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 | 9,698,221 |
| Czechia | 1,395,284 |
| China | 650,156 |
| United States | 391,856 |
| Italy | 352,674 |
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 | 4,962,928 | 4,735,293 | -227,635 |
| Czechia | 1,182,859 | 212,425 | -970,434 |
| China | 200,028 | 450,128 | +250,100 |
| United States | 179,612 | 212,244 | +32,632 |
| Italy | 18,452 | 334,222 | +315,770 |
| Netherlands | 140,812 | 127,883 | -12,929 |
| Switzerland | 140,905 | 31,354 | -109,551 |
| Belgium | 64,383 | 33,924 | -30,459 |
| Denmark | 85,489 | 4,590 | -80,899 |
| Lithuania | 42,311 | 33,819 | -8,492 |
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 | 9,698,221 |
| Czechia | 1,395,284 |
| China | 686,573 |
| Italy | 512,348 |
| United States | 483,213 |
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 | 4,962,928 | 4,735,293 | -227,635 |
| Czechia | 1,182,859 | 212,425 | -970,434 |
| China | 230,297 | 456,276 | +225,979 |
| Italy | 136,551 | 375,797 | +239,246 |
| United States | 179,597 | 303,616 | +124,019 |
| United Kingdom | 146,837 | 28,388 | -118,449 |
| Switzerland | 140,905 | 20,872 | -120,033 |
| Denmark | 85,489 | 4,590 | -80,899 |
| New Zealand | 25,666 | 40,826 | +15,160 |
| Belgium | 19,818 | 33,924 | +14,106 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 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 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | 10,531,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,811,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,238,796 |
| Other | 49,814 |
| Road transport | 24,908 |
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 | 5,367,888 | 5,163,338 | -204,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,414,166 | 397,467 | -1,016,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 461,857 | 776,939 | +315,082 |
| Other | 20,809 | 29,005 | +8,196 |
| Road transport | 14,450 | 10,458 | -3,992 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,433,087 |
| Dover | 914,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 750,444 |
| Eurotunnel | 591,997 |
| Southampton | 427,447 |
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 | 4,677,921 | 4,755,166 | +77,245 |
| Dover | 765,021 | 149,518 | -615,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 548,773 | 201,671 | -347,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 450,327 | 141,670 | -308,657 |
| Southampton | 133,585 | 293,862 | +160,277 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,122 | 243,870 | +70,748 |
| Felixstowe | 83,780 | 157,121 | +73,341 |
| ZLC | 140,905 | 32,279 | -108,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,115 | 64,590 | -12,525 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,084 | 97,229 | +85,145 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 82 |
| ITW LIMITED | 61 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| HONDA TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| STRAIGHTPOINT (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| WEIGHTRON BILANCIAI LIMITED | 26 |
| INTERCOMP EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD | 23 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 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 | 181,827 |
| France | 147,662 |
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 | 162,367 | 38,750 | -123,617 |
| Netherlands | 139,374 | 42,453 | -96,921 |
| France | 90,564 | 57,098 | -33,466 |
| Belgium | 27,392 | 45,623 | +18,231 |
| Saudi Arabia | 25,080 | 27,910 | +2,830 |
| Australia | 52,836 | 0 | -52,836 |
| Germany | 15,534 | 20,523 | +4,989 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,153 | 20,215 | +8,062 |
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 | 466 |
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 | 466 | 0 | -466 |
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 | 790,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 391,625 |
| Other | 466 |
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 | 433,968 | 356,851 | -77,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,427 | 169,633 | -119,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,715 | 87,910 | -215,805 |
| Other | 466 | 0 | -466 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,910 |
| ZLC | 213,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,037 |
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 | 207,652 | 73,940 | -133,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,616 | 11,294 | -226,322 |
| ZLC | 151,487 | 61,701 | -89,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,643 | 69,992 | -38,651 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,211 | 92,826 | +17,615 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,179 | 130,332 | +108,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,738 | 55,878 | +30,140 |
| Felixstowe | 38,270 | 39,396 | +1,126 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,412 | 0 | -71,412 |
| Dover | 35,421 | 16,119 | -19,302 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other scales not specified elsewhere