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 | 7,174,303 |
| China | 5,058,034 |
| United States | 3,229,316 |
| Italy | 1,462,623 |
| France | 1,360,606 |
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 | 3,209,869 | 3,964,434 | +754,565 |
| China | 2,752,453 | 2,305,581 | -446,872 |
| United States | 1,544,771 | 1,684,545 | +139,774 |
| Italy | 819,042 | 643,581 | -175,461 |
| France | 766,700 | 593,906 | -172,794 |
| Spain | 396,507 | 595,999 | +199,492 |
| Netherlands | 518,069 | 368,646 | -149,423 |
| India | 387,423 | 410,984 | +23,561 |
| Ireland | 337,704 | 229,095 | -108,609 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 311,807 | 76,346 | -235,461 |
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 | 7,099,571 |
| Japan | 5,555,817 |
| United States | 3,192,162 |
| United Kingdom | 2,498,500 |
| Germany | 1,585,530 |
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 | 3,806,333 | 3,293,238 | -513,095 |
| Japan | 2,642,672 | 2,913,145 | +270,473 |
| United States | 1,474,426 | 1,717,736 | +243,310 |
| United Kingdom | 1,092,143 | 1,406,357 | +314,214 |
| Germany | 912,285 | 673,245 | -239,040 |
| Italy | 822,687 | 479,126 | -343,561 |
| France | 480,065 | 272,922 | -207,143 |
| India | 330,853 | 355,889 | +25,036 |
| Switzerland | 172,033 | 103,098 | -68,935 |
| Taiwan | 120,670 | 82,901 | -37,769 |
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 | 38 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 21 | 31 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 21 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 25 | +11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 13 | -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 | 9,798,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,442,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,351,051 |
| Other | 140,658 |
| 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 | 4,782,417 | 5,016,441 | +234,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,323,659 | 4,119,046 | -204,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,518,494 | 2,832,557 | -685,937 |
| Other | 107,798 | 32,860 | -74,938 |
| 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 | 4,573,025 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,794,111 |
| Felixstowe | 3,340,779 |
| Dover | 2,269,911 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,826,575 |
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 | 2,220,374 | 2,352,651 | +132,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,762,158 | 2,031,953 | +269,795 |
| Felixstowe | 1,845,178 | 1,495,601 | -349,577 |
| Dover | 1,191,248 | 1,078,663 | -112,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 941,847 | 884,728 | -57,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 765,637 | 949,256 | +183,619 |
| London Stansted Airport | 664,208 | 579,277 | -84,931 |
| Southampton | 725,510 | 239,624 | -485,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,311 | 618,969 | +285,658 |
| Eurotunnel | 374,562 | 328,631 | -45,931 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 52 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 68 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 75 |
| 2026-01 | 65 |
| 2025-12 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 123 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 111 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 110 |
| BOWERS METROLOGY LIMITED | 110 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 93 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 86 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 82 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 81 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 80 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 230 |
| 1m-15m | 218 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 46 |
| 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 | 11,901,536 |
| Singapore | 8,073,301 |
| Germany | 5,364,887 |
| Netherlands | 2,957,150 |
| France | 2,729,882 |
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 | 6,268,708 | 5,632,828 | -635,880 |
| Singapore | 3,875,526 | 4,197,775 | +322,249 |
| Germany | 2,953,678 | 2,411,209 | -542,469 |
| Netherlands | 823,103 | 2,134,047 | +1,310,944 |
| France | 1,719,381 | 1,010,501 | -708,880 |
| Ireland | 2,117,588 | 565,235 | -1,552,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,245,948 | 1,373,468 | +127,520 |
| South Korea | 1,204,587 | 1,198,383 | -6,204 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,092,458 | 1,089,880 | -2,578 |
| Italy | 961,217 | 955,964 | -5,253 |
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 | 83,980 |
| Germany | 51,822 |
| China | 47,239 |
| Nicaragua | 13,017 |
| Taiwan | 8,533 |
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 | 74,003 | 9,977 | -64,026 |
| Germany | 41,754 | 10,068 | -31,686 |
| China | 33,509 | 13,730 | -19,779 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 13,017 | +13,017 |
| Taiwan | 2,253 | 6,280 | +4,027 |
| India | 126 | 9 | -117 |
| United States | 35 | 47 | +12 |
| 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 | 56,536,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,301,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,084,637 |
| Other | 207,220 |
| 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 | 28,998,279 | 27,537,827 | -1,460,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,653,439 | 3,647,678 | -5,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,076,728 | 1,007,909 | -68,819 |
| Other | 152,504 | 54,716 | -97,788 |
| 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 | 28,405,927 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,371,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,481,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,273,558 |
| ZLC | 4,563,075 |
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 | 14,664,791 | 13,741,136 | -923,655 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,108,651 | 6,263,118 | +1,154,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,704,871 | 3,776,233 | -928,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,709,111 | 2,564,447 | -144,664 |
| ZLC | 2,422,341 | 2,140,734 | -281,607 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,390,131 | 1,257,477 | -132,654 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,961 | 772,405 | +339,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 260,844 | 335,768 | +74,924 |
| Dover | 278,074 | 283,377 | +5,303 |
| Holyhead | 329,138 | 204,614 | -124,524 |
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