Import/export HS code 90278910: Light exposure meters
Devices for measuring light levels, often used in photography or filmmaking
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,857,019 |
| United States | 1,115,114 |
| Netherlands | 739,342 |
| France | 646,888 |
| China | 522,136 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,078,936 | 1,778,083 | -300,853 |
| United States | 740,096 | 375,018 | -365,078 |
| Netherlands | 344,356 | 394,986 | +50,630 |
| France | 119,300 | 527,588 | +408,288 |
| China | 393,465 | 128,671 | -264,794 |
| Switzerland | 333,887 | 152,624 | -181,263 |
| Denmark | 192,948 | 278,584 | +85,636 |
| Italy | 213,296 | 175,770 | -37,526 |
| Germany | 119,550 | 191,870 | +72,320 |
| South Korea | 114,038 | 158,963 | +44,925 |
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 | 4,439,706 |
| United States | 1,484,184 |
| United Kingdom | 1,017,408 |
| Denmark | 468,179 |
| Switzerland | 464,413 |
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 | 2,494,593 | 1,945,113 | -549,480 |
| United States | 579,870 | 904,314 | +324,444 |
| United Kingdom | 514,611 | 502,797 | -11,814 |
| Denmark | 189,595 | 278,584 | +88,989 |
| Switzerland | 328,211 | 136,202 | -192,009 |
| Ireland | 276,292 | 151,825 | -124,467 |
| Germany | 142,636 | 148,888 | +6,252 |
| Japan | 217,445 | 43,648 | -173,797 |
| Philippines | 118,076 | 122,497 | +4,421 |
| Canada | 219,943 | 20,307 | -199,636 |
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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 12 | 5 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +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 | 7,719,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,262,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 979,427 |
| Road transport | 58,061 |
| Other | 902 |
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 | 4,548,846 | 3,170,787 | -1,378,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 457,174 | 805,060 | +347,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,413 | 569,014 | +158,601 |
| Road transport | 43,528 | 14,533 | -28,995 |
| Other | 580 | 322 | -258 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,102,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,290,974 |
| Thamesport | 970,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 778,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 367,222 |
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 | 2,776,176 | 2,326,450 | -449,726 |
| London Stansted Airport | 940,632 | 350,342 | -590,290 |
| Thamesport | 262,462 | 707,548 | +445,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 511,337 | 266,737 | -244,600 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,772 | 344,450 | +321,678 |
| Dover | 205,325 | 158,371 | -46,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,989 | 81,475 | -76,514 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,955 | 158,616 | +82,661 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,612 | 40,028 | -90,584 |
| London | 130,091 | 1,518 | -128,573 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTO LIMITED | 45 |
| CIRRUS RESEARCH PLC | 42 |
| VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| CASELLA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 22 |
| ALVATEK LTD | 17 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 16 |
| DRAEGER MEDICAL UK LIMITED | 15 |
| FIDGEON LIMITED | 14 |
| LASER LINES LIMITED | 14 |
| ACOUSTICS NOISE AND VIBRATION LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 6,044,149 |
| Germany | 3,202,134 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,786,611 |
| South Korea | 1,168,586 |
| Australia | 990,607 |
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 | 2,872,571 | 3,171,578 | +299,007 |
| Germany | 1,893,257 | 1,308,877 | -584,380 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,590,292 | 196,319 | -1,393,973 |
| South Korea | 767,432 | 401,154 | -366,278 |
| Australia | 494,046 | 496,561 | +2,515 |
| France | 758,540 | 179,485 | -579,055 |
| Netherlands | 412,660 | 478,126 | +65,466 |
| China | 487,176 | 291,659 | -195,517 |
| Switzerland | 393,356 | 347,317 | -46,039 |
| Canada | 355,224 | 363,349 | +8,125 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,746 |
| Taiwan | 126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 9,746 | +9,746 |
| Taiwan | 126 | 0 | -126 |
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 | 25,435,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 896,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,579 |
| Road transport | 61,989 |
| Other | 9,872 |
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 | 14,045,230 | 11,390,300 | -2,654,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,596 | 211,462 | -473,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 318,341 | 134,238 | -184,103 |
| Road transport | 61,989 | 0 | -61,989 |
| Other | 126 | 9,746 | +9,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,603,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,489,879 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,374,298 |
| ZLC | 2,032,422 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,185,738 |
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 | 6,974,184 | 5,629,251 | -1,344,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,085,332 | 3,404,547 | +1,319,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,267,194 | 1,107,104 | -1,160,090 |
| ZLC | 1,150,549 | 881,873 | -268,676 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,185,738 | 0 | -1,185,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 436,711 | 44,721 | -391,990 |
| Dover | 226,737 | 148,576 | -78,161 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 187,534 | 88,769 | -98,765 |
| Manchester Airport | 160,184 | 94,389 | -65,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,234 | 40,795 | -146,439 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90278910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices for measuring light levels, often used in photography or filmmaking