Import/export HS code 901710: Drafting tables and machines
Drafting tables and machines, including automatic and non-automatic types, used for technical drawing and design
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 266,635 |
| Netherlands | 240,002 |
| United States | 103,861 |
| India | 101,578 |
| Germany | 81,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,733 | 227,902 | +189,169 |
| Netherlands | 237,072 | 2,930 | -234,142 |
| United States | 59,691 | 44,170 | -15,521 |
| India | 85,425 | 16,153 | -69,272 |
| Germany | 25,644 | 56,204 | +30,560 |
| Belgium | 29,053 | 21,009 | -8,044 |
| Denmark | 4,723 | 28,884 | +24,161 |
| France | 20,333 | 7,922 | -12,411 |
| Switzerland | 1,527 | 26,178 | +24,651 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,430 | 1,922 | -15,508 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 360,168 |
| Netherlands | 150,002 |
| Poland | 130,157 |
| India | 101,578 |
| United States | 94,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 76,823 | 283,345 | +206,522 |
| Netherlands | 147,072 | 2,930 | -144,142 |
| Poland | 104,458 | 25,699 | -78,759 |
| India | 85,425 | 16,153 | -69,272 |
| United States | 63,965 | 30,624 | -33,341 |
| Thailand | 20,670 | 21,009 | +339 |
| United Kingdom | 22,119 | 10,104 | -12,015 |
| Switzerland | 1,262 | 25,002 | +23,740 |
| Germany | 5,153 | 14,997 | +9,844 |
| Spain | 17,351 | 0 | -17,351 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 448,369 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 359,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,954 |
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 | 170,418 | 277,951 | +107,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 274,805 | 85,062 | -189,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,869 | 85,085 | -37,784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 265,956 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,684 |
| Southampton | 123,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 237,072 | 28,884 | -208,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,174 | 108,510 | +42,336 |
| Southampton | 106,892 | 17,061 | -89,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,303 | 48,592 | -6,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,879 | 48,982 | +33,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 31,683 | 28,776 | -2,907 |
| Felixstowe | 7,508 | 49,544 | +42,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,919 | 34,490 | +21,571 |
| Dover | 24,814 | 20,552 | -4,262 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 25,002 | +25,002 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MURRELEKTRONIK LIMITED | 13 |
| GERBER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 10 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 8 |
| THE REPLACE BASE LTD | 6 |
| PIMORONI LTD | 5 |
| ELECTRO GROUP LIMITED | 5 |
| LECTRA UK LIMITED | 4 |
| HEXIS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| WIELAND ELECTRIC LIMITED | 4 |
| PEDDINGHAUS CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 353,495 |
| Singapore | 190,929 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 |
| France | 84,915 |
| Germany | 83,523 |
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 | 174,454 | 179,041 | +4,587 |
| Singapore | 183,772 | 7,157 | -176,615 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 | 0 | -147,906 |
| France | 56,038 | 28,877 | -27,161 |
| Germany | 66,126 | 17,397 | -48,729 |
| Netherlands | 34,922 | 35,010 | +88 |
| Japan | 65,981 | 3,049 | -62,932 |
| Italy | 42,888 | 22,918 | -19,970 |
| Israel | 44,932 | 7,711 | -37,221 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,423 | 12,196 | -22,227 |
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 | 1,515,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,920 |
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 | 1,039,107 | 476,081 | -563,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,235 | 17,266 | -35,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,605 | 32,315 | +8,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 691,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 440,965 |
| Manchester Airport | 221,131 |
| ZLC | 142,224 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 426,018 | 265,573 | -160,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,749 | 130,216 | -180,533 |
| Manchester Airport | 189,587 | 31,544 | -158,043 |
| ZLC | 100,733 | 41,491 | -59,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,227 | 17,266 | -15,961 |
| Southampton | 15,715 | 11,858 | -3,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,608 | 0 | -18,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,890 | 7,890 | +0 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 12,567 | +12,567 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,229 | 7,257 | +2,028 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drafting tables and machines, including automatic and non-automatic types, used for technical drawing and design