Import/export HS code 84238980: Various scales
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,392,095 |
| Czechia | 1,243,819 |
| China | 656,282 |
| Italy | 397,924 |
| United States | 384,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5,199,199 | 4,192,896 | -1,006,303 |
| Czechia | 1,216,410 | 27,409 | -1,189,001 |
| China | 284,301 | 371,981 | +87,680 |
| Italy | 18,452 | 379,472 | +361,020 |
| United States | 245,581 | 138,697 | -106,884 |
| Netherlands | 194,050 | 71,229 | -122,821 |
| Switzerland | 121,785 | 30,405 | -91,380 |
| Lithuania | 48,298 | 40,151 | -8,147 |
| Taiwan | 35,667 | 29,824 | -5,843 |
| New Zealand | 23,864 | 30,883 | +7,019 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,392,095 |
| Czechia | 1,242,253 |
| China | 692,699 |
| Italy | 517,433 |
| United States | 470,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5,199,199 | 4,192,896 | -1,006,303 |
| Czechia | 1,216,410 | 25,843 | -1,190,567 |
| China | 315,519 | 377,180 | +61,661 |
| Italy | 139,159 | 378,274 | +239,115 |
| United States | 255,314 | 215,053 | -40,261 |
| Switzerland | 120,836 | 20,872 | -99,964 |
| United Kingdom | 70,312 | 26,672 | -43,640 |
| New Zealand | 28,860 | 31,526 | +2,666 |
| Germany | 42,051 | 18,302 | -23,749 |
| Australia | 22,281 | 30,223 | +7,942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,173,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,617,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,168,937 |
| Other | 51,810 |
| Road transport | 10,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,671,384 | 4,502,403 | -1,168,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,479,608 | 138,307 | -1,341,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,517 | 763,420 | +357,903 |
| Other | 21,648 | 30,162 | +8,514 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,458 | +10,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,138,214 |
| Dover | 823,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 718,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 516,499 |
| Southampton | 423,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,918,346 | 4,219,868 | -698,478 |
| Dover | 788,782 | 34,855 | -753,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,165 | 81,075 | -556,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 486,708 | 29,791 | -456,917 |
| Southampton | 192,180 | 231,567 | +39,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,563 | 284,201 | +242,638 |
| Felixstowe | 80,148 | 169,837 | +89,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,171 | 57,871 | -38,300 |
| ZLC | 121,785 | 31,330 | -90,455 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,663 | 96,505 | +82,842 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 83 |
| ITW LIMITED | 62 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| HONDA TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| STRAIGHTPOINT (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| WEIGHTRON BILANCIAI LIMITED | 27 |
| INTERCOMP EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD | 24 |
| COMMOTION LIMITED | 20 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 288,261 |
| United States | 206,551 |
| Latvia | 201,117 |
| Netherlands | 173,947 |
| France | 117,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 288,261 | 0 | -288,261 |
| United States | 8,190 | 198,361 | +190,171 |
| Latvia | 201,117 | 0 | -201,117 |
| Netherlands | 153,005 | 20,942 | -132,063 |
| France | 71,297 | 45,993 | -25,304 |
| Belgium | 16,471 | 44,703 | +28,232 |
| Australia | 50,136 | 0 | -50,136 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,217 | 23,997 | +10,780 |
| Germany | 31,390 | 1,692 | -29,698 |
| Sri Lanka | 32,248 | 0 | -32,248 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 791 | +791 |
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 | 721,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 413,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 384,686 |
| Other | 791 |
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 | 394,162 | 327,186 | -66,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 309,693 | 103,825 | -205,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 294,535 | 90,151 | -204,384 |
| Other | 0 | 791 | +791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,910 |
| ZLC | 186,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 160,819 |
| London Stansted Airport | 153,092 |
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 | 218,302 | 35,190 | -183,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,616 | 11,294 | -226,322 |
| ZLC | 132,006 | 54,300 | -77,706 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,510 | 68,309 | -24,201 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,154 | 131,938 | +110,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,529 | 70,639 | -3,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,558 | 58,119 | +41,561 |
| Felixstowe | 53,182 | 17,885 | -35,297 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,131 | 0 | -70,131 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,184 | 40,188 | +34,004 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other scales not specified elsewhere