Import/export HS code 903120: Test benches
Equipment used to test and check the performance of machines or parts
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 | 22,456,739 |
| Italy | 20,952,915 |
| France | 20,371,382 |
| United States | 3,762,350 |
| Netherlands | 3,363,993 |
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 | 10,126,443 | 12,330,296 | +2,203,853 |
| Italy | 11,104,421 | 9,848,494 | -1,255,927 |
| France | 17,315,517 | 3,055,865 | -14,259,652 |
| United States | 1,437,511 | 2,324,839 | +887,328 |
| Netherlands | 1,821,577 | 1,542,416 | -279,161 |
| Czechia | 2,320,811 | 731,002 | -1,589,809 |
| Belgium | 987,256 | 1,891,513 | +904,257 |
| Poland | 1,228,730 | 1,011,073 | -217,657 |
| India | 1,691,054 | 520,630 | -1,170,424 |
| Canada | 1,473,408 | 172,628 | -1,300,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,416,319 |
| Italy | 20,516,974 |
| France | 20,390,998 |
| United Kingdom | 4,939,286 |
| United States | 4,201,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,788,162 | 12,628,157 | +2,839,995 |
| Italy | 11,163,074 | 9,353,900 | -1,809,174 |
| France | 17,203,915 | 3,187,083 | -14,016,832 |
| United Kingdom | 2,431,928 | 2,507,358 | +75,430 |
| United States | 2,069,978 | 2,131,751 | +61,773 |
| Netherlands | 1,736,217 | 1,403,223 | -332,994 |
| Czechia | 2,000,807 | 749,207 | -1,251,600 |
| Poland | 1,129,081 | 848,086 | -280,995 |
| Canada | 1,536,446 | 89,621 | -1,446,825 |
| Spain | 449,941 | 913,092 | +463,151 |
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 | 44 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
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 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,248,560 |
| Air transport | 14,121,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,719,921 |
| Rail transport | 655,077 |
| Road transport | 99,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,958,130 | 29,290,430 | -14,667,700 |
| Air transport | 7,809,817 | 6,311,194 | -1,498,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,447,651 | 1,272,270 | -175,381 |
| Rail transport | 263,824 | 391,253 | +127,429 |
| Road transport | 35,075 | 64,048 | +28,973 |
| Other | 79,595 | 867 | -78,728 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 36,059,370 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,420,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,710,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,419,258 |
| London | 3,358,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 19,711,705 | 16,347,665 | -3,364,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,159,979 | 4,260,314 | -14,899,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,897,642 | 1,812,548 | -1,085,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,109,297 | 2,309,961 | +1,200,664 |
| London | 675,830 | 2,682,734 | +2,006,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,718,426 | 1,605,243 | -113,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 800,989 | 1,639,961 | +838,972 |
| Felixstowe | 1,294,195 | 937,199 | -356,996 |
| Birmingham Airport | 682,056 | 1,422,075 | +740,019 |
| Harwich | 797,740 | 1,226,120 | +428,380 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 40 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 36 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 30 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROACT MEDICAL LIMITED | 83 |
| MSA (BRITAIN) LIMITED | 51 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| HELLA LIMITED | 40 |
| AUMOVIO TRADING UK LIMITED | 35 |
| TRADE GARAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 31 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 30 |
| MAHA UK LIMITED | 28 |
| LIFTMASTER LIMITED | 26 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 172 |
| 1m-15m | 137 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | 12,805,332 |
| Germany | 3,361,336 |
| Turkey | 2,601,716 |
| France | 2,414,400 |
| India | 2,070,918 |
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 | 9,021,333 | 3,783,999 | -5,237,334 |
| Germany | 1,719,157 | 1,642,179 | -76,978 |
| Turkey | 521,152 | 2,080,564 | +1,559,412 |
| France | 1,334,754 | 1,079,646 | -255,108 |
| India | 257,337 | 1,813,581 | +1,556,244 |
| Poland | 1,842,265 | 171,282 | -1,670,983 |
| China | 1,261,846 | 462,797 | -799,049 |
| Italy | 711,641 | 913,449 | +201,808 |
| Norway | 308,820 | 815,834 | +507,014 |
| Brazil | 823,941 | 118,928 | -705,013 |
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 | 17,603,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,702,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,316,610 |
| Road transport | 6,912 |
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 | 9,658,525 | 7,944,540 | -1,713,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,467,878 | 8,234,302 | -233,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,762,181 | 2,554,429 | -4,207,752 |
| Road transport | 6,912 | 0 | -6,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,125,990 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,620,006 |
| Dover | 3,047,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,004,032 |
| Southampton | 2,656,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,540,805 | 5,585,185 | -955,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,330,386 | 5,289,620 | -1,040,766 |
| Dover | 1,109,609 | 1,937,812 | +828,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,640,466 | 363,566 | -2,276,900 |
| Southampton | 2,060,125 | 596,349 | -1,463,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578,466 | 767,218 | -811,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,391,345 | 869,921 | -521,424 |
| London Stansted Airport | 587,830 | 1,029,116 | +441,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 471,015 | 318,346 | -152,669 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 622,773 | 62,000 | -560,773 |
Quick facts
HS code: 903120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Equipment used to test and check the performance of machines or parts