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 | 2,454,915 |
| Austria | 841,435 |
| Italy | 667,149 |
| Poland | 660,597 |
| Slovenia | 430,600 |
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 | 1,320,104 | 1,134,811 | -185,293 |
| Austria | 358,428 | 483,007 | +124,579 |
| Italy | 353,690 | 313,459 | -40,231 |
| Poland | 125,651 | 534,946 | +409,295 |
| Slovenia | 242,053 | 188,547 | -53,506 |
| China | 330,798 | 92,165 | -238,633 |
| Netherlands | 213,519 | 151,167 | -62,352 |
| France | 96,441 | 66,846 | -29,595 |
| Sweden | 124,581 | 11,998 | -112,583 |
| United States | 98,542 | 34,463 | -64,079 |
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 | 2,551,289 |
| Italy | 703,985 |
| Poland | 683,404 |
| Austria | 593,563 |
| China | 449,276 |
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 | 1,406,474 | 1,144,815 | -261,659 |
| Italy | 378,425 | 325,560 | -52,865 |
| Poland | 149,361 | 534,043 | +384,682 |
| Austria | 310,201 | 283,362 | -26,839 |
| China | 348,249 | 101,027 | -247,222 |
| Slovenia | 246,969 | 196,799 | -50,170 |
| Sweden | 145,892 | 194,438 | +48,546 |
| Netherlands | 59,391 | 122,406 | +63,015 |
| Czechia | 79,821 | 70,169 | -9,652 |
| United States | 99,864 | 32,587 | -67,277 |
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 | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 3,291,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,232,737 |
| Air transport | 1,163,465 |
| Other | 25,168 |
| Road transport | 15,840 |
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) | 1,539,447 | 1,751,554 | +212,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,231,288 | 1,001,449 | -229,839 |
| Air transport | 659,859 | 503,606 | -156,253 |
| Other | 14,438 | 10,730 | -3,708 |
| Road transport | 5,328 | 10,512 | +5,184 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,320,136 |
| Thamesport | 980,070 |
| Eurotunnel | 890,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 690,528 |
| Felixstowe | 646,863 |
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 | 628,121 | 692,015 | +63,894 |
| Thamesport | 468,119 | 511,951 | +43,832 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,073 | 368,322 | -153,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,218 | 458,310 | +226,092 |
| Felixstowe | 348,546 | 298,317 | -50,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 278,375 | 236,653 | -41,722 |
| Harwich | 165,431 | 130,980 | -34,451 |
| London | 144,225 | 144,051 | -174 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,828 | 44,226 | -143,602 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 89,890 | 109,754 | +19,864 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARVEY PERFORMANCE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| WALTHER TROWAL LIMITED | 49 |
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 48 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 45 |
| RÖSLER UK LTD | 43 |
| P.B.R.ABRASIVES(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 41 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 41 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| FINISHING TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 33 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,069,187 |
| United States | 598,582 |
| Poland | 501,715 |
| Nigeria | 115,942 |
| Germany | 105,968 |
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 | 549,453 | 519,734 | -29,719 |
| United States | 586,303 | 12,279 | -574,024 |
| Poland | 494,186 | 7,529 | -486,657 |
| Nigeria | 115,942 | 0 | -115,942 |
| Germany | 71,497 | 34,471 | -37,026 |
| Sweden | 56,679 | 40,527 | -16,152 |
| India | 31,900 | 39,546 | +7,646 |
| Italy | 42,955 | 22,167 | -20,788 |
| Australia | 21,343 | 22,084 | +741 |
| Norway | 11,170 | 25,094 | +13,924 |
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 | 2,321 |
| 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 | 992 | 1,329 | +337 |
| 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 | 1,337,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,127,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 672,976 |
| Other | 2,588 |
| Road transport | 2,085 |
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 | 1,047,574 | 289,657 | -757,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 627,710 | 499,433 | -128,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,440 | 106,536 | -459,904 |
| Other | 1,200 | 1,388 | +188 |
| Road transport | 2,085 | 0 | -2,085 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 553,669 |
| Holyhead | 443,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 380,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 355,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 340,461 |
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 | 536,730 | 16,939 | -519,791 |
| Holyhead | 224,026 | 219,658 | -4,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 373,771 | 6,299 | -367,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,861 | 105,915 | -143,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 275,648 | 64,813 | -210,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 161,535 | 146,739 | -14,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,696 | 82,269 | -95,427 |
| Milford | 84,003 | 136,114 | +52,111 |
| ZLC | 58,487 | 44,257 | -14,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,665 | 33,840 | +7,175 |
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