Import/export HS code 90158040: Surveying and mapping tools
Instruments for land and water mapping, like hydrographic or topographic devices
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 | 18,936,584 |
| Norway | 18,605,570 |
| Denmark | 11,311,867 |
| Netherlands | 10,038,548 |
| Germany | 5,483,461 |
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 | 8,571,797 | 10,364,787 | +1,792,990 |
| Norway | 6,690,941 | 11,914,629 | +5,223,688 |
| Denmark | 6,175,657 | 5,136,210 | -1,039,447 |
| Netherlands | 5,291,075 | 4,747,473 | -543,602 |
| Germany | 3,166,223 | 2,317,238 | -848,985 |
| Austria | 3,252,518 | 1,713,887 | -1,538,631 |
| France | 1,510,060 | 2,951,506 | +1,441,446 |
| Singapore | 1,304,771 | 2,999,198 | +1,694,427 |
| Italy | 1,386,202 | 1,762,543 | +376,341 |
| Australia | 1,503,267 | 1,435,542 | -67,725 |
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 Kingdom | 38,083,822 |
| United States | 18,493,120 |
| Norway | 12,370,357 |
| Denmark | 11,669,590 |
| Austria | 4,968,084 |
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 Kingdom | 17,649,806 | 20,434,016 | +2,784,210 |
| United States | 8,569,949 | 9,923,171 | +1,353,222 |
| Norway | 3,990,593 | 8,379,764 | +4,389,171 |
| Denmark | 5,809,590 | 5,860,000 | +50,410 |
| Austria | 3,252,518 | 1,715,566 | -1,536,952 |
| China | 1,803,554 | 1,504,290 | -299,264 |
| Netherlands | 2,540,350 | 714,113 | -1,826,237 |
| France | 756,017 | 1,837,269 | +1,081,252 |
| Canada | 1,230,046 | 1,092,441 | -137,605 |
| Italy | 1,113,431 | 1,056,060 | -57,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 16 | 26 | +10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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 | 75,558,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,652,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,138,565 |
| Road transport | 696,874 |
| Other | 7,057 |
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 | 36,099,374 | 39,458,704 | +3,359,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,601,642 | 9,051,100 | +449,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,131,924 | 7,006,641 | -125,283 |
| Road transport | 480,228 | 216,646 | -263,582 |
| Other | 6,653 | 404 | -6,249 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 27,493,274 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 19,180,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,690,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,424,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,096,491 | 14,396,783 | +1,300,292 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 7,433,345 | 11,747,229 | +4,313,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,125,853 | 7,564,862 | -1,560,991 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,682,892 | 3,741,699 | +58,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,954,561 | 1,730,508 | -2,224,053 |
| Dover | 1,600,826 | 2,606,844 | +1,006,018 |
| Harwich | 1,592,825 | 2,405,543 | +812,718 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,085,728 | 2,863,700 | +1,777,972 |
| Thamesport | 2,298,804 | 1,433,699 | -865,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,825,134 | 1,651,042 | -174,092 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
| 2025-07 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 106 |
| ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 106 |
| SEATRONICS LIMITED | 95 |
| TRITECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 93 |
| TELEDYNE VALEPORT LIMITED | 91 |
| IMDEX UK LTD | 78 |
| UNIQUE SYSTEM (UK) LIMITED | 68 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS LIMITED | 57 |
| FUGRO GB (NORTH) MARINE LIMITED | 56 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 63,061,278 |
| Norway | 36,583,071 |
| Brazil | 28,882,977 |
| Netherlands | 19,929,934 |
| Australia | 15,823,107 |
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 | 32,984,489 | 30,076,789 | -2,907,700 |
| Norway | 17,910,843 | 18,672,228 | +761,385 |
| Brazil | 2,828,947 | 26,054,030 | +23,225,083 |
| Netherlands | 11,272,491 | 8,657,443 | -2,615,048 |
| Australia | 8,840,391 | 6,982,716 | -1,857,675 |
| Italy | 9,311,556 | 5,132,670 | -4,178,886 |
| Singapore | 7,826,678 | 4,153,529 | -3,673,149 |
| China | 6,959,104 | 4,153,966 | -2,805,138 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,525,488 | 3,790,643 | -2,734,845 |
| Denmark | 3,179,820 | 6,675,894 | +3,496,074 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 29,778 |
| Georgia | 1,490 |
| South Korea | 655 |
| Mexico | 416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,343 | 6,435 | -16,908 |
| Georgia | 1,490 | 0 | -1,490 |
| South Korea | 333 | 322 | -11 |
| Mexico | 416 | 0 | -416 |
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 | 263,166,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,108,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,320,926 |
| Road transport | 595,091 |
| Other | 32,339 |
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 | 125,261,173 | 137,905,699 | +12,644,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,185,061 | 14,923,792 | -6,261,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,980,557 | 11,340,369 | +359,812 |
| Road transport | 595,091 | 0 | -595,091 |
| Other | 25,582 | 6,757 | -18,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,641,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,997,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,657,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,207,139 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,149,876 |
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 | 48,013,067 | 65,628,148 | +17,615,081 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,518,548 | 45,479,123 | -8,039,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,980,281 | 8,676,722 | -2,303,559 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,306,253 | 5,900,886 | -2,405,367 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,241,603 | 6,908,273 | -333,330 |
| ZLC | 4,958,551 | 8,436,211 | +3,477,660 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,824,729 | 5,370,033 | -454,696 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,399,003 | 4,840,043 | +1,441,040 |
| Tyne | 3,760,053 | 1,776,464 | -1,983,589 |
| Felixstowe | 2,041,835 | 2,136,539 | +94,704 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90158040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Instruments for land and water mapping, like hydrographic or topographic devices