Import/export HS code 902490: Parts for testing machines
Spare parts and accessories for machines that test material strength or hardness
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 | 16,443,299 |
| Germany | 4,873,531 |
| China | 4,550,457 |
| India | 3,471,023 |
| Netherlands | 2,742,904 |
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 | 9,861,585 | 6,581,714 | -3,279,871 |
| Germany | 1,997,747 | 2,875,784 | +878,037 |
| China | 2,527,188 | 2,023,269 | -503,919 |
| India | 1,697,788 | 1,773,235 | +75,447 |
| Netherlands | 1,641,403 | 1,101,501 | -539,902 |
| Italy | 1,830,926 | 520,260 | -1,310,666 |
| Switzerland | 1,292,912 | 918,989 | -373,923 |
| France | 1,129,954 | 892,130 | -237,824 |
| Czechia | 242,863 | 623,313 | +380,450 |
| Spain | 365,110 | 211,379 | -153,731 |
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 | 16,240,163 |
| China | 4,664,746 |
| Germany | 4,302,695 |
| United Kingdom | 4,219,643 |
| India | 3,447,927 |
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 | 10,006,611 | 6,233,552 | -3,773,059 |
| China | 2,599,236 | 2,065,510 | -533,726 |
| Germany | 1,760,503 | 2,542,192 | +781,689 |
| United Kingdom | 2,199,712 | 2,019,931 | -179,781 |
| India | 1,667,129 | 1,780,798 | +113,669 |
| Italy | 1,890,029 | 675,784 | -1,214,245 |
| Switzerland | 1,342,670 | 910,830 | -431,840 |
| Netherlands | 826,813 | 579,965 | -246,848 |
| Romania | 554,690 | 578,855 | +24,165 |
| Czechia | 210,892 | 640,367 | +429,475 |
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 | 53 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 32 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 |
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 | 37 | 32 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 13 | -8 |
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 | 30,595,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,437,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,328,406 |
| Road transport | 104,349 |
| Other | 11,279 |
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 | 16,872,862 | 13,722,161 | -3,150,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,098,820 | 3,339,130 | -759,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,077,361 | 3,251,045 | -826,316 |
| Road transport | 87,151 | 17,198 | -69,953 |
| Other | 4,466 | 6,813 | +2,347 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,564,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,627,400 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,915,622 |
| Dover | 4,961,406 |
| Southampton | 2,599,613 |
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 | 6,196,033 | 5,367,982 | -828,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,571,180 | 4,056,220 | -1,514,960 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,261,209 | 2,654,413 | -606,796 |
| Dover | 2,669,489 | 2,291,917 | -377,572 |
| Southampton | 1,221,152 | 1,378,461 | +157,309 |
| Felixstowe | 997,660 | 609,396 | -388,264 |
| Birmingham Airport | 824,962 | 660,458 | -164,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 808,455 | 585,630 | -222,825 |
| Manchester Airport | 663,187 | 603,197 | -59,990 |
| Thamesport | 442,604 | 543,582 | +100,978 |
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 | 96 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 69 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 60 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Other manufacturing | 51 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 96 |
| 2025-10 | 92 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 83 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SONATEST LTD | 120 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 120 |
| ITW LIMITED | 118 |
| DAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 117 |
| T.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.) LIMITED | 111 |
| NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 108 |
| MPRD LIMITED | 99 |
| TINIUS OLSEN LIMITED | 96 |
| MECMESIN LIMITED | 90 |
| AMETEK (GB) LIMITED | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 259 |
| 1m-15m | 217 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | 21,446,364 |
| China | 6,118,759 |
| Germany | 5,377,001 |
| France | 5,128,908 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,817,794 |
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 | 12,191,862 | 9,254,502 | -2,937,360 |
| China | 3,033,903 | 3,084,856 | +50,953 |
| Germany | 3,014,097 | 2,362,904 | -651,193 |
| France | 2,907,318 | 2,221,590 | -685,728 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,285,392 | 2,532,402 | +247,010 |
| Italy | 2,134,693 | 1,356,971 | -777,722 |
| Canada | 1,272,993 | 1,450,046 | +177,053 |
| Netherlands | 1,320,508 | 1,363,175 | +42,667 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,087,187 | 1,452,882 | +365,695 |
| Malaysia | 1,030,566 | 1,501,962 | +471,396 |
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 | 74,103,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,330,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,189,918 |
| Road transport | 110,443 |
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 | 39,675,641 | 34,427,504 | -5,248,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,062,846 | 7,267,807 | +204,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,745,036 | 4,444,882 | +699,846 |
| Road transport | 101,318 | 9,125 | -92,193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,088,976 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,179,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,449,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,449,631 |
| ZLC | 5,244,137 |
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 | 17,625,147 | 15,463,829 | -2,161,318 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,233,953 | 10,945,816 | -2,288,137 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,071,805 | 4,378,038 | -693,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,844,875 | 4,604,756 | -240,119 |
| ZLC | 2,634,178 | 2,609,959 | -24,219 |
| Dover | 1,729,541 | 1,325,830 | -403,711 |
| Southampton | 774,405 | 1,925,472 | +1,151,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 756,303 | 1,545,200 | +788,897 |
| Manchester Airport | 819,489 | 821,150 | +1,661 |
| Felixstowe | 855,189 | 481,549 | -373,640 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and accessories for machines that test material strength or hardness