Import/export HS code 901790: Parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories for drawing, marking, or measuring tools and instruments
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 | 947,519 |
| United States | 905,210 |
| China | 645,401 |
| Germany | 413,800 |
| Thailand | 205,242 |
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 | 334,526 | 612,993 | +278,467 |
| United States | 333,793 | 571,417 | +237,624 |
| China | 289,348 | 356,053 | +66,705 |
| Germany | 241,278 | 172,522 | -68,756 |
| Thailand | 118,790 | 86,452 | -32,338 |
| Taiwan | 99,328 | 28,564 | -70,764 |
| France | 72,107 | 32,522 | -39,585 |
| India | 53,562 | 28,456 | -25,106 |
| Netherlands | 49,409 | 18,095 | -31,314 |
| Japan | 27,717 | 30,557 | +2,840 |
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 | 971,411 |
| United States | 889,007 |
| China | 742,549 |
| Japan | 273,791 |
| Germany | 228,834 |
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 | 345,903 | 625,508 | +279,605 |
| United States | 313,454 | 575,553 | +262,099 |
| China | 396,883 | 345,666 | -51,217 |
| Japan | 140,750 | 133,041 | -7,709 |
| Germany | 156,346 | 72,488 | -83,858 |
| Thailand | 118,790 | 86,452 | -32,338 |
| Taiwan | 91,618 | 73,203 | -18,415 |
| United Kingdom | 30,299 | 49,039 | +18,740 |
| India | 50,198 | 28,456 | -21,742 |
| France | 39,190 | 23,236 | -15,954 |
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 | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
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 | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 2 | -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 | 2,665,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,017,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,490 |
| Road transport | 8,730 |
| Other | 6,844 |
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 | 1,179,944 | 1,485,526 | +305,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 488,113 | 529,454 | +41,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,382 | 144,108 | -10,274 |
| Road transport | 8,730 | 0 | -8,730 |
| Other | 5,299 | 1,545 | -3,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 874,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 707,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 679,582 |
| Thamesport | 508,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 356,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 302,764 | 571,544 | +268,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 380,358 | 326,765 | -53,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 283,794 | 395,788 | +111,994 |
| Thamesport | 240,913 | 267,573 | +26,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,941 | 178,410 | +469 |
| Felixstowe | 118,139 | 150,377 | +32,238 |
| Harwich | 83,506 | 85,423 | +1,917 |
| Southampton | 68,364 | 58,093 | -10,271 |
| Dover | 34,458 | 28,662 | -5,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,018 | 27,194 | -2,824 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOWERS METROLOGY LIMITED | 119 |
| GLEASON METROLOGY SYSTEMS LIMITED | 61 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| TRICORN GROUP PLC | 54 |
| ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 49 |
| GRAPHTEC (G.B.) LIMITED | 39 |
| RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD | 33 |
| ULTRA PCS LIMITED | 29 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 29 |
| YORKSHIRE PRECISION GAUGES LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 79 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 554,885 |
| Germany | 392,138 |
| United Arab Emirates | 199,995 |
| Romania | 194,279 |
| United States | 174,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 554,885 | 0 | -554,885 |
| Germany | 185,595 | 206,543 | +20,948 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,307 | 132,688 | +65,381 |
| Romania | 50,358 | 143,921 | +93,563 |
| United States | 113,590 | 61,367 | -52,223 |
| Ireland | 59,612 | 51,064 | -8,548 |
| Turkey | 47,004 | 57,949 | +10,945 |
| Belgium | 70,758 | 23,071 | -47,687 |
| Austria | 54,528 | 33,028 | -21,500 |
| Poland | 30,499 | 35,626 | +5,127 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,145 |
| Italy | 364 |
| Ireland | 159 |
| Viet Nam | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,840 | 1,305 | -535 |
| Italy | 0 | 364 | +364 |
| Ireland | 83 | 76 | -7 |
| Viet Nam | 25 | 0 | -25 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,046,623 |
| Air transport | 931,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,994 |
| Other | 4,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 450,006 | 596,617 | +146,611 |
| Air transport | 467,795 | 463,229 | -4,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 659,604 | 36,390 | -623,214 |
| Other | 1,948 | 2,585 | +637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 835,314 |
| Felixstowe | 559,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 418,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,886 |
| ZLC | 114,219 |
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 | 353,286 | 482,028 | +128,742 |
| Felixstowe | 559,547 | 0 | -559,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,388 | 182,023 | -54,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,867 | 174,019 | +83,152 |
| ZLC | 75,613 | 38,606 | -37,007 |
| Dover | 38,678 | 59,549 | +20,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,928 | 20,694 | -33,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,961 | 39,528 | +4,567 |
| Holyhead | 25,713 | 39,705 | +13,992 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,455 | 22,652 | +7,197 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901790
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for drawing, marking, or measuring tools and instruments