Import/export HS code 902490: Parts for testing machines
Spare parts and accessories for machines that test material strength or hardness
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 | 15,613,130 |
| Germany | 4,929,069 |
| China | 4,297,393 |
| India | 3,755,091 |
| Netherlands | 3,013,232 |
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 | 8,491,462 | 7,121,668 | -1,369,794 |
| Germany | 2,212,652 | 2,716,417 | +503,765 |
| China | 1,928,278 | 2,369,115 | +440,837 |
| India | 2,045,358 | 1,709,733 | -335,625 |
| Netherlands | 1,397,137 | 1,616,095 | +218,958 |
| Switzerland | 1,460,609 | 855,233 | -605,376 |
| France | 997,466 | 820,784 | -176,682 |
| Italy | 595,542 | 530,221 | -65,321 |
| Czechia | 255,843 | 637,423 | +381,580 |
| Denmark | 233,495 | 381,369 | +147,874 |
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 | 15,165,272 |
| China | 4,559,088 |
| Germany | 4,310,205 |
| United Kingdom | 4,236,513 |
| India | 3,738,981 |
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 | 8,538,721 | 6,626,551 | -1,912,170 |
| China | 1,931,316 | 2,627,772 | +696,456 |
| Germany | 1,911,163 | 2,399,042 | +487,879 |
| United Kingdom | 2,188,510 | 2,048,003 | -140,507 |
| India | 2,020,715 | 1,718,266 | -302,449 |
| Switzerland | 1,594,596 | 803,233 | -791,363 |
| Netherlands | 674,739 | 1,101,910 | +427,171 |
| Italy | 682,876 | 657,749 | -25,127 |
| Romania | 537,876 | 658,660 | +120,784 |
| Czechia | 227,060 | 703,656 | +476,596 |
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 | 49 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
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 | 40 | 28 | -12 |
| West Midlands | 30 | 25 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 9 | -9 |
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 | 30,818,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,369,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,597,935 |
| Road transport | 94,694 |
| Other | 13,441 |
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 | 15,967,315 | 14,851,563 | -1,115,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,544,674 | 3,824,752 | +280,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,953,473 | 3,644,462 | +690,989 |
| Road transport | 74,073 | 20,621 | -53,452 |
| Other | 5,352 | 8,089 | +2,737 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,384,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,864,702 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,253,123 |
| Dover | 3,812,575 |
| Southampton | 2,625,385 |
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 | 5,917,032 | 6,467,131 | +550,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,267,211 | 3,597,491 | -1,669,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,258,979 | 2,994,144 | -264,835 |
| Dover | 1,565,568 | 2,247,007 | +681,439 |
| Southampton | 1,312,590 | 1,312,795 | +205 |
| Felixstowe | 900,282 | 682,480 | -217,802 |
| Birmingham Airport | 686,125 | 780,152 | +94,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 759,511 | 686,644 | -72,867 |
| Thamesport | 496,289 | 781,944 | +285,655 |
| Manchester Airport | 492,578 | 658,682 | +166,104 |
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
|
98 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
65 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
65 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
50 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 76 |
| 2026-04 | 97 |
| 2026-03 | 96 |
| 2026-02 | 87 |
| 2026-01 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SONATEST LTD | 125 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 125 |
| ITW LIMITED | 122 |
| DAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 122 |
| NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 113 |
| T.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.) LIMITED | 112 |
| MPRD LIMITED | 104 |
| TINIUS OLSEN LIMITED | 101 |
| AMETEK (GB) LIMITED | 94 |
| PPT GROUP UK LTD | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 246 |
| 1m-15m | 227 |
| 0-1m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 53 |
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 | 24,316,659 |
| China | 8,064,795 |
| France | 5,908,109 |
| Germany | 5,429,130 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,056,861 |
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 | 12,050,685 | 12,265,974 | +215,289 |
| China | 3,150,965 | 4,913,830 | +1,762,865 |
| France | 2,951,264 | 2,956,845 | +5,581 |
| Germany | 2,815,381 | 2,613,749 | -201,632 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,707,646 | 2,349,215 | -358,431 |
| Italy | 2,053,393 | 1,701,439 | -351,954 |
| Netherlands | 1,724,096 | 1,417,523 | -306,573 |
| Canada | 1,333,908 | 1,768,721 | +434,813 |
| India | 1,297,034 | 1,440,698 | +143,664 |
| Malaysia | 1,205,993 | 1,396,028 | +190,035 |
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 | 79,976,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,849,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,699,545 |
| Road transport | 13,062 |
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 | 40,186,327 | 39,789,903 | -396,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,057,640 | 8,791,774 | +1,734,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,951,044 | 6,748,501 | +2,797,457 |
| Road transport | 3,937 | 9,125 | +5,188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,224,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,154,159 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,791,154 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,573,332 |
| ZLC | 5,800,019 |
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 | 18,673,627 | 18,550,453 | -123,174 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,861,008 | 12,293,151 | -567,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,776,739 | 6,014,415 | +1,237,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,908,381 | 4,664,951 | -243,430 |
| ZLC | 2,713,052 | 3,086,967 | +373,915 |
| Southampton | 911,253 | 2,981,973 | +2,070,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,035,035 | 2,261,672 | +1,226,637 |
| Dover | 1,693,116 | 1,507,809 | -185,307 |
| Felixstowe | 822,226 | 856,036 | +33,810 |
| Manchester Airport | 758,704 | 822,846 | +64,142 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for machines that test material strength or hardness