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 | 572,979,787 |
| Netherlands | 236,642,276 |
| Belgium | 163,950,269 |
| Germany | 114,538,197 |
| United States | 63,055,645 |
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 | 321,430,326 | 251,549,461 | -69,880,865 |
| Netherlands | 108,421,654 | 128,220,622 | +19,798,968 |
| Belgium | 84,424,375 | 79,525,894 | -4,898,481 |
| Germany | 54,864,192 | 59,674,005 | +4,809,813 |
| United States | 34,691,959 | 28,363,686 | -6,328,273 |
| Italy | 26,296,489 | 25,382,861 | -913,628 |
| Switzerland | 14,325,641 | 20,161,540 | +5,835,899 |
| France | 9,385,213 | 12,797,640 | +3,412,427 |
| China | 5,818,823 | 2,900,079 | -2,918,744 |
| Taiwan | 1,271,223 | 3,021,628 | +1,750,405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 628,698,970 |
| United States | 245,283,375 |
| Germany | 118,162,372 |
| France | 78,544,640 |
| United Kingdom | 61,096,054 |
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 | 346,669,584 | 282,029,386 | -64,640,198 |
| United States | 123,592,786 | 121,690,589 | -1,902,197 |
| Germany | 53,853,477 | 64,308,895 | +10,455,418 |
| France | 36,066,304 | 42,478,336 | +6,412,032 |
| United Kingdom | 37,322,110 | 23,773,944 | -13,548,166 |
| Italy | 24,044,124 | 24,007,563 | -36,561 |
| Switzerland | 16,745,875 | 19,791,645 | +3,045,770 |
| China | 7,185,623 | 8,059,279 | +873,656 |
| Iceland | 3,892,650 | 6,902,982 | +3,010,332 |
| Taiwan | 1,530,145 | 3,283,115 | +1,752,970 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -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) | 677,726,898 |
| Air transport | 442,564,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,076,546 |
| Other | 15,502,812 |
| 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) | 351,992,842 | 325,734,056 | -26,258,786 |
| Air transport | 228,296,654 | 214,267,685 | -14,028,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,919,852 | 69,156,694 | -10,763,158 |
| Other | 7,030,081 | 8,472,731 | +1,442,650 |
| 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 | 403,343,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,108,674 |
| Dover | 136,469,044 |
| Thamesport | 126,087,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,669,049 |
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 | 238,415,002 | 164,928,303 | -73,486,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,272,902 | 102,835,772 | +5,562,870 |
| Dover | 36,600,339 | 99,868,705 | +63,268,366 |
| Thamesport | 66,932,642 | 59,154,499 | -7,778,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,723,183 | 38,945,866 | -7,777,317 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,564,379 | 25,468,934 | -10,095,445 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,430,275 | 11,633,111 | -27,797,164 |
| Hull | 44,918,899 | 53,236 | -44,865,663 |
| Holyhead | 10,466,905 | 22,830,247 | +12,363,342 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 225,400 | 28,134,261 | +27,908,861 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
32 |
|
Human health activities
|
26 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 49 |
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 123 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 120 |
| FREELANCE SURGICAL LIMITED | 114 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 114 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 111 |
| ADVITA ORTHO UK LIMITED | 103 |
| JRI ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED | 102 |
| IDEAL MED LIMITED | 96 |
| ORCHID ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS SHEFFIELD LTD | 81 |
| 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+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 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 | 805,490,496 |
| Belgium | 273,023,160 |
| Germany | 119,586,181 |
| Ireland | 88,298,817 |
| Netherlands | 81,467,336 |
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 | 490,127,688 | 315,362,808 | -174,764,880 |
| Belgium | 149,617,403 | 123,405,757 | -26,211,646 |
| Germany | 63,266,287 | 56,319,894 | -6,946,393 |
| Ireland | 48,464,027 | 39,834,790 | -8,629,237 |
| Netherlands | 51,171,351 | 30,295,985 | -20,875,366 |
| Australia | 22,387,223 | 21,226,034 | -1,161,189 |
| France | 19,448,900 | 15,203,001 | -4,245,899 |
| China | 14,427,792 | 8,509,627 | -5,918,165 |
| Switzerland | 8,608,004 | 9,852,744 | +1,244,740 |
| Luxembourg | 2,732,902 | 8,390,940 | +5,658,038 |
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 | 1,085,836,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 419,452,038 |
| Road transport | 52,024,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,789,945 |
| 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 | 639,279,354 | 446,556,943 | -192,722,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,630,509 | 196,821,529 | -25,808,980 |
| Road transport | 36,572,080 | 15,452,206 | -21,119,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,229,587 | 560,358 | -1,669,229 |
| Rail transport | 152,186 | 0 | -152,186 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 867,154,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,456,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,209,300 |
| Dover | 97,342,389 |
| ZLC | 77,759,054 |
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 | 513,767,604 | 353,387,083 | -160,380,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,298,534 | 141,158,337 | -16,140,197 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,543,331 | 65,665,969 | -13,877,362 |
| Dover | 51,719,805 | 45,622,584 | -6,097,221 |
| ZLC | 52,622,162 | 25,136,892 | -27,485,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,730,773 | 7,943,819 | -11,786,954 |
| Holyhead | 9,053,582 | 7,960,974 | -1,092,608 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,697,154 | 7,371,415 | -1,325,739 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,642,596 | 2,457,023 | +814,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,372,579 | 417,930 | -1,954,649 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement joints, such as knee or hip joints