Import/export HS code 903149: Various inspection tools
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* 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 | 113,192,778 |
| United States | 39,559,330 |
| China | 35,444,263 |
| Mexico | 27,251,217 |
| Japan | 24,611,971 |
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 | 58,184,033 | 55,008,745 | -3,175,288 |
| United States | 19,747,693 | 19,811,637 | +63,944 |
| China | 20,088,449 | 15,355,814 | -4,732,635 |
| Mexico | 12,978,393 | 14,272,824 | +1,294,431 |
| Japan | 12,141,741 | 12,470,230 | +328,489 |
| Netherlands | 7,660,393 | 7,546,383 | -114,010 |
| France | 7,645,969 | 6,996,305 | -649,664 |
| Switzerland | 4,768,319 | 7,362,665 | +2,594,346 |
| Ireland | 5,615,003 | 4,825,344 | -789,659 |
| Italy | 5,215,419 | 4,785,640 | -429,779 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 88,280,303 |
| China | 53,311,805 |
| United States | 37,171,237 |
| Japan | 29,334,156 |
| Mexico | 28,369,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 46,797,302 | 41,483,001 | -5,314,301 |
| China | 28,618,296 | 24,693,509 | -3,924,787 |
| United States | 18,034,110 | 19,137,127 | +1,103,017 |
| Japan | 14,300,020 | 15,034,136 | +734,116 |
| Mexico | 14,015,476 | 14,354,194 | +338,718 |
| United Kingdom | 15,082,929 | 10,926,385 | -4,156,544 |
| Switzerland | 5,015,841 | 7,668,042 | +2,652,201 |
| Canada | 5,761,427 | 5,395,024 | -366,403 |
| Italy | 5,549,268 | 5,382,351 | -166,917 |
| Austria | 4,497,679 | 2,871,952 | -1,625,727 |
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 | 168 |
| Inner London - West | 131 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 92 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 83 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 83 |
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 | 132 | 99 | -33 |
| Inner London - West | 93 | 79 | -14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 68 | 75 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 54 | 59 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 56 | 52 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 61 | 62 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 60 | 48 | -12 |
| Greater Manchester | 53 | 51 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 51 | 50 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 51 | 43 | -8 |
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 | 210,181,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,054,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,524,109 |
| Other | 3,586,895 |
| Road transport | 1,083,079 |
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 | 108,421,783 | 101,760,064 | -6,661,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,669,691 | 44,384,500 | -4,285,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,800,598 | 28,723,511 | -2,077,087 |
| Other | 2,133,415 | 1,453,480 | -679,935 |
| Road transport | 505,464 | 577,615 | +72,151 |
| Rail transport | 618,512 | 0 | -618,512 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,985,595 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,214,568 |
| Dover | 48,418,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,565,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,586,254 |
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 | 40,939,323 | 40,046,272 | -893,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,722,368 | 34,492,200 | -2,230,168 |
| Dover | 23,705,678 | 24,712,853 | +1,007,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,576,682 | 12,989,232 | +412,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,500,709 | 8,085,545 | -2,415,164 |
| Southampton | 10,103,871 | 8,120,773 | -1,983,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,235,486 | 8,604,017 | -631,469 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,912,874 | 7,330,998 | +418,124 |
| Thamesport | 6,006,389 | 6,768,466 | +762,077 |
| Felixstowe | 5,305,824 | 3,764,345 | -1,541,479 |
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 | 342 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 168 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 167 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 120 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 107 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 274 |
| 2025-11 | 313 |
| 2025-10 | 330 |
| 2025-09 | 307 |
| 2025-08 | 288 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 120 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 118 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 114 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 109 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 107 |
| SENCON (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| RS HYDRO LIMITED | 104 |
| NDC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 98 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 792 |
| 1m-15m | 603 |
| 0-1m | 210 |
| 15m-54m | 168 |
| Other | 135 |
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 | 55,133,127 |
| Germany | 48,147,800 |
| Netherlands | 19,287,483 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,530,096 |
| Japan | 16,455,991 |
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 | 32,489,976 | 22,643,151 | -9,846,825 |
| Germany | 28,612,560 | 19,535,240 | -9,077,320 |
| Netherlands | 11,090,158 | 8,197,325 | -2,892,833 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,520,420 | 8,009,676 | -510,744 |
| Japan | 8,114,235 | 8,341,756 | +227,521 |
| Ireland | 6,999,684 | 7,810,709 | +811,025 |
| France | 6,454,769 | 8,067,798 | +1,613,029 |
| China | 7,170,063 | 6,814,728 | -355,335 |
| Spain | 6,295,245 | 6,834,963 | +539,718 |
| Israel | 7,972,561 | 5,029,840 | -2,942,721 |
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 | 43,672 |
| Germany | 969 |
| XI | 914 |
| Ireland | 112 |
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 | 30,190 | 13,482 | -16,708 |
| Germany | 969 | 0 | -969 |
| XI | 647 | 267 | -380 |
| Ireland | 112 | 0 | -112 |
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 | 217,161,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,587,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,765,959 |
| Road transport | 444,539 |
| Other | 50,218 |
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 | 115,853,239 | 101,308,758 | -14,544,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,783,424 | 47,804,412 | -13,979,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,253,842 | 4,512,117 | -2,741,725 |
| Road transport | 439,889 | 4,650 | -435,239 |
| Other | 35,970 | 14,248 | -21,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,902,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,861,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,217,026 |
| Dover | 15,590,618 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,402,847 |
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 | 53,272,752 | 50,629,660 | -2,643,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,329,946 | 37,531,174 | -8,798,772 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,628,191 | 31,588,835 | -10,039,356 |
| Dover | 10,693,732 | 4,896,886 | -5,796,846 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,184,356 | 7,218,491 | -965,865 |
| ZLC | 8,742,891 | 4,641,671 | -4,101,220 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,909,077 | 5,237,034 | +2,327,957 |
| Holyhead | 2,143,748 | 2,933,966 | +790,218 |
| Southampton | 2,610,533 | 1,558,061 | -1,052,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,464,753 | 953,551 | -1,511,202 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 903149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tools for inspecting or measuring things, not listed elsewhere