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 | 6,862,150 |
| China | 4,839,763 |
| United States | 3,081,454 |
| Italy | 1,266,051 |
| France | 1,150,388 |
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 | 3,030,692 | 3,831,458 | +800,766 |
| China | 2,713,768 | 2,125,995 | -587,773 |
| United States | 1,503,511 | 1,577,943 | +74,432 |
| Italy | 591,488 | 674,563 | +83,075 |
| France | 568,156 | 582,232 | +14,076 |
| Spain | 424,407 | 551,520 | +127,113 |
| Netherlands | 454,549 | 396,204 | -58,345 |
| India | 397,913 | 369,340 | -28,573 |
| Ireland | 283,300 | 198,366 | -84,934 |
| Belgium | 226,456 | 96,382 | -130,074 |
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 | 6,696,531 |
| Japan | 5,307,988 |
| United States | 3,097,987 |
| United Kingdom | 2,299,320 |
| Germany | 1,471,793 |
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 | 3,622,954 | 3,073,577 | -549,377 |
| Japan | 2,422,828 | 2,885,160 | +462,332 |
| United States | 1,487,758 | 1,610,229 | +122,471 |
| United Kingdom | 938,503 | 1,360,817 | +422,314 |
| Germany | 913,766 | 558,027 | -355,739 |
| Italy | 592,314 | 509,415 | -82,899 |
| India | 341,452 | 325,912 | -15,540 |
| France | 302,364 | 264,481 | -37,883 |
| Switzerland | 150,971 | 98,593 | -52,378 |
| Taiwan | 113,233 | 92,490 | -20,743 |
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 | 32 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 30 |
| 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 | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
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 | 9,262,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,796,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,000,919 |
| Other | 124,293 |
| Road transport | 10,985 |
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 | 4,556,511 | 4,706,220 | +149,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,781,816 | 4,014,466 | +232,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,314,528 | 2,686,391 | -628,137 |
| Other | 96,928 | 27,365 | -69,563 |
| Road transport | 2,927 | 8,058 | +5,131 |
| 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 | 4,485,546 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,572,249 |
| Felixstowe | 3,034,488 |
| Dover | 2,017,081 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,760,334 |
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 | 2,124,679 | 2,360,867 | +236,188 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,636,977 | 1,935,272 | +298,295 |
| Felixstowe | 1,640,168 | 1,394,320 | -245,848 |
| Dover | 984,813 | 1,032,268 | +47,455 |
| Birmingham Airport | 936,949 | 823,385 | -113,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 760,536 | 847,058 | +86,522 |
| London Stansted Airport | 607,437 | 549,280 | -58,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,838 | 603,729 | +266,891 |
| Southampton | 687,160 | 217,642 | -469,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 271,457 | 296,444 | +24,987 |
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
|
127 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
53 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
51 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
44 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
41 |
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+ | 221 |
| 1m-15m | 213 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 45 |
| 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 | 11,223,636 |
| Singapore | 7,690,106 |
| Germany | 5,039,777 |
| Netherlands | 3,100,501 |
| France | 2,613,840 |
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 | 6,039,925 | 5,183,711 | -856,214 |
| Singapore | 3,689,129 | 4,000,977 | +311,848 |
| Germany | 2,732,621 | 2,307,156 | -425,465 |
| Netherlands | 1,060,545 | 2,039,956 | +979,411 |
| France | 1,635,328 | 978,512 | -656,816 |
| Ireland | 2,019,301 | 565,454 | -1,453,847 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322,627 | 1,252,535 | -70,092 |
| South Korea | 1,140,072 | 1,126,816 | -13,256 |
| Saudi Arabia | 963,352 | 1,143,610 | +180,258 |
| Italy | 897,741 | 939,761 | +42,020 |
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 | 48,248 |
| XI | 31,062 |
| Nicaragua | 13,017 |
| Taiwan | 6,597 |
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 | 34,407 | 13,841 | -20,566 |
| XI | 21,065 | 9,997 | -11,068 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 13,017 | +13,017 |
| Taiwan | 2,065 | 4,532 | +2,467 |
| 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 | 54,107,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,016,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,776,868 |
| Other | 153,313 |
| 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 | 28,214,181 | 25,893,547 | -2,320,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,656,347 | 3,359,942 | -296,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 773,690 | 1,003,178 | +229,488 |
| Other | 111,342 | 41,971 | -69,371 |
| 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 | 27,469,511 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,939,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,943,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,083,910 |
| ZLC | 4,381,506 |
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 | 14,715,702 | 12,753,809 | -1,961,893 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,978,851 | 5,960,213 | +981,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,489,762 | 3,453,678 | -1,036,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,631,443 | 2,452,467 | -178,976 |
| ZLC | 2,372,794 | 2,008,712 | -364,082 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,156,360 | 1,266,549 | +110,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,075 | 730,485 | +575,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,344 | 218,681 | -206,663 |
| Dover | 263,446 | 250,734 | -12,712 |
| Holyhead | 273,393 | 225,958 | -47,435 |
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