Import/export HS code 901520: Theodolites and tachymeters
Tools for measuring angles and distances, often used in construction and land surveying
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 51,355,266 |
| Germany | 31,267,705 |
| Netherlands | 6,375,552 |
| Ireland | 1,790,336 |
| United States | 903,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 22,009,443 | 29,345,823 | +7,336,380 |
| Germany | 19,862,868 | 11,404,837 | -8,458,031 |
| Netherlands | 2,557,794 | 3,817,758 | +1,259,964 |
| Ireland | 1,245,314 | 545,022 | -700,292 |
| United States | 468,390 | 435,295 | -33,095 |
| France | 182,153 | 157,681 | -24,472 |
| Luxembourg | 191,870 | 71,622 | -120,248 |
| Austria | 79,715 | 77,671 | -2,044 |
| Taiwan | 37,872 | 96,277 | +58,405 |
| Singapore | 46,721 | 48,026 | +1,305 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 74,019,729 |
| Singapore | 9,141,905 |
| Sweden | 5,249,767 |
| Japan | 1,538,128 |
| Germany | 844,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 39,741,525 | 34,278,204 | -5,463,321 |
| Singapore | 2,918,188 | 6,223,717 | +3,305,529 |
| Sweden | 2,251,133 | 2,998,634 | +747,501 |
| Japan | 450,861 | 1,087,267 | +636,406 |
| Germany | 287,274 | 557,295 | +270,021 |
| United States | 397,728 | 362,080 | -35,648 |
| United Kingdom | 208,085 | 364,965 | +156,880 |
| China | 178,404 | 126,090 | -52,314 |
| France | 138,789 | 151,949 | +13,160 |
| Netherlands | 203,443 | 31,377 | -172,066 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -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 | 45,709,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,507,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,214,378 |
| Road transport | 8,785,520 |
| Other | 29,661 |
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 | 20,986,865 | 24,722,613 | +3,735,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,599,073 | 5,908,454 | -8,690,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,034,762 | 9,179,616 | +144,854 |
| Road transport | 2,339,033 | 6,446,487 | +4,107,454 |
| Other | 13,379 | 16,282 | +2,903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 39,731,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,286,549 |
| Dover | 13,528,886 |
| ZLC | 11,766,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,422,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 17,971,743 | 21,759,893 | +3,788,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,307,917 | 7,978,632 | -329,285 |
| Dover | 9,730,702 | 3,798,184 | -5,932,518 |
| ZLC | 4,292,910 | 7,474,088 | +3,181,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,456,621 | 966,040 | -1,490,581 |
| Thamesport | 709,209 | 1,160,188 | +450,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,198,830 | 508,313 | -690,517 |
| Birmingham Airport | 555,289 | 1,061,905 | +506,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 953,698 | 213,059 | -740,639 |
| Manchester Airport | 190,012 | 966,201 | +776,189 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 38,585,621 |
| Germany | 4,014,331 |
| Ireland | 2,022,538 |
| Netherlands | 1,194,929 |
| France | 451,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 19,084,155 | 19,501,466 | +417,311 |
| Germany | 1,653,321 | 2,361,010 | +707,689 |
| Ireland | 951,276 | 1,071,262 | +119,986 |
| Netherlands | 263,274 | 931,655 | +668,381 |
| France | 215,045 | 236,494 | +21,449 |
| United States | 202,804 | 70,324 | -132,480 |
| Japan | 52,895 | 102,057 | +49,162 |
| Singapore | 63,571 | 38,490 | -25,081 |
| Viet Nam | 47,594 | 50,055 | +2,461 |
| Spain | 10,000 | 72,956 | +62,956 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,359 |
| Switzerland | 2,609 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,359 | 0 | -3,359 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,609 | +2,609 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,615,589 |
| Air transport | 5,021,697 |
| Road transport | 123,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,215 |
| Other | 5,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,016,117 | 21,599,472 | +583,355 |
| Air transport | 1,971,520 | 3,050,177 | +1,078,657 |
| Road transport | 0 | 123,200 | +123,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,395 | 64,820 | +37,425 |
| Other | 3,359 | 2,609 | -750 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 40,697,844 |
| ZLC | 2,016,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,729,769 |
| Holyhead | 1,127,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 754,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 20,102,734 | 20,595,110 | +492,376 |
| ZLC | 571,747 | 1,444,506 | +872,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 666,164 | 1,063,605 | +397,441 |
| Holyhead | 810,640 | 316,805 | -493,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,385 | 676,727 | +599,342 |
| London Stansted Airport | 378,935 | 373,326 | -5,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,167 | 281,280 | +28,113 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,000 | +51,000 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 45,977 | 4,465 | -41,512 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 43,390 | 0 | -43,390 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools for measuring angles and distances, often used in construction and land surveying