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 | 5,187,107 |
| Netherlands | 4,250,570 |
| Germany | 3,703,311 |
| Canada | 2,341,108 |
| South Africa | 1,226,727 |
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 | 3,709,371 | 1,477,736 | -2,231,635 |
| Netherlands | 1,918,113 | 2,332,457 | +414,344 |
| Germany | 1,485,313 | 2,217,998 | +732,685 |
| Canada | 984,077 | 1,357,031 | +372,954 |
| South Africa | 517,148 | 709,579 | +192,431 |
| Australia | 185,758 | 651,929 | +466,171 |
| Switzerland | 346,842 | 18,221 | -328,621 |
| France | 286,732 | 76,351 | -210,381 |
| Norway | 35,699 | 209,968 | +174,269 |
| Ireland | 99,098 | 116,348 | +17,250 |
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 | 6,328,850 |
| Germany | 5,434,322 |
| Canada | 2,242,341 |
| South Africa | 1,283,019 |
| Australia | 616,630 |
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 | 3,720,182 | 2,608,668 | -1,111,514 |
| Germany | 2,533,949 | 2,900,373 | +366,424 |
| Canada | 1,433,717 | 808,624 | -625,093 |
| South Africa | 517,148 | 765,871 | +248,723 |
| Australia | 184,847 | 431,783 | +246,936 |
| United Kingdom | 310,058 | 258,109 | -51,949 |
| Japan | 0 | 516,500 | +516,500 |
| China | 88,081 | 374,482 | +286,401 |
| 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -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 | 14,962,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,241,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,186,201 |
| Other | 161,890 |
| Road transport | 5,457 |
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 | 8,022,289 | 6,940,209 | -1,082,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 395,760 | 1,845,494 | +1,449,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,961 | 792,240 | -601,721 |
| Other | 85,045 | 76,845 | -8,200 |
| Road transport | 5,457 | 0 | -5,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,217,150 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,028,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,134,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,778,552 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,017,570 |
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 | 4,053,689 | 3,163,461 | -890,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,560,976 | 1,467,938 | -93,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,094,025 | 1,040,662 | -53,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,464 | 1,458,088 | +1,137,624 |
| Glasgow Airport | 371,146 | 646,424 | +275,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 495,442 | 396,465 | -98,977 |
| Birmingham Airport | 296,152 | 294,026 | -2,126 |
| Thamesport | 264,018 | 322,553 | +58,535 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 271,955 | 261,428 | -10,527 |
| Tyne | 434,669 | 1,338 | -433,331 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SURVEY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 51 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| COPTRZ LTD | 43 |
| TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 6,958,190 |
| United States | 3,033,904 |
| Germany | 2,252,097 |
| Canada | 934,290 |
| Ireland | 930,377 |
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 | 3,170,766 | 3,787,424 | +616,658 |
| United States | 771,936 | 2,261,968 | +1,490,032 |
| Germany | 937,225 | 1,314,872 | +377,647 |
| Canada | 407,958 | 526,332 | +118,374 |
| Ireland | 22,287 | 908,090 | +885,803 |
| Brazil | 835,839 | 63,000 | -772,839 |
| Norway | 112,605 | 386,373 | +273,768 |
| Italy | 336,390 | 48,475 | -287,915 |
| France | 172,109 | 168,570 | -3,539 |
| Qatar | 104,900 | 213,341 | +108,441 |
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 | 10,428,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,994,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 826,031 |
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 | 4,452,634 | 5,976,292 | +1,523,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,339,680 | 4,654,548 | +1,314,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 601,108 | 224,923 | -376,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,642,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,337,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,240,707 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,736,170 |
| ZLC | 1,254,978 |
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 | 2,528,873 | 4,113,931 | +1,585,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 833,556 | 2,503,505 | +1,669,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,062,231 | 1,178,476 | +116,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 881,756 | 854,414 | -27,342 |
| ZLC | 472,713 | 782,265 | +309,552 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 927,004 | 320,169 | -606,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 450,000 | 92,270 | -357,730 |
| Tyne | 433,199 | 0 | -433,199 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 415,370 | +415,370 |
| Dover | 357,614 | 7,000 | -350,614 |
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