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 | 125,742,422 |
| United States | 43,801,984 |
| China | 38,041,130 |
| Mexico | 29,886,931 |
| Japan | 29,738,270 |
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 | 60,371,263 | 65,371,159 | +4,999,896 |
| United States | 21,567,098 | 22,234,886 | +667,788 |
| China | 20,159,131 | 17,881,999 | -2,277,132 |
| Mexico | 15,612,656 | 14,274,275 | -1,338,381 |
| Japan | 13,794,596 | 15,943,674 | +2,149,078 |
| Switzerland | 5,166,440 | 11,683,640 | +6,517,200 |
| Netherlands | 7,508,315 | 9,123,846 | +1,615,531 |
| France | 8,064,336 | 8,133,536 | +69,200 |
| Italy | 5,275,190 | 6,510,256 | +1,235,066 |
| Ireland | 5,874,020 | 5,083,473 | -790,547 |
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 | 98,333,380 |
| China | 58,436,550 |
| United States | 41,430,888 |
| Japan | 35,131,886 |
| Mexico | 30,990,217 |
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 | 48,890,763 | 49,442,617 | +551,854 |
| China | 29,452,704 | 28,983,846 | -468,858 |
| United States | 20,129,452 | 21,301,436 | +1,171,984 |
| Japan | 16,511,339 | 18,620,547 | +2,109,208 |
| Mexico | 16,608,705 | 14,381,512 | -2,227,193 |
| United Kingdom | 14,250,355 | 13,411,493 | -838,862 |
| Switzerland | 5,373,322 | 11,739,644 | +6,366,322 |
| Canada | 5,555,816 | 7,373,094 | +1,817,278 |
| Italy | 5,586,437 | 7,199,550 | +1,613,113 |
| Austria | 4,896,679 | 3,093,110 | -1,803,569 |
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 | 178 |
| Inner London - West | 140 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 95 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 93 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 87 |
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 | 127 | 118 | -9 |
| Inner London - West | 96 | 86 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 66 | 75 | +9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 57 | 63 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 63 | 64 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 53 | 60 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 54 | 56 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 | 60 | +8 |
| West Midlands | 59 | 52 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 42 | 47 | +5 |
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 | 239,383,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,879,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,755,687 |
| Other | 3,176,108 |
| Road transport | 1,720,809 |
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 | 112,536,692 | 126,846,746 | +14,310,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,112,405 | 51,767,345 | +1,654,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,780,128 | 29,975,559 | -2,804,569 |
| Other | 2,045,424 | 1,130,684 | -914,740 |
| Road transport | 335,730 | 1,385,079 | +1,049,349 |
| 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 | 93,216,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,378,132 |
| Dover | 53,467,825 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,264,970 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,839,148 |
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 | 45,627,744 | 47,588,882 | +1,961,138 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,744,461 | 44,633,671 | +7,889,210 |
| Dover | 26,099,790 | 27,368,035 | +1,268,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,675,139 | 15,589,831 | +2,914,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,889,159 | 9,949,989 | +60,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,811,836 | 9,419,885 | -391,951 |
| Southampton | 9,648,578 | 8,000,344 | -1,648,234 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,092,280 | 9,493,663 | +2,401,383 |
| Thamesport | 7,299,854 | 6,331,208 | -968,646 |
| Felixstowe | 4,717,987 | 5,098,596 | +380,609 |
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 | 364 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 178 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 170 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 130 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 114 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 313 |
| 2026-03 | 298 |
| 2026-02 | 279 |
| 2026-01 | 274 |
| 2025-12 | 285 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 124 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 124 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 122 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 115 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 112 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 111 |
| SENCON (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| RS HYDRO LIMITED | 105 |
| RENISHAW UK SALES LIMITED | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 817 |
| 1m-15m | 653 |
| 0-1m | 211 |
| 15m-54m | 176 |
| Other | 149 |
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 | 65,044,034 |
| Germany | 50,949,841 |
| Netherlands | 22,616,136 |
| Japan | 19,362,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,208,907 |
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 | 33,270,463 | 31,773,571 | -1,496,892 |
| Germany | 28,374,249 | 22,575,592 | -5,798,657 |
| Netherlands | 11,456,865 | 11,159,271 | -297,594 |
| Japan | 8,622,508 | 10,739,587 | +2,117,079 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,005,579 | 10,203,328 | +1,197,749 |
| France | 7,111,601 | 9,964,730 | +2,853,129 |
| China | 7,948,248 | 8,345,594 | +397,346 |
| Ireland | 6,937,223 | 9,222,274 | +2,285,051 |
| Israel | 6,846,495 | 8,313,432 | +1,466,937 |
| Spain | 6,319,691 | 7,112,082 | +792,391 |
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 | 24,214 |
| XI | 1,230 |
| Germany | 969 |
| 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 | 8,121 | 16,093 | +7,972 |
| XI | 647 | 583 | -64 |
| Germany | 969 | 0 | -969 |
| 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 | 251,869,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,362,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,418,800 |
| Road transport | 38,545 |
| Other | 34,400 |
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 | 122,693,348 | 129,176,631 | +6,483,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,624,225 | 54,738,076 | -6,886,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,054,883 | 5,363,917 | -1,690,966 |
| Road transport | 33,895 | 4,650 | -29,245 |
| Other | 14,104 | 20,296 | +6,192 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 972 | +972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,704,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,587,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,209,870 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,352,136 |
| Dover | 16,068,216 |
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 | 58,062,825 | 64,642,022 | +6,579,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,240,968 | 43,346,241 | -2,894,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,407,189 | 38,802,681 | -4,604,508 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,436,029 | 10,916,107 | +3,480,078 |
| Dover | 10,472,951 | 5,595,265 | -4,877,686 |
| ZLC | 7,884,594 | 6,113,238 | -1,771,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,053,015 | 5,445,879 | +1,392,864 |
| Holyhead | 1,919,345 | 3,149,949 | +1,230,604 |
| Southampton | 1,947,137 | 2,634,256 | +687,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,962,208 | 598,128 | -2,364,080 |
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