Import/export HS code 901420: Aeronautical navigation tools
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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 | 286,597,580 |
| United States | 275,147,599 |
| Germany | 269,392,790 |
| United Arab Emirates | 181,180,689 |
| Qatar | 56,602,167 |
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 | 144,683,956 | 141,913,624 | -2,770,332 |
| United States | 137,148,056 | 137,999,543 | +851,487 |
| Germany | 147,910,205 | 121,482,585 | -26,427,620 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,858,322 | 89,322,367 | -2,535,955 |
| Qatar | 26,825,981 | 29,776,186 | +2,950,205 |
| Italy | 21,606,281 | 27,055,713 | +5,449,432 |
| Turkey | 25,102,406 | 17,258,042 | -7,844,364 |
| Netherlands | 18,102,167 | 18,986,580 | +884,413 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,334,210 | 13,557,604 | -3,776,606 |
| Spain | 11,460,184 | 14,318,347 | +2,858,163 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,053,331,340 |
| France | 205,833,186 |
| United Kingdom | 69,094,520 |
| Italy | 41,014,461 |
| Germany | 35,978,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 528,930,697 | 524,400,643 | -4,530,054 |
| France | 107,348,666 | 98,484,520 | -8,864,146 |
| United Kingdom | 38,798,356 | 30,296,164 | -8,502,192 |
| Italy | 16,455,295 | 24,559,166 | +8,103,871 |
| Germany | 20,285,730 | 15,692,449 | -4,593,281 |
| Malaysia | 5,145,798 | 6,861,482 | +1,715,684 |
| Mexico | 4,081,157 | 40,305 | -4,040,852 |
| Spain | 969,400 | 3,127,499 | +2,158,099 |
| Taiwan | 989,628 | 2,548,270 | +1,558,642 |
| Canada | 1,455,873 | 1,477,932 | +22,059 |
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 | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 |
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
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 | 31 | 35 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 23 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Essex | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 10 | +5 |
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 | 1,389,235,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,197,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,281,405 |
| Road transport | 2,612,324 |
| Other | 1,165,015 |
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 | 710,243,014 | 678,992,876 | -31,250,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,016,590 | 26,180,524 | +9,163,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,761,778 | 8,519,627 | +2,757,849 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,612,324 | +2,612,324 |
| Other | 736,832 | 428,183 | -308,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 836,356,718 |
| London Stansted Airport | 255,578,231 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,265,061 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 28,298,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,428,470 |
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 | 413,258,301 | 423,098,417 | +9,840,116 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,588,979 | 116,989,252 | -21,599,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,773,865 | 93,491,196 | -21,282,669 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 16,592,091 | 11,706,121 | -4,885,970 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,889,725 | 11,538,745 | +1,649,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,872,311 | 11,577,088 | +4,704,777 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,832,367 | 9,517,705 | +1,685,338 |
| Dover | 4,032,672 | 8,603,305 | +4,570,633 |
| Luton Airport | 7,832,766 | 1,328,843 | -6,503,923 |
| Thamesport | 3,084,575 | 6,049,179 | +2,964,604 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 52 |
| Air transport | 41 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 86 |
| 2026-03 | 96 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 92 |
| 2025-12 | 93 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 124 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 123 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 123 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 123 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 123 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 117 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 115 |
| AERFIN LIMITED | 112 |
| THALES UK LIMITED | 107 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 107 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 139 |
| 54m+ | 115 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| Other | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
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 | 232,419,083 |
| United Arab Emirates | 191,325,098 |
| Germany | 189,307,003 |
| France | 182,317,492 |
| Italy | 64,978,014 |
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 | 106,963,604 | 125,455,479 | +18,491,875 |
| United Arab Emirates | 100,000,250 | 91,324,848 | -8,675,402 |
| Germany | 109,301,159 | 80,005,844 | -29,295,315 |
| France | 86,390,510 | 95,926,982 | +9,536,472 |
| Italy | 33,070,638 | 31,907,376 | -1,163,262 |
| Qatar | 25,243,682 | 28,264,142 | +3,020,460 |
| Turkey | 20,879,631 | 17,602,510 | -3,277,121 |
| Ireland | 10,190,372 | 12,830,428 | +2,640,056 |
| Netherlands | 7,448,301 | 11,652,609 | +4,204,308 |
| Luxembourg | 1,832,791 | 16,114,470 | +14,281,679 |
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 | 1,103,114,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,571,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,362,464 |
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 | 561,648,945 | 541,466,038 | -20,182,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,186,902 | 106,384,699 | +49,197,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,122 | 1,081,342 | +800,220 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 725,866,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,240,636 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,211,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,677,751 |
| ZLC | 64,177,236 |
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 | 357,456,779 | 368,409,386 | +10,952,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,684,238 | 94,556,398 | +39,872,160 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,069,175 | 81,142,169 | +19,072,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,110,379 | 40,567,372 | -18,543,007 |
| ZLC | 42,952,589 | 21,224,647 | -21,727,942 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,767,649 | 18,164,094 | -4,603,555 |
| Glasgow Airport | 9,838,265 | 4,781,615 | -5,056,650 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,893,678 | 3,831,389 | -1,062,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 274,268 | 7,539,087 | +7,264,819 |
| Dover | 1,575,972 | 1,492,432 | -83,540 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Navigation instruments for aircraft and space (excluding compasses)