Import/export HS code 90314990: 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 | 108,577,855 |
| United States | 40,928,747 |
| China | 36,162,883 |
| Mexico | 28,171,266 |
| Japan | 25,787,355 |
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 | 54,443,793 | 54,134,062 | -309,731 |
| United States | 20,355,069 | 20,573,678 | +218,609 |
| China | 20,401,151 | 15,761,732 | -4,639,419 |
| Mexico | 12,783,804 | 15,387,462 | +2,603,658 |
| Japan | 11,367,018 | 14,420,337 | +3,053,319 |
| Netherlands | 7,253,232 | 8,160,658 | +907,426 |
| France | 7,421,319 | 6,748,204 | -673,115 |
| Switzerland | 4,657,298 | 7,487,400 | +2,830,102 |
| Ireland | 5,235,377 | 5,313,907 | +78,530 |
| Italy | 5,102,535 | 5,149,163 | +46,628 |
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 | 85,034,692 |
| China | 54,470,741 |
| United States | 38,472,046 |
| Mexico | 29,286,651 |
| Japan | 28,281,586 |
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 | 43,916,929 | 41,117,763 | -2,799,166 |
| China | 28,716,351 | 25,754,390 | -2,961,961 |
| United States | 18,542,495 | 19,929,551 | +1,387,056 |
| Mexico | 13,809,044 | 15,477,607 | +1,668,563 |
| Japan | 11,877,091 | 16,404,495 | +4,527,404 |
| United Kingdom | 15,558,949 | 11,684,329 | -3,874,620 |
| Switzerland | 4,912,991 | 7,799,749 | +2,886,758 |
| Italy | 5,415,218 | 5,740,455 | +325,237 |
| Canada | 5,322,361 | 4,882,928 | -439,433 |
| 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 | 171 |
| Inner London - West | 129 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 92 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 88 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 86 |
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 | 132 | 105 | -27 |
| Inner London - West | 89 | 82 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 66 | 75 | +9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 58 | 56 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 61 | 65 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 52 | 59 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 51 | 55 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 54 | 51 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 58 | 49 | -9 |
| 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 | 214,030,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,883,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,106,915 |
| Other | 3,840,607 |
| 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 | 106,339,711 | 107,691,250 | +1,351,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,956,723 | 44,926,317 | +969,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,835,766 | 29,271,149 | -2,564,617 |
| Other | 2,384,673 | 1,455,934 | -928,739 |
| 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 | 82,603,854 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,463,086 |
| Dover | 44,935,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,741,620 |
| Southampton | 18,952,659 |
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 | 38,904,321 | 43,699,533 | +4,795,212 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,502,726 | 35,960,360 | -542,366 |
| Dover | 20,607,117 | 24,328,164 | +3,721,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,070,125 | 13,671,495 | +601,370 |
| Southampton | 10,913,090 | 8,039,569 | -2,873,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,685,702 | 8,921,353 | -764,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,539,502 | 8,051,859 | -1,487,643 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,324,711 | 6,953,216 | +628,505 |
| Thamesport | 6,072,787 | 7,027,961 | +955,174 |
| Felixstowe | 4,996,237 | 4,091,853 | -904,384 |
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 | 342 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 169 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 168 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 119 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 108 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 267 |
| 2025-11 | 312 |
| 2025-10 | 327 |
| 2025-09 | 306 |
| 2025-08 | 285 |
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 | 119 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 118 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 114 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 109 |
| MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 107 |
| RS HYDRO LIMITED | 104 |
| SENCON (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| 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+ | 802 |
| 1m-15m | 611 |
| 0-1m | 202 |
| 15m-54m | 170 |
| Other | 139 |
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 | 53,902,638 |
| Germany | 49,822,492 |
| Netherlands | 20,356,215 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,006,184 |
| Japan | 16,757,797 |
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 | 30,752,911 | 23,149,727 | -7,603,184 |
| Germany | 28,983,752 | 20,838,740 | -8,145,012 |
| Netherlands | 11,386,560 | 8,969,655 | -2,416,905 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,299,203 | 8,706,981 | +407,778 |
| Japan | 7,750,856 | 9,006,941 | +1,256,085 |
| Ireland | 6,652,912 | 8,375,234 | +1,722,322 |
| China | 6,003,467 | 7,504,306 | +1,500,839 |
| Spain | 6,076,641 | 7,133,903 | +1,057,262 |
| Israel | 8,029,857 | 4,950,518 | -3,079,339 |
| France | 5,529,144 | 4,484,438 | -1,044,706 |
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 | 209,987,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,418,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,381,767 |
| Road transport | 611,019 |
| 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 | 105,610,177 | 104,377,625 | -1,232,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,077,899 | 52,340,725 | -9,737,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,173,177 | 4,208,590 | -1,964,587 |
| Road transport | 606,369 | 4,650 | -601,719 |
| 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 | 103,201,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,977,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,678,575 |
| Dover | 16,227,859 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,859,045 |
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 | 50,565,303 | 52,635,841 | +2,070,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,229,422 | 40,748,483 | -6,480,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,233,371 | 32,445,204 | -3,788,167 |
| Dover | 10,323,217 | 5,904,642 | -4,418,575 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,516,647 | 7,342,398 | -174,249 |
| ZLC | 7,683,188 | 4,622,291 | -3,060,897 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,778,454 | 5,308,289 | +2,529,835 |
| Holyhead | 2,092,112 | 3,114,883 | +1,022,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,336,412 | 1,178,575 | -1,157,837 |
| Southampton | 1,908,872 | 1,210,017 | -698,855 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90314990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tools for inspecting or measuring things, not listed elsewhere