Import/export HS code 68042212: Non-reinforced abrasive tools
Grinding tools made of abrasives or ceramics without reinforcement
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 | 2,798,680 |
| Austria | 1,019,422 |
| Poland | 757,600 |
| Italy | 742,458 |
| Slovenia | 486,853 |
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 | 1,370,013 | 1,428,667 | +58,654 |
| Austria | 356,884 | 662,538 | +305,654 |
| Poland | 320,409 | 437,191 | +116,782 |
| Italy | 372,004 | 370,454 | -1,550 |
| Slovenia | 322,501 | 164,352 | -158,149 |
| China | 289,973 | 127,297 | -162,676 |
| Netherlands | 122,000 | 268,927 | +146,927 |
| France | 84,289 | 101,001 | +16,712 |
| United States | 92,717 | 71,871 | -20,846 |
| Sweden | 119,966 | 0 | -119,966 |
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 | 2,783,968 |
| Italy | 781,576 |
| Poland | 746,706 |
| Austria | 701,315 |
| China | 513,562 |
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 | 1,377,914 | 1,406,054 | +28,140 |
| Italy | 397,391 | 384,185 | -13,206 |
| Poland | 323,811 | 422,895 | +99,084 |
| Austria | 284,710 | 416,605 | +131,895 |
| China | 307,424 | 206,138 | -101,286 |
| Slovenia | 321,542 | 179,176 | -142,366 |
| Sweden | 165,244 | 187,098 | +21,854 |
| Netherlands | 48,863 | 232,288 | +183,425 |
| Czechia | 57,752 | 124,488 | +66,736 |
| United States | 92,717 | 69,995 | -22,722 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 3,836,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,400,980 |
| Air transport | 1,271,027 |
| Other | 25,180 |
| Road transport | 22,334 |
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) | 1,805,624 | 2,031,110 | +225,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,194,925 | 1,206,055 | +11,130 |
| Air transport | 595,647 | 675,380 | +79,733 |
| Other | 14,400 | 10,780 | -3,620 |
| Road transport | 9,593 | 12,741 | +3,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,566,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,089,671 |
| Thamesport | 1,068,869 |
| Felixstowe | 749,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 684,572 |
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 | 736,325 | 830,153 | +93,828 |
| Eurotunnel | 475,974 | 613,697 | +137,723 |
| Thamesport | 456,061 | 612,808 | +156,747 |
| Felixstowe | 384,932 | 364,508 | -20,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 356,246 | 328,326 | -27,920 |
| Birmingham Airport | 281,761 | 298,176 | +16,415 |
| Harwich | 167,548 | 191,042 | +23,494 |
| London | 159,419 | 135,053 | -24,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,942 | 35,806 | -159,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,809 | 108,638 | +27,829 |
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
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARVEY PERFORMANCE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| WALTHER TROWAL LIMITED | 54 |
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 53 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 49 |
| RÖSLER UK LTD | 48 |
| P.B.R.ABRASIVES(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 46 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 38 |
| FINISHING TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 37 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,097,167 |
| United States | 531,970 |
| Germany | 131,538 |
| Nigeria | 115,942 |
| Sweden | 102,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 521,350 | 575,817 | +54,467 |
| United States | 508,888 | 23,082 | -485,806 |
| Germany | 78,443 | 53,095 | -25,348 |
| Nigeria | 115,942 | 0 | -115,942 |
| Sweden | 57,183 | 45,115 | -12,068 |
| India | 5,100 | 93,444 | +88,344 |
| Italy | 41,919 | 24,552 | -17,367 |
| Australia | 29,201 | 15,327 | -13,874 |
| Norway | 24,299 | 15,005 | -9,294 |
| France | 26,013 | 8,769 | -17,244 |
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 | 2,902 |
| XI | 88 |
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 | 1,335 | 1,567 | +232 |
| XI | 88 | 0 | -88 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,132,294 |
| Air transport | 863,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 644,489 |
| Other | 3,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 625,131 | 507,163 | -117,968 |
| Air transport | 483,201 | 380,228 | -102,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,539 | 122,950 | -398,589 |
| Other | 1,543 | 1,626 | +83 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 440,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 358,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 341,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 290,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 213,383 | 227,351 | +13,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 355,306 | 3,456 | -351,850 |
| London Stansted Airport | 150,960 | 197,974 | +47,014 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 237,212 | 104,310 | -132,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,153 | 111,301 | -67,852 |
| Milford | 112,205 | 138,926 | +26,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,165 | 90,211 | -60,954 |
| ZLC | 67,628 | 31,041 | -36,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,922 | 17,288 | -45,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,087 | 36,717 | +2,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made of abrasives or ceramics without reinforcement