Import/export HS code 90241040: Machines for hardness tests
Machines used to measure how hard a material is, like metals or plastics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,546,234 |
| Austria | 595,441 |
| Germany | 585,375 |
| Netherlands | 432,051 |
| Denmark | 240,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16,632 | 1,529,602 | +1,512,970 |
| Austria | 245,204 | 350,237 | +105,033 |
| Germany | 252,482 | 332,893 | +80,411 |
| Netherlands | 167,848 | 264,203 | +96,355 |
| Denmark | 171,173 | 69,419 | -101,754 |
| India | 89,585 | 14,386 | -75,199 |
| Japan | 58,196 | 32,433 | -25,763 |
| Ireland | 75,661 | 9,739 | -65,922 |
| China | 13,997 | 59,117 | +45,120 |
| Italy | 31,475 | 21,235 | -10,240 |
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 | 1,683,291 |
| Austria | 622,101 |
| Netherlands | 496,172 |
| China | 431,851 |
| Japan | 215,329 |
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 | 73,414 | 1,609,877 | +1,536,463 |
| Austria | 228,761 | 393,340 | +164,579 |
| Netherlands | 194,482 | 301,690 | +107,208 |
| China | 186,466 | 245,385 | +58,919 |
| Japan | 129,294 | 86,035 | -43,259 |
| Germany | 103,154 | 51,122 | -52,032 |
| India | 89,585 | 14,386 | -75,199 |
| Denmark | 70,938 | 0 | -70,938 |
| Italy | 31,475 | 21,235 | -10,240 |
| United Kingdom | 20,684 | 9,468 | -11,216 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 2,660,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,051,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,374 |
| Road transport | 3,995 |
| Other | 939 |
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 | 376,422 | 2,284,562 | +1,908,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 621,097 | 429,960 | -191,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,515 | 83,859 | -95,656 |
| Road transport | 3,995 | 0 | -3,995 |
| Other | 939 | 0 | -939 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,534,367 |
| Eurotunnel | 459,487 |
| Birmingham Airport | 436,991 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 323,610 |
| London | 226,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,182 | 1,520,185 | +1,506,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 311,894 | 147,593 | -164,301 |
| Birmingham Airport | 97,064 | 339,927 | +242,863 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 53,897 | 269,713 | +215,816 |
| London | 158,095 | 68,194 | -89,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,071 | 76,107 | -60,964 |
| Felixstowe | 23,868 | 164,559 | +140,691 |
| Dover | 107,615 | 57,683 | -49,932 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,196 | 24,887 | -33,309 |
| Harwich | 50,042 | 24,040 | -26,002 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTROGRAPHIC LIMITED | 45 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 31 |
| ZWICKROELL LTD. | 25 |
| STRUERS LIMITED | 25 |
| BOWERS METROLOGY LIMITED | 18 |
| LABQUIP NDT LIMITED | 16 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 13 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 13 |
| INNOVATEST UK LTD | 9 |
| INDENTEC HARDNESS TESTING MACHINES LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 927,802 |
| China | 347,961 |
| Saudi Arabia | 244,611 |
| Bangladesh | 117,445 |
| Taiwan | 77,732 |
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 | 147,486 | 780,316 | +632,830 |
| China | 125,580 | 222,381 | +96,801 |
| Saudi Arabia | 240,702 | 3,909 | -236,793 |
| Bangladesh | 117,445 | 0 | -117,445 |
| Taiwan | 77,732 | 0 | -77,732 |
| Poland | 50,929 | 10,046 | -40,883 |
| Ireland | 36,576 | 19,576 | -17,000 |
| India | 2,000 | 43,836 | +41,836 |
| Germany | 20,303 | 23,970 | +3,667 |
| Italy | 37,011 | 6,930 | -30,081 |
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 | 1,207,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,190 |
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 | 651,459 | 555,632 | -95,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,331 | 717,074 | +414,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,554 | 61,636 | -60,918 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 686,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 672,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,269 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,586 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 686,177 | +686,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,688 | 369,613 | +66,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,419 | 11,850 | -229,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,021 | 69,565 | -96,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,233 | 51,707 | -34,526 |
| ZLC | 70,839 | 53,627 | -17,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,718 | 23,660 | -51,058 |
| Southampton | 60,912 | 6,110 | -54,802 |
| Dover | 10,173 | 33,496 | +23,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,426 | 1,290 | -28,136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90241040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to measure how hard a material is, like metals or plastics