Import/export HS code 901832: Needles
Tubular metal needles and surgical needles used for sutures or injections
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,685,743 |
| Belgium | 21,397,844 |
| China | 17,054,576 |
| Germany | 15,850,818 |
| Singapore | 10,732,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,779,968 | 15,905,775 | -2,874,193 |
| Belgium | 10,171,397 | 11,226,447 | +1,055,050 |
| China | 7,258,334 | 9,796,242 | +2,537,908 |
| Germany | 7,919,458 | 7,931,360 | +11,902 |
| Singapore | 5,298,946 | 5,433,434 | +134,488 |
| France | 2,284,577 | 7,381,968 | +5,097,391 |
| United States | 4,012,625 | 4,793,060 | +780,435 |
| Italy | 2,077,685 | 3,853,885 | +1,776,200 |
| Ireland | 2,016,547 | 2,918,555 | +902,008 |
| Switzerland | 1,180,230 | 1,090,457 | -89,773 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,208,467 |
| China | 28,297,075 |
| Singapore | 11,291,723 |
| Germany | 9,077,736 |
| Ireland | 8,678,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18,654,717 | 19,553,750 | +899,033 |
| China | 12,927,940 | 15,369,135 | +2,441,195 |
| Singapore | 5,317,481 | 5,974,242 | +656,761 |
| Germany | 3,914,082 | 5,163,654 | +1,249,572 |
| Ireland | 4,464,054 | 4,214,043 | -250,011 |
| Israel | 2,061,894 | 4,859,393 | +2,797,499 |
| Japan | 2,422,541 | 2,917,066 | +494,525 |
| Spain | 2,759,162 | 2,210,497 | -548,665 |
| Italy | 1,634,728 | 2,510,656 | +875,928 |
| Switzerland | 1,768,051 | 1,998,271 | +230,220 |
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 | 36 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
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 | 22 | 30 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,114,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,766,579 |
| Air transport | 31,402,345 |
| Other | 2,325,431 |
| Road transport | 156,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,683,752 | 33,430,797 | +4,747,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,806,282 | 25,960,297 | +2,154,015 |
| Air transport | 14,955,451 | 16,446,894 | +1,491,443 |
| Other | 1,078,934 | 1,246,497 | +167,563 |
| Road transport | 131,571 | 24,492 | -107,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 27,851,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,994,259 |
| Dover | 18,850,429 |
| Southampton | 16,175,580 |
| Felixstowe | 10,353,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 15,202,285 | 12,649,483 | -2,552,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,990,930 | 10,003,329 | +12,399 |
| Dover | 7,612,070 | 11,238,359 | +3,626,289 |
| Southampton | 7,482,564 | 8,693,016 | +1,210,452 |
| Felixstowe | 5,189,980 | 5,163,276 | -26,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,133,516 | 4,797,134 | +663,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,717,268 | 4,488,679 | +771,411 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,014,635 | 3,355,183 | +340,548 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,414,575 | 2,807,670 | -606,905 |
| London | 826,441 | 4,217,947 | +3,391,506 |
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 | 97 |
| Other manufacturing | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Human health activities | 35 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-03 | 86 |
| 2026-02 | 81 |
| 2026-01 | 75 |
| 2025-12 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARBER OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 117 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 116 |
| ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 113 |
| KIMAL PLC | 111 |
| BXTACCELYON LIMITED | 105 |
| 4T MEDICAL LTD | 99 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 85 |
| VYGON (U.K.) LIMITED | 82 |
| ROCKET MEDICAL PLC | 76 |
| C & P MEDICAL TRADING LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 109 |
| 54m+ | 107 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 105,574,260 |
| Germany | 4,079,551 |
| Ireland | 3,527,753 |
| United States | 2,844,734 |
| Japan | 1,672,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 49,896,427 | 55,677,833 | +5,781,406 |
| Germany | 2,414,762 | 1,664,789 | -749,973 |
| Ireland | 1,536,434 | 1,991,319 | +454,885 |
| United States | 1,323,010 | 1,521,724 | +198,714 |
| Japan | 125,170 | 1,547,268 | +1,422,098 |
| Czechia | 862,408 | 801,624 | -60,784 |
| France | 808,957 | 622,661 | -186,296 |
| Spain | 633,401 | 734,128 | +100,727 |
| Australia | 822,172 | 520,336 | -301,836 |
| Netherlands | 606,040 | 422,590 | -183,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 902,693 |
| China | 52,517 |
| Hungary | 27,040 |
| Ireland | 26,276 |
| Portugal | 14,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 553,643 | 349,050 | -204,593 |
| China | 15,205 | 37,312 | +22,107 |
| Hungary | 0 | 27,040 | +27,040 |
| Ireland | 17,120 | 9,156 | -7,964 |
| Portugal | 14,338 | 0 | -14,338 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,739 | +3,739 |
| Japan | 2,179 | 224 | -1,955 |
| United States | 342 | 1,204 | +862 |
| India | 316 | 908 | +592 |
| Germany | 157 | 101 | -56 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,518,309 |
| Air transport | 21,085,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,851,988 |
| Other | 1,465,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,281,276 | 55,237,033 | +5,955,757 |
| Air transport | 10,445,654 | 10,639,723 | +194,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,015,231 | 2,836,757 | -178,474 |
| Other | 840,886 | 624,972 | -215,914 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 102,790,991 |
| ZLC | 9,749,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,852,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,325,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,620,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 48,213,911 | 54,577,080 | +6,363,169 |
| ZLC | 4,835,629 | 4,914,136 | +78,507 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,661,162 | 3,191,230 | -469,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,150,820 | 1,174,827 | -975,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,188,104 | 1,432,436 | +244,332 |
| London Stansted Airport | 751,290 | 1,020,433 | +269,143 |
| 000 | 840,886 | 624,972 | -215,914 |
| Holyhead | 312,419 | 970,839 | +658,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,012 | 536,873 | +244,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 656,871 | 138,062 | -518,809 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901832
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubular metal needles and surgical needles used for sutures or injections