Import/export HS code 68042250: Various material tools
Grinding tools made from materials other than ceramics or silicates
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 | 969,910 |
| China | 924,916 |
| United States | 361,332 |
| Austria | 286,020 |
| France | 154,124 |
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 | 457,991 | 511,919 | +53,928 |
| China | 457,411 | 467,505 | +10,094 |
| United States | 89,789 | 271,543 | +181,754 |
| Austria | 152,681 | 133,339 | -19,342 |
| France | 112,672 | 41,452 | -71,220 |
| Netherlands | 28,099 | 60,697 | +32,598 |
| Italy | 35,141 | 17,412 | -17,729 |
| Ireland | 18,881 | 13,387 | -5,494 |
| India | 26,343 | 1,559 | -24,784 |
| Japan | 8,780 | 14,111 | +5,331 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,024,776 |
| Germany | 871,461 |
| United States | 428,627 |
| Austria | 282,124 |
| Italy | 53,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 508,935 | 515,841 | +6,906 |
| Germany | 431,796 | 439,665 | +7,869 |
| United States | 115,060 | 313,567 | +198,507 |
| Austria | 151,911 | 130,213 | -21,698 |
| Italy | 40,416 | 13,328 | -27,088 |
| Japan | 28,059 | 23,377 | -4,682 |
| Taiwan | 17,743 | 23,937 | +6,194 |
| France | 38,240 | 1,752 | -36,488 |
| India | 27,665 | 1,559 | -26,106 |
| Denmark | 23,061 | 0 | -23,061 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,556,691 |
| Air transport | 751,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 524,432 |
| Other | 104,946 |
| Road transport | 78,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 682,686 | 874,005 | +191,319 |
| Air transport | 348,671 | 402,793 | +54,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 300,065 | 224,367 | -75,698 |
| Other | 36,976 | 67,970 | +30,994 |
| Road transport | 78,074 | 0 | -78,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 429,066 |
| Thamesport | 372,196 |
| London | 365,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 322,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 240,704 | 188,362 | -52,342 |
| Thamesport | 219,508 | 152,688 | -66,820 |
| London | 141,237 | 224,387 | +83,150 |
| Birmingham Airport | 165,328 | 157,609 | -7,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,578 | 120,434 | +5,856 |
| Belfast Port | 84,928 | 147,605 | +62,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,840 | 113,620 | +54,780 |
| Southampton | 47,324 | 92,931 | +45,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,704 | 68,208 | +7,504 |
| 000 | 36,976 | 67,970 | +30,994 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 562,921 |
| Austria | 325,031 |
| Germany | 285,843 |
| United States | 238,189 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 234,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 228,367 | 334,554 | +106,187 |
| Austria | 69,682 | 255,349 | +185,667 |
| Germany | 124,257 | 161,586 | +37,329 |
| United States | 136,279 | 101,910 | -34,369 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 111,270 | 123,295 | +12,025 |
| Ireland | 60,295 | 70,881 | +10,586 |
| France | 20,685 | 25,863 | +5,178 |
| Mexico | 28,249 | 17,846 | -10,403 |
| Poland | 6,931 | 28,798 | +21,867 |
| Czechia | 0 | 27,972 | +27,972 |
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 | 95,835 |
| XI | 228 |
| Spain | 41 |
| Taiwan | 8 |
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 | 39,015 | 56,820 | +17,805 |
| XI | 55 | 173 | +118 |
| Spain | 0 | 41 | +41 |
| Taiwan | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 1,531,492 |
| Air transport | 470,773 |
| Other | 96,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,760 |
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) | 591,804 | 939,688 | +347,884 |
| Air transport | 223,259 | 247,514 | +24,255 |
| Other | 39,078 | 57,034 | +17,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,981 | 15,779 | -36,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,494,167 |
| London Stansted Airport | 166,779 |
| 000 | 96,112 |
| ZLC | 83,017 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 571,427 | 922,740 | +351,313 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,697 | 75,082 | -16,615 |
| 000 | 39,078 | 57,034 | +17,956 |
| ZLC | 20,143 | 62,874 | +42,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,577 | 36,768 | -809 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,886 | 52,296 | +31,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,956 | 18,338 | -34,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,202 | 14,630 | -5,572 |
| Holyhead | 10,122 | 9,849 | -273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,325 | 2,916 | -13,409 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from materials other than ceramics or silicates