Import/export HS code 902781: Mass spectrometers
High-tech tools for identifying the composition of substances by measuring their mass
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 55,667,733 |
| United States | 36,422,410 |
| Netherlands | 26,199,026 |
| France | 13,708,615 |
| Singapore | 3,420,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 26,054,022 | 29,613,711 | +3,559,689 |
| United States | 21,040,122 | 15,382,288 | -5,657,834 |
| Netherlands | 13,728,628 | 12,470,398 | -1,258,230 |
| France | 5,803,773 | 7,904,842 | +2,101,069 |
| Singapore | 1,301,519 | 2,118,657 | +817,138 |
| Switzerland | 622,139 | 2,038,991 | +1,416,852 |
| Belgium | 1,474,014 | 1,045,002 | -429,012 |
| South Korea | 872,594 | 867,549 | -5,045 |
| Ireland | 473,264 | 1,152,460 | +679,196 |
| China | 790,800 | 357,582 | -433,218 |
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 | 46,229,252 |
| Germany | 30,835,213 |
| Singapore | 24,869,880 |
| Ireland | 16,095,502 |
| France | 10,096,518 |
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 | 26,573,733 | 19,655,519 | -6,918,214 |
| Germany | 15,150,490 | 15,684,723 | +534,233 |
| Singapore | 10,942,104 | 13,927,776 | +2,985,672 |
| Ireland | 8,883,307 | 7,212,195 | -1,671,112 |
| France | 3,716,471 | 6,380,047 | +2,663,576 |
| United Kingdom | 3,739,277 | 3,980,690 | +241,413 |
| Japan | 1,448,597 | 1,593,325 | +144,728 |
| Switzerland | 23,991 | 1,987,410 | +1,963,419 |
| Netherlands | 653,285 | 966,599 | +313,314 |
| South Korea | 841,536 | 745,737 | -95,799 |
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 | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Cheshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +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 | 97,016,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,802,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,719,549 |
| Other | 1,395,320 |
| Road transport | 50,677 |
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 | 49,845,704 | 47,170,989 | -2,674,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,257,869 | 23,544,743 | +8,286,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,908,954 | 5,810,595 | -4,098,359 |
| Other | 868,569 | 526,751 | -341,818 |
| Road transport | 50,677 | 0 | -50,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,242,102 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,052,917 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,454,367 |
| Thamesport | 12,864,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,863,751 |
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 | 24,272,284 | 21,969,818 | -2,302,466 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,685,936 | 11,366,981 | +2,681,045 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,363,089 | 7,091,278 | -2,271,811 |
| Thamesport | 8,704,722 | 4,159,846 | -4,544,876 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,010,243 | 6,853,508 | +1,843,265 |
| Dover | 3,578,234 | 6,257,278 | +2,679,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,203,462 | 2,486,875 | -2,716,587 |
| Killingholme | 3,932,641 | 290,288 | -3,642,353 |
| Harwich | 1,742,381 | 1,843,451 | +101,070 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,572,924 | 1,794,459 | +221,535 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 48 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 47 |
| AMETEK (GB) LIMITED | 46 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WATERS LIMITED | 45 |
| MICROMASS LIMITED | 45 |
| ABB LIMITED | 45 |
| AB SCIEX UK LIMITED | 43 |
| COHERENT SCOTLAND LIMITED | 40 |
| PFEIFFER VACUUM LTD | 38 |
| ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 91 |
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 89,000,334 |
| United States | 84,085,690 |
| Germany | 21,527,558 |
| Netherlands | 19,083,080 |
| South Korea | 15,510,239 |
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 | 43,293,281 | 45,707,053 | +2,413,772 |
| United States | 46,503,087 | 37,582,603 | -8,920,484 |
| Germany | 11,146,976 | 10,380,582 | -766,394 |
| Netherlands | 15,629,246 | 3,453,834 | -12,175,412 |
| South Korea | 10,845,072 | 4,665,167 | -6,179,905 |
| Japan | 7,275,030 | 5,278,260 | -1,996,770 |
| France | 5,489,982 | 5,749,091 | +259,109 |
| Singapore | 7,546,641 | 1,359,276 | -6,187,365 |
| Canada | 6,658,816 | 1,840,412 | -4,818,404 |
| Taiwan | 3,785,461 | 2,133,603 | -1,651,858 |
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 | 262,722,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,836,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,284,182 |
| Road transport | 1,760,542 |
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 | 142,573,887 | 120,148,193 | -22,425,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,213,351 | 24,622,677 | -10,590,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,137,468 | 1,146,714 | -6,990,754 |
| Road transport | 1,534,278 | 226,264 | -1,308,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 132,814,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,102,429 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,173,745 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,248,529 |
| ZLC | 9,960,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 67,739,956 | 65,075,016 | -2,664,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,006,269 | 42,096,160 | -11,910,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,792,194 | 20,381,551 | -10,410,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,316,700 | 4,931,829 | -6,384,871 |
| ZLC | 4,457,117 | 5,503,093 | +1,045,976 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,098,467 | 2,565,773 | -3,532,694 |
| Felixstowe | 6,462,997 | 18,557 | -6,444,440 |
| Dover | 749,591 | 1,785,781 | +1,036,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 682,504 | 1,396,055 | +713,551 |
| Tyne | 1,128,715 | 453,628 | -675,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 902781
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-tech tools for identifying the composition of substances by measuring their mass