Import/export HS code 84248940: Sprayers for electronics
Sprayers used mainly in making printed circuits
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,942,351 |
| Germany | 1,400,081 |
| China | 1,203,644 |
| Italy | 1,100,957 |
| Sweden | 723,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 993,198 | 949,153 | -44,045 |
| Germany | 887,680 | 512,401 | -375,279 |
| China | 466,496 | 737,148 | +270,652 |
| Italy | 275,634 | 825,323 | +549,689 |
| Sweden | 456,702 | 266,837 | -189,865 |
| Czechia | 161,290 | 187,057 | +25,767 |
| Netherlands | 160,863 | 91,878 | -68,985 |
| United Arab Emirates | 186,108 | 60,421 | -125,687 |
| Spain | 21,584 | 219,911 | +198,327 |
| Denmark | 48,181 | 181,533 | +133,352 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,081,030 |
| China | 1,365,945 |
| Germany | 1,355,274 |
| Italy | 1,095,234 |
| Japan | 650,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,044,726 | 1,036,304 | -8,422 |
| China | 501,262 | 864,683 | +363,421 |
| Germany | 833,344 | 521,930 | -311,414 |
| Italy | 269,911 | 825,323 | +555,412 |
| Japan | 448,564 | 202,373 | -246,191 |
| Czechia | 161,290 | 253,526 | +92,236 |
| United Arab Emirates | 183,405 | 60,421 | -122,984 |
| Spain | 12,625 | 230,384 | +217,759 |
| Denmark | 48,181 | 165,885 | +117,704 |
| Belgium | 91,588 | 80,976 | -10,612 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -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 | 3,400,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,348,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,821,442 |
| Other | 802 |
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 | 1,984,311 | 1,416,475 | -567,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,387,896 | 1,960,230 | +572,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 729,483 | 1,091,959 | +362,476 |
| Other | 42 | 760 | +718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,937,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,605,116 |
| Southampton | 760,781 |
| Birmingham Airport | 756,702 |
| Harwich | 660,560 |
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 | 626,560 | 1,311,282 | +684,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,102,690 | 502,426 | -600,264 |
| Southampton | 507,675 | 253,106 | -254,569 |
| Birmingham Airport | 426,184 | 330,518 | -95,666 |
| Harwich | 492,724 | 167,836 | -324,888 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,686 | 391,497 | +302,811 |
| Felixstowe | 92,648 | 350,943 | +258,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,759 | 136,193 | -72,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,065 | 260,855 | +229,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 139,086 | 92,392 | -46,694 |
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 | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4,526,609 |
| Netherlands | 982,992 |
| France | 520,773 |
| Germany | 495,511 |
| Ireland | 451,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4,518,626 | 7,983 | -4,510,643 |
| Netherlands | 153,843 | 829,149 | +675,306 |
| France | 288,986 | 231,787 | -57,199 |
| Germany | 341,528 | 153,983 | -187,545 |
| Ireland | 293,575 | 157,683 | -135,892 |
| United States | 116,887 | 229,533 | +112,646 |
| Romania | 204,596 | 80,044 | -124,552 |
| Spain | 150,066 | 115,774 | -34,292 |
| Austria | 238,382 | 20,205 | -218,177 |
| Malaysia | 244,668 | 9,381 | -235,287 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 275 | 0 | -275 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,128,912 |
| Air transport | 3,470,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,508,754 |
| Road transport | 19,276 |
| Other | 275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,917,905 | 211,007 | -4,706,898 |
| Air transport | 1,555,509 | 1,915,312 | +359,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,111,010 | 1,397,744 | +286,734 |
| Road transport | 19,276 | 0 | -19,276 |
| Other | 275 | 0 | -275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,712,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,222,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,032,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 794,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,699,982 | 12,101 | -4,687,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 759,684 | 505,747 | -253,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 757,523 | 465,391 | -292,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,794 | 792,673 | +552,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,158 | 710,453 | +626,295 |
| ZLC | 320,071 | 288,120 | -31,951 |
| London Stansted Airport | 129,242 | 289,430 | +160,188 |
| Dover | 140,260 | 79,012 | -61,248 |
| Manchester Airport | 122,047 | 75,725 | -46,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,920 | 90,564 | +644 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84248940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sprayers used mainly in making printed circuits