Import/export HS code 84198930: Metal deposition machines
Machines for depositing metal using vacuum-vapour technology
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,703,034 |
| Canada | 1,355,470 |
| Italy | 557,479 |
| Germany | 507,082 |
| Denmark | 341,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,487 | 1,671,547 | +1,640,060 |
| Canada | 1,355,470 | 0 | -1,355,470 |
| Italy | 4,252 | 553,227 | +548,975 |
| Germany | 138,644 | 368,438 | +229,794 |
| Denmark | 340,212 | 1,001 | -339,211 |
| Switzerland | 337,468 | 3,374 | -334,094 |
| France | 1,205 | 305,960 | +304,755 |
| Sweden | 171,487 | 0 | -171,487 |
| Belgium | 160,702 | 0 | -160,702 |
| United States | 58,987 | 0 | -58,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,699,279 |
| Italy | 1,154,276 |
| Canada | 851,332 |
| Germany | 655,132 |
| United States | 565,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,632 | 1,670,647 | +1,642,015 |
| Italy | 295,089 | 859,187 | +564,098 |
| Canada | 851,332 | 0 | -851,332 |
| Germany | 286,694 | 368,438 | +81,744 |
| United States | 565,980 | 0 | -565,980 |
| Denmark | 340,212 | 1,001 | -339,211 |
| Sweden | 171,487 | 0 | -171,487 |
| Austria | 39,026 | 0 | -39,026 |
| India | 28,678 | 0 | -28,678 |
| China | 8,571 | 2,227 | -6,344 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 3,745,257 |
| Air transport | 1,711,913 |
| Road transport | 48,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,618 |
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) | 886,149 | 2,859,108 | +1,972,959 |
| Air transport | 1,671,175 | 40,738 | -1,630,437 |
| Road transport | 46,631 | 2,227 | -44,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,895 | 8,723 | -20,172 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,458,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,418,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,360,542 |
| Tyne | 476,816 |
| Killingholme | 361,108 |
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 | 268,666 | 1,189,412 | +920,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,417,794 | 900 | -1,416,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,662 | 1,192,880 | +1,025,218 |
| Tyne | 0 | 476,816 | +476,816 |
| Killingholme | 361,108 | 0 | -361,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 212,967 | 0 | -212,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,337 | 0 | -65,337 |
| ZLC | 46,631 | 2,227 | -44,404 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,419 | 22,808 | +4,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,995 | 17,030 | -4,965 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Scientific research and development
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 22,552,655 |
| China | 9,151,110 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,167,503 |
| Germany | 6,199,743 |
| Turkey | 4,529,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11,792,198 | 10,760,457 | -1,031,741 |
| China | 1,725,376 | 7,425,734 | +5,700,358 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,132,423 | 35,080 | -7,097,343 |
| Germany | 222,978 | 5,976,765 | +5,753,787 |
| Turkey | 4,524,859 | 4,852 | -4,520,007 |
| Greece | 2,657 | 4,420,759 | +4,418,102 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,001,855 | +4,001,855 |
| Sweden | 231,300 | 3,297,768 | +3,066,468 |
| United States | 228,472 | 3,103,930 | +2,875,458 |
| Poland | 2,603,234 | 131,156 | -2,472,078 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,974,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,979,931 |
| Air transport | 2,678,456 |
| Other | 378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,581,218 | 39,393,702 | +4,812,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,109,804 | 2,870,127 | -239,677 |
| Air transport | 1,571,746 | 1,106,710 | -465,036 |
| Other | 378 | 0 | -378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 37,113,662 |
| Southampton | 25,655,677 |
| Felixstowe | 5,823,557 |
| Portsmouth | 4,001,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,797,709 |
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 Gateway Port | 18,467,388 | 18,646,274 | +178,886 |
| Southampton | 12,312,012 | 13,343,665 | +1,031,653 |
| Felixstowe | 3,801,818 | 2,021,739 | -1,780,079 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,001,855 | +4,001,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 231,300 | 3,566,409 | +3,335,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,878,504 | 551,728 | -2,326,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,326,026 | 686,814 | -639,212 |
| ZLC | 53,610 | 285,757 | +232,147 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,627 | 79,979 | -18,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 129,074 | +129,074 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84198930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for depositing metal using vacuum-vapour technology