Import/export HS code 90160090: Parts for balances
Spare parts and accessories for precision scales and balances
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 | 585,454 |
| Germany | 423,490 |
| United States | 340,005 |
| Japan | 177,804 |
| Netherlands | 164,577 |
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 | 383,447 | 202,007 | -181,440 |
| Germany | 293,843 | 129,647 | -164,196 |
| United States | 138,137 | 201,868 | +63,731 |
| Japan | 94,087 | 83,717 | -10,370 |
| Netherlands | 72,913 | 91,664 | +18,751 |
| China | 49,457 | 77,190 | +27,733 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,569 | 33,462 | -15,107 |
| Congo | 57,000 | 0 | -57,000 |
| India | 34,882 | 0 | -34,882 |
| France | 24,906 | 9,886 | -15,020 |
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 | 625,065 |
| Germany | 368,379 |
| United States | 339,218 |
| China | 199,022 |
| Japan | 175,066 |
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 | 325,578 | 299,487 | -26,091 |
| Germany | 244,562 | 123,817 | -120,745 |
| United States | 126,051 | 213,167 | +87,116 |
| China | 100,127 | 98,895 | -1,232 |
| Japan | 86,658 | 88,408 | +1,750 |
| Israel | 116,706 | 0 | -116,706 |
| United Kingdom | 90,166 | 15,718 | -74,448 |
| India | 44,778 | 2,420 | -42,358 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,100 | 0 | -30,100 |
| South Korea | 14,750 | 5,544 | -9,206 |
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 | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -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 | 1,241,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 716,505 |
| Road transport | 116,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,020 |
| Other | 16,577 |
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 | 737,767 | 503,413 | -234,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 358,000 | 358,505 | +505 |
| Road transport | 116,706 | 0 | -116,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,973 | 30,047 | -29,926 |
| Other | 12,706 | 3,871 | -8,835 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 441,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 327,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,937 |
| Southampton | 227,195 |
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 | 310,744 | 130,560 | -180,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,297 | 163,025 | -22,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,427 | 202,152 | +76,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,345 | 85,592 | -58,753 |
| Southampton | 115,201 | 111,994 | -3,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 63,354 | 71,459 | +8,105 |
| ZLC | 120,425 | 0 | -120,425 |
| Thamesport | 26,655 | 81,750 | +55,095 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 58,192 | 0 | -58,192 |
| Dover | 37,974 | 18,440 | -19,534 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 101 |
| SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 68 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| SARTORIUS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 39 |
| EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 32 |
| ANRITSU EMEA LIMITED | 25 |
| CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 23 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 226,299 |
| Netherlands | 225,540 |
| Belgium | 133,533 |
| Germany | 118,854 |
| Malaysia | 105,690 |
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 | 173,004 | 53,295 | -119,709 |
| Netherlands | 205,808 | 19,732 | -186,076 |
| Belgium | 13,918 | 119,615 | +105,697 |
| Germany | 72,915 | 45,939 | -26,976 |
| Malaysia | 105,690 | 0 | -105,690 |
| China | 55,789 | 41,957 | -13,832 |
| India | 76,571 | 0 | -76,571 |
| Turkey | 33,903 | 41,862 | +7,959 |
| Poland | 31,998 | 9,496 | -22,502 |
| Guinea | 39,215 | 0 | -39,215 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,754 | 10,028 | +274 |
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 | 1,002,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 443,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,363 |
| Other | 19,782 |
| Road transport | 2,358 |
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 | 739,432 | 263,538 | -475,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,160 | 189,451 | -64,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,360 | 9,003 | -135,357 |
| Other | 9,754 | 10,028 | +274 |
| Road transport | 2,358 | 0 | -2,358 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 354,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,811 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,402 |
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 | 195,241 | 159,168 | -36,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,755 | 63,668 | -222,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,548 | 72,263 | -171,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,313 | 106,398 | +75,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,820 | 2,582 | -129,238 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,690 | 0 | -105,690 |
| Dover | 39,857 | 25,701 | -14,156 |
| ZLC | 27,719 | 21,209 | -6,510 |
| Belfast Airport | 39,215 | 0 | -39,215 |
| 000 | 9,754 | 10,028 | +274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90160090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for precision scales and balances