Import/export HS code 903281: Hydraulic or pneumatic controls
Devices that use liquid (hydraulic) or air (pneumatic) pressure to control systems
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 | 29,728,697 |
| United States | 22,432,748 |
| France | 7,390,919 |
| Canada | 6,373,766 |
| Netherlands | 6,260,137 |
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 | 19,221,834 | 10,506,863 | -8,714,971 |
| United States | 9,560,260 | 12,872,488 | +3,312,228 |
| France | 3,794,568 | 3,596,351 | -198,217 |
| Canada | 2,146,697 | 4,227,069 | +2,080,372 |
| Netherlands | 2,299,141 | 3,960,996 | +1,661,855 |
| China | 2,866,588 | 1,253,350 | -1,613,238 |
| Italy | 1,343,315 | 1,585,231 | +241,916 |
| Switzerland | 1,252,530 | 1,379,673 | +127,143 |
| Ireland | 863,308 | 740,768 | -122,540 |
| Norway | 464,430 | 772,460 | +308,030 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,710,105 |
| Germany | 25,851,131 |
| United Kingdom | 9,414,631 |
| France | 8,869,364 |
| China | 3,529,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,467,954 | 21,242,151 | +3,774,197 |
| Germany | 17,403,616 | 8,447,515 | -8,956,101 |
| United Kingdom | 3,807,887 | 5,606,744 | +1,798,857 |
| France | 4,209,192 | 4,660,172 | +450,980 |
| China | 1,591,979 | 1,937,429 | +345,450 |
| Netherlands | 575,676 | 1,748,235 | +1,172,559 |
| Italy | 649,679 | 869,495 | +219,816 |
| India | 692,168 | 547,464 | -144,704 |
| Norway | 395,749 | 598,008 | +202,259 |
| Spain | 355,491 | 454,431 | +98,940 |
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 | 46 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 34 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 |
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 | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 30 | 25 | -5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 16 | -1 |
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 | 60,804,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,851,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,460,119 |
| Road transport | 856,098 |
| Other | 148,196 |
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 | 30,314,066 | 30,490,508 | +176,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,749,265 | 7,102,156 | -6,647,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,373,842 | 11,086,277 | +6,712,435 |
| Road transport | 853,286 | 2,812 | -850,474 |
| Other | 91,039 | 57,157 | -33,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,796,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,854,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,029,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,008,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,058,525 |
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 | 9,503,711 | 10,293,186 | +789,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,731,384 | 7,122,676 | -608,708 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,678,367 | 7,350,781 | +672,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,988,654 | 2,020,282 | -5,968,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 491,704 | 5,566,821 | +5,075,117 |
| Dover | 2,882,785 | 2,061,057 | -821,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,815,670 | 2,056,784 | +241,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,589,980 | 1,652,209 | +62,229 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 815,365 | 2,019,778 | +1,204,413 |
| Thamesport | 1,650,592 | 1,057,065 | -593,527 |
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 | 117 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 91 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 36 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 35 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 99 |
| 2026-03 | 118 |
| 2026-02 | 95 |
| 2026-01 | 101 |
| 2025-12 | 93 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARSH BELLOFRAM EUROPE LIMITED | 122 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 116 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 116 |
| MIDLAND FLOW LTD | 116 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 108 |
| EXPO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 86 |
| CHAMOIS METROLOGY LIMITED | 79 |
| WIKA INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 79 |
| HARKEN UK LIMITED | 74 |
| CALGAZ LTD | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 253 |
| 1m-15m | 232 |
| 0-1m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| Other | 44 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,143,438 |
| United States | 9,269,800 |
| China | 7,371,099 |
| Netherlands | 5,099,270 |
| France | 4,234,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,234,148 | 4,909,290 | -1,324,858 |
| United States | 4,740,644 | 4,529,156 | -211,488 |
| China | 2,672,522 | 4,698,577 | +2,026,055 |
| Netherlands | 1,300,794 | 3,798,476 | +2,497,682 |
| France | 2,167,060 | 2,067,407 | -99,653 |
| South Korea | 2,676,720 | 1,140,755 | -1,535,965 |
| Canada | 1,588,773 | 2,062,427 | +473,654 |
| Switzerland | 1,401,521 | 2,109,130 | +707,609 |
| Turkey | 979,495 | 1,388,531 | +409,036 |
| Italy | 1,140,131 | 1,136,237 | -3,894 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 533 |
| China | 12 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 533 | 0 | -533 |
| China | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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 | 60,664,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,263,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,223,876 |
| Road transport | 15,340 |
| Other | 11,578 |
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 | 27,168,232 | 33,496,750 | +6,328,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,771,348 | 8,492,221 | +1,720,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,854,459 | 2,369,417 | -2,485,042 |
| Road transport | 13,851 | 1,489 | -12,362 |
| Other | 5,551 | 6,027 | +476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,704,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,947,428 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,500,713 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,183,532 |
| ZLC | 4,718,351 |
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 | 13,626,460 | 18,077,603 | +4,451,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,605,295 | 6,342,133 | -263,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,989,701 | 4,511,012 | -478,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,041,126 | 6,142,406 | +3,101,280 |
| ZLC | 2,877,270 | 1,841,081 | -1,036,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,197,815 | 928,348 | -1,269,467 |
| Hull | 344,821 | 2,773,085 | +2,428,264 |
| Southampton | 1,838,013 | 170,682 | -1,667,331 |
| Manchester Airport | 713,207 | 452,627 | -260,580 |
| Felixstowe | 351,957 | 632,905 | +280,948 |
Quick facts
HS code: 903281
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that use liquid (hydraulic) or air (pneumatic) pressure to control systems