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 | 6,347,536 |
| Italy | 602,517 |
| Netherlands | 465,983 |
| China | 350,315 |
| France | 185,896 |
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 | 3,667,795 | 2,679,741 | -988,054 |
| Italy | 352,664 | 249,853 | -102,811 |
| Netherlands | 266,299 | 199,684 | -66,615 |
| China | 63,132 | 287,183 | +224,051 |
| France | 48,392 | 137,504 | +89,112 |
| Denmark | 111,980 | 45,001 | -66,979 |
| Switzerland | 78,625 | 16,992 | -61,633 |
| Ireland | 55,000 | 15,254 | -39,746 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 49,454 | +49,454 |
| Spain | 9,589 | 0 | -9,589 |
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 | 6,189,104 |
| Italy | 598,521 |
| Netherlands | 418,305 |
| China | 350,315 |
| Slovakia | 238,090 |
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 | 3,499,933 | 2,689,171 | -810,762 |
| Italy | 348,668 | 249,853 | -98,815 |
| Netherlands | 247,833 | 170,472 | -77,361 |
| China | 63,132 | 287,183 | +224,051 |
| Slovakia | 159,424 | 78,666 | -80,758 |
| United Kingdom | 130,067 | 28,011 | -102,056 |
| Denmark | 111,980 | 45,001 | -66,979 |
| France | 0 | 91,083 | +91,083 |
| Ireland | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| Switzerland | 20,907 | 16,992 | -3,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 7,420,549 |
| Air transport | 572,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,803 |
| 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) | 4,199,007 | 3,221,542 | -977,465 |
| Air transport | 254,571 | 318,256 | +63,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,189 | 125,614 | -18,575 |
| Road transport | 62,057 | 0 | -62,057 |
| Other | 0 | 15,254 | +15,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,882,933 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,893,106 |
| Felixstowe | 492,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 456,339 |
| London | 433,925 |
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 | 2,367,156 | 1,515,777 | -851,379 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,125,977 | 767,129 | -358,848 |
| Felixstowe | 174,722 | 318,041 | +143,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,696 | 244,643 | +32,947 |
| London | 215,776 | 218,149 | +2,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,530 | 261,891 | +205,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,911 | 140,409 | +56,498 |
| Thamesport | 65,363 | 40,879 | -24,484 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 88,067 | 0 | -88,067 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,045 | 28,679 | -23,366 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 43 |
| WIPOTEC-OCS LIMITED | 39 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 39 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 21 |
| MINEBEA INTEC UK LTD | 19 |
| LABOTEK GB LIMITED | 17 |
| ITW LIMITED | 16 |
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 14 |
| MPRD LIMITED | 12 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 5,747,487 |
| Poland | 1,853,182 |
| France | 1,342,679 |
| Saudi Arabia | 883,226 |
| Ireland | 599,505 |
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 | 2,114,313 | 3,633,174 | +1,518,861 |
| Poland | 1,046,527 | 806,655 | -239,872 |
| France | 187,746 | 1,154,933 | +967,187 |
| Saudi Arabia | 280,327 | 602,899 | +322,572 |
| Ireland | 343,571 | 255,934 | -87,637 |
| Germany | 243,602 | 256,421 | +12,819 |
| Egypt | 352,314 | 49,185 | -303,129 |
| South Africa | 16,334 | 361,401 | +345,067 |
| Hungary | 209,554 | 113,320 | -96,234 |
| Turkey | 318,002 | 0 | -318,002 |
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) | 11,801,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,942 |
| Air transport | 682,127 |
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) | 4,470,924 | 7,330,218 | +2,859,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,168,037 | 1,096,905 | -71,132 |
| Air transport | 481,752 | 200,375 | -281,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,716,637 |
| Harwich | 2,679,005 |
| Felixstowe | 2,307,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,393,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 617,872 |
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 | 2,546,191 | 4,170,446 | +1,624,255 |
| Harwich | 1,059,190 | 1,619,815 | +560,625 |
| Felixstowe | 863,764 | 1,443,347 | +579,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 623,662 | 769,648 | +145,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 471,828 | 146,044 | -325,784 |
| Holyhead | 302,072 | 237,667 | -64,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,076 | 52,380 | -22,696 |
| Southampton | 46,991 | 61,223 | +14,232 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,001 | 22,440 | -46,561 |
| Fishguard | 41,499 | 0 | -41,499 |
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