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 | 42,838,721 |
| Germany | 37,738,623 |
| Netherlands | 6,063,788 |
| Ireland | 1,678,909 |
| United States | 672,961 |
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 | 21,018,901 | 21,819,820 | +800,919 |
| Germany | 26,430,662 | 11,307,961 | -15,122,701 |
| Netherlands | 3,255,409 | 2,808,379 | -447,030 |
| Ireland | 688,715 | 990,194 | +301,479 |
| United States | 591,344 | 81,617 | -509,727 |
| France | 220,577 | 263,029 | +42,452 |
| Luxembourg | 65,417 | 192,464 | +127,047 |
| Austria | 74,628 | 86,180 | +11,552 |
| Singapore | 47,037 | 61,974 | +14,937 |
| China | 83,771 | 9,698 | -74,073 |
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 | 75,202,336 |
| Singapore | 5,963,630 |
| Sweden | 5,135,611 |
| Japan | 1,143,438 |
| Germany | 840,842 |
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 | 44,153,730 | 31,048,606 | -13,105,124 |
| Singapore | 3,593,325 | 2,370,305 | -1,223,020 |
| Sweden | 3,042,670 | 2,092,941 | -949,729 |
| Japan | 454,892 | 688,546 | +233,654 |
| Germany | 208,565 | 632,277 | +423,712 |
| United States | 533,255 | 152,230 | -381,025 |
| France | 143,822 | 254,121 | +110,299 |
| United Kingdom | 175,774 | 157,374 | -18,400 |
| China | 213,191 | 106,697 | -106,494 |
| Netherlands | 72,193 | 131,250 | +59,057 |
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 | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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 | 40,340,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,325,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,719,002 |
| Road transport | 5,191,267 |
| Other | 41,466 |
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 | 19,523,880 | 20,816,449 | +1,292,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,222,168 | 7,103,555 | -10,118,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,578,051 | 8,140,951 | -4,437,100 |
| Road transport | 3,404,052 | 1,787,215 | -1,616,837 |
| Other | 25,184 | 16,282 | -8,902 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 35,282,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,994,590 |
| Dover | 17,074,616 |
| ZLC | 7,265,785 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,615,452 |
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 | 16,867,739 | 18,415,091 | +1,547,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,719,372 | 7,275,218 | -4,444,154 |
| Dover | 11,396,128 | 5,678,488 | -5,717,640 |
| ZLC | 4,642,459 | 2,623,326 | -2,019,133 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,135,098 | 480,354 | -3,654,744 |
| Thamesport | 849,496 | 831,404 | -18,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 712,937 | 737,826 | +24,889 |
| Birmingham Airport | 601,154 | 638,484 | +37,330 |
| London Stansted Airport | 962,557 | 227,290 | -735,267 |
| Manchester Airport | 170,264 | 558,557 | +388,293 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 32,340,995 |
| Germany | 3,285,419 |
| Ireland | 1,874,766 |
| Netherlands | 950,609 |
| France | 427,333 |
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 | 14,852,611 | 17,488,384 | +2,635,773 |
| Germany | 1,332,663 | 1,952,756 | +620,093 |
| Ireland | 825,058 | 1,049,708 | +224,650 |
| Netherlands | 374,157 | 576,452 | +202,295 |
| France | 182,004 | 245,329 | +63,325 |
| United States | 269,507 | 53,527 | -215,980 |
| Japan | 52,895 | 100,307 | +47,412 |
| Singapore | 60,683 | 37,142 | -23,541 |
| Taiwan | 23,294 | 52,660 | +29,366 |
| South Korea | 31,383 | 43,098 | +11,715 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,231 |
| Sweden | 3,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,231 | 0 | -7,231 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,359 | +3,359 |
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) | 34,956,353 |
| Air transport | 4,640,222 |
| Road transport | 831,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,815 |
| Other | 10,590 |
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) | 15,726,237 | 19,230,116 | +3,503,879 |
| Air transport | 2,022,892 | 2,617,330 | +594,438 |
| Road transport | 754,812 | 77,000 | -677,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,395 | 52,420 | +18,025 |
| Other | 7,231 | 3,359 | -3,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,166,086 |
| ZLC | 2,406,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,611,906 |
| Holyhead | 1,258,096 |
| London Stansted Airport | 764,522 |
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 | 14,847,780 | 18,318,306 | +3,470,526 |
| ZLC | 1,107,105 | 1,299,284 | +192,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 769,315 | 842,591 | +73,276 |
| Holyhead | 758,650 | 499,446 | -259,204 |
| London Stansted Airport | 516,142 | 248,380 | -267,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 293,284 | 263,766 | -29,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,449 | 403,764 | +302,315 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 44,569 | 25,873 | -18,696 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,000 | +51,000 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 39,770 | 3,620 | -36,150 |
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