Import/export HS code 90183210: Tubular metal needles
Hollow metal needles used for injections or medical procedures
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 30,337,640 |
| Belgium | 17,658,728 |
| China | 14,055,928 |
| Germany | 13,251,719 |
| Singapore | 9,387,494 |
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 | 18,578,239 | 11,759,401 | -6,818,838 |
| Belgium | 9,470,205 | 8,188,523 | -1,281,682 |
| China | 6,896,775 | 7,159,153 | +262,378 |
| Germany | 8,091,838 | 5,159,881 | -2,931,957 |
| Singapore | 5,754,908 | 3,632,586 | -2,122,322 |
| France | 2,010,489 | 5,641,408 | +3,630,919 |
| Italy | 1,826,365 | 3,115,870 | +1,289,505 |
| Ireland | 1,969,553 | 2,392,943 | +423,390 |
| United States | 2,095,464 | 1,911,363 | -184,101 |
| Turkey | 816,035 | 952,440 | +136,405 |
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 | 29,403,902 |
| China | 24,881,000 |
| Singapore | 9,718,953 |
| Ireland | 8,107,762 |
| Germany | 7,171,111 |
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 | 16,590,286 | 12,813,616 | -3,776,670 |
| China | 12,503,608 | 12,377,392 | -126,216 |
| Singapore | 5,773,276 | 3,945,677 | -1,827,599 |
| Ireland | 4,637,747 | 3,470,015 | -1,167,732 |
| Germany | 3,876,003 | 3,295,108 | -580,895 |
| Israel | 1,702,435 | 2,838,374 | +1,135,939 |
| Japan | 2,225,075 | 2,289,069 | +63,994 |
| Spain | 2,739,170 | 1,620,429 | -1,118,741 |
| Italy | 1,557,427 | 1,996,367 | +438,940 |
| Thailand | 1,661,658 | 1,107,796 | -553,862 |
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 | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 54,693,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,147,582 |
| Air transport | 19,973,831 |
| Other | 1,856,428 |
| Road transport | 157,459 |
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) | 28,602,431 | 26,091,269 | -2,511,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,878,714 | 17,268,868 | -5,609,846 |
| Air transport | 10,905,719 | 9,068,112 | -1,837,607 |
| Other | 1,069,368 | 787,060 | -282,308 |
| Road transport | 157,459 | 0 | -157,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 26,376,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,827,757 |
| Dover | 15,370,342 |
| Southampton | 13,593,482 |
| Felixstowe | 8,926,582 |
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 | 15,695,722 | 10,681,078 | -5,014,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,874,384 | 6,953,373 | -1,921,011 |
| Dover | 7,236,842 | 8,133,500 | +896,658 |
| Southampton | 7,883,448 | 5,710,034 | -2,173,414 |
| Felixstowe | 4,998,760 | 3,927,822 | -1,070,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,134,619 | 2,650,494 | -484,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,754,844 | 2,819,263 | +64,419 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,812,210 | 2,323,136 | -489,074 |
| London | 650,299 | 2,672,327 | +2,022,028 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,901,528 | 761,108 | -1,140,420 |
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 | 83 |
| Other manufacturing | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Human health activities | 27 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 60 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 70 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 111 |
| ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 108 |
| KIMAL PLC | 102 |
| BARBER OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 101 |
| 4T MEDICAL LTD | 88 |
| VYGON (U.K.) LIMITED | 78 |
| C & P MEDICAL TRADING LIMITED | 68 |
| BXTACCELYON LIMITED | 68 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURING LTD | 68 |
| NIPRO MEDICAL UK LTD | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 86 |
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 92,995,256 |
| Germany | 3,691,933 |
| Ireland | 2,850,445 |
| Japan | 1,616,796 |
| United States | 1,519,590 |
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 | 49,996,809 | 42,998,447 | -6,998,362 |
| Germany | 2,545,181 | 1,146,752 | -1,398,429 |
| Ireland | 1,523,118 | 1,327,327 | -195,791 |
| Japan | 85,555 | 1,531,241 | +1,445,686 |
| United States | 929,426 | 590,164 | -339,262 |
| Czechia | 862,940 | 571,746 | -291,194 |
| France | 880,492 | 533,001 | -347,491 |
| Australia | 785,580 | 451,304 | -334,276 |
| Spain | 599,224 | 472,448 | -126,776 |
| Netherlands | 630,753 | 341,636 | -289,117 |
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 | 890,478 |
| China | 37,859 |
| Ireland | 26,342 |
| Portugal | 14,338 |
| Japan | 2,721 |
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 | 526,918 | 363,560 | -163,358 |
| China | 15,192 | 22,667 | +7,475 |
| Ireland | 18,208 | 8,134 | -10,074 |
| Portugal | 14,338 | 0 | -14,338 |
| Japan | 2,622 | 99 | -2,523 |
| United States | 210 | 690 | +480 |
| Spain | 0 | 68 | +68 |
| Poland | 58 | 0 | -58 |
| XI | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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) | 91,899,293 |
| Air transport | 17,535,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,119,344 |
| Other | 1,329,919 |
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) | 49,414,313 | 42,484,980 | -6,929,333 |
| Air transport | 9,961,604 | 7,573,540 | -2,388,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,056,611 | 2,062,733 | -993,878 |
| Other | 793,157 | 536,762 | -256,395 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 90,459,913 |
| ZLC | 9,070,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,144,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,105,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,787,299 |
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 | 48,324,695 | 42,135,218 | -6,189,477 |
| ZLC | 4,868,119 | 4,202,486 | -665,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,350,144 | 1,794,615 | -1,555,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,254,713 | 850,294 | -1,404,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 950,744 | 836,555 | -114,189 |
| London Stansted Airport | 779,902 | 670,089 | -109,813 |
| 000 | 793,157 | 536,762 | -256,395 |
| Holyhead | 325,140 | 612,289 | +287,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 223,703 | 539,380 | +315,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 664,117 | 20,698 | -643,419 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90183210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hollow metal needles used for injections or medical procedures