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 | 8,115,966 |
| Czechia | 1,574,281 |
| China | 742,189 |
| Netherlands | 376,817 |
| United States | 359,620 |
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 | 4,764,639 | 3,351,327 | -1,413,312 |
| Czechia | 1,202,167 | 372,114 | -830,053 |
| China | 400,471 | 341,718 | -58,753 |
| Netherlands | 269,073 | 107,744 | -161,329 |
| United States | 79,560 | 280,060 | +200,500 |
| Switzerland | 140,905 | 29,248 | -111,657 |
| Italy | 46,220 | 99,387 | +53,167 |
| Belgium | 107,856 | 33,924 | -73,932 |
| Denmark | 89,064 | 2,838 | -86,226 |
| Taiwan | 25,585 | 40,336 | +14,751 |
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 | 8,115,966 |
| Czechia | 1,574,281 |
| China | 777,277 |
| United States | 392,915 |
| Italy | 354,900 |
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 | 4,764,639 | 3,351,327 | -1,413,312 |
| Czechia | 1,202,167 | 372,114 | -830,053 |
| China | 423,054 | 354,223 | -68,831 |
| United States | 86,748 | 306,167 | +219,419 |
| Italy | 219,169 | 135,731 | -83,438 |
| United Kingdom | 123,147 | 52,523 | -70,624 |
| Switzerland | 147,925 | 20,872 | -127,053 |
| Netherlands | 132,652 | 984 | -131,668 |
| Denmark | 87,618 | 2,838 | -84,780 |
| New Zealand | 30,679 | 34,371 | +3,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +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 | 8,847,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,107,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,194,385 |
| 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 | 5,057,511 | 3,789,835 | -1,267,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,593,465 | 514,365 | -1,079,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 722,483 | 471,902 | -250,581 |
| Other | 13,022 | 36,792 | +23,770 |
| 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 | 7,846,455 |
| Dover | 1,068,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 717,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 681,407 |
| Southampton | 571,432 |
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 | 4,449,299 | 3,397,156 | -1,052,143 |
| Dover | 772,453 | 296,042 | -476,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 474,299 | 243,221 | -231,078 |
| Eurotunnel | 539,737 | 141,670 | -398,067 |
| Southampton | 357,387 | 214,045 | -143,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 297,571 | 80,867 | -216,704 |
| Felixstowe | 81,136 | 144,498 | +63,362 |
| ZLC | 140,905 | 32,279 | -108,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,044 | 75,767 | +16,723 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,080 | 68,110 | +52,030 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 78 |
| ITW LIMITED | 61 |
| HONDA TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
| STRAIGHTPOINT (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| INTERCOMP EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| WEIGHTRON BILANCIAI LIMITED | 22 |
| RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD | 22 |
| 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+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 212,548 |
| Latvia | 201,117 |
| Netherlands | 191,601 |
| France | 137,994 |
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 | 50,645 | 237,616 | +186,971 |
| United States | 54,109 | 158,439 | +104,330 |
| Latvia | 162,367 | 38,750 | -123,617 |
| Netherlands | 144,697 | 46,904 | -97,793 |
| France | 104,031 | 33,963 | -70,068 |
| Belgium | 28,582 | 47,280 | +18,698 |
| Australia | 73,623 | 0 | -73,623 |
| Saudi Arabia | 25,080 | 25,910 | +830 |
| China | 36,819 | 9,193 | -27,626 |
| Germany | 24,282 | 20,523 | -3,759 |
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 | 2,418 |
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 | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
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 | 853,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,225 |
| Road transport | 6,275 |
| Other | 2,418 |
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 | 566,585 | 286,759 | -279,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,402 | 163,156 | -108,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,769 | 314,456 | +239,687 |
| Road transport | 6,275 | 0 | -6,275 |
| Other | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 231,403 |
| ZLC | 227,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,288 |
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 | 207,146 | 54,517 | -152,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 248,910 | +248,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,071 | 130,332 | +29,261 |
| ZLC | 167,794 | 59,899 | -107,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,166 | 53,122 | -42,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,018 | 0 | -129,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,775 | 43,406 | -31,369 |
| Felixstowe | 31,596 | 41,121 | +9,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,847 | 43,797 | +28,950 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,829 | 40,188 | +26,359 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other scales not specified elsewhere