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 | 1,599,091 |
| United States | 973,418 |
| Spain | 785,999 |
| Germany | 637,843 |
| France | 168,126 |
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 | 1,014,931 | 584,160 | -430,771 |
| United States | 241,006 | 732,412 | +491,406 |
| Spain | 214,791 | 571,208 | +356,417 |
| Germany | 232,462 | 405,381 | +172,919 |
| France | 78,488 | 89,638 | +11,150 |
| Netherlands | 63,047 | 71,631 | +8,584 |
| Taiwan | 54,759 | 74,537 | +19,778 |
| Poland | 32,816 | 31,557 | -1,259 |
| Japan | 41,937 | 3,875 | -38,062 |
| Denmark | 33,695 | 4,029 | -29,666 |
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 | 1,790,991 |
| United States | 1,232,395 |
| Germany | 480,723 |
| Mexico | 387,722 |
| Ireland | 229,781 |
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 | 1,102,314 | 688,677 | -413,637 |
| United States | 322,364 | 910,031 | +587,667 |
| Germany | 198,111 | 282,612 | +84,501 |
| Mexico | 122,956 | 264,766 | +141,810 |
| Ireland | 1,081 | 228,700 | +227,619 |
| Taiwan | 67,307 | 82,550 | +15,243 |
| France | 76,378 | 42,927 | -33,451 |
| United Kingdom | 50,112 | 42,664 | -7,448 |
| Switzerland | 25,393 | 46,441 | +21,048 |
| Austria | 60,113 | 0 | -60,113 |
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 | 13 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 11 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
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 | 2,331,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,531,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,056,752 |
| Other | 38,330 |
| 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 | 1,055,972 | 1,275,693 | +219,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 880,488 | 651,275 | -229,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,896 | 785,856 | +514,960 |
| Other | 28,291 | 10,039 | -18,252 |
| 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 | 958,557 |
| Felixstowe | 714,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 501,884 |
| Dover | 424,833 |
| London | 348,941 |
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 | 254,699 | 703,858 | +449,159 |
| Felixstowe | 488,805 | 225,958 | -262,847 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,822 | 299,062 | +96,240 |
| Dover | 74,064 | 350,769 | +276,705 |
| London | 99,840 | 249,101 | +149,261 |
| Southampton | 170,043 | 88,413 | -81,630 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,286 | 99,682 | -10,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,497 | 99,038 | -9,459 |
| 499 | 165,570 | 35,102 | -130,468 |
| Birmingham Airport | 96,701 | 102,849 | +6,148 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAYES LIMITED | 85 |
| S.BRANNAN & SONS,LIMITED | 79 |
| G.H. ZEAL LIMITED | 69 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 55 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| WIKA INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 45 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 45 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| APOLLO HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 35 |
| AEROTRON 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 | 82 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 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 | 794,353 |
| France | 357,122 |
| Germany | 263,402 |
| United Arab Emirates | 217,420 |
| Netherlands | 190,521 |
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 | 574,849 | 219,504 | -355,345 |
| France | 170,365 | 186,757 | +16,392 |
| Germany | 116,910 | 146,492 | +29,582 |
| United Arab Emirates | 132,563 | 84,857 | -47,706 |
| Netherlands | 83,049 | 107,472 | +24,423 |
| South Korea | 146,906 | 35,449 | -111,457 |
| Singapore | 90,413 | 71,761 | -18,652 |
| South Africa | 16,613 | 137,972 | +121,359 |
| Croatia | 39,097 | 113,940 | +74,843 |
| Denmark | 40,164 | 111,861 | +71,697 |
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 | 2,742 |
| XI | 294 |
| Nicaragua | 19 |
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 | 1,272 | 1,470 | +198 |
| XI | 53 | 241 | +188 |
| Nicaragua | 19 | 0 | -19 |
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 | 2,712,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 941,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 746,785 |
| Other | 3,254 |
| Road transport | 936 |
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 | 1,320,087 | 1,392,497 | +72,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,263 | 591,947 | +242,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,658 | 130,127 | -486,531 |
| Other | 1,543 | 1,711 | +168 |
| Road transport | 936 | 0 | -936 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 812,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 650,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 649,442 |
| ZLC | 472,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 465,207 |
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 | 439,370 | 373,561 | -65,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,226 | 336,252 | +22,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,933 | 418,509 | +187,576 |
| ZLC | 243,836 | 229,019 | -14,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 455,517 | 9,690 | -445,827 |
| Manchester Airport | 189,917 | 112,051 | -77,866 |
| Felixstowe | 123,671 | 107,557 | -16,114 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,308 | 104,574 | -17,734 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 194,264 | +194,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,126 | 36,604 | -20,522 |
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