Import/export HS code 902140: Hearing aids
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 177,839,707 |
| Viet Nam | 118,475,179 |
| China | 115,744,756 |
| Switzerland | 15,945,808 |
| United States | 14,142,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 94,028,311 | 83,811,396 | -10,216,915 |
| Viet Nam | 49,212,329 | 69,262,850 | +20,050,521 |
| China | 49,025,952 | 66,718,804 | +17,692,852 |
| Switzerland | 10,255,695 | 5,690,113 | -4,565,582 |
| United States | 8,327,721 | 5,814,387 | -2,513,334 |
| Norway | 5,592,470 | 7,206,082 | +1,613,612 |
| Malaysia | 4,209,381 | 7,572,904 | +3,363,523 |
| Germany | 1,927,677 | 5,806,817 | +3,879,140 |
| Denmark | 5,951,957 | 28,520 | -5,923,437 |
| Italy | 88,680 | 4,318,686 | +4,230,006 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 140,577,525 |
| China | 128,083,879 |
| Poland | 81,260,966 |
| Denmark | 56,591,832 |
| Singapore | 39,477,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 57,097,680 | 83,479,845 | +26,382,165 |
| China | 52,729,855 | 75,354,024 | +22,624,169 |
| Poland | 56,333,883 | 24,927,083 | -31,406,800 |
| Denmark | 17,794,099 | 38,797,733 | +21,003,634 |
| Singapore | 21,241,139 | 18,236,625 | -3,004,514 |
| Switzerland | 8,468,556 | 1,702,423 | -6,766,133 |
| Mexico | 6,686,112 | 3,068,956 | -3,617,156 |
| Malaysia | 3,270,962 | 5,871,601 | +2,600,639 |
| United States | 2,018,900 | 2,961,603 | +942,703 |
| Australia | 619,987 | 1,153,698 | +533,711 |
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 | 8 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 423,455,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,303,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,515,629 |
| Other | 8,854,372 |
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 | 200,080,193 | 223,374,870 | +23,294,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,622,145 | 31,681,149 | +16,059,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,807,646 | 1,707,983 | -10,099,663 |
| Other | 4,507,906 | 4,346,466 | -161,440 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 229,441,286 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,545,631 |
| Dover | 31,714,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,823,533 |
| Glasgow Airport | 23,853,848 |
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 | 143,024,039 | 86,417,247 | -56,606,792 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,557,347 | 101,988,284 | +75,430,937 |
| Dover | 15,229,494 | 16,485,194 | +1,255,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,297,579 | 14,525,954 | -771,625 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,827,295 | 12,026,553 | +199,258 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,330 | 14,750,707 | +14,480,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,113,087 | 845,903 | -10,267,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,969,528 | 6,782,858 | +3,813,330 |
| 000 | 4,507,906 | 4,346,466 | -161,440 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 99,129 | 1,225,877 | +1,126,748 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SONOVA SERVICE CENTER UK LIMITED | 115 |
| STARKEY LABORATORIES LIMITED | 113 |
| COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| SONOVA UK LIMITED | 93 |
| PURETONE LIMITED | 92 |
| ADVANCED BIONICS UK LIMITED | 87 |
| EASYLIFE LIMITED | 59 |
| WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED | 57 |
| OTICON LIMITED | 52 |
| AUDIKA HEARING CARE LTD | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 52,652,861 |
| Poland | 13,943,404 |
| Norway | 9,311,445 |
| South Africa | 8,761,300 |
| Ireland | 7,423,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 19,529,038 | 33,123,823 | +13,594,785 |
| Poland | 8,598,967 | 5,344,437 | -3,254,530 |
| Norway | 3,736,861 | 5,574,584 | +1,837,723 |
| South Africa | 3,889,276 | 4,872,024 | +982,748 |
| Ireland | 3,761,291 | 3,662,160 | -99,131 |
| Israel | 3,112,790 | 4,056,516 | +943,726 |
| Turkey | 2,995,236 | 4,036,776 | +1,041,540 |
| Libya | 2,146,878 | 4,434,194 | +2,287,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,259,316 | 2,903,353 | +644,037 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 3,196,247 | 504,917 | -2,691,330 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 349 |
| China | 228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 349 | 0 | -349 |
| China | 228 | 0 | -228 |
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 | 108,444,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,082,754 |
| Other | 577 |
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 | 56,467,009 | 51,977,110 | -4,489,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,464,051 | 29,618,703 | +15,154,652 |
| Other | 577 | 0 | -577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 45,060,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,574,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,712,226 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,448,995 |
| Birmingham Airport | 989,011 |
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 | 22,767,246 | 22,293,670 | -473,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,388,136 | 29,186,596 | +14,798,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,015,253 | 13,696,973 | -4,318,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,434,153 | 15,014,842 | +580,689 |
| Birmingham Airport | 989,011 | 0 | -989,011 |
| ZLC | 226,867 | 369,163 | +142,296 |
| Dover | 72,458 | 429,962 | +357,504 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,000 | 418,997 | +416,997 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 110,884 | +110,884 |
| Glasgow Airport | 32,479 | 72,581 | +40,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices to help people hear better, excluding parts