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 | 209,523 |
| India | 114,933 |
| United States | 96,678 |
| Germany | 59,803 |
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 | 41,424 | 168,099 | +126,675 |
| India | 74,243 | 40,690 | -33,553 |
| United States | 43,996 | 52,682 | +8,686 |
| Germany | 22,355 | 37,448 | +15,093 |
| France | 26,917 | 17,208 | -9,709 |
| Belgium | 14,634 | 22,901 | +8,267 |
| Switzerland | 4,269 | 26,529 | +22,260 |
| 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 | 265,568 |
| Netherlands | 150,002 |
| India | 114,933 |
| Poland | 114,313 |
| United States | 90,423 |
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 | 62,348 | 203,220 | +140,872 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 150,002 | +150,002 |
| India | 74,243 | 40,690 | -33,553 |
| Poland | 24,313 | 90,000 | +65,687 |
| United States | 55,352 | 35,071 | -20,281 |
| United Kingdom | 49,003 | 6,698 | -42,305 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
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 | 432,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,809 |
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 | 184,747 | 247,636 | +62,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,545 | 274,654 | +238,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,025 | 89,784 | -31,241 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 245,206 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,996 |
| Southampton | 123,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,387 |
| 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 | 8,134 | 237,072 | +228,938 |
| London Stansted Airport | 54,997 | 99,999 | +45,002 |
| Southampton | 82,355 | 41,598 | -40,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,097 | 38,290 | -39,807 |
| Felixstowe | 22,641 | 46,813 | +24,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,708 | 45,080 | +30,372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,566 | 22,065 | -13,501 |
| Dover | 17,571 | 21,050 | +3,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,840 | 16,532 | +6,692 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 333,626 |
| Singapore | 212,636 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 |
| France | 147,131 |
| Netherlands | 146,585 |
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 | 177,046 | 156,580 | -20,466 |
| Singapore | 187,622 | 25,014 | -162,608 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 | 0 | -147,906 |
| France | 135,093 | 12,038 | -123,055 |
| Netherlands | 96,225 | 50,360 | -45,865 |
| Germany | 71,541 | 17,800 | -53,741 |
| Japan | 72,506 | 3,049 | -69,457 |
| Italy | 36,285 | 31,498 | -4,787 |
| Australia | 50,300 | 7,890 | -42,410 |
| South Korea | 30,941 | 15,605 | -15,336 |
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 | 1,664,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,074 |
| Road transport | 3,621 |
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 | 1,173,850 | 490,428 | -683,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,423 | 44,610 | +14,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,409 | 12,665 | -38,744 |
| Road transport | 3,621 | 0 | -3,621 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 769,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 485,518 |
| Manchester Airport | 242,838 |
| ZLC | 146,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,611 |
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 | 527,573 | 242,107 | -285,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 359,800 | 125,718 | -234,082 |
| Manchester Airport | 179,335 | 63,503 | -115,832 |
| ZLC | 101,639 | 44,842 | -56,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,609 | 26,002 | -607 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,100 | 7,890 | -27,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,608 | +18,608 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,026 | 8,565 | +539 |
| Southampton | 10,940 | 4,775 | -6,165 |
| 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