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 | 5,143,676 |
| China | 2,228,560 |
| Netherlands | 2,122,190 |
| Slovakia | 931,572 |
| Spain | 383,129 |
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 | 2,989,952 | 2,153,724 | -836,228 |
| China | 1,009,034 | 1,219,526 | +210,492 |
| Netherlands | 840,568 | 1,281,622 | +441,054 |
| Slovakia | 314,533 | 617,039 | +302,506 |
| Spain | 192,701 | 190,428 | -2,273 |
| Italy | 296,565 | 46,998 | -249,567 |
| United States | 157,633 | 130,541 | -27,092 |
| New Zealand | 9,510 | 255,953 | +246,443 |
| Ireland | 108,343 | 142,142 | +33,799 |
| Iceland | 27,205 | 129,387 | +102,182 |
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 | 6,020,167 |
| China | 3,261,238 |
| Thailand | 926,390 |
| Spain | 377,586 |
| New Zealand | 302,190 |
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 | 3,289,483 | 2,730,684 | -558,799 |
| China | 1,600,992 | 1,660,246 | +59,254 |
| Thailand | 333,612 | 592,778 | +259,166 |
| Spain | 195,687 | 181,899 | -13,788 |
| New Zealand | 29,918 | 272,272 | +242,354 |
| Netherlands | 107,014 | 190,945 | +83,931 |
| Taiwan | 143,897 | 125,862 | -18,035 |
| United States | 149,646 | 110,292 | -39,354 |
| Switzerland | 165,341 | 67,804 | -97,537 |
| Ireland | 81,956 | 75,463 | -6,493 |
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 | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 7,027,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,637,885 |
| Air transport | 2,319,555 |
| Other | 54,652 |
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) | 3,899,888 | 3,127,250 | -772,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,629,620 | 2,008,265 | +378,645 |
| Air transport | 1,041,700 | 1,277,855 | +236,155 |
| Other | 23,471 | 31,181 | +7,710 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,113,358 |
| London | 1,642,941 |
| Felixstowe | 1,353,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,119,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,032,774 |
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 | 1,846,565 | 2,266,793 | +420,228 |
| London | 1,416,799 | 226,142 | -1,190,657 |
| Felixstowe | 720,888 | 632,556 | -88,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,217 | 696,246 | +273,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 416,152 | 616,622 | +200,470 |
| Birmingham Airport | 318,839 | 291,399 | -27,440 |
| Southampton | 330,178 | 240,491 | -89,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 362,051 | 188,228 | -173,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,209 | 399,333 | +253,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,791 | 244,801 | +153,010 |
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
|
49 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 109 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 78 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 57 |
| DATAMARS AGRI UK LTD | 51 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 50 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 47 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 958,899 |
| Germany | 600,797 |
| Ireland | 225,912 |
| France | 200,034 |
| Netherlands | 134,026 |
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 | 274,109 | 684,790 | +410,681 |
| Germany | 190,543 | 410,254 | +219,711 |
| Ireland | 183,050 | 42,862 | -140,188 |
| France | 131,843 | 68,191 | -63,652 |
| Netherlands | 62,490 | 71,536 | +9,046 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 87,257 | +87,257 |
| United Arab Emirates | 61,024 | 12,657 | -48,367 |
| Iceland | 50,484 | 20,058 | -30,426 |
| Spain | 26,024 | 42,642 | +16,618 |
| Canada | 52,736 | 8,387 | -44,349 |
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 | 6,609 |
| Ireland | 905 |
| 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 | 4,120 | +1,631 |
| Ireland | 0 | 905 | +905 |
| 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 | 1,588,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,121,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,559 |
| Other | 8,130 |
| 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 | 625,806 | 962,763 | +336,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 532,950 | 588,751 | +55,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,553 | 230,006 | +63,453 |
| Other | 3,105 | 5,025 | +1,920 |
| 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 | 703,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 651,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 605,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 262,714 |
| 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 | 342,062 | 361,030 | +18,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,101 | 463,177 | +275,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 351,735 | 253,990 | -97,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,515 | 209,199 | +155,684 |
| ZLC | 33,070 | 150,783 | +117,713 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,090 | 101,175 | +48,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,876 | 73,590 | +22,714 |
| Holyhead | 88,531 | 14,168 | -74,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,192 | 66,966 | +41,774 |
| Middlesbrough | 49,480 | 20,058 | -29,422 |
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