Import/export HS code 84238220: Electronic medium capacity scales
Medium capacity scales that use electronic methods to measure 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 | 5,441,443 |
| China | 2,343,811 |
| Netherlands | 2,190,553 |
| Slovakia | 972,568 |
| Spain | 392,479 |
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 | 3,073,151 | 2,368,292 | -704,859 |
| China | 960,085 | 1,383,726 | +423,641 |
| Netherlands | 839,246 | 1,351,307 | +512,061 |
| Slovakia | 333,728 | 638,840 | +305,112 |
| Spain | 188,777 | 203,702 | +14,925 |
| Italy | 73,638 | 274,394 | +200,756 |
| United States | 173,465 | 104,156 | -69,309 |
| Ireland | 54,816 | 197,806 | +142,990 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 219,827 | +219,827 |
| Czechia | 123,984 | 17,975 | -106,009 |
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 | 6,253,153 |
| China | 3,467,595 |
| Thailand | 930,111 |
| Spain | 388,259 |
| Netherlands | 303,228 |
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 | 3,141,197 | 3,111,956 | -29,241 |
| China | 1,558,620 | 1,908,975 | +350,355 |
| Thailand | 320,387 | 609,724 | +289,337 |
| Spain | 191,753 | 196,506 | +4,753 |
| Netherlands | 102,918 | 200,310 | +97,392 |
| New Zealand | 49,463 | 236,146 | +186,683 |
| Taiwan | 146,591 | 132,629 | -13,962 |
| Switzerland | 195,702 | 68,806 | -126,896 |
| United States | 154,248 | 85,890 | -68,358 |
| Ireland | 28,970 | 128,449 | +99,479 |
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 | 15 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 7,349,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,722,793 |
| Air transport | 2,368,513 |
| Other | 57,728 |
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) | 3,714,763 | 3,635,170 | -79,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,627,862 | 2,094,931 | +467,069 |
| Air transport | 1,003,995 | 1,364,518 | +360,523 |
| Other | 15,162 | 42,566 | +27,404 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,161,749 |
| London | 1,861,278 |
| Felixstowe | 1,484,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,097,272 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,054,680 |
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 | 1,606,831 | 2,554,918 | +948,087 |
| London | 1,498,897 | 362,381 | -1,136,516 |
| Felixstowe | 781,981 | 702,187 | -79,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,977 | 687,295 | +277,318 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,230 | 655,450 | +256,220 |
| Birmingham Airport | 250,990 | 361,134 | +110,144 |
| Southampton | 305,442 | 283,983 | -21,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 336,198 | 238,042 | -98,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,430 | 329,142 | +158,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,967 | 212,571 | +70,604 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 108 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 77 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 56 |
| DATAMARS AGRI UK LTD | 50 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 49 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 46 |
| FRIDGE SPARES WHOLESALE LTD | 34 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 34 |
| ADIENT SEATING UK LTD | 34 |
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 830,284 |
| Germany | 706,253 |
| Ireland | 234,910 |
| France | 200,255 |
| Netherlands | 143,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 287,632 | 542,652 | +255,020 |
| Germany | 321,131 | 385,122 | +63,991 |
| Ireland | 189,356 | 45,554 | -143,802 |
| France | 124,223 | 76,032 | -48,191 |
| Netherlands | 63,857 | 79,313 | +15,456 |
| Greece | 132,876 | 0 | -132,876 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 87,257 | +87,257 |
| United Arab Emirates | 43,063 | 34,051 | -9,012 |
| Iceland | 12,938 | 57,604 | +44,666 |
| Spain | 1,114 | 68,666 | +67,552 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,635 |
| XI | 616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,489 | 3,146 | +657 |
| XI | 616 | 0 | -616 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,481,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,232,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 484,286 |
| Other | 6,251 |
| Road transport | 2,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 607,809 | 874,140 | +266,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 575,277 | 656,746 | +81,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,081 | 242,205 | +124 |
| Other | 3,105 | 3,146 | +41 |
| Road transport | 2,709 | 0 | -2,709 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 807,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 623,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 591,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,524 |
| ZLC | 183,853 |
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 | 391,293 | 416,055 | +24,762 |
| East Midlands Airport | 367,666 | 255,673 | -111,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,748 | 436,895 | +282,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,919 | 170,605 | -10,314 |
| ZLC | 33,070 | 150,783 | +117,713 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,835 | 94,787 | +21,952 |
| Holyhead | 84,725 | 18,615 | -66,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,192 | 66,966 | +41,774 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,934 | 57,604 | +45,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,350 | 58,687 | +49,337 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium capacity scales that use electronic methods to measure weight