Import/export HS code 901410: Compasses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 21,344,543 |
| United States | 8,105,427 |
| Germany | 3,991,811 |
| Netherlands | 3,871,238 |
| Norway | 1,768,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,340,222 | 9,004,321 | -3,335,901 |
| United States | 4,159,548 | 3,945,879 | -213,669 |
| Germany | 2,374,514 | 1,617,297 | -757,217 |
| Netherlands | 2,684,279 | 1,186,959 | -1,497,320 |
| Norway | 1,197,968 | 570,652 | -627,316 |
| Italy | 222,075 | 1,514,896 | +1,292,821 |
| United Arab Emirates | 801,342 | 787,305 | -14,037 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,325,467 | +1,325,467 |
| Denmark | 900,625 | 400,084 | -500,541 |
| South Korea | 19,586 | 1,046,310 | +1,026,724 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 24,671,840 |
| United States | 16,360,483 |
| United Kingdom | 4,312,034 |
| Germany | 1,988,837 |
| Italy | 1,641,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,628,354 | 11,043,486 | -2,584,868 |
| United States | 9,220,844 | 7,139,639 | -2,081,205 |
| United Kingdom | 1,933,428 | 2,378,606 | +445,178 |
| Germany | 990,398 | 998,439 | +8,041 |
| Italy | 163,940 | 1,477,815 | +1,313,875 |
| China | 747,748 | 657,204 | -90,544 |
| Denmark | 969,514 | 397,514 | -572,000 |
| Japan | 978,243 | 298,462 | -679,781 |
| Canada | 247,286 | 428,085 | +180,799 |
| Malaysia | 172,475 | 193,869 | +21,394 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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 | 46,376,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,198,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,152,472 |
| Road transport | 641,516 |
| Other | 344,591 |
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 | 24,390,021 | 21,986,842 | -2,403,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,439,587 | 1,758,724 | -680,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,765,329 | 1,387,143 | -1,378,186 |
| Road transport | 0 | 641,516 | +641,516 |
| Other | 249,705 | 94,886 | -154,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,153,086 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 11,085,188 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,772,819 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,029,451 |
| Dover | 1,689,725 |
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 | 8,270,401 | 6,882,685 | -1,387,716 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,480,928 | 5,604,260 | +123,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,112,076 | 4,660,743 | -1,451,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,850,146 | 4,179,305 | +1,329,159 |
| Dover | 1,020,930 | 668,795 | -352,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 778,058 | 821,452 | +43,394 |
| Thamesport | 867,819 | 413,961 | -453,858 |
| Birmingham Airport | 644,023 | 302,319 | -341,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 536,234 | 213,551 | -322,683 |
| 499 | 0 | 734,982 | +734,982 |
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 | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Air transport | 19 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 105 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 94 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 88 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 78 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 75 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 68 |
| NORALIS LTD | 63 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 61 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 57 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 10,571,881 |
| France | 3,855,552 |
| Germany | 2,754,103 |
| Norway | 1,842,238 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,638,159 |
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 | 5,217,503 | 5,354,378 | +136,875 |
| France | 2,414,106 | 1,441,446 | -972,660 |
| Germany | 1,305,458 | 1,448,645 | +143,187 |
| Norway | 1,035,188 | 807,050 | -228,138 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,616,187 | 21,972 | -1,594,215 |
| Japan | 559,154 | 701,785 | +142,631 |
| Netherlands | 698,112 | 378,824 | -319,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 507,809 | 470,941 | -36,868 |
| South Korea | 80,908 | 836,911 | +756,003 |
| Spain | 545,897 | 357,519 | -188,378 |
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 | 28,781,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,467,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,948,067 |
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 | 15,370,455 | 13,411,168 | -1,959,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,107,573 | 1,360,264 | -747,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 983,303 | 1,964,764 | +981,461 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,855,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,584,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,975,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,470,767 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,565,213 |
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 Stansted Airport | 4,190,498 | 4,664,685 | +474,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,674,477 | 4,909,745 | +1,235,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,378,105 | 2,597,570 | -780,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,451,070 | 1,019,697 | -431,373 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,563,213 | 2,000 | -1,561,213 |
| ZLC | 1,152,979 | 371,020 | -781,959 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 874,158 | 567,277 | -306,881 |
| Tyne | 310,732 | 505,163 | +194,431 |
| Peterhead | 0 | 678,372 | +678,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 449,792 | 178,881 | -270,911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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