Import/export HS code 902140: Hearing aids
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 166,468,082 |
| China | 103,446,194 |
| Viet Nam | 91,716,843 |
| Switzerland | 14,066,841 |
| United States | 13,738,139 |
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 | 88,443,200 | 78,024,882 | -10,418,318 |
| China | 51,705,965 | 51,740,229 | +34,264 |
| Viet Nam | 44,626,016 | 47,090,827 | +2,464,811 |
| Switzerland | 9,722,458 | 4,344,383 | -5,378,075 |
| United States | 7,622,439 | 6,115,700 | -1,506,739 |
| Norway | 5,513,421 | 5,680,543 | +167,122 |
| Malaysia | 4,190,403 | 6,748,864 | +2,558,461 |
| Denmark | 6,827,870 | 48,796 | -6,779,074 |
| Germany | 1,976,992 | 2,482,929 | +505,937 |
| Netherlands | 1,468,228 | 2,613,715 | +1,145,487 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 113,054,126 |
| Viet Nam | 110,526,883 |
| Poland | 85,177,845 |
| Denmark | 43,678,050 |
| Singapore | 35,775,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 55,542,628 | 57,511,498 | +1,968,870 |
| Viet Nam | 52,284,555 | 58,242,328 | +5,957,773 |
| Poland | 55,111,533 | 30,066,312 | -25,045,221 |
| Denmark | 15,422,366 | 28,255,684 | +12,833,318 |
| Singapore | 18,484,387 | 17,290,872 | -1,193,515 |
| Switzerland | 8,562,605 | 1,555,669 | -7,006,936 |
| Mexico | 5,539,514 | 4,451,115 | -1,088,399 |
| Malaysia | 3,027,067 | 5,281,336 | +2,254,269 |
| United States | 2,029,118 | 1,846,265 | -182,853 |
| Australia | 1,075,270 | 409,117 | -666,153 |
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 | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 | 372,086,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,007,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,379,483 |
| Other | 8,364,469 |
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 | 192,871,902 | 179,214,154 | -13,657,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,122,254 | 24,885,493 | +11,763,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,828,444 | 1,551,039 | -11,277,405 |
| Other | 4,685,506 | 3,678,963 | -1,006,543 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 214,968,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 95,429,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,601,123 |
| Dover | 29,330,680 |
| Glasgow Airport | 21,641,707 |
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 | 128,921,292 | 86,046,904 | -42,874,388 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,728,900 | 69,700,410 | +43,971,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,531,451 | 9,069,672 | -13,461,779 |
| Dover | 12,604,898 | 16,725,782 | +4,120,884 |
| Glasgow Airport | 12,166,087 | 9,475,620 | -2,690,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,130,261 | 1,236,274 | -10,893,987 |
| 000 | 4,685,506 | 3,678,963 | -1,006,543 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,330 | 7,609,208 | +7,338,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,083,534 | 4,377,637 | +1,294,103 |
| Felixstowe | 337,995 | 305,125 | -32,870 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health activities | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 111 |
| STARKEY LABORATORIES LIMITED | 109 |
| COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED | 108 |
| PURETONE LIMITED | 89 |
| SONOVA UK LIMITED | 89 |
| ADVANCED BIONICS UK LIMITED | 83 |
| EASYLIFE LIMITED | 59 |
| WS AUDIOLOGY LIMITED | 53 |
| HEARING DIRECT LIMITED | 49 |
| OTICON LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 47,310,466 |
| Poland | 13,767,326 |
| Norway | 9,306,718 |
| South Africa | 8,010,574 |
| Ireland | 6,810,427 |
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 | 15,640,934 | 31,669,532 | +16,028,598 |
| Poland | 8,340,216 | 5,427,110 | -2,913,106 |
| Norway | 4,505,130 | 4,801,588 | +296,458 |
| South Africa | 3,828,695 | 4,181,879 | +353,184 |
| Ireland | 4,151,540 | 2,658,887 | -1,492,653 |
| Israel | 3,176,983 | 2,829,702 | -347,281 |
| Turkey | 2,190,072 | 3,759,811 | +1,569,739 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,266,692 | 1,847,700 | -418,992 |
| Germany | 2,734,165 | 1,120,954 | -1,613,211 |
| 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 | 97,431,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,947,879 |
| 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 | 57,370,994 | 40,060,154 | -17,310,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,020,113 | 28,927,766 | +17,907,653 |
| 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 | 42,076,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,450,260 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,752,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,255,140 |
| Birmingham Airport | 992,201 |
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 | 24,194,435 | 17,882,207 | -6,312,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,935,621 | 28,514,639 | +17,579,018 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,867,747 | 12,885,112 | -982,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,529,567 | 8,725,573 | -8,803,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 992,201 | 0 | -992,201 |
| Glasgow Airport | 577,159 | 53,966 | -523,193 |
| Dover | 81,035 | 410,982 | +329,947 |
| ZLC | 203,243 | 201,593 | -1,650 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,000 | 286,518 | +284,518 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 25,185 | +25,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices to help people hear better, excluding parts