Import/export HS code 90160090: Parts for balances
Spare parts and accessories for precision scales and balances
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 693,660 |
| Germany | 443,172 |
| United States | 341,836 |
| Netherlands | 263,051 |
| Japan | 186,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 466,022 | 227,638 | -238,384 |
| Germany | 254,156 | 189,016 | -65,140 |
| United States | 129,487 | 212,349 | +82,862 |
| Netherlands | 178,412 | 84,639 | -93,773 |
| Japan | 90,264 | 95,742 | +5,478 |
| China | 49,931 | 81,234 | +31,303 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 47,499 | 31,407 | -16,092 |
| Congo | 57,000 | 0 | -57,000 |
| India | 34,882 | 0 | -34,882 |
| France | 22,965 | 11,813 | -11,152 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 742,932 |
| Germany | 402,974 |
| United States | 339,738 |
| China | 226,954 |
| Japan | 183,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 405,377 | 337,555 | -67,822 |
| Germany | 230,307 | 172,667 | -57,640 |
| United States | 118,109 | 221,629 | +103,520 |
| China | 129,335 | 97,619 | -31,716 |
| Japan | 82,835 | 100,433 | +17,598 |
| United Kingdom | 111,691 | 15,718 | -95,973 |
| Israel | 116,706 | 0 | -116,706 |
| India | 44,778 | 2,420 | -42,358 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,100 | 0 | -30,100 |
| Poland | 22,453 | 4,293 | -18,160 |
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 | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -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 | 1,345,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 813,510 |
| Road transport | 116,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,346 |
| Other | 48,443 |
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 | 785,412 | 559,768 | -225,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 445,429 | 368,081 | -77,348 |
| Road transport | 116,706 | 0 | -116,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,758 | 66,588 | +17,830 |
| Other | 44,376 | 4,067 | -40,309 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 500,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 426,152 |
| London Stansted Airport | 334,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,230 |
| Southampton | 237,719 |
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 | 349,526 | 151,002 | -198,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,572 | 160,580 | -104,992 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,662 | 217,314 | +99,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,956 | 92,274 | -77,682 |
| Southampton | 115,683 | 122,036 | +6,353 |
| Birmingham Airport | 61,674 | 76,286 | +14,612 |
| ZLC | 116,706 | 3,719 | -112,987 |
| Thamesport | 32,011 | 82,849 | +50,838 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 58,192 | 0 | -58,192 |
| Dover | 11,063 | 43,506 | +32,443 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 101 |
| SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 68 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| SARTORIUS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 38 |
| EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 32 |
| ANRITSU EMEA LIMITED | 25 |
| CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 23 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 275,696 |
| United States | 245,141 |
| Germany | 124,133 |
| Belgium | 116,404 |
| Malaysia | 105,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 216,676 | 59,020 | -157,656 |
| United States | 190,846 | 54,295 | -136,551 |
| Germany | 73,012 | 51,121 | -21,891 |
| Belgium | 13,918 | 102,486 | +88,568 |
| Malaysia | 105,690 | 0 | -105,690 |
| China | 55,625 | 35,114 | -20,511 |
| India | 76,571 | 0 | -76,571 |
| Turkey | 27,843 | 46,293 | +18,450 |
| Spain | 23,905 | 18,903 | -5,002 |
| Poland | 30,034 | 11,460 | -18,574 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 20,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,326 | 11,172 | +1,846 |
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 | 1,004,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,749 |
| Other | 20,498 |
| Road transport | 2,358 |
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 | 718,876 | 285,673 | -433,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,336 | 229,671 | +7,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,106 | 10,643 | -164,463 |
| Other | 9,326 | 11,172 | +1,846 |
| Road transport | 2,358 | 0 | -2,358 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 356,639 |
| East Midlands Airport | 347,650 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,820 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,772 | 169,615 | -26,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,402 | 83,237 | -190,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 237,598 | 110,052 | -127,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,820 | 0 | -131,820 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,690 | 0 | -105,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,852 | 68,383 | +36,531 |
| Dover | 19,214 | 46,344 | +27,130 |
| ZLC | 24,927 | 24,001 | -926 |
| Belfast Airport | 39,215 | 0 | -39,215 |
| Felixstowe | 28,984 | 0 | -28,984 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90160090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for precision scales and balances