,105,932 |
| Germany | 7,334,096 | 7,433,187 | +99,091 |
| China | 2,887,343 | 2,794,019 | -93,324 |
| Netherlands | 2,076,522 | 3,518,860 | +1,442,338 |
| Japan | 2,462,372 | 1,636,108 | -826,264 |
| France | 1,739,918 | 1,960,483 | +220,565 |
| Ireland | 1,547,587 | 1,886,099 | +338,512 |
| Italy | 1,327,238 | 1,289,051 | -38,187 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,093,327 | 1,336,753 | +243,426 |
| Spain | 1,170,300 | 769,070 | -401,230 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 187 | 0 | -187 |
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 | 58,125,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,914,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,565,153 |
| Road transport | 2,424 |
| Other | 187 |
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 | 29,833,547 | 28,291,572 | -1,541,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,733,314 | 8,181,282 | +1,447,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,540,416 | 1,024,737 | -515,679 |
| Road transport | 895 | 1,529 | +634 |
| Other | 187 | 0 | -187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 22,293,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,238,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,352,366 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,759,003 |
| ZLC | 8,714,663 |
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 | 11,812,309 | 10,481,520 | -1,330,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,819,746 | 8,418,729 | +598,983 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,520,180 | 6,832,186 | +1,312,006 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,277,213 | 4,481,790 | -795,423 |
| ZLC | 4,374,517 | 4,340,146 | -34,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 751,969 | 616,029 | -135,940 |
| Dover | 493,702 | 653,306 | +159,604 |
| Southampton | 757,667 | 387,383 | -370,284 |
| Holyhead | 539,298 | 423,109 | -116,189 |
| Belfast Airport | 293,002 | 251,441 | -41,561 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and add-ons for microscopes, like lenses, stands, or lighting