Import/export HS code 90314910: Profile projectors
Tools used to measure and check the shape of objects by projecting their profiles
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 | 8,222,298 |
| China | 1,119,688 |
| France | 683,967 |
| Canada | 601,905 |
| United States | 560,894 |
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 | 3,179,483 | 5,042,815 | +1,863,332 |
| China | 701,902 | 417,786 | -284,116 |
| France | 129,862 | 554,105 | +424,243 |
| Canada | 282,096 | 319,809 | +37,713 |
| United States | 358,541 | 202,353 | -156,188 |
| Switzerland | 91,683 | 97,540 | +5,857 |
| Netherlands | 115,207 | 39,951 | -75,256 |
| Australia | 150,697 | 0 | -150,697 |
| Ireland | 61,450 | 56,400 | -5,050 |
| Italy | 52,927 | 41,071 | -11,856 |
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 | 6,203,832 |
| Japan | 1,971,685 |
| China | 1,274,370 |
| Canada | 1,243,045 |
| United States | 636,786 |
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 | 2,297,571 | 3,906,261 | +1,608,690 |
| Japan | 912,724 | 1,058,961 | +146,237 |
| China | 840,568 | 433,802 | -406,766 |
| Canada | 377,889 | 865,156 | +487,267 |
| United States | 408,952 | 227,834 | -181,118 |
| Switzerland | 98,545 | 110,354 | +11,809 |
| Australia | 150,697 | 0 | -150,697 |
| Singapore | 0 | 126,420 | +126,420 |
| United Kingdom | 101,009 | 25,062 | -75,947 |
| Italy | 52,883 | 41,071 | -11,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,074,678 |
| Air transport | 4,064,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,119,857 |
| Other | 9,655 |
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) | 2,947,652 | 4,127,026 | +1,179,374 |
| Air transport | 1,727,276 | 2,337,446 | +610,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,805 | 424,052 | -271,753 |
| Other | 2,626 | 7,029 | +4,403 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,695,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,868,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,467,193 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,193,353 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 994,030 |
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 | 1,301,881 | 3,393,953 | +2,092,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,343,836 | 524,932 | -818,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 544,790 | 922,403 | +377,613 |
| Birmingham Airport | 304,520 | 888,833 | +584,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 560,939 | 433,091 | -127,848 |
| Felixstowe | 402,747 | 106,980 | -295,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 306,061 | 62,786 | -243,275 |
| London | 240,660 | 82,125 | -158,535 |
| Harwich | 107,916 | 79,412 | -28,504 |
| Southampton | 41,472 | 113,792 | +72,320 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| BRAINBOX LTD | 34 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 30 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 30 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BAUMER LIMITED | 22 |
| HAIMER UK LTD | 19 |
| SICK (UK) LTD. | 18 |
| KONGSBERG MARITIME LIMITED | 18 |
| STARRETT PRECISION OPTICAL LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,056,647 |
| United States | 3,314,811 |
| Belgium | 829,947 |
| Germany | 823,381 |
| China | 689,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,046,647 | 4,010,000 | +2,963,353 |
| United States | 2,212,724 | 1,102,087 | -1,110,637 |
| Belgium | 675,955 | 153,992 | -521,963 |
| Germany | 647,129 | 176,252 | -470,877 |
| China | 489,360 | 199,649 | -289,711 |
| Viet Nam | 656,248 | 6,774 | -649,474 |
| Switzerland | 136,996 | 262,128 | +125,132 |
| Ireland | 194,506 | 168,601 | -25,905 |
| Japan | 222,152 | 114,307 | -107,845 |
| Canada | 159,596 | 137,057 | -22,539 |
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 | 13,152,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,895,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200,130 |
| Road transport | 70,134 |
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 | 6,373,228 | 6,779,728 | +406,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,060,379 | 835,593 | -224,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 648,638 | 551,492 | -97,146 |
| Road transport | 70,134 | 0 | -70,134 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,137,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,324,834 |
| ZLC | 1,609,455 |
| Southampton | 1,240,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 857,705 |
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 | 2,570,745 | 4,567,093 | +1,996,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,922,679 | 1,402,155 | -520,524 |
| ZLC | 1,209,280 | 400,175 | -809,105 |
| Southampton | 679,266 | 560,773 | -118,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 636,092 | 221,613 | -414,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 390,211 | 463,893 | +73,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,831 | 175,575 | +37,744 |
| Dover | 142,271 | 38,297 | -103,974 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,068 | 131,208 | +117,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,224 | 44,040 | -57,184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90314910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used to measure and check the shape of objects by projecting their profiles