Import/export HS code 90142020: Inertial navigation systems
Advanced navigation systems used in aircraft and spacecraft
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 166,699,923 |
| France | 155,605,141 |
| United States | 76,769,757 |
| Germany | 64,343,161 |
| Qatar | 51,088,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 74,521,480 | 92,178,443 | +17,656,963 |
| France | 81,322,497 | 74,282,644 | -7,039,853 |
| United States | 38,656,501 | 38,113,256 | -543,245 |
| Germany | 46,606,725 | 17,736,436 | -28,870,289 |
| Qatar | 21,962,077 | 29,126,605 | +7,164,528 |
| Turkey | 21,592,653 | 21,422,494 | -170,159 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,594,932 | 11,606,792 | -988,140 |
| Italy | 11,103,906 | 9,851,968 | -1,251,938 |
| Netherlands | 7,525,861 | 10,401,321 | +2,875,460 |
| Spain | 8,704,948 | 6,565,914 | -2,139,034 |
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 | 658,050,147 |
| United Kingdom | 28,299,247 |
| France | 21,499,670 |
| Italy | 19,559,809 |
| Germany | 11,356,233 |
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 | 330,155,446 | 327,894,701 | -2,260,745 |
| United Kingdom | 14,754,421 | 13,544,826 | -1,209,595 |
| France | 11,334,160 | 10,165,510 | -1,168,650 |
| Italy | 9,558,613 | 10,001,196 | +442,583 |
| Germany | 6,294,935 | 5,061,298 | -1,233,637 |
| Malaysia | 688,860 | 402,742 | -286,118 |
| Norway | 379,454 | 635,833 | +256,379 |
| Brazil | 340,541 | 141,064 | -199,477 |
| Spain | 179,402 | 287,557 | +108,155 |
| Saudi Arabia | 410,290 | 0 | -410,290 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 723,433,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,882,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,869,900 |
| Road transport | 1,296,788 |
| Other | 290,764 |
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 | 363,432,050 | 360,001,949 | -3,430,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,470,940 | 6,411,897 | -4,059,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,282,164 | 2,587,736 | +305,572 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,296,788 | +1,296,788 |
| Other | 31,979 | 258,785 | +226,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 431,127,207 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,439,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,840,368 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 22,334,423 |
| Luton Airport | 12,528,665 |
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 | 211,081,692 | 220,045,515 | +8,963,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,008,778 | 60,430,540 | -6,578,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,030,306 | 49,810,062 | -1,220,244 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 12,008,980 | 10,325,443 | -1,683,537 |
| Luton Airport | 12,124,190 | 404,475 | -11,719,715 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,689,143 | 7,437,686 | +4,748,543 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,575,679 | 5,958,065 | +2,382,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,131,846 | 3,347,106 | -2,784,740 |
| Dover | 2,324,685 | 2,103,833 | -220,852 |
| Thamesport | 1,579,029 | 2,032,468 | +453,439 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 26 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 118 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 110 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 99 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 96 |
| AERFIN LIMITED | 88 |
| MUIRHEAD AEROSPACE LIMITED | 72 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 72 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 67 |
| OXFORD TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| Other | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 Arab Emirates | 168,922,742 |
| France | 135,120,756 |
| United States | 105,981,580 |
| Germany | 55,758,972 |
| Italy | 54,215,138 |
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 Arab Emirates | 71,820,190 | 97,102,552 | +25,282,362 |
| France | 63,149,496 | 71,971,260 | +8,821,764 |
| United States | 51,684,966 | 54,296,614 | +2,611,648 |
| Germany | 42,949,143 | 12,809,829 | -30,139,314 |
| Italy | 26,102,960 | 28,112,178 | +2,009,218 |
| Qatar | 27,847,097 | 22,744,463 | -5,102,634 |
| Turkey | 18,062,234 | 21,263,262 | +3,201,028 |
| Ireland | 8,905,990 | 8,766,497 | -139,493 |
| Luxembourg | 47,110 | 14,876,310 | +14,829,200 |
| Egypt | 5,831,490 | 8,499,999 | +2,668,509 |
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 | 702,938,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,655,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,513 |
| Road transport | 24,734 |
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 | 346,682,769 | 356,255,492 | +9,572,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,784,910 | 43,870,651 | +13,085,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,339 | 418,174 | +335,835 |
| Road transport | 24,734 | 0 | -24,734 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,224,800 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,016,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,189,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,306,770 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,740,384 |
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 | 209,988,688 | 255,236,112 | +45,247,424 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,713,694 | 38,302,336 | -5,411,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,928,353 | 27,261,622 | -22,666,731 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,822,856 | 39,483,914 | +24,661,058 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,861,438 | 20,878,946 | +6,017,508 |
| ZLC | 14,645,761 | 3,358,338 | -11,287,423 |
| Dover | 15,706,669 | 1,026,627 | -14,680,042 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,572,684 | 5,009,876 | -562,808 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 6,155,216 | 3,457,389 | -2,697,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,856 | 2,625,765 | +2,623,909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90142020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Advanced navigation systems used in aircraft and spacecraft