Import/export HS code 84238123: Weighing and labelling machines
Machines that weigh and label pre-packaged goods
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 | 838,333 |
| Netherlands | 377,411 |
| China | 223,684 |
| Denmark | 150,356 |
| France | 52,450 |
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 | 394,767 | 443,566 | +48,799 |
| Netherlands | 281,661 | 95,750 | -185,911 |
| China | 26,831 | 196,853 | +170,022 |
| Denmark | 150,356 | 0 | -150,356 |
| France | 52,450 | 0 | -52,450 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 42,818 | +42,818 |
| Finland | 27,848 | 0 | -27,848 |
| Iceland | 0 | 19,952 | +19,952 |
| Italy | 14,217 | 0 | -14,217 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,008 | +11,008 |
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 | 804,359 |
| Netherlands | 393,743 |
| China | 268,692 |
| Denmark | 150,356 |
| United Kingdom | 98,910 |
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 | 398,303 | 406,056 | +7,753 |
| Netherlands | 328,385 | 65,358 | -263,027 |
| China | 29,021 | 239,671 | +210,650 |
| Denmark | 150,356 | 0 | -150,356 |
| United Kingdom | 27,848 | 71,062 | +43,214 |
| Iceland | 0 | 19,952 | +19,952 |
| Italy | 14,217 | 0 | -14,217 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,008 | +11,008 |
| Turkey | 0 | 10,259 | +10,259 |
| South Korea | 5,094 | 0 | -5,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 1,310,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,387 |
| Air transport | 80,720 |
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) | 858,453 | 452,030 | -406,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,225 | 299,162 | +212,937 |
| Air transport | 8,546 | 72,174 | +63,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 943,893 |
| Southampton | 188,421 |
| Middlesbrough | 148,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,005 |
| Felixstowe | 84,232 |
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 | 588,405 | 355,488 | -232,917 |
| Southampton | 6,788 | 181,633 | +174,845 |
| Middlesbrough | 148,767 | 0 | -148,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,366 | 47,639 | -32,727 |
| Felixstowe | 25,137 | 59,095 | +33,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 69,014 | +69,014 |
| Thamesport | 50,764 | 0 | -50,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,478 | 38,195 | +26,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,437 | 19,952 | -9,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,536 | 30,392 | +26,856 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 4,389,730 |
| United States | 3,198,832 |
| France | 1,584,477 |
| Canada | 1,233,098 |
| Spain | 973,439 |
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 | 2,897,219 | 1,492,511 | -1,404,708 |
| United States | 1,513,854 | 1,684,978 | +171,124 |
| France | 1,153,766 | 430,711 | -723,055 |
| Canada | 101,889 | 1,131,209 | +1,029,320 |
| Spain | 253,108 | 720,331 | +467,223 |
| Norway | 341,518 | 603,427 | +261,909 |
| Ireland | 283,024 | 374,157 | +91,133 |
| Italy | 223,009 | 412,306 | +189,297 |
| Finland | 381,123 | 228,241 | -152,882 |
| Australia | 400,228 | 176,839 | -223,389 |
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 |
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 | 1,471 | 1,251 | -220 |
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) | 12,601,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,004,325 |
| Air transport | 1,287,134 |
| Other | 2,722 |
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) | 6,529,362 | 6,071,904 | -457,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,742,962 | 3,261,363 | +1,518,401 |
| Air transport | 744,106 | 543,028 | -201,078 |
| Other | 1,471 | 1,251 | -220 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,135,966 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,190,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,528,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,125,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 993,788 |
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 | 4,770,768 | 4,365,198 | -405,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,590 | 1,753,807 | +1,317,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 496,078 | 1,032,382 | +536,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 711,350 | 414,318 | -297,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 932,284 | 61,504 | -870,780 |
| Harwich | 490,789 | 303,474 | -187,315 |
| London | 557,820 | 152,543 | -405,277 |
| Southampton | 67,679 | 585,755 | +518,076 |
| Felixstowe | 71,378 | 564,453 | +493,075 |
| Holyhead | 195,542 | 283,069 | +87,527 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238123
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that weigh and label pre-packaged goods