Import/export HS code 680430: Hand sharpening stones
Handheld stones used for sharpening or polishing tools
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 | 2,529,378 |
| Germany | 1,776,049 |
| United States | 783,162 |
| Japan | 635,650 |
| Netherlands | 359,524 |
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 | 1,303,062 | 1,226,316 | -76,746 |
| Germany | 1,033,968 | 742,081 | -291,887 |
| United States | 409,035 | 374,127 | -34,908 |
| Japan | 294,649 | 341,001 | +46,352 |
| Netherlands | 177,348 | 182,176 | +4,828 |
| Italy | 67,921 | 91,059 | +23,138 |
| India | 9,484 | 136,016 | +126,532 |
| France | 88,452 | 38,970 | -49,482 |
| Ireland | 39,205 | 30,313 | -8,892 |
| Taiwan | 1,023 | 65,142 | +64,119 |
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 | 3,106,695 |
| Germany | 1,572,840 |
| United States | 816,914 |
| Japan | 642,575 |
| India | 193,582 |
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 | 1,568,680 | 1,538,015 | -30,665 |
| Germany | 910,830 | 662,010 | -248,820 |
| United States | 444,469 | 372,445 | -72,024 |
| Japan | 302,056 | 340,519 | +38,463 |
| India | 13,351 | 180,231 | +166,880 |
| Italy | 70,108 | 92,582 | +22,474 |
| Taiwan | 59,877 | 65,142 | +5,265 |
| Mexico | 19,553 | 44,970 | +25,417 |
| Spain | 24,927 | 31,350 | +6,423 |
| Czechia | 23,400 | 24,561 | +1,161 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Kent | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 11 | +7 |
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 2,957,010 |
| Air transport | 2,450,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,777,578 |
| Other | 51,750 |
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) | 1,408,200 | 1,548,810 | +140,610 |
| Air transport | 1,222,550 | 1,227,831 | +5,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 982,857 | 794,721 | -188,136 |
| Other | 36,279 | 15,471 | -20,808 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,038,929 |
| East Midlands Airport | 904,091 |
| Southampton | 767,443 |
| Dover | 711,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 610,447 |
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 | 413,841 | 625,088 | +211,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 393,394 | 510,697 | +117,303 |
| Southampton | 465,906 | 301,537 | -164,369 |
| Dover | 316,230 | 394,806 | +78,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 304,321 | 306,126 | +1,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 309,333 | 242,453 | -66,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,773 | 268,722 | +88,949 |
| Birmingham Airport | 197,866 | 231,095 | +33,229 |
| Thamesport | 178,408 | 212,221 | +33,813 |
| London Stansted Airport | 203,572 | 109,113 | -94,459 |
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 | 75 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 93 |
| KEMET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 84 |
| MASTER ABRASIVES LTD | 74 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 74 |
| MOLERODA FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 59 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 57 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 54 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 48 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 47 |
| LORAX LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 567,896 |
| Ireland | 217,933 |
| Germany | 145,167 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,644 |
| Poland | 73,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 339,167 | 228,729 | -110,438 |
| Ireland | 75,477 | 142,456 | +66,979 |
| Germany | 95,977 | 49,190 | -46,787 |
| United Arab Emirates | 45,476 | 46,168 | +692 |
| Poland | 38,480 | 34,871 | -3,609 |
| China | 53,591 | 14,667 | -38,924 |
| France | 39,125 | 25,044 | -14,081 |
| Thailand | 37,277 | 25,727 | -11,550 |
| Canada | 32,637 | 26,251 | -6,386 |
| Czechia | 29,688 | 21,054 | -8,634 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,317 |
| China | 1,166 |
| Mexico | 129 |
| Germany | 80 |
| Ireland | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,424 | 893 | -531 |
| China | 767 | 399 | -368 |
| Mexico | 82 | 47 | -35 |
| Germany | 80 | 0 | -80 |
| Ireland | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 992,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,350 |
| Other | 3,936 |
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 | 488,609 | 503,652 | +15,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,473 | 95,496 | -228,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,498 | 179,852 | -12,646 |
| Other | 2,577 | 1,359 | -1,218 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 406,534 |
| East Midlands Airport | 269,721 |
| ZLC | 219,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,175 |
| Southampton | 188,160 |
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 | 197,336 | 209,198 | +11,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,568 | 119,153 | -31,415 |
| ZLC | 90,537 | 129,023 | +38,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,491 | 76,684 | -57,807 |
| Southampton | 102,877 | 85,283 | -17,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,281 | 1,289 | -111,992 |
| Holyhead | 26,165 | 62,685 | +36,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,236 | 4,861 | -76,375 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,168 | 28,941 | -21,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,511 | 13,195 | -4,316 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handheld stones used for sharpening or polishing tools