Import/export HS code 901410: Compasses
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 20,028,997 |
| United States | 7,875,168 |
| Germany | 3,825,899 |
| Netherlands | 3,634,818 |
| Norway | 1,754,410 |
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 | 11,241,772 | 8,787,225 | -2,454,547 |
| United States | 4,663,616 | 3,211,552 | -1,452,064 |
| Germany | 2,223,947 | 1,601,952 | -621,995 |
| Netherlands | 2,346,523 | 1,288,295 | -1,058,228 |
| Norway | 1,260,242 | 494,168 | -766,074 |
| Italy | 339,479 | 1,048,182 | +708,703 |
| United Arab Emirates | 936,831 | 315,011 | -621,820 |
| Denmark | 503,853 | 617,886 | +114,033 |
| Canada | 596,684 | 181,976 | -414,708 |
| Sweden | 406,872 | 337,233 | -69,639 |
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 | 23,003,813 |
| United States | 14,658,540 |
| United Kingdom | 3,292,988 |
| Germany | 1,798,489 |
| China | 1,359,314 |
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 | 12,327,129 | 10,676,684 | -1,650,445 |
| United States | 9,814,493 | 4,844,047 | -4,970,446 |
| United Kingdom | 1,853,287 | 1,439,701 | -413,586 |
| Germany | 841,315 | 957,174 | +115,859 |
| China | 820,348 | 538,966 | -281,382 |
| Italy | 287,585 | 1,010,901 | +723,316 |
| Japan | 750,499 | 435,957 | -314,542 |
| Denmark | 570,531 | 615,316 | +44,785 |
| Canada | 272,529 | 176,182 | -96,347 |
| Malaysia | 175,080 | 181,251 | +6,171 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 22 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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 | 41,837,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,377,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,709,414 |
| Other | 352,517 |
| Road transport | 103,155 |
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 | 23,806,066 | 18,031,234 | -5,774,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,595,971 | 1,781,650 | -814,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,004,401 | 1,705,013 | -299,388 |
| Other | 197,039 | 155,478 | -41,561 |
| Road transport | 48,559 | 54,596 | +6,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,620,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,203,531 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 9,919,335 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,654,699 |
| Dover | 1,532,585 |
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 | 8,516,729 | 5,103,682 | -3,413,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,923,071 | 4,280,460 | -1,642,611 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,633,760 | 5,285,575 | +651,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,106,793 | 2,547,906 | -558,887 |
| Dover | 1,027,689 | 504,896 | -522,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 645,762 | 712,416 | +66,654 |
| Thamesport | 654,184 | 631,228 | -22,956 |
| Luton Airport | 1,026,430 | 5,858 | -1,020,572 |
| Birmingham Airport | 306,754 | 575,871 | +269,117 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 369,058 | 359,613 | -9,445 |
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 | 44 |
| 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 | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 101 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 92 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 84 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 77 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 71 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 64 |
| NORALIS LTD | 60 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 59 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 55 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL 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 | 95 |
| 54m+ | 81 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 10,062,601 |
| France | 3,543,419 |
| Germany | 2,262,881 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,633,922 |
| Norway | 1,592,654 |
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 | 5,651,312 | 4,411,289 | -1,240,023 |
| France | 2,504,977 | 1,038,442 | -1,466,535 |
| Germany | 1,073,621 | 1,189,260 | +115,639 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,616,187 | 17,735 | -1,598,452 |
| Norway | 746,855 | 845,799 | +98,944 |
| South Korea | 786,798 | 336,288 | -450,510 |
| Japan | 466,038 | 581,430 | +115,392 |
| Netherlands | 625,855 | 310,047 | -315,808 |
| Spain | 406,113 | 470,520 | +64,407 |
| China | 408,504 | 348,748 | -59,756 |
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 | 26,551,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,077,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,805,699 |
| Road transport | 955 |
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 | 15,749,505 | 10,802,391 | -4,947,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,042,042 | 1,035,016 | -1,007,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,165,569 | 1,640,130 | +474,561 |
| Road transport | 955 | 0 | -955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,197,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,711,315 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,209,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,196,345 |
| ZLC | 1,729,929 |
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 | 4,692,333 | 3,504,716 | -1,187,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,844,992 | 3,866,323 | +21,331 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,980,864 | 2,228,772 | -752,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,450,141 | 746,204 | -703,937 |
| ZLC | 1,488,664 | 241,265 | -1,247,399 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,563,213 | 0 | -1,563,213 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 588,390 | 721,438 | +133,048 |
| Peterhead | 0 | 678,372 | +678,372 |
| Tyne | 187,445 | 428,719 | +241,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 391,536 | 216,581 | -174,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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