Import/export HS code 90183210: Tubular metal needles
Hollow metal needles used for injections or medical procedures
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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 | 32,530,677 |
| Belgium | 20,678,717 |
| China | 16,889,477 |
| Germany | 15,510,175 |
| 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 | 18,249,517 | 14,281,160 | -3,968,357 |
| Belgium | 9,765,015 | 10,913,702 | +1,148,687 |
| China | 7,153,152 | 9,736,325 | +2,583,173 |
| Germany | 7,734,807 | 7,775,368 | +40,561 |
| Singapore | 5,298,946 | 5,433,434 | +134,488 |
| France | 2,172,475 | 7,325,412 | +5,152,937 |
| Italy | 2,077,685 | 3,851,328 | +1,773,643 |
| United States | 2,214,324 | 2,731,097 | +516,773 |
| Ireland | 1,963,233 | 2,890,804 | +927,571 |
| Austria | 936,246 | 963,104 | +26,858 |
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 | 34,072,548 |
| China | 28,118,393 |
| Singapore | 11,286,188 |
| Germany | 8,945,353 |
| Ireland | 8,645,514 |
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 | 16,489,847 | 17,582,701 | +1,092,854 |
| China | 12,834,268 | 15,284,125 | +2,449,857 |
| Singapore | 5,317,481 | 5,968,707 | +651,226 |
| Germany | 3,858,406 | 5,086,947 | +1,228,541 |
| Ireland | 4,440,044 | 4,205,470 | -234,574 |
| Israel | 2,049,529 | 3,641,813 | +1,592,284 |
| Japan | 2,285,995 | 2,721,647 | +435,652 |
| Spain | 2,746,110 | 2,209,029 | -537,081 |
| Italy | 1,632,801 | 2,508,099 | +875,298 |
| Thailand | 1,585,575 | 1,478,603 | -106,972 |
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 | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
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 | 17 | 24 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 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) | 60,906,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,888,390 |
| Air transport | 23,188,889 |
| Other | 2,247,468 |
| Road transport | 145,178 |
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) | 28,061,500 | 32,844,521 | +4,783,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,942,124 | 23,946,266 | +1,004,142 |
| Air transport | 10,994,702 | 12,194,187 | +1,199,485 |
| Other | 1,046,482 | 1,200,986 | +154,504 |
| Road transport | 131,571 | 13,607 | -117,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 27,237,908 |
| Dover | 18,577,393 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,677,549 |
| Southampton | 16,017,647 |
| Felixstowe | 10,301,122 |
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 | 14,871,684 | 12,366,224 | -2,505,460 |
| Dover | 7,522,280 | 11,055,113 | +3,532,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,381,873 | 8,295,676 | -1,086,197 |
| Southampton | 7,427,328 | 8,590,319 | +1,162,991 |
| Felixstowe | 5,164,863 | 5,136,259 | -28,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,212,607 | 3,891,547 | +678,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,770,201 | 3,525,515 | +755,314 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,810,710 | 3,165,301 | +354,591 |
| London | 718,354 | 4,169,892 | +3,451,538 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,884,540 | 991,593 | -892,947 |
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 | 86 |
| Other manufacturing | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Human health activities | 27 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 65 |
| 2026-03 | 69 |
| 2026-02 | 63 |
| 2026-01 | 61 |
| 2025-12 | 63 |
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 | 115 |
| ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 112 |
| KIMAL PLC | 106 |
| BARBER OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 102 |
| 4T MEDICAL LTD | 90 |
| VYGON (U.K.) LIMITED | 82 |
| C & P MEDICAL TRADING LIMITED | 72 |
| NIPRO MEDICAL UK LTD | 71 |
| BXTACCELYON LIMITED | 69 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURING LTD | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 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 | 105,557,195 |
| Germany | 3,995,710 |
| Ireland | 3,475,504 |
| Czechia | 1,654,584 |
| Japan | 1,643,565 |
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 | 55,660,768 | +5,764,341 |
| Germany | 2,354,998 | 1,640,712 | -714,286 |
| Ireland | 1,511,664 | 1,963,840 | +452,176 |
| Czechia | 857,116 | 797,468 | -59,648 |
| Japan | 96,297 | 1,547,268 | +1,450,971 |
| United States | 805,554 | 770,963 | -34,591 |
| France | 803,301 | 608,790 | -194,511 |
| Spain | 601,771 | 732,392 | +130,621 |
| Australia | 774,273 | 520,336 | -253,937 |
| Netherlands | 596,806 | 404,737 | -192,069 |
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 | 902,684 |
| 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 | 553,634 | 349,050 | -204,584 |
| 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 | 213 | 1,204 | +991 |
| Spain | 12 | 102 | +90 |
| Poland | 58 | 0 | -58 |
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) | 104,353,560 |
| Air transport | 19,461,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,705,023 |
| Other | 1,443,481 |
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) | 49,272,742 | 55,080,818 | +5,808,076 |
| Air transport | 9,637,148 | 9,824,680 | +187,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,980,332 | 2,724,691 | -255,641 |
| Other | 819,621 | 623,860 | -195,761 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 102,790,991 |
| ZLC | 9,596,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,750,244 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,226,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,300,298 |
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 | 4,760,903 | 4,835,370 | +74,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,091,548 | 2,658,696 | -432,852 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,134,545 | 1,091,831 | -1,042,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,047,723 | 1,252,575 | +204,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 727,505 | 996,551 | +269,046 |
| 000 | 819,621 | 623,860 | -195,761 |
| Holyhead | 312,358 | 965,202 | +652,844 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,012 | 536,873 | +244,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 656,871 | 138,062 | -518,809 |
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