Import/export HS code 901710: Drafting tables and machines
Drafting tables and machines, including automatic and non-automatic types, used for technical drawing and design
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 240,002 |
| China | 194,158 |
| India | 108,080 |
| United States | 94,496 |
| Germany | 58,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 240,002 | +240,002 |
| China | 40,341 | 153,817 | +113,476 |
| India | 77,113 | 30,967 | -46,146 |
| United States | 39,432 | 55,064 | +15,632 |
| Germany | 27,108 | 31,590 | +4,482 |
| France | 26,917 | 17,208 | -9,709 |
| Belgium | 14,634 | 22,901 | +8,267 |
| Switzerland | 6,975 | 26,529 | +19,554 |
| Poland | 24,313 | 0 | -24,313 |
| Finland | 22,509 | 0 | -22,509 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 251,172 |
| Netherlands | 150,002 |
| Poland | 114,313 |
| India | 108,080 |
| United States | 90,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 66,018 | 185,154 | +119,136 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 150,002 | +150,002 |
| Poland | 24,313 | 90,000 | +65,687 |
| India | 77,113 | 30,967 | -46,146 |
| United States | 53,494 | 37,453 | -16,041 |
| United Kingdom | 49,003 | 4,624 | -44,379 |
| Germany | 19,105 | 17,423 | -1,682 |
| Thailand | 15,268 | 14,518 | -750 |
| Switzerland | 1,262 | 25,002 | +23,740 |
| Spain | 4,659 | 12,692 | +8,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +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 | 417,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,292 |
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 | 180,591 | 237,115 | +56,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,298 | 268,796 | +227,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,231 | 80,061 | -47,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 248,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,534 |
| Southampton | 114,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,302 |
| Felixstowe | 69,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,634 | 237,072 | +225,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,433 | 90,101 | +39,668 |
| Southampton | 82,355 | 31,875 | -50,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,097 | 35,205 | -42,892 |
| Felixstowe | 22,641 | 46,813 | +24,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,495 | 46,163 | +29,668 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,566 | 22,065 | -13,501 |
| Dover | 17,571 | 21,050 | +3,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,593 | 10,674 | -3,919 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 25,002 | +25,002 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MURRELEKTRONIK LIMITED | 13 |
| GERBER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 10 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 8 |
| THE REPLACE BASE LTD | 6 |
| PIMORONI LTD | 5 |
| ELECTRO GROUP LIMITED | 5 |
| LECTRA UK LIMITED | 4 |
| HEXIS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| WIELAND ELECTRIC LIMITED | 4 |
| PEDDINGHAUS CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 437,727 |
| Singapore | 213,702 |
| France | 156,492 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 |
| Netherlands | 145,650 |
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 | 285,709 | 152,018 | -133,691 |
| Singapore | 177,675 | 36,027 | -141,648 |
| France | 146,504 | 9,988 | -136,516 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 | 0 | -147,906 |
| Netherlands | 93,635 | 52,015 | -41,620 |
| Germany | 71,541 | 17,800 | -53,741 |
| Japan | 74,941 | 3,049 | -71,892 |
| Italy | 42,285 | 24,414 | -17,871 |
| Australia | 40,803 | 18,830 | -21,973 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,178 | 39,966 | +30,788 |
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 | 1,821,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,645 |
| Road transport | 4,932 |
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 | 1,328,665 | 492,985 | -835,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,423 | 42,560 | +6,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,040 | 23,605 | -18,435 |
| Road transport | 4,932 | 0 | -4,932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 903,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 258,976 |
| ZLC | 147,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 673,308 | 229,969 | -443,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,437 | 125,718 | -241,719 |
| Manchester Airport | 184,460 | 74,516 | -109,944 |
| ZLC | 99,268 | 48,524 | -50,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,609 | 23,952 | -8,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,100 | 7,890 | -27,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,608 | +18,608 |
| Southampton | 1,571 | 15,715 | +14,144 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,026 | 8,565 | +539 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 5,693 | +5,693 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 901710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drafting tables and machines, including automatic and non-automatic types, used for technical drawing and design