Import/export HS code 901390: Parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories for optical instruments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 31,478,843 |
| Germany | 27,551,066 |
| France | 24,293,880 |
| United States | 21,641,340 |
| Malaysia | 20,703,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 21,401,391 | 10,077,452 | -11,323,939 |
| Germany | 14,093,392 | 13,457,674 | -635,718 |
| France | 19,050,952 | 5,242,928 | -13,808,024 |
| United States | 11,557,316 | 10,084,024 | -1,473,292 |
| Malaysia | 10,193,758 | 10,510,226 | +316,468 |
| China | 4,688,154 | 4,271,273 | -416,881 |
| Czechia | 2,182,837 | 2,169,116 | -13,721 |
| Latvia | 2,463,169 | 1,548,572 | -914,597 |
| Denmark | 2,111,198 | 1,122,039 | -989,159 |
| Canada | 2,416,804 | 780,265 | -1,636,539 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 31,084,474 |
| Germany | 22,245,104 |
| France | 21,286,980 |
| United States | 21,182,101 |
| Malaysia | 19,678,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 21,349,252 | 9,735,222 | -11,614,030 |
| Germany | 11,565,631 | 10,679,473 | -886,158 |
| France | 16,691,187 | 4,595,793 | -12,095,394 |
| United States | 10,518,903 | 10,663,198 | +144,295 |
| Malaysia | 9,385,958 | 10,292,132 | +906,174 |
| United Kingdom | 8,292,425 | 5,433,568 | -2,858,857 |
| China | 6,332,870 | 5,942,894 | -389,976 |
| Czechia | 2,137,277 | 1,933,730 | -203,547 |
| Latvia | 2,401,820 | 1,537,445 | -864,375 |
| Canada | 2,592,089 | 798,721 | -1,793,368 |
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 | 71 |
| Inner London - West | 41 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 32 |
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 | 52 | 48 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 29 | 21 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 11 | -4 |
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 | 136,769,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,392,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,596,791 |
| Other | 230,142 |
| Road transport | 130,564 |
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 | 75,460,315 | 61,309,324 | -14,150,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,345,218 | 6,047,533 | -12,297,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,713,161 | 4,883,630 | -2,829,531 |
| Other | 144,720 | 85,422 | -59,298 |
| Road transport | 102,440 | 28,124 | -74,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,425,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,922,093 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,151,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,272,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,112,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,180,649 | 16,244,894 | -13,935,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,901,863 | 19,020,230 | +3,118,367 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,049,542 | 14,102,445 | +52,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,133,364 | 3,139,298 | -11,994,066 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,220,044 | 4,892,747 | -3,327,297 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,162,768 | 4,330,139 | -832,629 |
| Thamesport | 3,357,368 | 2,175,071 | -1,182,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,989,594 | 1,834,869 | -1,154,725 |
| Dover | 1,960,279 | 1,788,976 | -171,303 |
| Manchester Airport | 388,417 | 1,667,226 | +1,278,809 |
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
|
126 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
101 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
59 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
50 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 82 |
| 2026-04 | 93 |
| 2026-03 | 98 |
| 2026-02 | 102 |
| 2026-01 | 80 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THALES UK LIMITED | 125 |
| COHERENT SCOTLAND LIMITED | 124 |
| LITRON LASERS LIMITED | 123 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 114 |
| WEATHERALL EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 106 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 106 |
| M SQUARED LASERS LIMITED | 104 |
| ISOMET (UK) LIMITED | 98 |
| LYNTON LASERS GROUP LTD | 96 |
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 91 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 253 |
| 54m+ | 217 |
| 0-1m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 47 |
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 | 38,759,337 |
| Germany | 31,068,399 |
| United States | 28,639,800 |
| Japan | 16,319,650 |
| Israel | 11,736,299 |
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 | 15,718,587 | 23,040,750 | +7,322,163 |
| Germany | 16,542,408 | 14,525,991 | -2,016,417 |
| United States | 14,501,528 | 14,138,272 | -363,256 |
| Japan | 9,397,809 | 6,921,841 | -2,475,968 |
| Israel | 6,151,047 | 5,585,252 | -565,795 |
| South Korea | 4,327,007 | 5,571,121 | +1,244,114 |
| China | 4,602,336 | 3,056,216 | -1,546,120 |
| Italy | 2,207,425 | 2,602,732 | +395,307 |
| Viet Nam | 1,970,297 | 2,327,913 | +357,616 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,821,184 | 2,328,845 | +507,661 |
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 | 1,092 |
| Germany | 132 |
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 | 1,047 | 45 | -1,002 |
| Germany | 132 | 0 | -132 |
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 | 143,017,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,688,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,127,619 |
| Road transport | 57,388 |
| Other | 1,224 |
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 | 74,994,799 | 68,023,055 | -6,971,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,959,692 | 27,728,627 | +4,768,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,019 | 364,600 | -398,419 |
| Road transport | 41,609 | 15,779 | -25,830 |
| Other | 1,179 | 45 | -1,134 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,968,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,646,269 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,379,110 |
| ZLC | 22,493,895 |
| Glasgow Airport | 22,215,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,090,634 | 27,877,977 | -1,212,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,972,054 | 26,674,215 | +4,702,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,074,521 | 13,304,589 | -769,932 |
| ZLC | 11,840,758 | 10,653,137 | -1,187,621 |
| Glasgow Airport | 12,685,850 | 9,529,605 | -3,156,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,352,750 | 5,111,903 | +759,153 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,029,000 | 745,372 | -283,628 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 981,130 | 321,045 | -660,085 |
| Dover | 411,272 | 675,098 | +263,826 |
| Manchester Airport | 728,217 | 243,791 | -484,426 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for optical instruments