Import/export HS code 902720: Chromatographs and electrophoresis tools
Instruments used to separate and analyze chemical mixtures, like DNA or proteins
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,740,756 |
| United States | 22,677,682 |
| Netherlands | 11,098,535 |
| Sweden | 7,446,674 |
| France | 4,498,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,355,574 | 13,385,182 | -4,970,392 |
| United States | 11,962,903 | 10,714,779 | -1,248,124 |
| Netherlands | 6,047,950 | 5,050,585 | -997,365 |
| Sweden | 3,956,830 | 3,489,844 | -466,986 |
| France | 2,415,003 | 2,083,199 | -331,804 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,163,048 | 1,794,275 | +631,227 |
| Ireland | 1,555,822 | 1,252,534 | -303,288 |
| Switzerland | 1,495,291 | 1,128,224 | -367,067 |
| Belgium | 894,178 | 1,455,875 | +561,697 |
| Canada | 766,826 | 723,367 | -43,459 |
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 | 26,027,184 |
| Germany | 20,670,636 |
| China | 8,179,039 |
| Sweden | 7,539,109 |
| Japan | 6,622,983 |
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 | 15,082,393 | 10,944,791 | -4,137,602 |
| Germany | 12,883,996 | 7,786,640 | -5,097,356 |
| China | 3,478,090 | 4,700,949 | +1,222,859 |
| Sweden | 3,840,006 | 3,699,103 | -140,903 |
| Japan | 3,353,640 | 3,269,343 | -84,297 |
| Netherlands | 2,540,375 | 1,879,485 | -660,890 |
| United Kingdom | 1,532,549 | 2,706,407 | +1,173,858 |
| Singapore | 1,536,981 | 1,560,192 | +23,211 |
| France | 1,176,730 | 1,047,778 | -128,952 |
| Switzerland | 1,337,419 | 858,959 | -478,460 |
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 | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 16 |
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 | 25 | 20 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
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 | 63,773,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,409,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,298,393 |
| Road transport | 702,721 |
| Other | 332,524 |
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 | 33,440,704 | 30,333,084 | -3,107,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,979,506 | 9,430,378 | -3,549,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,137,537 | 4,160,856 | -976,681 |
| Road transport | 441,096 | 261,625 | -179,471 |
| Other | 188,411 | 144,113 | -44,298 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,465,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,493,368 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,196,797 |
| Thamesport | 8,439,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,365,079 |
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 | 12,652,768 | 9,812,834 | -2,839,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,957,080 | 8,536,288 | +1,579,208 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,426,619 | 5,770,178 | +1,343,559 |
| Thamesport | 4,692,913 | 3,746,311 | -946,602 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,335,434 | 3,029,645 | -1,305,789 |
| Dover | 3,823,982 | 3,001,709 | -822,273 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,653,699 | 2,952,639 | +298,940 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,202,920 | 1,078,845 | -2,124,075 |
| Killingholme | 2,461,626 | 0 | -2,461,626 |
| ZLC | 886,516 | 1,005,514 | +118,998 |
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 | 43 |
| Scientific research and development | 41 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 39 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 45 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 122 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 118 |
| L C SERVICES LIMITED | 117 |
| BIOCHROM LIMITED | 110 |
| BIO-TECHNE LTD | 108 |
| HELENA LABORATORIES (U.K.) LIMITED | 94 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 94 |
| FORTIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 91 |
| JAYTEE BIOSCIENCES LIMITED | 87 |
| MALVERN PANALYTICAL LIMITED | 83 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 116 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
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 | 45,360,860 |
| Germany | 15,025,766 |
| Ireland | 8,559,167 |
| France | 6,416,650 |
| Austria | 5,252,264 |
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 | 24,666,136 | 20,694,724 | -3,971,412 |
| Germany | 8,260,274 | 6,765,492 | -1,494,782 |
| Ireland | 7,893,817 | 665,350 | -7,228,467 |
| France | 3,912,589 | 2,504,061 | -1,408,528 |
| Austria | 1,578,012 | 3,674,252 | +2,096,240 |
| Taiwan | 853,075 | 4,203,589 | +3,350,514 |
| Netherlands | 2,088,186 | 2,144,185 | +55,999 |
| Romania | 2,321,545 | 1,672,911 | -648,634 |
| China | 1,115,820 | 2,274,574 | +1,158,754 |
| South Korea | 1,344,311 | 1,827,866 | +483,555 |
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 | 75,320,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,455,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,959,243 |
| Road transport | 31,395 |
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 | 40,258,758 | 35,061,912 | -5,196,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,845,155 | 20,610,250 | -6,234,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,283,256 | 1,675,987 | -607,269 |
| Road transport | 29,157 | 2,238 | -26,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,036,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,297,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,917,326 |
| ZLC | 5,314,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,976,706 |
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 | 28,213,298 | 25,823,229 | -2,390,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,223,728 | 15,073,310 | -1,150,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,615,714 | 3,301,612 | -4,314,102 |
| ZLC | 2,358,475 | 2,955,622 | +597,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,944,109 | 32,597 | -4,911,512 |
| Felixstowe | 835,828 | 3,080,045 | +2,244,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,611,631 | 577,814 | -1,033,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,969,798 | 105,280 | -1,864,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,064,520 | 673,798 | -390,722 |
| Heysham | 1,634,168 | 6,710 | -1,627,458 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Instruments used to separate and analyze chemical mixtures, like DNA or proteins