Import/export HS code 901730: Micrometers and callipers
Precision tools for measuring small distances, such as micrometers, callipers, and gauges
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,174,882 |
| China | 5,118,540 |
| United States | 3,216,213 |
| Italy | 1,408,916 |
| France | 1,211,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,098,952 | 4,075,930 | +976,978 |
| China | 2,894,063 | 2,224,477 | -669,586 |
| United States | 1,522,906 | 1,693,307 | +170,401 |
| Italy | 705,717 | 703,199 | -2,518 |
| France | 619,075 | 592,471 | -26,604 |
| Spain | 416,752 | 585,446 | +168,694 |
| Netherlands | 503,294 | 398,547 | -104,747 |
| India | 392,744 | 398,504 | +5,760 |
| Ireland | 319,966 | 218,464 | -101,502 |
| Belgium | 234,959 | 100,031 | -134,928 |
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 | 7,081,071 |
| Japan | 5,552,250 |
| United States | 3,190,591 |
| United Kingdom | 2,508,991 |
| Germany | 1,543,050 |
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 | 3,859,688 | 3,221,383 | -638,305 |
| Japan | 2,524,596 | 3,027,654 | +503,058 |
| United States | 1,473,355 | 1,717,236 | +243,881 |
| United Kingdom | 1,088,887 | 1,420,104 | +331,217 |
| Germany | 913,764 | 629,286 | -284,478 |
| Italy | 709,457 | 535,032 | -174,425 |
| India | 330,154 | 348,589 | +18,435 |
| France | 319,087 | 277,049 | -42,038 |
| Switzerland | 153,978 | 106,552 | -47,426 |
| Taiwan | 111,881 | 97,370 | -14,511 |
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 | 39 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 |
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 | 25 | 30 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 22 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
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 | 9,758,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,235,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,333,921 |
| Other | 130,217 |
| Road transport | 13,307 |
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 | 4,758,922 | 4,999,435 | +240,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,965,213 | 4,270,246 | +305,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,548,609 | 2,785,312 | -763,297 |
| Other | 101,966 | 28,251 | -73,715 |
| Road transport | 5,249 | 8,058 | +2,809 |
| Rail transport | 2,921 | 0 | -2,921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 4,728,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,811,608 |
| Felixstowe | 3,223,651 |
| Dover | 2,067,743 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,831,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,263,612 | 2,464,536 | +200,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,755,246 | 2,056,362 | +301,116 |
| Felixstowe | 1,779,506 | 1,444,145 | -335,361 |
| Dover | 936,263 | 1,131,480 | +195,217 |
| Birmingham Airport | 961,381 | 869,958 | -91,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 773,536 | 916,822 | +143,286 |
| London Stansted Airport | 619,163 | 586,880 | -32,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,165 | 613,862 | +253,697 |
| Southampton | 703,072 | 233,799 | -469,273 |
| Eurotunnel | 388,273 | 310,560 | -77,713 |
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
|
129 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
55 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
52 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
45 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 67 |
| 2026-04 | 68 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 75 |
| 2026-01 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 124 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 112 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 111 |
| BOWERS METROLOGY LIMITED | 111 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 93 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 87 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 83 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 81 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 81 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 226 |
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 47 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
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 | 11,814,980 |
| Singapore | 8,120,428 |
| Germany | 5,317,576 |
| Netherlands | 3,171,080 |
| France | 2,714,493 |
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 | 6,062,747 | 5,752,233 | -310,514 |
| Singapore | 3,831,423 | 4,289,005 | +457,582 |
| Germany | 2,849,743 | 2,467,833 | -381,910 |
| Netherlands | 1,001,695 | 2,169,385 | +1,167,690 |
| France | 1,664,765 | 1,049,728 | -615,037 |
| Ireland | 2,073,661 | 598,939 | -1,474,722 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,242,667 | 1,378,819 | +136,152 |
| South Korea | 1,217,659 | 1,189,779 | -27,880 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,144,035 | 1,205,208 | +61,173 |
| Italy | 932,389 | 989,174 | +56,785 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 51,822 |
| China | 48,395 |
| XI | 43,046 |
| Nicaragua | 13,017 |
| Taiwan | 8,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 51,822 | 0 | -51,822 |
| China | 32,508 | 15,887 | -16,621 |
| XI | 33,049 | 9,997 | -23,052 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 13,017 | +13,017 |
| Taiwan | 4,008 | 4,543 | +535 |
| India | 118 | 9 | -109 |
| United States | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| Ireland | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Italy | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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 | 56,730,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,361,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,116,318 |
| Other | 167,398 |
| Road transport | 1,698 |
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 | 28,608,471 | 28,121,854 | -486,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,748,153 | 3,613,023 | -135,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099,926 | 1,016,392 | -83,534 |
| Other | 122,364 | 45,034 | -77,330 |
| Road transport | 1,698 | 0 | -1,698 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 28,592,571 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,453,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,336,845 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,330,741 |
| ZLC | 4,565,136 |
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 | 14,717,034 | 13,875,537 | -841,497 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,008,242 | 6,445,266 | +1,437,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,448,834 | 3,888,011 | -560,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,698,349 | 2,632,392 | -65,957 |
| ZLC | 2,440,748 | 2,124,388 | -316,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,284,003 | 1,325,050 | +41,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 471,042 | 735,522 | +264,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 388,440 | 260,473 | -127,967 |
| Dover | 284,133 | 271,711 | -12,422 |
| Holyhead | 301,073 | 234,953 | -66,120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Precision tools for measuring small distances, such as micrometers, callipers, and gauges