Import/export HS code 90251180: Various liquid-filled measuring tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,690,852 |
| United States | 907,981 |
| Spain | 571,841 |
| Germany | 475,662 |
| Netherlands | 123,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,132,334 | 558,518 | -573,816 |
| United States | 232,290 | 675,691 | +443,401 |
| Spain | 211,016 | 360,825 | +149,809 |
| Germany | 226,144 | 249,518 | +23,374 |
| Netherlands | 64,175 | 59,567 | -4,608 |
| Taiwan | 54,759 | 63,323 | +8,564 |
| France | 74,512 | 35,247 | -39,265 |
| Poland | 35,383 | 16,729 | -18,654 |
| Japan | 35,313 | 8,731 | -26,582 |
| Canada | 26,599 | 10,371 | -16,228 |
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 | 1,871,928 |
| United States | 1,018,710 |
| Germany | 398,003 |
| Ireland | 231,087 |
| Mexico | 199,994 |
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 | 1,241,531 | 630,397 | -611,134 |
| United States | 317,984 | 700,726 | +382,742 |
| Germany | 188,413 | 209,590 | +21,177 |
| Ireland | 2,387 | 228,700 | +226,313 |
| Mexico | 121,846 | 78,148 | -43,698 |
| Taiwan | 57,423 | 79,452 | +22,029 |
| France | 67,647 | 50,307 | -17,340 |
| United Kingdom | 44,248 | 41,590 | -2,658 |
| Switzerland | 28,986 | 44,234 | +15,248 |
| Austria | 57,959 | 2,154 | -55,805 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Kent | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
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 | 2,218,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,492,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 746,592 |
| Other | 36,595 |
| Road transport | 2,573 |
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 | 1,063,485 | 1,155,435 | +91,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 983,298 | 509,265 | -474,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,643 | 482,949 | +219,306 |
| Other | 20,143 | 16,452 | -3,691 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,573 | +2,573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 917,514 |
| Felixstowe | 733,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 408,534 |
| Dover | 350,679 |
| London | 296,812 |
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 | 250,778 | 666,736 | +415,958 |
| Felixstowe | 545,850 | 188,070 | -357,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,257 | 193,277 | -21,980 |
| Dover | 67,917 | 282,762 | +214,845 |
| London | 90,236 | 206,576 | +116,340 |
| 499 | 231,070 | 30,163 | -200,907 |
| Southampton | 138,952 | 108,219 | -30,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,786 | 87,571 | -20,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,042 | 88,823 | -9,219 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,419 | 76,540 | -18,879 |
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 | 66 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAYES LIMITED | 83 |
| S.BRANNAN & SONS,LIMITED | 75 |
| G.H. ZEAL LIMITED | 66 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 44 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| WIKA INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 34 |
| APOLLO HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 699,442 |
| France | 300,280 |
| Germany | 216,987 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,194 |
| South Korea | 170,022 |
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 | 569,344 | 130,098 | -439,246 |
| France | 188,991 | 111,289 | -77,702 |
| Germany | 136,454 | 80,533 | -55,921 |
| United Arab Emirates | 77,957 | 117,237 | +39,280 |
| South Korea | 129,668 | 40,354 | -89,314 |
| Netherlands | 65,939 | 87,466 | +21,527 |
| Italy | 38,979 | 107,856 | +68,877 |
| Croatia | 20,420 | 125,922 | +105,502 |
| Singapore | 87,916 | 50,365 | -37,551 |
| Switzerland | 65,251 | 51,344 | -13,907 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,048 |
| XI | 212 |
| Nicaragua | 19 |
| Ireland | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,199 | 849 | -350 |
| XI | 67 | 145 | +78 |
| Nicaragua | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| Ireland | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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 | 2,254,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 719,303 |
| Road transport | 72,009 |
| Other | 2,537 |
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 | 1,289,211 | 964,845 | -324,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 363,221 | 483,660 | +120,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 628,690 | 90,613 | -538,077 |
| Road transport | 72,009 | 0 | -72,009 |
| Other | 1,542 | 995 | -547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 743,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 576,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 532,622 |
| ZLC | 516,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 463,808 |
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 | 432,793 | 311,076 | -121,717 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,854 | 369,348 | +162,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,888 | 274,734 | +16,846 |
| ZLC | 328,541 | 187,687 | -140,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 455,517 | 8,291 | -447,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,095 | 70,829 | -121,266 |
| Felixstowe | 137,366 | 65,293 | -72,073 |
| London Stansted Airport | 141,234 | 36,235 | -104,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,220 | 41,100 | -10,120 |
| Dover | 67,685 | 4,711 | -62,974 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90251180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid-filled tools for measuring things like temperature or density, not for medical use