Import/export HS code 903149: Various inspection tools
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* 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 | 116,851,525 |
| United States | 41,489,641 |
| China | 37,294,559 |
| Mexico | 28,171,266 |
| Japan | 26,033,305 |
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 | 57,359,412 | 59,492,113 | +2,132,701 |
| United States | 20,695,639 | 20,794,002 | +98,363 |
| China | 21,069,770 | 16,224,789 | -4,844,981 |
| Mexico | 12,783,804 | 15,387,462 | +2,603,658 |
| Japan | 11,601,675 | 14,431,630 | +2,829,955 |
| Netherlands | 7,375,463 | 8,200,609 | +825,146 |
| France | 7,553,618 | 7,319,827 | -233,791 |
| Switzerland | 4,775,589 | 7,584,940 | +2,809,351 |
| Ireland | 5,323,402 | 5,370,307 | +46,905 |
| Italy | 5,155,462 | 5,190,234 | +34,772 |
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 | 91,290,859 |
| China | 55,768,000 |
| United States | 39,110,822 |
| Japan | 30,468,252 |
| Mexico | 29,286,651 |
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 | 46,262,161 | 45,028,698 | -1,233,463 |
| China | 29,534,537 | 26,233,463 | -3,301,074 |
| United States | 18,953,437 | 20,157,385 | +1,203,948 |
| Japan | 12,694,234 | 17,774,018 | +5,079,784 |
| Mexico | 13,809,044 | 15,477,607 | +1,668,563 |
| United Kingdom | 15,660,176 | 11,727,362 | -3,932,814 |
| Switzerland | 5,037,181 | 7,910,103 | +2,872,922 |
| Canada | 5,731,021 | 5,813,839 | +82,818 |
| Italy | 5,468,101 | 5,781,526 | +313,425 |
| Austria | 4,357,079 | 3,325,492 | -1,031,587 |
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 | 172 |
| Inner London - West | 134 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 94 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 88 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 88 |
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 | 133 | 105 | -28 |
| Inner London - West | 93 | 83 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 68 | 75 | +7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 59 | 56 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 62 | 67 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 53 | 61 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 53 | 56 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 60 | 50 | -10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 55 | 51 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 49 | 46 | -3 |
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 | 218,514,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,979,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,246,896 |
| Other | 3,850,262 |
| Road transport | 1,083,079 |
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 | 108,131,141 | 110,383,397 | +2,252,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,869,471 | 49,109,998 | +2,240,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,507,901 | 29,738,995 | -2,768,906 |
| Other | 2,387,299 | 1,462,963 | -924,336 |
| Road transport | 505,464 | 577,615 | +72,151 |
| Rail transport | 618,512 | 0 | -618,512 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,900,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,013,226 |
| Dover | 49,631,115 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,140,991 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,472,646 |
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 | 39,709,122 | 44,191,778 | +4,482,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,122,385 | 36,890,841 | -231,544 |
| Dover | 21,908,998 | 27,722,117 | +5,813,119 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,388,739 | 13,752,252 | +363,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,880,264 | 8,592,382 | -2,287,882 |
| Southampton | 10,954,562 | 8,153,361 | -2,801,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,714,610 | 8,967,772 | -746,838 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,362,101 | 8,111,547 | +1,749,446 |
| Thamesport | 6,131,625 | 7,090,950 | +959,325 |
| Felixstowe | 5,372,445 | 4,225,372 | -1,147,073 |
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 | 345 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 171 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 171 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 121 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 111 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 274 |
| 2025-11 | 313 |
| 2025-10 | 330 |
| 2025-09 | 307 |
| 2025-08 | 288 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 120 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 118 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 114 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 109 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 107 |
| SENCON (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| RS HYDRO LIMITED | 104 |
| NDC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 98 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 815 |
| 1m-15m | 622 |
| 0-1m | 212 |
| 15m-54m | 170 |
| Other | 144 |
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 | 57,294,422 |
| Germany | 50,676,850 |
| Netherlands | 20,591,323 |
| Japan | 17,094,256 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,090,818 |
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 | 32,996,625 | 24,297,797 | -8,698,828 |
| Germany | 29,661,858 | 21,014,992 | -8,646,866 |
| Netherlands | 11,541,519 | 9,049,804 | -2,491,715 |
| Japan | 7,973,008 | 9,121,248 | +1,148,240 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,335,859 | 8,754,959 | +419,100 |
| Ireland | 6,903,421 | 8,572,957 | +1,669,536 |
| France | 6,277,042 | 8,823,161 | +2,546,119 |
| China | 6,429,567 | 7,767,215 | +1,337,648 |
| Spain | 6,228,031 | 7,260,903 | +1,032,872 |
| Israel | 8,093,072 | 5,109,039 | -2,984,033 |
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 | 43,700 |
| Germany | 969 |
| XI | 914 |
| Ireland | 112 |
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 | 29,241 | 14,459 | -14,782 |
| Germany | 969 | 0 | -969 |
| XI | 647 | 267 | -380 |
| Ireland | 112 | 0 | -112 |
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 | 223,501,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,695,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,298,561 |
| Road transport | 681,153 |
| Other | 50,740 |
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 | 111,841,184 | 111,660,364 | -180,820 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,750,198 | 52,945,776 | -9,804,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,192,678 | 5,105,883 | -2,086,795 |
| Road transport | 676,503 | 4,650 | -671,853 |
| Other | 35,515 | 15,225 | -20,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,728,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,882,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,896,200 |
| Dover | 16,435,404 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,718,287 |
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 | 52,571,532 | 54,157,306 | +1,585,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,616,317 | 41,265,935 | -6,350,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,549,506 | 37,346,694 | -1,202,812 |
| Dover | 10,492,465 | 5,942,939 | -4,549,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,146,386 | 7,571,901 | -574,485 |
| ZLC | 8,934,857 | 5,023,417 | -3,911,440 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,825,788 | 5,439,497 | +2,613,709 |
| Holyhead | 2,106,415 | 3,158,833 | +1,052,418 |
| Southampton | 2,526,438 | 1,832,490 | -693,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,437,636 | 1,222,615 | -1,215,021 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 903149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tools for inspecting or measuring things, not listed elsewhere