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.
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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 | 2,750,272 |
| Austria | 1,010,656 |
| Italy | 762,848 |
| Poland | 735,380 |
| Slovenia | 488,444 |
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 | 1,381,414 | 1,368,858 | -12,556 |
| Austria | 351,431 | 659,225 | +307,794 |
| Italy | 361,440 | 401,408 | +39,968 |
| Poland | 247,560 | 487,820 | +240,260 |
| Slovenia | 239,639 | 248,805 | +9,166 |
| China | 312,045 | 131,223 | -180,822 |
| Netherlands | 162,422 | 260,841 | +98,419 |
| France | 88,590 | 96,297 | +7,707 |
| United States | 93,377 | 66,632 | -26,745 |
| Sweden | 122,166 | 11,998 | -110,168 |
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 | 2,811,411 |
| Italy | 801,512 |
| Poland | 751,423 |
| Austria | 704,022 |
| Slovenia | 500,463 |
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 | 1,408,953 | 1,402,458 | -6,495 |
| Italy | 386,705 | 414,807 | +28,102 |
| Poland | 272,878 | 478,545 | +205,667 |
| Austria | 282,941 | 421,081 | +138,140 |
| Slovenia | 241,263 | 259,200 | +17,937 |
| China | 329,496 | 167,791 | -161,705 |
| Sweden | 163,657 | 202,883 | +39,226 |
| Netherlands | 55,897 | 213,174 | +157,277 |
| Czechia | 69,970 | 110,807 | +40,837 |
| United States | 93,377 | 64,756 | -28,621 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Essex | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 3,817,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,424,414 |
| Air transport | 1,302,489 |
| Other | 25,224 |
| 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) | 1,675,747 | 2,142,103 | +466,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,204,892 | 1,219,522 | +14,630 |
| Air transport | 640,438 | 662,051 | +21,613 |
| Other | 14,394 | 10,830 | -3,564 |
| Road transport | 7,082 | 15,252 | +8,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,554,092 |
| Thamesport | 1,083,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,083,041 |
| Felixstowe | 749,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 686,565 |
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 | 665,956 | 888,136 | +222,180 |
| Thamesport | 459,163 | 624,535 | +165,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 490,268 | 592,773 | +102,505 |
| Felixstowe | 350,970 | 398,500 | +47,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 317,821 | 368,744 | +50,923 |
| Birmingham Airport | 285,937 | 297,709 | +11,772 |
| Harwich | 158,472 | 193,102 | +34,630 |
| London | 153,989 | 140,166 | -13,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,765 | 35,589 | -165,176 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 85,897 | 114,575 | +28,678 |
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 | 35 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARVEY PERFORMANCE UK LIMITED | 67 |
| WALTHER TROWAL LIMITED | 53 |
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 52 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 49 |
| RÖSLER UK LTD | 47 |
| P.B.R.ABRASIVES(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 45 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 43 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 37 |
| FINISHING TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 36 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 1,134,573 |
| United States | 565,269 |
| Poland | 498,368 |
| Germany | 133,816 |
| India | 125,344 |
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 | 520,439 | 614,134 | +93,695 |
| United States | 540,379 | 24,890 | -515,489 |
| Poland | 494,129 | 4,239 | -489,890 |
| Germany | 74,457 | 59,359 | -15,098 |
| India | 31,900 | 93,444 | +61,544 |
| Sweden | 59,835 | 56,158 | -3,677 |
| Nigeria | 115,942 | 0 | -115,942 |
| Italy | 40,704 | 25,767 | -14,937 |
| Australia | 16,777 | 27,751 | +10,974 |
| Norway | 11,170 | 28,134 | +16,964 |
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 | 2,717 |
| 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 | 1,179 | 1,538 | +359 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,394,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,210,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 677,332 |
| Other | 2,984 |
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 | 971,618 | 423,249 | -548,369 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 635,286 | 575,141 | -60,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,374 | 133,958 | -409,416 |
| Other | 1,387 | 1,597 | +210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 556,894 |
| Holyhead | 460,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 382,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 378,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,785 |
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 | 533,271 | 23,623 | -509,648 |
| Holyhead | 206,274 | 254,189 | +47,915 |
| Liverpool Docks | 377,003 | 5,609 | -371,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,025 | 127,076 | -123,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,070 | 115,715 | -113,355 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,197 | 201,796 | +64,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,636 | 104,309 | -68,327 |
| Milford | 104,935 | 146,196 | +41,261 |
| ZLC | 54,821 | 54,212 | -609 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,665 | 49,846 | +23,181 |
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