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.
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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 | 885,975 |
| China | 823,459 |
| United States | 279,495 |
| Austria | 259,445 |
| France | 129,949 |
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 | 460,486 | 425,489 | -34,997 |
| China | 428,986 | 394,473 | -34,513 |
| United States | 56,435 | 223,060 | +166,625 |
| Austria | 150,682 | 108,763 | -41,919 |
| France | 105,904 | 24,045 | -81,859 |
| Netherlands | 28,099 | 52,911 | +24,812 |
| Italy | 38,119 | 13,041 | -25,078 |
| India | 27,629 | 1,559 | -26,070 |
| Japan | 8,780 | 14,111 | +5,331 |
| Spain | 19,807 | 1,015 | -18,792 |
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 | 899,823 |
| Germany | 805,355 |
| United States | 344,395 |
| Austria | 255,669 |
| Italy | 55,072 |
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 | 480,510 | 419,313 | -61,197 |
| Germany | 433,095 | 372,260 | -60,835 |
| United States | 97,865 | 246,530 | +148,665 |
| Austria | 149,912 | 105,757 | -44,155 |
| Italy | 42,744 | 12,328 | -30,416 |
| Japan | 28,752 | 24,181 | -4,571 |
| Taiwan | 6,919 | 33,004 | +26,085 |
| France | 37,562 | 1,628 | -35,934 |
| India | 28,951 | 1,559 | -27,392 |
| Denmark | 16,306 | 11,954 | -4,352 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 4 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 1,379,282 |
| Air transport | 620,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 534,687 |
| Road transport | 78,074 |
| Other | 67,346 |
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) | 637,530 | 741,752 | +104,222 |
| Air transport | 365,019 | 255,271 | -109,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,076 | 230,611 | -73,465 |
| Road transport | 44,750 | 33,324 | -11,426 |
| Other | 36,976 | 30,370 | -6,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 476,596 |
| London | 376,695 |
| Thamesport | 351,466 |
| Birmingham Airport | 277,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,292 |
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 | 229,227 | 247,369 | +18,142 |
| London | 105,755 | 270,940 | +165,185 |
| Thamesport | 210,547 | 140,919 | -69,628 |
| Birmingham Airport | 179,392 | 98,602 | -80,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,641 | 82,651 | -27,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,228 | 108,422 | +50,194 |
| Dover | 67,405 | 57,391 | -10,014 |
| Belfast Port | 106,635 | 17,355 | -89,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,054 | 81,828 | +43,774 |
| Belfast Airport | 31,535 | 45,935 | +14,400 |
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 | 27 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 44 |
| MASTER ABRASIVES LTD | 42 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 34 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 27 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 24 |
| FINISHING AIDS AND TOOLS LIMITED | 22 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 18 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 16 |
| KR SAWS LIMITED | 15 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 460,426 |
| Germany | 250,366 |
| United States | 237,151 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 220,737 |
| Austria | 194,065 |
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 | 211,916 | 248,510 | +36,594 |
| Germany | 125,714 | 124,652 | -1,062 |
| United States | 103,060 | 134,091 | +31,031 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 115,939 | 104,798 | -11,141 |
| Austria | 65,639 | 128,426 | +62,787 |
| Ireland | 46,202 | 62,367 | +16,165 |
| France | 24,089 | 17,933 | -6,156 |
| Mexico | 14,189 | 25,839 | +11,650 |
| Turkey | 5,895 | 22,790 | +16,895 |
| Sweden | 13,512 | 12,949 | -563 |
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 | 74,690 |
| XI | 225 |
| 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 | 31,516 | 43,174 | +11,658 |
| XI | 55 | 170 | +115 |
| 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) | 1,242,109 |
| Air transport | 432,695 |
| Other | 74,923 |
| 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) | 564,820 | 677,289 | +112,469 |
| Air transport | 174,199 | 258,496 | +84,297 |
| Other | 31,579 | 43,344 | +11,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,138 | 22,622 | -22,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,206,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,879 |
| 000 | 74,923 |
| ZLC | 72,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,788 |
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 | 551,037 | 655,796 | +104,759 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,400 | 88,479 | +5,079 |
| 000 | 31,579 | 43,344 | +11,765 |
| ZLC | 17,344 | 55,029 | +37,685 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,950 | 35,838 | +2,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,284 | 39,442 | +14,158 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,221 | 39,708 | +24,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,359 | 21,473 | +8,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,729 | 3,810 | -12,919 |
| Holyhead | 3,124 | 15,213 | +12,089 |
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