Import/export HS code 901540: Photogrammetrical tools
Devices for creating maps and 3D models from photographs, used in surveying and mapping
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,016,940 |
| Netherlands | 4,109,526 |
| Germany | 3,609,092 |
| Canada | 2,171,480 |
| South Africa | 1,166,882 |
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 States | 3,561,161 | 1,455,779 | -2,105,382 |
| Netherlands | 1,948,370 | 2,161,156 | +212,786 |
| Germany | 1,572,271 | 2,036,821 | +464,550 |
| Canada | 908,867 | 1,262,613 | +353,746 |
| South Africa | 581,583 | 585,299 | +3,716 |
| Australia | 325,199 | 515,443 | +190,244 |
| Switzerland | 342,008 | 23,413 | -318,595 |
| France | 275,426 | 76,351 | -199,075 |
| Norway | 5,000 | 209,968 | +204,968 |
| Ireland | 128,813 | 80,496 | -48,317 |
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 | 6,158,872 |
| Germany | 5,240,192 |
| Canada | 2,130,279 |
| South Africa | 1,223,174 |
| Australia | 619,585 |
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 | 3,772,116 | 2,386,756 | -1,385,360 |
| Germany | 2,511,788 | 2,728,404 | +216,616 |
| Canada | 1,419,204 | 711,075 | -708,129 |
| South Africa | 581,583 | 641,591 | +60,008 |
| Australia | 325,779 | 293,806 | -31,973 |
| United Kingdom | 249,864 | 303,784 | +53,920 |
| Japan | 0 | 516,500 | +516,500 |
| China | 82,968 | 372,221 | +289,253 |
| Netherlands | 436,554 | 0 | -436,554 |
| France | 264,910 | 75,934 | -188,976 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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 | 14,513,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,210,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,037,281 |
| Other | 161,890 |
| Road transport | 3,040 |
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 | 7,947,340 | 6,566,205 | -1,381,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,755 | 1,581,245 | +952,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,382,160 | 655,121 | -727,039 |
| Other | 91,398 | 70,492 | -20,906 |
| Road transport | 3,040 | 0 | -3,040 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,067,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,867,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,179,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,575,471 |
| Glasgow Airport | 954,575 |
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 | 4,112,898 | 2,954,251 | -1,158,647 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,505,164 | 1,362,426 | -142,738 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,201,894 | 977,247 | -224,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,512 | 1,152,959 | +730,447 |
| Glasgow Airport | 308,151 | 646,424 | +338,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 401,312 | 350,313 | -50,999 |
| Thamesport | 354,985 | 231,586 | -123,399 |
| Birmingham Airport | 266,369 | 313,897 | +47,528 |
| Dover | 110,744 | 331,409 | +220,665 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 178,880 | 257,918 | +79,038 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
8 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURVEY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 52 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS LIMITED | 49 |
| COPTRZ LTD | 44 |
| TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 24 |
| CARLSON EMEA BV | 22 |
| COLENA LTD. | 22 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 21 |
| PIPELINES 2 DATA (P2D) LIMITED | 20 |
| TECHMAK ENGINEERING LIMITED | 19 |
| ONE BIG CIRCLE LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,832,853 |
| United States | 2,859,914 |
| Germany | 2,173,046 |
| Ireland | 919,037 |
| Brazil | 895,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,056,436 | 3,776,417 | +719,981 |
| United States | 634,260 | 2,225,654 | +1,591,394 |
| Germany | 842,808 | 1,330,238 | +487,430 |
| Ireland | 10,713 | 908,324 | +897,611 |
| Brazil | 847,339 | 48,000 | -799,339 |
| Canada | 579,352 | 292,986 | -286,366 |
| Norway | 132,598 | 342,203 | +209,605 |
| France | 234,740 | 226,424 | -8,316 |
| Italy | 315,752 | 40,885 | -274,867 |
| Poland | 275,311 | 1,500 | -273,811 |
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 | 10,141,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,880,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 826,031 |
| Other | 234 |
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 | 4,472,845 | 5,668,806 | +1,195,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,250,607 | 4,630,339 | +1,379,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,933 | 146,098 | -533,835 |
| Other | 0 | 234 | +234 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,567,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,284,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,060,849 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,719,929 |
| ZLC | 1,265,628 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 2,475,374 | 4,091,722 | +1,616,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 737,500 | 2,546,537 | +1,809,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 965,213 | 1,095,636 | +130,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 930,173 | 789,756 | -140,417 |
| ZLC | 493,363 | 772,265 | +278,902 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,027,391 | 235,407 | -791,984 |
| Immingham Docks | 450,000 | 92,270 | -357,730 |
| Tyne | 433,199 | 0 | -433,199 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 415,370 | +415,370 |
| Dover | 333,614 | 5,000 | -328,614 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices for creating maps and 3D models from photographs, used in surveying and mapping