Import/export HS code 901490: Parts for navigation tools
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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 States | 89,481,685 |
| Germany | 80,610,220 |
| Saudi Arabia | 44,693,163 |
| France | 22,645,099 |
| Netherlands | 16,548,259 |
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 States | 42,680,763 | 46,800,922 | +4,120,159 |
| Germany | 41,701,153 | 38,909,067 | -2,792,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,831,096 | 23,862,067 | +3,030,971 |
| France | 13,952,538 | 8,692,561 | -5,259,977 |
| Netherlands | 10,013,800 | 6,534,459 | -3,479,341 |
| Qatar | 6,466,551 | 6,234,795 | -231,756 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,444,482 | 5,592,089 | +1,147,607 |
| Italy | 2,983,379 | 3,816,190 | +832,811 |
| Norway | 2,608,678 | 2,192,662 | -416,016 |
| Turkey | 1,648,459 | 2,323,734 | +675,275 |
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 | 133,591,860 |
| Germany | 108,969,664 |
| Malaysia | 19,303,929 |
| France | 17,558,713 |
| United Kingdom | 17,431,561 |
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 | 71,654,002 | 61,937,858 | -9,716,144 |
| Germany | 50,311,736 | 58,657,928 | +8,346,192 |
| Malaysia | 11,559,140 | 7,744,789 | -3,814,351 |
| France | 7,769,925 | 9,788,788 | +2,018,863 |
| United Kingdom | 10,453,284 | 6,978,277 | -3,475,007 |
| Norway | 2,027,624 | 4,404,130 | +2,376,506 |
| Italy | 1,053,562 | 3,033,468 | +1,979,906 |
| Switzerland | 473,556 | 2,150,264 | +1,676,708 |
| Australia | 833,607 | 978,209 | +144,602 |
| Spain | 1,575,050 | 235,186 | -1,339,864 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 41 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 |
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 24 | 17 | -7 |
| Essex | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 9 | 7 | -2 |
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 | 291,935,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,154,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,557,237 |
| Other | 808,751 |
| Road transport | 174,885 |
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 | 147,381,710 | 144,553,897 | -2,827,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,360,929 | 13,793,715 | +432,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,407,392 | 1,149,845 | -257,547 |
| Other | 393,697 | 415,054 | +21,357 |
| Road transport | 26,092 | 148,793 | +122,701 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,588,882 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 44,686,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,388,699 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,499,996 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,886,418 |
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 | 49,087,336 | 49,501,546 | +414,210 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 20,912,437 | 23,774,083 | +2,861,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,605,425 | 17,783,274 | -6,822,151 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,439,060 | 18,060,936 | -378,124 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,346,707 | 16,539,711 | -2,806,996 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,396,535 | 13,544,517 | +3,147,982 |
| Southampton | 7,426,501 | 2,510,437 | -4,916,064 |
| Portsmouth | 1,925,009 | 2,724,736 | +799,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 641,955 | 2,895,973 | +2,254,018 |
| London | 428,639 | 2,933,221 | +2,504,582 |
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 | 59 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 45 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 32 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 31 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 62 |
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 71 |
| 2025-08 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGGITT (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 120 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 119 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 116 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 114 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 105 |
| STOP-CHOC LIMITED | 88 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 87 |
| KONGSBERG MARITIME LIMITED | 85 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 146 |
| 1m-15m | 141 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 34 |
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 | 89,894,513 |
| United States | 52,384,277 |
| France | 18,534,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,889,091 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,459,442 |
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 | 39,457,574 | 50,436,939 | +10,979,365 |
| United States | 27,651,901 | 24,732,376 | -2,919,525 |
| France | 14,564,410 | 3,970,081 | -10,594,329 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,002,691 | 10,886,400 | +3,883,709 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,575,908 | 5,883,534 | -3,692,374 |
| Qatar | 7,517,428 | 6,269,789 | -1,247,639 |
| Netherlands | 7,092,262 | 5,917,361 | -1,174,901 |
| Italy | 2,408,505 | 3,979,682 | +1,571,177 |
| Oman | 4,529,831 | 1,132,259 | -3,397,572 |
| Turkey | 1,613,314 | 3,221,462 | +1,608,148 |
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 | 240,998,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,335,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,517,564 |
| Road transport | 58,588 |
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 | 126,057,065 | 114,941,568 | -11,115,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,038,994 | 13,296,298 | +8,257,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,362 | 967,202 | +416,840 |
| Road transport | 54,355 | 4,233 | -50,122 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 82,781,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,403,742 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,205,135 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 14,974,055 |
| Glasgow Airport | 14,530,276 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 38,984,278 | 43,796,885 | +4,812,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,358,465 | 34,045,277 | -12,313,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,477,079 | 12,728,056 | +1,250,977 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 9,036,698 | 5,937,357 | -3,099,341 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,292,763 | 9,237,513 | +3,944,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,152,168 | 4,694,043 | -4,458,125 |
| ZLC | 5,576,705 | 3,834,984 | -1,741,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 563,917 | 6,686,041 | +6,122,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,936,060 | 3,279,510 | +1,343,450 |
| Dover | 2,247,179 | 632,327 | -1,614,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for navigation instruments