Import/export HS code 901890: Various medical instruments
Other medical, surgical, or dental instruments and appliances not listed elsewhere
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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 | 1,144,014,518 |
| Germany | 527,322,249 |
| United States | 505,695,648 |
| Belgium | 332,693,484 |
| Ireland | 320,256,867 |
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 | 580,401,447 | 563,613,071 | -16,788,376 |
| Germany | 285,998,612 | 241,323,637 | -44,674,975 |
| United States | 316,556,925 | 189,138,723 | -127,418,202 |
| Belgium | 174,577,606 | 158,115,878 | -16,461,728 |
| Ireland | 200,122,899 | 120,133,968 | -79,988,931 |
| China | 102,800,165 | 93,179,675 | -9,620,490 |
| France | 52,461,159 | 56,282,801 | +3,821,642 |
| Japan | 59,885,340 | 45,194,905 | -14,690,435 |
| Switzerland | 47,478,709 | 40,229,409 | -7,249,300 |
| Italy | 44,099,429 | 39,653,804 | -4,445,625 |
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 | 1,171,052,277 |
| Germany | 314,040,356 |
| Mexico | 312,357,138 |
| Ireland | 299,558,723 |
| China | 296,622,875 |
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 | 623,931,030 | 547,121,247 | -76,809,783 |
| Germany | 170,811,748 | 143,228,608 | -27,583,140 |
| Mexico | 161,031,270 | 151,325,868 | -9,705,402 |
| Ireland | 190,456,641 | 109,102,082 | -81,354,559 |
| China | 151,120,422 | 145,502,453 | -5,617,969 |
| Japan | 103,653,463 | 77,329,835 | -26,323,628 |
| United Kingdom | 76,832,742 | 22,195,846 | -54,636,896 |
| Italy | 51,204,223 | 45,886,154 | -5,318,069 |
| France | 49,380,432 | 41,710,163 | -7,670,269 |
| Costa Rica | 38,603,921 | 49,601,788 | +10,997,867 |
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 | 270 |
| Inner London - West | 225 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 172 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 123 |
| Greater Manchester | 117 |
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 | 214 | 191 | -23 |
| Inner London - West | 158 | 158 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 127 | 125 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 98 | 85 | -13 |
| Greater Manchester | 90 | 75 | -15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 85 | 80 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 78 | 66 | -12 |
| Inner London - East | 72 | 68 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 71 | 56 | -15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 71 | 58 | -13 |
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 | 1,840,213,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,386,791,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 693,398,002 |
| Other | 52,153,950 |
| Road transport | 10,114,582 |
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 | 1,012,594,997 | 827,618,592 | -184,976,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 735,055,338 | 651,736,359 | -83,318,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,634,621 | 295,763,381 | -101,871,240 |
| Other | 26,640,718 | 25,513,232 | -1,127,486 |
| Road transport | 6,567,432 | 3,547,150 | -3,020,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 666,183,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 444,750,006 |
| Dover | 384,151,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 369,063,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 338,357,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 346,151,266 | 320,032,199 | -26,119,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,889,068 | 197,860,938 | -49,028,130 |
| Dover | 167,877,752 | 216,273,953 | +48,396,201 |
| London Stansted Airport | 202,436,491 | 166,626,830 | -35,809,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 167,124,024 | 171,233,170 | +4,109,146 |
| Felixstowe | 117,695,713 | 98,345,585 | -19,350,128 |
| Holyhead | 139,958,759 | 67,288,479 | -72,670,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,675,685 | 88,261,216 | -18,414,469 |
| Thamesport | 88,066,136 | 73,622,895 | -14,443,241 |
| Birmingham Airport | 71,054,036 | 71,310,226 | +256,190 |
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 | 643 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 418 |
| Other manufacturing | 407 |
| Human health activities | 270 |
| Scientific research and development | 157 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 694 |
| 2025-11 | 723 |
| 2025-10 | 782 |
| 2025-09 | 717 |
| 2025-08 | 727 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 120 |
| HENLEYS MEDICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 120 |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 120 |
| SPACELABS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 120 |
| KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED | 120 |
| AQUILANT LIMITED | 120 |
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 120 |
| FANNIN (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| BTME GROUP LTD | 120 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1301 |
| 54m+ | 691 |
| 0-1m | 542 |
| 15m-54m | 215 |
| Other | 181 |
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 | 456,699,658 |
| Netherlands | 453,133,016 |
| Germany | 224,191,759 |
| Ireland | 152,746,825 |
| Belgium | 108,969,848 |
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 | 260,325,513 | 196,374,145 | -63,951,368 |
| Netherlands | 253,711,297 | 199,421,719 | -54,289,578 |
| Germany | 111,620,720 | 112,571,039 | +950,319 |
| Ireland | 83,066,989 | 69,679,836 | -13,387,153 |
| Belgium | 57,203,934 | 51,765,914 | -5,438,020 |
| France | 50,886,362 | 52,750,538 | +1,864,176 |
| Italy | 37,260,881 | 28,501,802 | -8,759,079 |
| Japan | 32,321,149 | 13,946,136 | -18,375,013 |
| Australia | 25,738,350 | 18,837,560 | -6,900,790 |
| Switzerland | 19,429,641 | 14,042,467 | -5,387,174 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 40,784,748 |
| Germany | 652,035 |
| United States | 536,934 |
| Nicaragua | 472,673 |
| Israel | 463,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 28,398,391 | 12,386,357 | -16,012,034 |
| Germany | 507,891 | 144,144 | -363,747 |
| United States | 181,492 | 355,442 | +173,950 |
| Nicaragua | 310,752 | 161,921 | -148,831 |
| Israel | 252,056 | 211,619 | -40,437 |
| Taiwan | 170,450 | 21,875 | -148,575 |
| China | 60,774 | 49,582 | -11,192 |
| Italy | 77,018 | 26,861 | -50,157 |
| Ireland | 8,505 | 37,623 | +29,118 |
| France | 34,479 | 6,535 | -27,944 |
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 | 1,044,429,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 852,533,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,870,952 |
| Other | 44,941,968 |
| Road transport | 8,764,591 |
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 | 542,807,299 | 501,622,154 | -41,185,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 484,985,036 | 367,548,919 | -117,436,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,157,366 | 72,713,586 | -58,443,780 |
| Other | 30,933,920 | 14,008,048 | -16,925,872 |
| Road transport | 7,105,446 | 1,659,145 | -5,446,301 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 24,930 | +24,930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 590,239,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 404,487,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 361,328,187 |
| ZLC | 132,752,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,736,801 |
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 | 344,237,361 | 246,002,357 | -98,235,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 236,092,804 | 168,394,287 | -67,698,517 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,565,289 | 210,762,898 | +60,197,609 |
| ZLC | 77,013,751 | 55,738,969 | -21,274,782 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,012,697 | 41,724,104 | -15,288,593 |
| Dover | 51,995,205 | 41,691,717 | -10,303,488 |
| Holyhead | 38,755,432 | 34,645,894 | -4,109,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,080,689 | 20,321,751 | -25,758,938 |
| Southampton | 21,300,363 | 26,907,177 | +5,606,814 |
| 000 | 30,933,920 | 14,008,048 | -16,925,872 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other medical, surgical, or dental instruments and appliances not listed elsewhere