Import/export HS code 842330: Constant weight scales
Scales that measure a set weight, often used to fill bags or containers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 7,052,917 |
| Germany | 6,138,849 |
| Netherlands | 5,585,949 |
| Denmark | 4,080,933 |
| Italy | 3,199,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,808,881 | 3,244,036 | -564,845 |
| Germany | 3,203,220 | 2,935,629 | -267,591 |
| Netherlands | 3,278,421 | 2,307,528 | -970,893 |
| Denmark | 2,007,228 | 2,073,705 | +66,477 |
| Italy | 1,851,570 | 1,347,984 | -503,586 |
| Switzerland | 109,383 | 2,332,931 | +2,223,548 |
| China | 933,289 | 924,653 | -8,636 |
| Spain | 1,414,600 | 141,781 | -1,272,819 |
| United States | 623,419 | 388,095 | -235,324 |
| France | 433,200 | 282,998 | -150,202 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,247,564 |
| Germany | 5,418,129 |
| Denmark | 4,238,375 |
| Italy | 3,246,670 |
| Switzerland | 2,542,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4,904,362 | 4,343,202 | -561,160 |
| Germany | 3,323,168 | 2,094,961 | -1,228,207 |
| Denmark | 1,978,765 | 2,259,610 | +280,845 |
| Italy | 2,054,771 | 1,191,899 | -862,872 |
| Switzerland | 109,383 | 2,432,663 | +2,323,280 |
| Netherlands | 1,600,870 | 864,183 | -736,687 |
| China | 1,130,253 | 1,062,340 | -67,913 |
| United States | 687,309 | 544,837 | -142,472 |
| United Kingdom | 404,050 | 719,341 | +315,291 |
| Spain | 951,497 | 125,685 | -825,812 |
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 | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 4 | +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) | 19,395,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,617,269 |
| Air transport | 4,774,329 |
| Road transport | 672,909 |
| Other | 435,293 |
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) | 10,015,678 | 9,379,983 | -635,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,775,110 | 4,842,159 | -932,951 |
| Air transport | 2,584,083 | 2,190,246 | -393,837 |
| Road transport | 0 | 672,909 | +672,909 |
| Other | 391,082 | 44,211 | -346,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,892,286 |
| Southampton | 6,607,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,411,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,583,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,830,487 |
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 | 4,447,466 | 3,444,820 | -1,002,646 |
| Southampton | 3,368,663 | 3,238,678 | -129,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,211,091 | 3,200,646 | -10,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,244,248 | 1,338,783 | +94,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,520,821 | 309,666 | -1,211,155 |
| Harwich | 907,834 | 838,475 | -69,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,975 | 1,599,912 | +1,484,937 |
| Felixstowe | 815,445 | 750,306 | -65,139 |
| Manchester Airport | 614,032 | 427,456 | -186,576 |
| ZLC | 2,402 | 720,111 | +717,709 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 112 |
| T.N.A. EUROPE LIMITED | 54 |
| YAMATO SCALE DATAWEIGH (UK) LTD. | 47 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 40 |
| ESPRESSO SOLUTIONS LTD | 32 |
| GENESIS PROCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 29 |
| NEWTEC ODENSE(U.K.) LIMITED | 27 |
| MULTIPOND LIMITED | 24 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 23 |
| ABSTRACT SOURCING AND TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,199,539 |
| Poland | 6,125,691 |
| Ireland | 3,109,872 |
| Italy | 2,860,514 |
| Turkey | 2,850,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,153,873 | 13,045,666 | -1,108,207 |
| Poland | 2,688,574 | 3,437,117 | +748,543 |
| Ireland | 1,367,367 | 1,742,505 | +375,138 |
| Italy | 334,112 | 2,526,402 | +2,192,290 |
| Turkey | 2,188,217 | 662,491 | -1,525,726 |
| United States | 1,281,964 | 1,105,699 | -176,265 |
| France | 1,145,303 | 741,287 | -404,016 |
| Saudi Arabia | 707,019 | 1,094,773 | +387,754 |
| Germany | 1,074,561 | 664,159 | -410,402 |
| Switzerland | 206,386 | 992,586 | +786,200 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,089,526 |
| Germany | 77,177 |
| Spain | 3,193 |
| China | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 177,146 | 912,380 | +735,234 |
| Germany | 77,177 | 0 | -77,177 |
| Spain | 2,387 | 806 | -1,581 |
| China | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 47,718,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,539,597 |
| Air transport | 2,017,182 |
| Other | 1,169,992 |
| Road transport | 2,317 |
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) | 23,155,196 | 24,563,049 | +1,407,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,529,991 | 3,009,606 | -1,520,385 |
| Air transport | 745,496 | 1,271,686 | +526,190 |
| Other | 256,806 | 913,186 | +656,380 |
| Road transport | 2,317 | 0 | -2,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,483,015 |
| Felixstowe | 15,820,324 |
| Harwich | 11,152,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,505,615 |
| Southampton | 1,546,905 |
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 | 9,565,233 | 9,917,782 | +352,549 |
| Felixstowe | 8,711,039 | 7,109,285 | -1,601,754 |
| Harwich | 4,917,744 | 6,234,326 | +1,316,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,341,476 | 2,164,139 | +822,663 |
| Southampton | 995,294 | 551,611 | -443,683 |
| 000 | 256,806 | 913,186 | +656,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 486,318 | 440,918 | -45,400 |
| Holyhead | 293,447 | 583,854 | +290,407 |
| Fishguard | 833,529 | 0 | -833,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,309 | 409,682 | +96,373 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales that measure a set weight, often used to fill bags or containers