Import/export HS code 903289: Various control devices
Other devices used to regulate or control systems, not listed elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 202,865,941 |
| Germany | 131,471,198 |
| China | 74,788,912 |
| France | 69,665,734 |
| Belgium | 53,652,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 105,455,345 | 97,410,596 | -8,044,749 |
| Germany | 70,132,566 | 61,338,632 | -8,793,934 |
| China | 43,983,054 | 30,805,858 | -13,177,196 |
| France | 36,234,126 | 33,431,608 | -2,802,518 |
| Belgium | 29,053,217 | 24,599,247 | -4,453,970 |
| Netherlands | 25,084,257 | 25,620,247 | +535,990 |
| Singapore | 21,463,193 | 9,937,021 | -11,526,172 |
| Japan | 16,155,638 | 10,113,773 | -6,041,865 |
| Italy | 12,441,443 | 12,586,109 | +144,666 |
| Canada | 13,511,011 | 10,790,138 | -2,720,873 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 267,623,844 |
| United Kingdom | 125,268,454 |
| Germany | 79,518,640 |
| China | 73,968,612 |
| France | 71,871,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 144,024,036 | 123,599,808 | -20,424,228 |
| United Kingdom | 63,571,594 | 61,696,860 | -1,874,734 |
| Germany | 44,242,130 | 35,276,510 | -8,965,620 |
| China | 44,572,587 | 29,396,025 | -15,176,562 |
| France | 36,653,569 | 35,218,141 | -1,435,428 |
| Japan | 18,967,315 | 13,684,386 | -5,282,929 |
| Canada | 16,363,158 | 15,324,741 | -1,038,417 |
| Italy | 8,274,636 | 8,356,078 | +81,442 |
| India | 7,343,716 | 6,334,574 | -1,009,142 |
| Poland | 6,605,899 | 5,913,454 | -692,445 |
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 | 209 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 166 |
| Inner London - West | 138 |
| West Midlands | 128 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 121 |
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 | 145 | 152 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 130 | 117 | -13 |
| Inner London - West | 96 | 93 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 100 | 93 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 90 | 80 | -10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 81 | 86 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 81 | 74 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 79 | 85 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 73 | 79 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 74 | 66 | -8 |
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 | 572,631,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,790,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,415,878 |
| Other | 45,845,094 |
| Road transport | 1,794,922 |
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 | 302,290,643 | 270,341,113 | -31,949,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,075,659 | 69,715,318 | -13,360,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,985,860 | 46,430,018 | -3,555,842 |
| Other | 28,839,529 | 17,005,565 | -11,833,964 |
| Road transport | 1,211,210 | 583,712 | -627,498 |
| Rail transport | 29,251 | 30,856 | +1,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,249,825 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,454,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,714,037 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,940,061 |
| 000 | 45,845,094 |
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 | 129,011,498 | 110,238,327 | -18,773,171 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,481,308 | 71,973,054 | -5,508,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,473,438 | 64,240,599 | -5,232,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,721,570 | 21,218,491 | -3,503,079 |
| 000 | 28,839,529 | 17,005,565 | -11,833,964 |
| Dover | 25,380,062 | 19,567,263 | -5,812,799 |
| Felixstowe | 16,722,820 | 12,371,554 | -4,351,266 |
| Southampton | 12,824,117 | 9,107,783 | -3,716,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,378,657 | 8,729,216 | -3,649,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,084,879 | 7,528,308 | -2,556,571 |
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 | 530 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 294 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 196 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 183 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 144 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 544 |
| 2025-10 | 580 |
| 2025-09 | 544 |
| 2025-08 | 554 |
| 2025-07 | 553 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENOVATION CONTROLS LIMITED | 119 |
| MKS INSTRUMENTS UK LIMITED | 119 |
| TSI INSTRUMENTS LTD | 118 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 118 |
| EATON LIMITED | 117 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 117 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 117 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 117 |
| MOLD MASTERS (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1124 |
| 54m+ | 952 |
| 0-1m | 317 |
| 15m-54m | 264 |
| Other | 184 |
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 | 286,991,974 |
| Germany | 160,161,842 |
| Switzerland | 69,007,367 |
| France | 49,914,437 |
| Angola | 36,094,112 |
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 | 159,798,778 | 127,193,196 | -32,605,582 |
| Germany | 96,552,445 | 63,609,397 | -32,943,048 |
| Switzerland | 882,737 | 68,124,630 | +67,241,893 |
| France | 27,607,745 | 22,306,692 | -5,301,053 |
| Angola | 21,359,572 | 14,734,540 | -6,625,032 |
| Netherlands | 18,269,476 | 16,028,627 | -2,240,849 |
| China | 16,883,197 | 17,266,210 | +383,013 |
| Singapore | 15,766,662 | 9,044,687 | -6,721,975 |
| Italy | 11,695,165 | 11,673,295 | -21,870 |
| Canada | 11,271,871 | 11,906,602 | +634,731 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 226,361 |
| Germany | 217,496 |
| XU | 24,924 |
| Ireland | 20,073 |
| Netherlands | 16,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 125,142 | 101,219 | -23,923 |
| Germany | 17,147 | 200,349 | +183,202 |
| XU | 13,641 | 11,283 | -2,358 |
| Ireland | 1,303 | 18,770 | +17,467 |
| Netherlands | 11,023 | 5,738 | -5,285 |
| Czechia | 0 | 9,099 | +9,099 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 8,369 | +8,369 |
| United States | 1,423 | 6,373 | +4,950 |
| Austria | 5,021 | 2,112 | -2,909 |
| Sweden | 5,118 | 788 | -4,330 |
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 | 782,818,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,602,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,470,641 |
| Road transport | 3,175,001 |
| Other | 571,889 |
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 | 391,245,801 | 391,572,374 | +326,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,877,942 | 72,724,848 | -16,153,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,003,338 | 37,467,303 | -9,536,035 |
| Road transport | 3,014,101 | 160,900 | -2,853,201 |
| Other | 202,741 | 369,148 | +166,407 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,399,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,852,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,643,952 |
| London Stansted Airport | 128,664,481 |
| ZLC | 66,418,758 |
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 | 189,686,469 | 226,712,913 | +37,026,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,683,360 | 60,168,889 | -24,514,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,380,328 | 61,263,624 | -17,116,704 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,754,396 | 64,910,085 | +1,155,689 |
| ZLC | 40,739,857 | 25,678,901 | -15,060,956 |
| Tyne | 14,420,707 | 11,489,397 | -2,931,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,815,962 | 3,696,704 | -12,119,258 |
| Southampton | 1,267,698 | 12,790,394 | +11,522,696 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,202,395 | 4,571,613 | -1,630,782 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,937,374 | 4,535,757 | -1,401,617 |
Quick facts
HS code: 903289
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other devices used to regulate or control systems, not listed elsewhere