Import/export HS code 90241040: Machines for hardness tests
Machines used to measure how hard a material is, like metals or plastics
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 | 1,532,509 |
| Germany | 538,807 |
| Austria | 532,897 |
| Netherlands | 314,437 |
| Denmark | 247,916 |
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 | 13,903 | 1,518,606 | +1,504,703 |
| Germany | 300,768 | 238,039 | -62,729 |
| Austria | 184,271 | 348,626 | +164,355 |
| Netherlands | 101,142 | 213,295 | +112,153 |
| Denmark | 173,887 | 74,029 | -99,858 |
| Japan | 73,868 | 31,038 | -42,830 |
| India | 69,055 | 34,916 | -34,139 |
| Ireland | 62,873 | 30,990 | -31,883 |
| China | 15,925 | 59,117 | +43,192 |
| Italy | 40,607 | 21,235 | -19,372 |
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 | 1,661,754 |
| Austria | 516,454 |
| China | 398,976 |
| Netherlands | 390,273 |
| Japan | 233,232 |
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 | 114,492 | 1,547,262 | +1,432,770 |
| Austria | 175,648 | 340,806 | +165,158 |
| China | 187,250 | 211,726 | +24,476 |
| Netherlands | 138,981 | 251,292 | +112,311 |
| Japan | 160,203 | 73,029 | -87,174 |
| Germany | 73,820 | 80,358 | +6,538 |
| India | 69,055 | 34,916 | -34,139 |
| Denmark | 70,938 | 0 | -70,938 |
| Italy | 40,607 | 21,235 | -19,372 |
| United Kingdom | 41,583 | 15,788 | -25,795 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 2,487,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 957,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,724 |
| Road transport | 27,155 |
| Other | 939 |
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 | 353,298 | 2,133,908 | +1,780,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 581,821 | 375,281 | -206,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,285 | 122,439 | -25,846 |
| Road transport | 27,155 | 0 | -27,155 |
| Other | 939 | 0 | -939 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,534,745 |
| Eurotunnel | 438,499 |
| Birmingham Airport | 387,350 |
| London | 239,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,438 |
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 | 6,225 | 1,528,520 | +1,522,295 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,835 | 185,664 | -67,171 |
| Birmingham Airport | 126,323 | 261,027 | +134,704 |
| London | 173,974 | 65,424 | -108,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,195 | 124,243 | +22,048 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 36,528 | 169,815 | +133,287 |
| Dover | 94,634 | 60,370 | -34,264 |
| Felixstowe | 51,758 | 51,493 | -265 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,819 | 23,492 | -47,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,384 | 33,473 | -5,911 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTROGRAPHIC LIMITED | 43 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
| STRUERS LIMITED | 24 |
| ZWICKROELL LTD. | 21 |
| BOWERS METROLOGY LIMITED | 17 |
| LABQUIP NDT LIMITED | 16 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 13 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 13 |
| INDENTEC HARDNESS TESTING MACHINES LIMITED | 9 |
| C N TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 283,900 |
| Saudi Arabia | 246,192 |
| United States | 243,512 |
| Bangladesh | 117,445 |
| Taiwan | 98,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 173,019 | 110,881 | -62,138 |
| Saudi Arabia | 227,375 | 18,817 | -208,558 |
| United States | 147,909 | 95,603 | -52,306 |
| Bangladesh | 117,445 | 0 | -117,445 |
| Taiwan | 98,632 | 0 | -98,632 |
| Austria | 78,280 | 13,447 | -64,833 |
| Ireland | 43,165 | 26,795 | -16,370 |
| Poland | 52,802 | 10,046 | -42,756 |
| Germany | 43,335 | 16,825 | -26,510 |
| Spain | 57,312 | 0 | -57,312 |
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 | 1,102,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 350,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,958 |
| Road transport | 7,114 |
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 | 716,340 | 386,371 | -329,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,569 | 19,047 | -312,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 225,617 | 79,341 | -146,276 |
| Road transport | 7,114 | 0 | -7,114 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 531,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,774 |
| ZLC | 135,951 |
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 | 352,432 | 179,266 | -173,166 |
| East Midlands Airport | 165,506 | 107,660 | -57,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,419 | 0 | -241,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,579 | 31,195 | -151,384 |
| ZLC | 82,025 | 53,926 | -28,099 |
| London Stansted Airport | 90,339 | 39,659 | -50,680 |
| Southampton | 81,812 | 6,110 | -75,702 |
| Dover | 6,662 | 43,669 | +37,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,426 | 0 | -29,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,812 | 3,979 | -11,833 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90241040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to measure how hard a material is, like metals or plastics