Import/export HS code 90251180: Various liquid-filled measuring tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,758,700 |
| United States | 908,927 |
| Spain | 575,965 |
| Germany | 493,016 |
| Netherlands | 130,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,144,648 | 614,052 | -530,596 |
| United States | 110,894 | 798,033 | +687,139 |
| Spain | 213,427 | 362,538 | +149,111 |
| Germany | 229,421 | 263,595 | +34,174 |
| Netherlands | 71,051 | 59,567 | -11,484 |
| Taiwan | 52,212 | 68,245 | +16,033 |
| France | 78,837 | 35,247 | -43,590 |
| Poland | 42,476 | 16,729 | -25,747 |
| Japan | 29,039 | 15,005 | -14,034 |
| Belgium | 11,572 | 26,183 | +14,611 |
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 | 1,950,531 |
| United States | 1,025,896 |
| Germany | 409,713 |
| Ireland | 232,373 |
| Mexico | 199,994 |
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 | 1,260,402 | 690,129 | -570,273 |
| United States | 202,828 | 823,068 | +620,240 |
| Germany | 188,282 | 221,431 | +33,149 |
| Ireland | 3,673 | 228,700 | +225,027 |
| Mexico | 121,846 | 78,148 | -43,698 |
| Taiwan | 53,476 | 85,774 | +32,298 |
| France | 78,815 | 52,001 | -26,814 |
| United Kingdom | 44,829 | 43,251 | -1,578 |
| Switzerland | 33,678 | 45,770 | +12,092 |
| Austria | 57,959 | 2,154 | -55,805 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Kent | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
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 | 2,314,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,515,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 757,235 |
| Other | 37,151 |
| Road transport | 2,573 |
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 | 1,005,259 | 1,309,390 | +304,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 948,244 | 566,982 | -381,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,328 | 489,907 | +222,579 |
| Other | 17,479 | 19,672 | +2,193 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,573 | +2,573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 924,465 |
| Felixstowe | 753,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 429,844 |
| Dover | 350,679 |
| 499 | 309,822 |
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 | 155,198 | 769,267 | +614,069 |
| Felixstowe | 546,219 | 207,632 | -338,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,434 | 211,410 | -7,024 |
| Dover | 62,741 | 287,938 | +225,197 |
| 499 | 278,339 | 31,483 | -246,856 |
| London | 80,747 | 221,789 | +141,042 |
| Southampton | 132,208 | 119,952 | -12,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,908 | 90,449 | -14,459 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,819 | 90,359 | -8,460 |
| Birmingham Airport | 107,701 | 77,940 | -29,761 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAYES LIMITED | 83 |
| S.BRANNAN & SONS,LIMITED | 75 |
| G.H. ZEAL LIMITED | 66 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 44 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| WIKA INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 34 |
| APOLLO HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 789,510 |
| France | 339,544 |
| Germany | 233,225 |
| United Arab Emirates | 208,507 |
| South Korea | 171,479 |
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 | 652,958 | 136,552 | -516,406 |
| France | 223,765 | 115,779 | -107,986 |
| Germany | 142,275 | 90,950 | -51,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,870 | 139,637 | +70,767 |
| South Korea | 128,476 | 43,003 | -85,473 |
| Netherlands | 72,307 | 94,041 | +21,734 |
| Italy | 45,319 | 111,681 | +66,362 |
| Singapore | 96,958 | 51,447 | -45,511 |
| Croatia | 10,893 | 135,449 | +124,556 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,499 | 46,821 | -31,678 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,132 |
| XI | 221 |
| Nicaragua | 19 |
| Ireland | 18 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,235 | 897 | -338 |
| XI | 76 | 145 | +69 |
| Nicaragua | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| Ireland | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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 | 2,448,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 890,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 750,299 |
| Road transport | 77,889 |
| Other | 2,662 |
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 | 1,386,541 | 1,062,233 | -324,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,387 | 518,008 | +145,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 634,651 | 115,648 | -519,003 |
| Road transport | 77,889 | 0 | -77,889 |
| Other | 1,619 | 1,043 | -576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 896,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 612,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 542,838 |
| ZLC | 529,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 481,228 |
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 | 563,681 | 332,907 | -230,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,171 | 392,995 | +173,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,384 | 286,454 | +30,070 |
| ZLC | 285,616 | 243,956 | -41,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 472,937 | 8,291 | -464,646 |
| Manchester Airport | 194,001 | 78,397 | -115,604 |
| Felixstowe | 137,048 | 69,522 | -67,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 156,079 | 36,235 | -119,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,872 | 42,700 | -10,172 |
| Dover | 75,235 | 4,711 | -70,524 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90251180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid-filled tools for measuring things like temperature or density, not for medical use