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 | 8,458,696 |
| France | 1,135,504 |
| China | 951,135 |
| Canada | 771,052 |
| United States | 510,389 |
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 | 4,073,898 | 4,384,798 | +310,900 |
| France | 217,022 | 918,482 | +701,460 |
| China | 597,637 | 353,498 | -244,139 |
| Canada | 255,746 | 515,306 | +259,560 |
| United States | 466,463 | 43,926 | -422,537 |
| Switzerland | 58,841 | 136,876 | +78,035 |
| Italy | 10,062 | 145,960 | +135,898 |
| Netherlands | 72,574 | 75,998 | +3,424 |
| Poland | 74,455 | 0 | -74,455 |
| Thailand | 0 | 62,224 | +62,224 |
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 | 5,861,005 |
| Japan | 2,495,168 |
| Canada | 1,751,541 |
| China | 1,084,516 |
| United States | 587,543 |
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 | 2,825,772 | 3,035,233 | +209,461 |
| Japan | 1,219,945 | 1,275,223 | +55,278 |
| Canada | 435,617 | 1,315,924 | +880,307 |
| China | 701,942 | 382,574 | -319,368 |
| United States | 527,129 | 60,414 | -466,715 |
| Switzerland | 61,207 | 136,876 | +75,669 |
| United Kingdom | 63,113 | 78,474 | +15,361 |
| Singapore | 0 | 126,420 | +126,420 |
| France | 10,917 | 103,348 | +92,431 |
| Italy | 10,062 | 95,150 | +85,088 |
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 | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 6,758,042 |
| Air transport | 4,990,630 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 929,074 |
| Other | 16,156 |
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) | 3,470,213 | 3,287,829 | -182,384 |
| Air transport | 1,827,735 | 3,162,895 | +1,335,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 666,016 | 263,058 | -402,958 |
| Other | 7,456 | 8,700 | +1,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,970,691 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,855,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,642,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,261,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,055,297 |
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 | 2,312,686 | 2,658,005 | +345,319 |
| Birmingham Airport | 620,082 | 1,235,806 | +615,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 514,344 | 1,128,301 | +613,957 |
| Eurotunnel | 763,358 | 498,509 | -264,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 351,482 | 703,815 | +352,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 327,485 | 42,445 | -285,040 |
| Felixstowe | 169,924 | 180,723 | +10,799 |
| London | 253,424 | 23,686 | -229,738 |
| Harwich | 141,688 | 127,440 | -14,248 |
| Southampton | 154,193 | 0 | -154,193 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| BRAINBOX LTD | 37 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 35 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| HAIMER UK LTD | 22 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BAUMER LIMITED | 22 |
| SICK (UK) LTD. | 21 |
| 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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 6,590,009 |
| United States | 2,615,766 |
| Netherlands | 1,289,715 |
| Belgium | 755,109 |
| Germany | 689,386 |
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 | 2,259,655 | 4,330,354 | +2,070,699 |
| United States | 1,844,978 | 770,788 | -1,074,190 |
| Netherlands | 87,964 | 1,201,751 | +1,113,787 |
| Belgium | 543,460 | 211,649 | -331,811 |
| Germany | 532,683 | 156,703 | -375,980 |
| Viet Nam | 663,022 | 0 | -663,022 |
| China | 463,921 | 187,633 | -276,288 |
| Switzerland | 111,258 | 403,926 | +292,668 |
| Ireland | 215,117 | 134,371 | -80,746 |
| Taiwan | 180,690 | 145,033 | -35,657 |
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 | 15,058,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,800,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,258,411 |
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 | 6,845,229 | 8,213,488 | +1,368,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,284,075 | 516,578 | -767,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 661,417 | 596,994 | -64,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,587,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,354,341 |
| Southampton | 1,379,829 |
| ZLC | 1,205,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 958,676 |
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 | 3,823,044 | 4,764,546 | +941,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,794,578 | 2,559,763 | +765,185 |
| Southampton | 990,386 | 389,443 | -600,943 |
| ZLC | 765,015 | 440,497 | -324,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,939 | 552,737 | +146,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 311,816 | 182,809 | -129,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,996 | 43,612 | -186,384 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,080 | 218,129 | +176,049 |
| Dover | 103,232 | 8,454 | -94,778 |
| Glasgow Airport | 105,142 | 0 | -105,142 |
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