Import/export HS code 90278930: pH and conductivity meters
Tools for testing water acidity (pH) or electrical conductivity in liquids
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 | 25,292,100 |
| United States | 7,530,786 |
| Netherlands | 6,329,785 |
| Romania | 1,596,746 |
| Canada | 1,403,375 |
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 | 11,452,745 | 13,839,355 | +2,386,610 |
| United States | 2,930,073 | 4,600,713 | +1,670,640 |
| Netherlands | 3,198,693 | 3,131,092 | -67,601 |
| Romania | 718,650 | 878,096 | +159,446 |
| Canada | 690,051 | 713,324 | +23,273 |
| Italy | 311,169 | 478,314 | +167,145 |
| France | 373,115 | 246,753 | -126,362 |
| Taiwan | 412,346 | 194,684 | -217,662 |
| China | 198,442 | 268,041 | +69,599 |
| Belgium | 254,997 | 205,558 | -49,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 12,732,415 |
| Germany | 10,680,088 |
| United States | 8,837,318 |
| Switzerland | 4,495,059 |
| China | 2,181,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 6,228,056 | 6,504,359 | +276,303 |
| Germany | 4,610,085 | 6,070,003 | +1,459,918 |
| United States | 3,427,857 | 5,409,461 | +1,981,604 |
| Switzerland | 2,176,838 | 2,318,221 | +141,383 |
| China | 1,075,909 | 1,105,824 | +29,915 |
| Canada | 885,530 | 808,562 | -76,968 |
| Romania | 759,487 | 911,009 | +151,522 |
| United Kingdom | 418,879 | 508,361 | +89,482 |
| Singapore | 441,774 | 362,973 | -78,801 |
| Taiwan | 431,975 | 274,459 | -157,516 |
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 | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
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 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 21 | +9 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 16 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,953,623 |
| Air transport | 16,645,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,697,256 |
| Other | 209,885 |
| Road transport | 28,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,894,230 | 13,059,393 | +2,165,163 |
| Air transport | 7,221,273 | 9,424,061 | +2,202,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,016,790 | 3,680,466 | -336,324 |
| Other | 94,168 | 115,717 | +21,549 |
| Road transport | 2,805 | 26,162 | +23,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,428,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,863,295 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,792,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,761,205 |
| Dover | 5,232,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,124,185 | 6,304,693 | +180,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,653,404 | 4,209,891 | +1,556,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,358,921 | 3,433,707 | +1,074,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,870,206 | 2,890,999 | +20,793 |
| Dover | 2,215,570 | 3,017,148 | +801,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,877,602 | 2,724,375 | +846,773 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,036,268 | 1,433,499 | +397,231 |
| London Stansted Airport | 821,614 | 676,199 | -145,415 |
| Thamesport | 543,878 | 494,992 | -48,886 |
| Manchester Airport | 436,292 | 189,969 | -246,323 |
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 | 92 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 60 |
| 2026-03 | 70 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-12 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 125 |
| 54m+ | 123 |
| Other | 36 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
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 | 5,378,610 |
| Ireland | 3,362,433 |
| Netherlands | 3,082,358 |
| Switzerland | 2,291,145 |
| Germany | 1,957,987 |
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 | 3,524,247 | 1,854,363 | -1,669,884 |
| Ireland | 1,772,310 | 1,590,123 | -182,187 |
| Netherlands | 638,076 | 2,444,282 | +1,806,206 |
| Switzerland | 468,810 | 1,822,335 | +1,353,525 |
| Germany | 916,737 | 1,041,250 | +124,513 |
| Sweden | 456,671 | 657,808 | +201,137 |
| France | 434,224 | 457,128 | +22,904 |
| Spain | 477,366 | 397,864 | -79,502 |
| India | 411,938 | 304,721 | -107,217 |
| Taiwan | 282,304 | 232,410 | -49,894 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,142 |
| XI | 955 |
| Germany | 515 |
| China | 149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,038 | 8,104 | +5,066 |
| XI | 955 | 0 | -955 |
| Germany | 0 | 515 | +515 |
| China | 0 | 149 | +149 |
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 | 22,322,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,581,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 627,050 |
| Other | 17,812 |
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 | 11,175,129 | 11,146,971 | -28,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,092,030 | 4,489,943 | +2,397,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 394,821 | 232,229 | -162,592 |
| Other | 7,708 | 10,104 | +2,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,384,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,262,385 |
| ZLC | 2,856,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,445,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,292,050 |
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 | 3,832,079 | 4,552,383 | +720,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,277,022 | 3,985,363 | -291,659 |
| ZLC | 1,641,712 | 1,214,557 | -427,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 922,560 | 1,522,475 | +599,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,218,655 | 1,073,395 | -145,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,548 | 1,918,886 | +1,669,338 |
| Dover | 528,728 | 503,937 | -24,791 |
| Tyne | 50,283 | 248,750 | +198,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,477 | 123,668 | -29,809 |
| Holyhead | 109,811 | 140,601 | +30,790 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90278930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools for testing water acidity (pH) or electrical conductivity in liquids