Import/export HS code 68042290: Various abrasive tools
Grinding tools made from other unspecified materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,749,572 |
| Germany | 2,827,371 |
| United States | 2,722,926 |
| Japan | 1,510,129 |
| Switzerland | 1,160,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,826,946 | 2,922,626 | +95,680 |
| Germany | 1,492,116 | 1,335,255 | -156,861 |
| United States | 1,665,190 | 1,057,736 | -607,454 |
| Japan | 662,285 | 847,844 | +185,559 |
| Switzerland | 547,767 | 613,119 | +65,352 |
| Italy | 507,277 | 593,208 | +85,931 |
| Netherlands | 288,372 | 445,774 | +157,402 |
| Austria | 259,515 | 453,084 | +193,569 |
| Ireland | 319,580 | 279,072 | -40,508 |
| Thailand | 217,416 | 248,021 | +30,605 |
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 | 8,186,648 |
| United States | 2,641,351 |
| Japan | 1,729,671 |
| Switzerland | 1,146,024 |
| Italy | 1,064,548 |
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 | 4,095,104 | 4,091,544 | -3,560 |
| United States | 1,601,124 | 1,040,227 | -560,897 |
| Japan | 843,171 | 886,500 | +43,329 |
| Switzerland | 554,799 | 591,225 | +36,426 |
| Italy | 489,490 | 575,058 | +85,568 |
| Thailand | 367,951 | 374,179 | +6,228 |
| Mexico | 391,816 | 331,973 | -59,843 |
| Poland | 254,267 | 351,157 | +96,890 |
| Germany | 226,104 | 319,349 | +93,245 |
| Czechia | 227,433 | 186,934 | -40,499 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
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 | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Essex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +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) | 7,204,119 |
| Air transport | 7,170,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,098,552 |
| Other | 64,746 |
| Road transport | 44,139 |
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) | 3,543,267 | 3,660,852 | +117,585 |
| Air transport | 3,577,312 | 3,593,279 | +15,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,656,826 | 2,441,726 | -215,100 |
| Other | 30,986 | 33,760 | +2,774 |
| Road transport | 27,957 | 16,182 | -11,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,623,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,446,891 |
| Felixstowe | 2,437,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,991,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,837,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,396,727 | 1,226,786 | -169,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,249,227 | 1,197,664 | -51,563 |
| Felixstowe | 1,425,286 | 1,012,366 | -412,920 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,069,805 | 921,743 | -148,062 |
| East Midlands Airport | 872,981 | 964,219 | +91,238 |
| Dover | 660,819 | 684,640 | +23,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,748 | 872,953 | +661,205 |
| Manchester Airport | 490,116 | 510,183 | +20,067 |
| Birmingham Airport | 449,138 | 443,852 | -5,286 |
| London Stansted Airport | 336,002 | 318,183 | -17,819 |
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 | 107 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-12 | 42 |
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 | 116 |
| 54m+ | 93 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 512,368 |
| Pakistan | 392,554 |
| Ireland | 364,580 |
| India | 316,981 |
| United States | 229,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 216,038 | 296,330 | +80,292 |
| Pakistan | 274,010 | 118,544 | -155,466 |
| Ireland | 260,672 | 103,908 | -156,764 |
| India | 200,785 | 116,196 | -84,589 |
| United States | 125,567 | 103,693 | -21,874 |
| United Arab Emirates | 96,268 | 21,198 | -75,070 |
| Japan | 31,471 | 62,942 | +31,471 |
| Netherlands | 35,123 | 43,967 | +8,844 |
| Saudi Arabia | 37,116 | 41,791 | +4,675 |
| France | 44,174 | 32,080 | -12,094 |
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 | 12,949 |
| Italy | 2,748 |
| Ireland | 1,890 |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,625 |
| Taiwan | 441 |
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 | 6,792 | 6,157 | -635 |
| Italy | 2,417 | 331 | -2,086 |
| Ireland | 1,753 | 137 | -1,616 |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 771 | 854 | +83 |
| Taiwan | 77 | 364 | +287 |
| Switzerland | 221 | 121 | -100 |
| South Korea | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| Thailand | 0 | 44 | +44 |
| Finland | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| XI | 0 | 33 | +33 |
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 | 1,852,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 790,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 391,014 |
| Other | 20,365 |
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 | 1,107,073 | 745,700 | -361,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 390,205 | 400,388 | +10,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,631 | 239,383 | +87,752 |
| Other | 12,146 | 8,219 | -3,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 538,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 509,859 |
| Manchester Airport | 487,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 439,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 209,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 321,650 | 216,716 | -104,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,214 | 303,645 | +97,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 314,314 | 173,350 | -140,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 212,631 | 227,146 | +14,515 |
| London Stansted Airport | 165,748 | 44,040 | -121,708 |
| Southampton | 74,520 | 122,097 | +47,577 |
| ZLC | 76,298 | 76,088 | -210 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,326 | 106,051 | +66,725 |
| Holyhead | 69,163 | 31,586 | -37,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,806 | 35,541 | +7,735 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from other unspecified materials