Import/export HS code 90142020: Inertial navigation systems
Advanced navigation systems used in aircraft and spacecraft
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 163,666,470 |
| France | 149,396,380 |
| United States | 73,432,171 |
| Germany | 60,544,595 |
| Qatar | 50,328,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 81,925,380 | 81,741,090 | -184,290 |
| France | 80,943,662 | 68,452,718 | -12,490,944 |
| United States | 39,260,169 | 34,172,002 | -5,088,167 |
| Germany | 47,962,158 | 12,582,437 | -35,379,721 |
| Qatar | 21,497,919 | 28,830,769 | +7,332,850 |
| Turkey | 23,880,398 | 19,058,480 | -4,821,918 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,374,504 | 10,642,544 | -2,731,960 |
| Italy | 11,430,445 | 9,097,815 | -2,332,630 |
| Netherlands | 6,555,396 | 10,389,418 | +3,834,022 |
| Egypt | 7,595,034 | 7,320,914 | -274,120 |
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 | 636,216,845 |
| United Kingdom | 28,009,207 |
| Italy | 19,334,477 |
| France | 18,369,225 |
| Germany | 11,220,184 |
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 | 338,038,644 | 298,178,201 | -39,860,443 |
| United Kingdom | 15,655,663 | 12,353,544 | -3,302,119 |
| Italy | 9,653,865 | 9,680,612 | +26,747 |
| France | 8,714,919 | 9,654,306 | +939,387 |
| Germany | 6,815,297 | 4,404,887 | -2,410,410 |
| Norway | 373,875 | 635,833 | +261,958 |
| Malaysia | 410,539 | 401,518 | -9,021 |
| Brazil | 481,605 | 0 | -481,605 |
| Spain | 136,770 | 287,557 | +150,787 |
| Saudi Arabia | 410,290 | 0 | -410,290 |
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 | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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 | 701,865,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,399,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,763,669 |
| Road transport | 1,296,788 |
| Other | 290,764 |
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 | 374,233,564 | 327,631,890 | -46,601,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,199,306 | 6,200,090 | +784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,293,724 | 2,469,945 | +176,221 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,296,788 | +1,296,788 |
| Other | 34,798 | 255,966 | +221,168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,272,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 123,917,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,076,741 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 22,173,715 |
| Luton Airport | 11,413,733 |
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 | 217,730,169 | 202,542,111 | -15,188,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,460,249 | 52,457,367 | -19,002,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,290,281 | 44,786,460 | -5,503,821 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 12,812,520 | 9,361,195 | -3,451,325 |
| Luton Airport | 11,009,258 | 404,475 | -10,604,783 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,856,754 | 7,270,075 | +4,413,321 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,962,933 | 5,460,457 | +1,497,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,816,434 | 3,145,630 | -670,804 |
| Thamesport | 1,618,199 | 1,914,677 | +296,478 |
| Dover | 1,337,297 | 2,099,766 | +762,469 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 26 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 118 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 110 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 99 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 96 |
| AERFIN LIMITED | 88 |
| MUIRHEAD AEROSPACE LIMITED | 72 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 67 |
| OXFORD TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| Other | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 Arab Emirates | 167,588,569 |
| France | 126,186,286 |
| United States | 100,831,905 |
| Italy | 53,235,004 |
| Qatar | 50,398,900 |
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 Arab Emirates | 78,633,228 | 88,955,341 | +10,322,113 |
| France | 64,208,642 | 61,977,644 | -2,230,998 |
| United States | 49,244,957 | 51,586,948 | +2,341,991 |
| Italy | 27,504,499 | 25,730,505 | -1,773,994 |
| Qatar | 28,345,423 | 22,053,477 | -6,291,946 |
| Germany | 37,868,072 | 10,687,908 | -27,180,164 |
| Turkey | 16,707,647 | 20,143,552 | +3,435,905 |
| Ireland | 9,037,290 | 7,982,866 | -1,054,424 |
| Luxembourg | 47,110 | 14,876,310 | +14,829,200 |
| Egypt | 5,918,710 | 7,767,039 | +1,848,329 |
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 | 675,024,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,899,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,513 |
| Road transport | 24,734 |
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 | 349,234,907 | 325,789,713 | -23,445,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,917,572 | 40,981,645 | +15,064,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,339 | 418,174 | +335,835 |
| Road transport | 24,734 | 0 | -24,734 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 451,141,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,512,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,834,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,830,235 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,617,963 |
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 | 219,471,656 | 231,669,571 | +12,197,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,092,635 | 35,419,580 | -5,673,055 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,482,112 | 26,352,208 | -20,129,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,223,764 | 36,606,471 | +21,382,707 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,221,425 | 19,396,538 | +4,175,113 |
| ZLC | 12,409,851 | 2,841,565 | -9,568,286 |
| Dover | 10,490,715 | 1,019,940 | -9,470,775 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,417,901 | 4,157,165 | -2,260,736 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,265,216 | 3,259,389 | -3,005,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,856 | 2,625,765 | +2,623,909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90142020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Advanced navigation systems used in aircraft and spacecraft