Import/export HS code 842490: Parts of spraying equipment
Parts for all types of spraying machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 74,709,395 |
| United States | 73,165,325 |
| Germany | 61,545,284 |
| Netherlands | 52,897,680 |
| France | 19,258,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 39,769,134 | 34,940,261 | -4,828,873 |
| United States | 35,253,112 | 37,912,213 | +2,659,101 |
| Germany | 29,530,288 | 32,014,996 | +2,484,708 |
| Netherlands | 26,672,650 | 26,225,030 | -447,620 |
| France | 9,033,583 | 10,225,394 | +1,191,811 |
| Italy | 6,862,311 | 8,272,343 | +1,410,032 |
| Spain | 6,590,134 | 6,249,107 | -341,027 |
| Hungary | 5,810,213 | 4,389,087 | -1,421,126 |
| Ireland | 4,349,850 | 5,716,657 | +1,366,807 |
| Taiwan | 4,015,525 | 4,856,897 | +841,372 |
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 | 90,221,956 |
| China | 85,627,568 |
| Germany | 44,438,885 |
| Netherlands | 36,768,339 |
| Italy | 27,973,396 |
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 | 42,994,789 | 47,227,167 | +4,232,378 |
| China | 46,010,420 | 39,617,148 | -6,393,272 |
| Germany | 19,515,098 | 24,923,787 | +5,408,689 |
| Netherlands | 18,873,759 | 17,894,580 | -979,179 |
| Italy | 13,757,029 | 14,216,367 | +459,338 |
| Czechia | 6,322,718 | 6,190,224 | -132,494 |
| Taiwan | 4,649,332 | 6,106,754 | +1,457,422 |
| Spain | 5,283,246 | 4,423,419 | -859,827 |
| Ireland | 3,820,459 | 5,224,719 | +1,404,260 |
| Switzerland | 3,509,797 | 4,303,876 | +794,079 |
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 | 130 |
| Greater Manchester | 104 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 98 |
| West Midlands | 97 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 95 |
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 | 86 | 91 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 79 | 76 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 69 | 68 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 74 | 68 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 59 | 71 | +12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 64 | 66 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 57 | 56 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 48 | 60 | +12 |
| West Yorkshire | 55 | 51 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 46 | 54 | +8 |
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) | 150,614,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,177,006 |
| Air transport | 111,810,374 |
| Road transport | 4,414,765 |
| Rail transport | 2,737,803 |
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) | 73,197,653 | 77,416,651 | +4,218,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,571,493 | 62,605,513 | -9,965,980 |
| Air transport | 51,982,594 | 59,827,780 | +7,845,186 |
| Road transport | 1,750,587 | 2,664,178 | +913,591 |
| Rail transport | 1,351,500 | 1,386,303 | +34,803 |
| Other | 1,326,940 | 1,208,631 | -118,309 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 65,116,119 |
| Dover | 53,258,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,808,364 |
| Southampton | 35,777,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,385,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 36,463,196 | 28,652,923 | -7,810,273 |
| Dover | 27,347,083 | 25,911,418 | -1,435,665 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,626,185 | 22,182,179 | +2,555,994 |
| Southampton | 20,090,500 | 15,687,381 | -4,403,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,488,953 | 13,896,628 | +2,407,675 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,670,445 | 13,775,757 | +3,105,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,499,478 | 10,788,799 | +3,289,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,161,026 | 7,980,111 | +819,085 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,919,719 | 6,175,811 | +256,092 |
| London | 5,290,630 | 6,533,687 | +1,243,057 |
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
|
502 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
228 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
154 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
147 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
142 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 406 |
| 2026-04 | 439 |
| 2026-03 | 453 |
| 2026-02 | 440 |
| 2026-01 | 362 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MACRON SAFETY SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| HYPRO EU LIMITED | 125 |
| AVIA TECHNIQUE LIMITED | 125 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 125 |
| RELIABLE FIRE SPRINKLER (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| BINKS U.K. LIMITED | 125 |
| ARDENT LIMITED | 125 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 124 |
| AEM LIMITED | 123 |
| GEMA EUROPE - UK BRANCH | 123 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 875 |
| 54m+ | 735 |
| 0-1m | 242 |
| 15m-54m | 228 |
| Other | 134 |
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 | 78,244,174 |
| Netherlands | 38,685,309 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,730,857 |
| Poland | 17,893,506 |
| France | 14,750,182 |
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 | 39,172,040 | 39,072,134 | -99,906 |
| Netherlands | 18,963,701 | 19,721,608 | +757,907 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,240,300 | 8,490,557 | -7,749,743 |
| Poland | 8,409,170 | 9,484,336 | +1,075,166 |
| France | 7,234,692 | 7,515,490 | +280,798 |
| Australia | 8,312,004 | 5,794,327 | -2,517,677 |
| Turkey | 6,561,189 | 7,035,800 | +474,611 |
| Germany | 6,905,930 | 6,269,993 | -635,937 |
| Egypt | 5,100,659 | 7,431,665 | +2,331,006 |
| Ireland | 7,281,781 | 5,155,052 | -2,126,729 |
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 | 1,386,317 |
| China | 220,061 |
| United States | 104,007 |
| Hungary | 81,033 |
| Indonesia | 43,321 |
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 | 727,479 | 658,838 | -68,641 |
| China | 105,376 | 114,685 | +9,309 |
| United States | 34,239 | 69,768 | +35,529 |
| Hungary | 41 | 80,992 | +80,951 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 43,321 | +43,321 |
| Germany | 10,869 | 29,098 | +18,229 |
| Italy | 18,128 | 21,731 | +3,603 |
| Romania | 7,724 | 16,945 | +9,221 |
| France | 3,919 | 6,429 | +2,510 |
| Poland | 1,514 | 4,826 | +3,312 |
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 | 141,870,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,012,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,910,718 |
| Other | 2,131,422 |
| Road transport | 21,674 |
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 | 72,670,535 | 69,200,293 | -3,470,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,961,132 | 69,051,669 | +2,090,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,096,734 | 54,813,984 | -7,282,750 |
| Other | 929,331 | 1,202,091 | +272,760 |
| Road transport | 15,234 | 6,440 | -8,794 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 76,493,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,728,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,996,379 |
| Felixstowe | 41,205,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,287,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 41,098,736 | 35,394,414 | -5,704,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,750,112 | 35,978,701 | -771,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,131,337 | 32,865,042 | +2,733,705 |
| Felixstowe | 22,065,540 | 19,140,177 | -2,925,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,600,131 | 12,687,668 | -1,912,463 |
| ZLC | 11,686,159 | 9,879,852 | -1,806,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,464,258 | 8,658,852 | -1,805,406 |
| Southampton | 6,346,851 | 8,196,730 | +1,849,879 |
| Harwich | 5,574,170 | 7,479,644 | +1,905,474 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,952,064 | 6,094,171 | +1,142,107 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for all types of spraying machines