Import/export HS code 842381: Small capacity scales
Scales that can weigh up to 30 kg, suitable for small items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,974,274 |
| Hungary | 5,313,745 |
| United States | 4,497,288 |
| China | 3,492,711 |
| Netherlands | 2,944,870 |
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 | 4,856,043 | 4,118,231 | -737,812 |
| Hungary | 178,977 | 5,134,768 | +4,955,791 |
| United States | 482,550 | 4,014,738 | +3,532,188 |
| China | 1,852,078 | 1,640,633 | -211,445 |
| Netherlands | 1,680,767 | 1,264,103 | -416,664 |
| France | 596,919 | 469,376 | -127,543 |
| Italy | 439,111 | 366,821 | -72,290 |
| Spain | 400,706 | 295,294 | -105,412 |
| Denmark | 296,725 | 69,479 | -227,246 |
| Iceland | 183,211 | 104,601 | -78,610 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,040,150 |
| China | 5,987,446 |
| Slovakia | 5,233,288 |
| Mexico | 3,857,797 |
| Netherlands | 859,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,981,172 | 4,058,978 | -922,194 |
| China | 3,224,145 | 2,763,301 | -460,844 |
| Slovakia | 159,424 | 5,073,864 | +4,914,440 |
| Mexico | 55,878 | 3,801,919 | +3,746,041 |
| Netherlands | 503,726 | 355,756 | -147,970 |
| Italy | 453,359 | 286,200 | -167,159 |
| Spain | 380,899 | 274,861 | -106,038 |
| United Kingdom | 200,678 | 163,977 | -36,701 |
| Denmark | 295,290 | 62,754 | -232,536 |
| Israel | 219,250 | 75,274 | -143,976 |
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 | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
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 | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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) | 16,609,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,351,997 |
| Air transport | 4,049,755 |
| Other | 273,244 |
| Road transport | 69,989 |
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) | 6,250,866 | 10,358,720 | +4,107,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,164,592 | 6,187,405 | +3,022,813 |
| Air transport | 2,427,769 | 1,621,986 | -805,783 |
| Other | 199,700 | 73,544 | -126,156 |
| Road transport | 62,057 | 7,932 | -54,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,063,660 |
| Southampton | 5,160,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,478,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,926,054 |
| Felixstowe | 1,868,490 |
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 | 3,402,931 | 5,660,729 | +2,257,798 |
| Southampton | 866,202 | 4,294,792 | +3,428,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,440,655 | 3,037,743 | +1,597,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 941,889 | 984,165 | +42,276 |
| Felixstowe | 1,119,082 | 749,408 | -369,674 |
| London | 459,151 | 662,084 | +202,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 524,612 | 588,582 | +63,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 543,913 | 372,617 | -171,296 |
| London Stansted Airport | 478,026 | 287,143 | -190,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 345,339 | 362,881 | +17,542 |
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 | 85 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 114 |
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 113 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 98 |
| MARSDEN WEIGHING MACHINE GROUP LIMITED | 87 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 73 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 72 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 68 |
| DEE SET LOGISTICS LIMITED | 62 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 55 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 82 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | 9,752,564 |
| United States | 3,779,684 |
| France | 3,218,193 |
| Ireland | 2,254,465 |
| Mexico | 2,235,335 |
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 | 5,216,972 | 4,535,592 | -681,380 |
| United States | 1,816,003 | 1,963,681 | +147,678 |
| France | 1,632,392 | 1,585,801 | -46,591 |
| Ireland | 1,110,864 | 1,143,601 | +32,737 |
| Mexico | 2,036,403 | 198,932 | -1,837,471 |
| Germany | 1,435,641 | 715,707 | -719,934 |
| Spain | 1,191,464 | 948,891 | -242,573 |
| Poland | 1,068,476 | 895,534 | -172,942 |
| Saudi Arabia | 301,612 | 1,244,462 | +942,850 |
| United Arab Emirates | 902,125 | 458,568 | -443,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 2,722 |
| XI | 1,431 |
| Netherlands | 1,309 |
| China | 384 |
| Germany | 46 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| XI | 1,268 | 163 | -1,105 |
| Netherlands | 1,309 | 0 | -1,309 |
| China | 217 | 167 | -50 |
| Germany | 46 | 0 | -46 |
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) | 27,225,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,947,001 |
| Air transport | 5,240,965 |
| Other | 5,892 |
| Road transport | 969 |
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) | 13,684,218 | 13,540,901 | -143,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,403,760 | 4,543,241 | -1,860,519 |
| Air transport | 2,990,102 | 2,250,863 | -739,239 |
| Other | 2,840 | 3,052 | +212 |
| Road transport | 969 | 0 | -969 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,318,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,625,311 |
| Felixstowe | 3,825,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,544,390 |
| Harwich | 3,301,308 |
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 | 9,779,506 | 8,539,450 | -1,240,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,701,170 | 1,924,141 | -777,029 |
| Felixstowe | 2,078,332 | 1,747,581 | -330,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,257,957 | 1,286,433 | -971,524 |
| Harwich | 1,415,346 | 1,885,962 | +470,616 |
| Southampton | 964,904 | 793,668 | -171,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 816,617 | 933,775 | +117,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 652,394 | 936,332 | +283,938 |
| Holyhead | 787,157 | 528,718 | -258,439 |
| London | 491,173 | 245,539 | -245,634 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842381
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales that can weigh up to 30 kg, suitable for small items