Import/export HS code 90183290: Surgical needles
Needles used for stitching or suturing wounds during 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,860,264 |
| Netherlands | 2,155,066 |
| Switzerland | 1,697,807 |
| Canada | 1,455,009 |
| Belgium | 719,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,798,301 | 2,061,963 | +263,662 |
| Netherlands | 530,451 | 1,624,615 | +1,094,164 |
| Switzerland | 961,591 | 736,216 | -225,375 |
| Canada | 597,032 | 857,977 | +260,945 |
| Belgium | 406,382 | 312,745 | -93,637 |
| India | 271,817 | 338,615 | +66,798 |
| Germany | 184,651 | 155,992 | -28,659 |
| South Korea | 175,862 | 115,195 | -60,667 |
| Japan | 43,827 | 192,488 | +148,661 |
| Sweden | 81,671 | 103,389 | +21,718 |
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 | 4,135,919 |
| Switzerland | 1,628,368 |
| Canada | 1,455,009 |
| Israel | 1,229,945 |
| Mexico | 732,808 |
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 | 2,164,870 | 1,971,049 | -193,821 |
| Switzerland | 944,217 | 684,151 | -260,066 |
| Canada | 597,032 | 857,977 | +260,945 |
| Israel | 12,365 | 1,217,580 | +1,205,215 |
| Mexico | 387,698 | 345,110 | -42,588 |
| India | 295,465 | 351,657 | +56,192 |
| South Korea | 275,769 | 318,544 | +42,775 |
| Costa Rica | 111,682 | 335,550 | +223,868 |
| Japan | 136,546 | 195,419 | +58,873 |
| Sweden | 80,599 | 101,934 | +21,335 |
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 | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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 | 8,213,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,878,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,208,528 |
| Other | 77,963 |
| Road transport | 10,885 |
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 | 3,960,749 | 4,252,707 | +291,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,158 | 2,014,031 | +1,149,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 622,252 | 586,276 | -35,976 |
| Other | 32,452 | 45,511 | +13,059 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,885 | +10,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 3,346,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,634,934 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,316,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,101,793 |
| Manchester Airport | 619,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,530,035 | 1,816,077 | +286,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,363,315 | 1,271,619 | -91,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 609,057 | 1,707,653 | +1,098,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 504,661 | 597,132 | +92,471 |
| Manchester Airport | 309,266 | 310,271 | +1,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 330,601 | 283,259 | -47,342 |
| Birmingham Airport | 203,925 | 189,882 | -14,043 |
| Thamesport | 136,404 | 164,676 | +28,272 |
| Dover | 89,790 | 183,246 | +93,456 |
| Southampton | 55,236 | 102,697 | +47,461 |
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 | 36 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health activities | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARBER OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 76 |
| ENDOMAGNETICS LTD | 62 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL LIMITED | 57 |
| ROCKET MEDICAL PLC | 55 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 51 |
| VITROLIFE LIMITED | 48 |
| BXTACCELYON LIMITED | 44 |
| KIMAL PLC | 43 |
| VISION PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 43 |
| ALCON EYE CARE UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 1,268,217 |
| Germany | 83,841 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 53,253 |
| Ireland | 52,249 |
| Australia | 47,899 |
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 | 517,456 | 750,761 | +233,305 |
| Germany | 59,764 | 24,077 | -35,687 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 15,074 | 38,179 | +23,105 |
| Ireland | 24,770 | 27,479 | +2,709 |
| Australia | 47,899 | 0 | -47,899 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,817 | +44,817 |
| India | 26,053 | 15,158 | -10,895 |
| Spain | 31,630 | 1,736 | -29,894 |
| Israel | 29,595 | 0 | -29,595 |
| Japan | 28,873 | 0 | -28,873 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,224 |
| Germany | 258 |
| United States | 129 |
| Belgium | 122 |
| Denmark | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 316 | 908 | +592 |
| Germany | 157 | 101 | -56 |
| United States | 129 | 0 | -129 |
| Belgium | 39 | 83 | +44 |
| Denmark | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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 | 1,623,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,965 |
| Other | 22,377 |
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 | 808,506 | 815,043 | +6,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,534 | 156,215 | +147,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,899 | 112,066 | +77,167 |
| Other | 21,265 | 1,112 | -20,153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,102,148 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 320,242 |
| Southampton | 161,437 |
| ZLC | 153,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,271 |
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 | 569,614 | 532,534 | -37,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,381 | 179,861 | +39,480 |
| Southampton | 5,222 | 156,215 | +150,993 |
| ZLC | 74,726 | 78,766 | +4,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,275 | 82,996 | +66,721 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,785 | 23,882 | +97 |
| Dover | 11,512 | 23,433 | +11,921 |
| 000 | 21,265 | 1,112 | -20,153 |
| Portsmouth | 6,051 | 0 | -6,051 |
| Holyhead | 61 | 5,637 | +5,576 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90183290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Needles used for stitching or suturing wounds during medical procedures