Import/export HS code 90314910: Profile projectors
Tools used to measure and check the shape of objects by projecting their profiles
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 | 8,273,670 |
| China | 1,131,676 |
| France | 703,922 |
| Canada | 678,476 |
| United States | 560,894 |
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 | 2,915,619 | 5,358,051 | +2,442,432 |
| China | 668,619 | 463,057 | -205,562 |
| France | 132,299 | 571,623 | +439,324 |
| Canada | 299,513 | 378,963 | +79,450 |
| United States | 340,570 | 220,324 | -120,246 |
| Japan | 234,657 | 11,293 | -223,364 |
| Switzerland | 118,291 | 97,540 | -20,751 |
| Netherlands | 122,231 | 39,951 | -82,280 |
| Australia | 150,697 | 0 | -150,697 |
| Ireland | 88,025 | 56,400 | -31,625 |
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 | 6,256,167 |
| Japan | 2,186,666 |
| Canada | 1,339,571 |
| China | 1,297,259 |
| United States | 638,776 |
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 | 2,345,232 | 3,910,935 | +1,565,703 |
| Japan | 817,143 | 1,369,523 | +552,380 |
| Canada | 408,660 | 930,911 | +522,251 |
| China | 818,186 | 479,073 | -339,113 |
| United States | 410,942 | 227,834 | -183,108 |
| Switzerland | 124,190 | 110,354 | -13,836 |
| Australia | 150,697 | 0 | -150,697 |
| United Kingdom | 101,227 | 43,033 | -58,194 |
| Singapore | 0 | 126,420 | +126,420 |
| Italy | 52,883 | 41,071 | -11,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,096,429 |
| Air transport | 4,483,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,139,981 |
| Other | 9,655 |
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) | 2,912,748 | 4,183,681 | +1,270,933 |
| Air transport | 1,791,430 | 2,692,147 | +900,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 672,135 | 467,846 | -204,289 |
| Other | 2,626 | 7,029 | +4,403 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,695,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,881,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,550,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,297,046 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,195,721 |
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 | 1,301,881 | 3,393,953 | +2,092,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,340,762 | 540,523 | -800,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 619,659 | 930,481 | +310,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 804,801 | 492,245 | -312,556 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,390 | 1,158,331 | +1,120,941 |
| Felixstowe | 376,208 | 133,519 | -242,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 318,614 | 80,757 | -237,857 |
| London | 234,313 | 99,380 | -134,933 |
| Harwich | 76,086 | 120,476 | +44,390 |
| Southampton | 41,472 | 113,792 | +72,320 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| BRAINBOX LTD | 34 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 30 |
| MITUTOYO (U.K.) LIMITED | 30 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BAUMER LIMITED | 22 |
| HAIMER UK LTD | 19 |
| SICK (UK) LTD. | 18 |
| KONGSBERG MARITIME LIMITED | 18 |
| STARRETT PRECISION OPTICAL LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,086,621 |
| United States | 3,391,784 |
| Belgium | 855,614 |
| Germany | 854,358 |
| China | 689,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 747,898 | 4,338,723 | +3,590,825 |
| United States | 2,243,714 | 1,148,070 | -1,095,644 |
| Belgium | 659,447 | 196,167 | -463,280 |
| Germany | 678,106 | 176,252 | -501,854 |
| China | 426,100 | 262,909 | -163,191 |
| Viet Nam | 656,248 | 6,774 | -649,474 |
| Ireland | 250,509 | 197,723 | -52,786 |
| Switzerland | 147,909 | 267,645 | +119,736 |
| Japan | 222,152 | 114,307 | -107,845 |
| Canada | 168,721 | 137,057 | -31,664 |
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 | 13,513,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,916,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,277,350 |
| Road transport | 70,134 |
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 | 6,231,007 | 7,282,739 | +1,051,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,501 | 897,293 | -122,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 672,299 | 605,051 | -67,248 |
| Road transport | 70,134 | 0 | -70,134 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,217,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,527,694 |
| ZLC | 1,652,795 |
| Southampton | 1,240,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 904,347 |
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 | 2,316,135 | 4,901,490 | +2,585,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,006,229 | 1,521,465 | -484,764 |
| ZLC | 1,251,669 | 401,126 | -850,543 |
| Southampton | 617,566 | 622,473 | +4,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 386,895 | 517,452 | +130,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 629,739 | 229,503 | -400,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,831 | 175,575 | +37,744 |
| Dover | 169,248 | 38,297 | -130,951 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,334 | 131,208 | +83,874 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 150,372 | 0 | -150,372 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90314910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used to measure and check the shape of objects by projecting their profiles