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 | 21,051,271 |
| United States | 7,953,640 |
| Netherlands | 3,778,528 |
| Germany | 3,683,338 |
| Italy | 1,747,418 |
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 | 12,806,130 | 8,245,141 | -4,560,989 |
| United States | 4,139,745 | 3,813,895 | -325,850 |
| Netherlands | 2,467,710 | 1,310,818 | -1,156,892 |
| Germany | 2,258,375 | 1,424,963 | -833,412 |
| Italy | 238,237 | 1,509,181 | +1,270,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 799,324 | 922,207 | +122,883 |
| Norway | 1,174,104 | 543,332 | -630,772 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,325,467 | +1,325,467 |
| Denmark | 917,771 | 264,604 | -653,167 |
| South Korea | 64,532 | 1,001,364 | +936,832 |
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 | 24,309,007 |
| United States | 15,608,506 |
| United Kingdom | 4,498,717 |
| Germany | 1,928,575 |
| Italy | 1,652,905 |
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 | 14,194,268 | 10,114,739 | -4,079,529 |
| United States | 8,734,627 | 6,873,879 | -1,860,748 |
| United Kingdom | 1,924,826 | 2,573,891 | +649,065 |
| Germany | 868,814 | 1,059,761 | +190,947 |
| Italy | 154,927 | 1,497,978 | +1,343,051 |
| China | 757,186 | 716,415 | -40,771 |
| Japan | 920,868 | 329,674 | -591,194 |
| Denmark | 982,046 | 266,648 | -715,398 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 18 | +7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -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 | 45,496,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,148,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,056,726 |
| Road transport | 641,516 |
| Other | 340,082 |
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 | 24,462,464 | 21,034,495 | -3,427,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,373,066 | 1,775,042 | -598,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,619,533 | 1,437,193 | -1,182,340 |
| Road transport | 0 | 641,516 | +641,516 |
| Other | 290,852 | 49,230 | -241,622 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,643,414 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 11,323,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,371,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,860,339 |
| Dover | 1,676,266 |
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 | 7,879,869 | 6,763,545 | -1,116,324 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,568,276 | 5,755,254 | +186,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,611,807 | 3,759,438 | -2,852,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,603,319 | 4,257,020 | +1,653,701 |
| Dover | 1,004,964 | 671,302 | -333,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 797,608 | 812,922 | +15,314 |
| Thamesport | 846,954 | 440,641 | -406,313 |
| Birmingham Airport | 775,900 | 203,121 | -572,779 |
| 499 | 0 | 735,957 | +735,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 425,812 | 264,017 | -161,795 |
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
|
48 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
30 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 106 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 95 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 88 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 78 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 76 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 69 |
| NORALIS LTD | 64 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 61 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 57 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 10,359,668 |
| France | 3,829,875 |
| Germany | 2,685,438 |
| Norway | 1,703,807 |
| 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 | 5,168,977 | 5,190,691 | +21,714 |
| France | 2,365,081 | 1,464,794 | -900,287 |
| Germany | 1,222,367 | 1,463,071 | +240,704 |
| Norway | 901,489 | 802,318 | -99,171 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,616,187 | 21,972 | -1,594,215 |
| Netherlands | 709,720 | 601,422 | -108,298 |
| Japan | 659,186 | 639,123 | -20,063 |
| United Arab Emirates | 542,574 | 440,534 | -102,040 |
| South Korea | 80,908 | 836,911 | +756,003 |
| Spain | 545,637 | 316,613 | -229,024 |
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 | 28,366,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,515,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,939,503 |
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 | 15,553,554 | 12,812,479 | -2,741,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,968,313 | 1,547,509 | -420,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,133,947 | 1,805,556 | +671,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,652,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,547,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,737,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,315,711 |
| 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 | 4,088,134 | 4,564,808 | +476,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,822,237 | 4,725,260 | +903,023 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,340,129 | 2,397,793 | -942,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,293,057 | 1,022,654 | -270,403 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,563,213 | 2,000 | -1,561,213 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 976,002 | 552,779 | -423,223 |
| ZLC | 1,085,612 | 369,800 | -715,812 |
| Tyne | 386,226 | 429,669 | +43,443 |
| Peterhead | 0 | 678,372 | +678,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,419 | 190,742 | -262,677 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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