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 | 52,323,685 |
| Germany | 40,627,223 |
| Netherlands | 6,614,870 |
| Ireland | 1,763,500 |
| United States | 913,989 |
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 | 20,508,034 | 31,815,651 | +11,307,617 |
| Germany | 28,397,480 | 12,229,743 | -16,167,737 |
| Netherlands | 2,871,777 | 3,743,093 | +871,316 |
| Ireland | 819,755 | 943,745 | +123,990 |
| United States | 441,621 | 472,368 | +30,747 |
| France | 164,350 | 195,989 | +31,639 |
| Luxembourg | 223,000 | 71,622 | -151,378 |
| Taiwan | 31,646 | 128,964 | +97,318 |
| Austria | 50,089 | 97,133 | +47,044 |
| Singapore | 32,773 | 61,974 | +29,201 |
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 | 84,234,427 |
| Singapore | 9,258,997 |
| Sweden | 5,476,986 |
| Japan | 1,511,133 |
| Germany | 867,115 |
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 | 46,381,773 | 37,852,654 | -8,529,119 |
| Singapore | 2,946,018 | 6,312,979 | +3,366,961 |
| Sweden | 2,505,868 | 2,971,118 | +465,250 |
| Japan | 530,539 | 980,594 | +450,055 |
| Germany | 234,511 | 632,604 | +398,093 |
| United States | 390,556 | 370,369 | -20,187 |
| United Kingdom | 176,462 | 429,645 | +253,183 |
| China | 179,907 | 138,159 | -41,748 |
| France | 103,657 | 187,081 | +83,424 |
| 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 | 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 46,243,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,111,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,124,138 |
| Road transport | 9,370,144 |
| Other | 39,752 |
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 | 19,880,187 | 26,363,538 | +6,483,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,083,320 | 7,027,857 | -11,055,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,903,919 | 10,220,219 | -2,683,700 |
| Road transport | 2,923,657 | 6,446,487 | +3,522,830 |
| Other | 23,470 | 16,282 | -7,188 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 40,172,607 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,095,908 |
| Dover | 17,019,935 |
| ZLC | 12,351,622 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,536,652 |
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 | 17,231,989 | 22,940,618 | +5,708,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,508,080 | 8,587,828 | -3,920,252 |
| Dover | 12,821,006 | 4,198,929 | -8,622,077 |
| ZLC | 4,162,064 | 8,189,558 | +4,027,494 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,569,336 | 967,316 | -2,602,020 |
| Thamesport | 372,059 | 1,590,592 | +1,218,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 830,717 | 897,099 | +66,382 |
| Birmingham Airport | 523,473 | 1,132,663 | +609,190 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,004,193 | 191,144 | -813,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 183,091 | 983,627 | +800,536 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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+ | 18 |
| 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 | 38,467,523 |
| Germany | 3,935,548 |
| Ireland | 2,093,686 |
| Netherlands | 1,147,698 |
| France | 446,509 |
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 | 17,538,569 | 20,928,954 | +3,390,385 |
| Germany | 1,365,606 | 2,569,942 | +1,204,336 |
| Ireland | 853,817 | 1,239,869 | +386,052 |
| Netherlands | 239,734 | 907,964 | +668,230 |
| France | 218,880 | 227,629 | +8,749 |
| United States | 212,584 | 48,633 | -163,951 |
| Japan | 52,895 | 102,057 | +49,162 |
| Singapore | 75,040 | 41,193 | -33,847 |
| Viet Nam | 35,702 | 61,947 | +26,245 |
| Taiwan | 45,954 | 30,000 | -15,954 |
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 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,231 | 0 | -7,231 |
| 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) | 42,560,584 |
| Air transport | 4,906,751 |
| Road transport | 144,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,715 |
| Other | 13,199 |
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) | 19,214,545 | 23,346,039 | +4,131,494 |
| Air transport | 1,793,638 | 3,113,113 | +1,319,475 |
| Road transport | 21,400 | 123,200 | +101,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,395 | 53,320 | +25,925 |
| Other | 10,590 | 2,609 | -7,981 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 40,499,050 |
| ZLC | 1,960,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,669,184 |
| Holyhead | 1,235,395 |
| London Stansted Airport | 794,059 |
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 | 18,318,267 | 22,180,783 | +3,862,516 |
| ZLC | 448,565 | 1,511,683 | +1,063,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 659,385 | 1,009,799 | +350,414 |
| Holyhead | 771,050 | 464,345 | -306,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 378,948 | 415,111 | +36,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,870 | 683,081 | +576,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,364 | 261,329 | +6,965 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,000 | +51,000 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 24,569 | 25,873 | +1,304 |
| 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