Import/export HS code 902131: Artificial joints
Replacement joints, such as knee or hip joints
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 599,481,400 |
| Netherlands | 242,031,218 |
| Belgium | 173,084,369 |
| Germany | 117,105,266 |
| United States | 67,209,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 326,915,073 | 272,566,327 | -54,348,746 |
| Netherlands | 107,101,974 | 134,929,244 | +27,827,270 |
| Belgium | 85,595,773 | 87,488,596 | +1,892,823 |
| Germany | 53,975,941 | 63,129,325 | +9,153,384 |
| United States | 37,872,168 | 29,337,621 | -8,534,547 |
| Italy | 25,187,396 | 28,281,869 | +3,094,473 |
| Switzerland | 15,248,012 | 20,924,266 | +5,676,254 |
| France | 9,350,179 | 13,244,324 | +3,894,145 |
| China | 7,133,527 | 2,946,622 | -4,186,905 |
| Taiwan | 467,471 | 3,575,829 | +3,108,358 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 658,051,715 |
| United States | 256,142,359 |
| Germany | 121,219,547 |
| France | 80,454,866 |
| United Kingdom | 66,052,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 350,114,895 | 307,936,820 | -42,178,075 |
| United States | 127,111,412 | 129,030,947 | +1,919,535 |
| Germany | 52,872,731 | 68,346,816 | +15,474,085 |
| France | 35,772,133 | 44,682,733 | +8,910,600 |
| United Kingdom | 41,677,398 | 24,375,053 | -17,302,345 |
| Italy | 23,281,843 | 26,746,177 | +3,464,334 |
| Switzerland | 16,316,448 | 20,473,265 | +4,156,817 |
| China | 6,948,218 | 8,977,787 | +2,029,569 |
| Iceland | 3,871,903 | 7,237,626 | +3,365,723 |
| Taiwan | 728,025 | 3,865,598 | +3,137,573 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 695,986,924 |
| Air transport | 466,726,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,700,452 |
| Other | 15,904,740 |
| Road transport | 19,248 |
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) | 348,753,161 | 347,233,763 | -1,519,398 |
| Air transport | 239,939,363 | 226,786,641 | -13,152,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,015,340 | 80,685,112 | +1,669,772 |
| Other | 7,063,090 | 8,841,650 | +1,778,560 |
| Road transport | 929 | 18,319 | +17,390 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 423,209,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,907,095 |
| Thamesport | 136,823,246 |
| Dover | 123,138,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,860,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 238,039,005 | 185,170,449 | -52,868,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,072,932 | 110,834,163 | +12,761,231 |
| Thamesport | 67,600,327 | 69,222,919 | +1,622,592 |
| Dover | 23,177,235 | 99,961,161 | +76,783,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,173,777 | 41,686,272 | -8,487,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,946,415 | 26,804,161 | -13,142,254 |
| Hull | 58,369,359 | 44,779 | -58,324,580 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,868,762 | 15,354,114 | -27,514,648 |
| Holyhead | 9,812,547 | 22,606,308 | +12,793,761 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 238,899 | 24,766,908 | +24,528,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health activities | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 122 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 119 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 114 |
| FREELANCE SURGICAL LIMITED | 113 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 110 |
| ADVITA ORTHO UK LIMITED | 102 |
| JRI ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED | 101 |
| IDEAL MED LIMITED | 95 |
| ORCHID ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS SHEFFIELD LTD | 80 |
| BLATCHFORD LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 857,420,996 |
| Belgium | 288,181,201 |
| Germany | 124,007,879 |
| Netherlands | 97,266,497 |
| Ireland | 93,627,789 |
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 | 490,647,217 | 366,773,779 | -123,873,438 |
| Belgium | 155,158,432 | 133,022,769 | -22,135,663 |
| Germany | 62,644,717 | 61,363,162 | -1,281,555 |
| Netherlands | 66,994,381 | 30,272,116 | -36,722,265 |
| Ireland | 47,601,390 | 46,026,399 | -1,574,991 |
| Australia | 23,744,443 | 22,435,041 | -1,309,402 |
| France | 18,697,064 | 16,681,347 | -2,015,717 |
| China | 8,581,126 | 13,130,668 | +4,549,542 |
| Switzerland | 7,784,204 | 10,621,515 | +2,837,311 |
| Spain | 5,773,796 | 5,385,967 | -387,829 |
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 | 1,149,326,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 437,530,180 |
| Road transport | 65,738,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,689,668 |
| Rail transport | 152,186 |
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 | 639,892,369 | 509,434,219 | -130,458,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,789,459 | 215,740,721 | -6,048,738 |
| Road transport | 50,623,017 | 15,115,511 | -35,507,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,408 | 2,441,260 | +2,192,852 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 152,186 | +152,186 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 912,917,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,782,903 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,651,708 |
| Dover | 99,394,793 |
| ZLC | 92,144,982 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 505,379,826 | 407,537,701 | -97,842,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 158,585,126 | 154,197,777 | -4,387,349 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,205,660 | 71,446,048 | -13,759,612 |
| Dover | 49,302,170 | 50,092,623 | +790,453 |
| ZLC | 66,033,610 | 26,111,372 | -39,922,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,447,113 | 8,890,828 | -14,556,285 |
| Holyhead | 8,068,876 | 9,193,192 | +1,124,316 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,122,259 | 7,956,101 | -1,166,158 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,326,918 | 2,712,918 | +1,386,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,219,096 | 457,030 | -2,762,066 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement joints, such as knee or hip joints