Import/export HS code 901410: Compasses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,971,063 |
| United States | 9,491,711 |
| Germany | 4,616,123 |
| Netherlands | 3,745,832 |
| Norway | 1,770,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,992,557 | 11,978,506 | +985,949 |
| United States | 6,004,761 | 3,486,950 | -2,517,811 |
| Germany | 2,935,937 | 1,680,186 | -1,255,751 |
| Netherlands | 2,087,973 | 1,657,859 | -430,114 |
| Norway | 1,256,766 | 514,067 | -742,699 |
| Denmark | 639,042 | 642,859 | +3,817 |
| United Arab Emirates | 477,215 | 594,320 | +117,105 |
| Sweden | 498,302 | 386,114 | -112,188 |
| Brazil | 674,021 | 178,383 | -495,638 |
| Canada | 443,437 | 271,307 | -172,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,952,782 |
| United States | 16,721,425 |
| United Kingdom | 3,734,764 |
| Germany | 1,853,690 |
| China | 1,567,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,322,778 | 13,630,004 | +1,307,226 |
| United States | 11,369,568 | 5,351,857 | -6,017,711 |
| United Kingdom | 1,960,885 | 1,773,879 | -187,006 |
| Germany | 820,392 | 1,033,298 | +212,906 |
| China | 938,555 | 629,298 | -309,257 |
| Denmark | 701,324 | 640,289 | -61,035 |
| Japan | 571,990 | 729,016 | +157,026 |
| Malaysia | 219,961 | 182,465 | -37,496 |
| Canada | 120,402 | 260,698 | +140,296 |
| Italy | 334,703 | 43,106 | -291,597 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +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 | 46,328,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,744,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,087,670 |
| Other | 384,971 |
| Road transport | 83,230 |
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 | 26,126,377 | 20,201,721 | -5,924,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,753,019 | 1,991,844 | -761,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,416,631 | 2,671,039 | +1,254,408 |
| Other | 213,802 | 171,169 | -42,633 |
| Road transport | 48,559 | 34,671 | -13,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,346,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,861,180 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 9,984,700 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,311,772 |
| Dover | 1,551,240 |
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 | 9,905,557 | 5,441,164 | -4,464,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,742,712 | 6,118,468 | +375,756 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,153,943 | 5,830,757 | +1,676,814 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,310,651 | 2,001,121 | -2,309,530 |
| Dover | 369,326 | 1,181,914 | +812,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 693,505 | 833,198 | +139,693 |
| Thamesport | 783,376 | 694,087 | -89,289 |
| Luton Airport | 1,220,667 | 3,972 | -1,216,695 |
| Birmingham Airport | 495,615 | 620,681 | +125,066 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 350,843 | 428,541 | +77,698 |
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 | 48 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 25 |
| Air transport | 21 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 100 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 91 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 84 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 76 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 70 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 63 |
| NORALIS LTD | 59 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 58 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 55 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 54m+ | 84 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | 11,355,938 |
| France | 3,734,810 |
| Germany | 2,616,100 |
| South Korea | 2,482,250 |
| Norway | 1,748,334 |
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 | 5,811,056 | 5,544,882 | -266,174 |
| France | 2,112,149 | 1,622,661 | -489,488 |
| Germany | 1,381,795 | 1,234,305 | -147,490 |
| South Korea | 2,291,015 | 191,235 | -2,099,780 |
| Norway | 835,419 | 912,915 | +77,496 |
| Saudi Arabia | 153,028 | 1,479,105 | +1,326,077 |
| Netherlands | 495,780 | 632,808 | +137,028 |
| Japan | 349,637 | 636,990 | +287,353 |
| Spain | 368,926 | 581,793 | +212,867 |
| Singapore | 593,770 | 313,972 | -279,798 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 92 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 92 | 0 | -92 |
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 | 31,198,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,286,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,992,021 |
| Road transport | 80,688 |
| Other | 92 |
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 | 16,287,928 | 14,910,900 | -1,377,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,008,289 | 1,278,383 | -729,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,191,636 | 1,800,385 | +608,749 |
| Road transport | 80,688 | 0 | -80,688 |
| Other | 92 | 0 | -92 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,604,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,198,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,812,704 |
| ZLC | 2,509,023 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,331,606 |
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 | 4,934,975 | 4,669,060 | -265,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,717,306 | 4,481,275 | -236,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,130,276 | 2,682,428 | -447,848 |
| ZLC | 2,058,257 | 450,766 | -1,607,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,567,938 | 763,668 | -804,270 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 101,256 | 1,461,957 | +1,360,701 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 688,228 | 847,640 | +159,412 |
| Peterhead | 0 | 678,372 | +678,372 |
| Tyne | 187,445 | 401,103 | +213,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,694 | 217,213 | -149,481 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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