Import/export HS code 90158040: Surveying and mapping tools
Instruments for land and water mapping, like hydrographic or topographic devices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 18,121,934 |
| United States | 16,741,491 |
| Denmark | 10,484,940 |
| Netherlands | 9,281,775 |
| Germany | 5,082,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 9,478,808 | 8,643,126 | -835,682 |
| United States | 8,502,239 | 8,239,252 | -262,987 |
| Denmark | 7,454,684 | 3,030,256 | -4,424,428 |
| Netherlands | 6,187,063 | 3,094,712 | -3,092,351 |
| Germany | 3,074,386 | 2,007,615 | -1,066,771 |
| Austria | 2,995,934 | 1,673,367 | -1,322,567 |
| Singapore | 1,602,345 | 2,728,565 | +1,126,220 |
| France | 1,769,458 | 2,534,183 | +764,725 |
| Italy | 2,229,517 | 865,473 | -1,364,044 |
| Australia | 1,121,577 | 1,363,235 | +241,658 |
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 Kingdom | 35,697,754 |
| United States | 16,149,724 |
| Norway | 12,305,064 |
| Denmark | 11,408,465 |
| Austria | 4,649,697 |
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 Kingdom | 20,237,053 | 15,460,701 | -4,776,352 |
| United States | 7,940,977 | 8,208,747 | +267,770 |
| Norway | 6,739,068 | 5,565,996 | -1,173,072 |
| Denmark | 7,865,967 | 3,542,498 | -4,323,469 |
| Austria | 2,998,094 | 1,651,603 | -1,346,491 |
| China | 1,862,460 | 1,284,676 | -577,784 |
| Netherlands | 2,296,525 | 615,606 | -1,680,919 |
| France | 749,124 | 1,720,695 | +971,571 |
| Italy | 1,330,750 | 827,860 | -502,890 |
| Canada | 1,121,768 | 844,718 | -277,050 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 27 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Essex | 7 |
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 | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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 | 69,523,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,934,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,045,097 |
| Road transport | 706,910 |
| Other | 7,057 |
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 | 39,014,341 | 30,509,174 | -8,505,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,423,209 | 5,511,694 | -5,911,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,866,600 | 6,178,497 | -688,103 |
| Road transport | 687,150 | 19,760 | -667,390 |
| Other | 6,653 | 404 | -6,249 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 25,113,372 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 17,560,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,626,969 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,577,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,673,083 |
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 | 13,401,476 | 11,711,896 | -1,689,580 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 8,601,635 | 8,959,059 | +357,424 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,052,264 | 5,574,705 | -4,477,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,698,742 | 2,878,385 | -820,357 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,521,613 | 151,470 | -5,370,143 |
| Dover | 1,827,673 | 2,095,984 | +268,311 |
| Harwich | 1,977,029 | 1,916,114 | -60,915 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,233,372 | 2,594,172 | +1,360,800 |
| Thamesport | 1,933,096 | 1,270,435 | -662,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,739,023 | 1,360,562 | -378,461 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 22 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 107 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 107 |
| SEATRONICS LIMITED | 95 |
| TRITECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 94 |
| TELEDYNE VALEPORT LIMITED | 92 |
| IMDEX UK LTD | 78 |
| UNIQUE SYSTEM (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| FUGRO GB (NORTH) MARINE LIMITED | 57 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 56,460,271 |
| Norway | 33,560,907 |
| Brazil | 29,424,271 |
| Netherlands | 17,997,713 |
| Australia | 15,406,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 37,604,957 | 18,855,314 | -18,749,643 |
| Norway | 18,587,092 | 14,973,815 | -3,613,277 |
| Brazil | 7,523,091 | 21,901,180 | +14,378,089 |
| Netherlands | 9,743,240 | 8,254,473 | -1,488,767 |
| Australia | 9,451,605 | 5,955,195 | -3,496,410 |
| Italy | 9,332,102 | 4,544,119 | -4,787,983 |
| Singapore | 8,560,678 | 2,895,610 | -5,665,068 |
| China | 6,998,141 | 3,463,542 | -3,534,599 |
| Denmark | 4,517,341 | 4,985,935 | +468,594 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,388,517 | 3,566,404 | -822,113 |
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 | 19,054 |
| Georgia | 1,490 |
| South Korea | 655 |
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 | 17,832 | 1,222 | -16,610 |
| Georgia | 1,490 | 0 | -1,490 |
| South Korea | 655 | 0 | -655 |
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 | 244,733,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,532,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,884,038 |
| Road transport | 312,327 |
| Other | 21,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 136,094,311 | 108,638,722 | -27,455,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,587,719 | 12,944,505 | -7,643,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,359,632 | 10,524,406 | +2,164,774 |
| Road transport | 312,327 | 0 | -312,327 |
| Other | 19,977 | 1,222 | -18,755 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,802,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,269,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,365,718 |
| ZLC | 12,584,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,475,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,726,048 | 56,076,915 | +6,350,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,596,826 | 31,673,145 | -28,923,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,290,722 | 8,074,996 | -2,215,726 |
| ZLC | 6,701,216 | 5,882,806 | -818,410 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,662,300 | 5,813,461 | -848,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,068,797 | 4,725,613 | -2,343,184 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 6,033,402 | 4,223,778 | -1,809,624 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,401,594 | 4,547,277 | +1,145,683 |
| Tyne | 3,557,667 | 1,922,732 | -1,634,935 |
| Felixstowe | 1,426,350 | 2,136,539 | +710,189 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90158040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Instruments for land and water mapping, like hydrographic or topographic devices