Import/export HS code 84238121: Check weighers
Machines that check if items meet a set weight
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 | 7,124,129 |
| Italy | 602,384 |
| Netherlands | 515,634 |
| China | 415,170 |
| France | 369,334 |
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 | 3,614,719 | 3,509,410 | -105,309 |
| Italy | 337,239 | 265,145 | -72,094 |
| Netherlands | 361,626 | 154,008 | -207,618 |
| China | 200,503 | 214,667 | +14,164 |
| France | 48,392 | 320,942 | +272,550 |
| Poland | 935 | 122,292 | +121,357 |
| Switzerland | 95,617 | 0 | -95,617 |
| Denmark | 23,913 | 69,491 | +45,578 |
| Ireland | 70,254 | 0 | -70,254 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 58,037 | +58,037 |
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 | 6,965,697 |
| Italy | 587,788 |
| China | 416,181 |
| Netherlands | 412,404 |
| France | 274,521 |
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 | 3,437,877 | 3,527,820 | +89,943 |
| Italy | 323,654 | 264,134 | -59,520 |
| China | 200,503 | 215,678 | +15,175 |
| Netherlands | 343,160 | 69,244 | -273,916 |
| France | 0 | 274,521 | +274,521 |
| Slovakia | 159,424 | 87,249 | -72,175 |
| United Kingdom | 130,067 | 57,166 | -72,901 |
| United States | 1,074 | 122,292 | +121,218 |
| Denmark | 23,913 | 69,491 | +45,578 |
| Ireland | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
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 | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 8,487,418 |
| Air transport | 467,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,035 |
| Road transport | 62,057 |
| Other | 15,254 |
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) | 4,191,452 | 4,295,966 | +104,514 |
| Air transport | 280,229 | 187,696 | -92,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,280 | 246,755 | +41,475 |
| Road transport | 62,057 | 0 | -62,057 |
| Other | 15,254 | 0 | -15,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,371,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,280,089 |
| Felixstowe | 751,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 452,470 |
| London | 424,634 |
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 | 2,156,925 | 2,214,309 | +57,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 941,555 | 1,338,534 | +396,979 |
| Felixstowe | 305,894 | 445,325 | +139,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,088 | 121,382 | -209,706 |
| London | 243,073 | 181,561 | -61,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,308 | 136,832 | -68,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,620 | 128,454 | -62,166 |
| Thamesport | 59,456 | 51,404 | -8,052 |
| Harwich | 33,078 | 42,207 | +9,129 |
| ZLC | 62,057 | 0 | -62,057 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 47 |
| WIPOTEC-OCS LIMITED | 43 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 39 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 24 |
| MINEBEA INTEC UK LTD | 20 |
| LABOTEK GB LIMITED | 17 |
| ITW LIMITED | 16 |
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 14 |
| MPRD LIMITED | 12 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 7,114,555 |
| Poland | 2,093,560 |
| France | 1,384,675 |
| Saudi Arabia | 865,785 |
| South Africa | 742,659 |
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 | 3,054,612 | 4,059,943 | +1,005,331 |
| Poland | 1,289,720 | 803,840 | -485,880 |
| France | 143,313 | 1,241,362 | +1,098,049 |
| Saudi Arabia | 667,940 | 197,845 | -470,095 |
| South Africa | 12,959 | 729,700 | +716,741 |
| Germany | 348,118 | 257,783 | -90,335 |
| Ireland | 207,277 | 318,923 | +111,646 |
| Hungary | 246,223 | 169,905 | -76,318 |
| Turkey | 318,002 | 91,162 | -226,840 |
| United States | 168,460 | 189,190 | +20,730 |
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) | 14,286,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,379,393 |
| Air transport | 851,290 |
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) | 5,974,863 | 8,311,594 | +2,336,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,123,357 | 1,256,036 | +132,679 |
| Air transport | 542,313 | 308,977 | -233,336 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,437,518 |
| Felixstowe | 2,777,206 |
| Harwich | 2,740,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,669,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 703,658 |
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 | 3,322,091 | 5,115,427 | +1,793,336 |
| Felixstowe | 1,363,267 | 1,413,939 | +50,672 |
| Harwich | 1,447,239 | 1,293,069 | -154,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 512,467 | 1,157,183 | +644,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 519,010 | 184,648 | -334,362 |
| Holyhead | 207,277 | 259,539 | +52,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,597 | 166,575 | +59,978 |
| Southampton | 46,841 | 70,624 | +23,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,441 | 0 | -91,441 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 68,818 | +68,818 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that check if items meet a set weight