Import/export HS code 90160010: Balances
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,606,014 |
| Germany | 5,773,627 |
| South Korea | 962,768 |
| Japan | 625,741 |
| China | 586,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,905,248 | 6,700,766 | -204,482 |
| Germany | 3,193,243 | 2,580,384 | -612,859 |
| South Korea | 502,333 | 460,435 | -41,898 |
| Japan | 328,297 | 297,444 | -30,853 |
| China | 196,255 | 389,851 | +193,596 |
| Italy | 339,824 | 34,515 | -305,309 |
| United States | 166,817 | 161,449 | -5,368 |
| Switzerland | 169,646 | 74,364 | -95,282 |
| France | 174,818 | 49,714 | -125,104 |
| Poland | 106,349 | 86,018 | -20,331 |
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 | 9,040,138 |
| China | 5,559,110 |
| Germany | 5,062,609 |
| South Korea | 911,330 |
| Japan | 715,605 |
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 | 4,639,379 | 4,400,759 | -238,620 |
| China | 2,486,982 | 3,072,128 | +585,146 |
| Germany | 2,908,336 | 2,154,273 | -754,063 |
| South Korea | 521,549 | 389,781 | -131,768 |
| Japan | 318,811 | 396,794 | +77,983 |
| Italy | 329,998 | 45,486 | -284,512 |
| United States | 143,756 | 109,155 | -34,601 |
| Poland | 129,097 | 109,979 | -19,118 |
| Philippines | 64,046 | 74,215 | +10,169 |
| Turkey | 87,513 | 0 | -87,513 |
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 | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,690,558 |
| Air transport | 3,801,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,131,201 |
| Other | 735,371 |
| Road transport | 24,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,683,943 | 8,006,615 | +322,672 |
| Air transport | 2,120,813 | 1,681,126 | -439,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,948,239 | 1,182,962 | -765,277 |
| Other | 576,600 | 158,771 | -417,829 |
| Road transport | 24,649 | 0 | -24,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,545,964 |
| Southampton | 1,686,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,653,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,217,992 |
| Dover | 1,142,680 |
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 Gateway Port | 6,756,367 | 6,789,597 | +33,230 |
| Southampton | 731,478 | 954,891 | +223,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 678,908 | 974,584 | +295,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 751,524 | 466,468 | -285,056 |
| Dover | 729,393 | 413,287 | -316,106 |
| Birmingham Airport | 671,119 | 279,791 | -391,328 |
| 000 | 576,600 | 158,771 | -417,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 534,760 | 154,067 | -380,693 |
| London Stansted Airport | 208,716 | 232,033 | +23,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,728 | 199,738 | +92,010 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 123 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 85 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 54 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 52 |
| SARTORIUS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 51 |
| SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 49 |
| WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED | 40 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 36 |
| MILENCO LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,109,540 |
| Netherlands | 1,104,034 |
| Germany | 724,164 |
| United States | 290,841 |
| Ireland | 260,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 116,237 | 993,303 | +877,066 |
| Netherlands | 972,444 | 131,590 | -840,854 |
| Germany | 314,101 | 410,063 | +95,962 |
| United States | 244,538 | 46,303 | -198,235 |
| Ireland | 98,362 | 162,448 | +64,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 67,136 | 81,361 | +14,225 |
| South Africa | 49,437 | 96,262 | +46,825 |
| United Arab Emirates | 117,415 | 17,048 | -100,367 |
| Italy | 53,527 | 79,694 | +26,167 |
| France | 14,055 | 88,476 | +74,421 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,953 |
| Taiwan | 742 |
| China | 625 |
| Ireland | 289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,953 | 0 | -4,953 |
| Taiwan | 438 | 304 | -134 |
| China | 176 | 449 | +273 |
| Ireland | 89 | 200 | +111 |
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) | 3,108,456 |
| Air transport | 2,032,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,873 |
| Other | 6,609 |
| Road transport | 2,947 |
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) | 1,439,966 | 1,668,490 | +228,524 |
| Air transport | 1,111,848 | 920,947 | -190,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,851 | 65,022 | -117,829 |
| Other | 5,656 | 953 | -4,703 |
| Road transport | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,441,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 851,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 765,503 |
| Dover | 401,751 |
| Holyhead | 182,465 |
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 | 1,172,175 | 1,269,124 | +96,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 434,215 | 417,696 | -16,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 443,527 | 321,976 | -121,551 |
| Dover | 157,114 | 244,637 | +87,523 |
| Holyhead | 60,078 | 122,387 | +62,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,883 | 31,270 | -71,613 |
| ZLC | 66,044 | 64,182 | -1,862 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 88,806 | 7,783 | -81,023 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,124 | 43,429 | +3,305 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,306 | 39,372 | +12,066 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90160010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales for measuring weight, with high precision for small items