Import/export HS code 8440: Bookbinding machines
Machines used to bind books, including sewing, stapling, and folding machines
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 11,842,322 |
| Germany | 8,771,536 |
| Japan | 6,690,728 |
| Italy | 4,693,816 |
| Netherlands | 2,737,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,359,837 | 4,482,485 | -2,877,352 |
| Germany | 4,266,012 | 4,505,524 | +239,512 |
| Japan | 3,687,206 | 3,003,522 | -683,684 |
| Italy | 1,104,397 | 3,589,419 | +2,485,022 |
| Netherlands | 713,338 | 2,024,338 | +1,311,000 |
| Latvia | 1,426,970 | 999,973 | -426,997 |
| Canada | 41,851 | 2,114,456 | +2,072,605 |
| Slovakia | 1,334,770 | 713,233 | -621,537 |
| China | 747,426 | 1,023,905 | +276,479 |
| United States | 1,203,643 | 528,479 | -675,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 11,397,481 |
| Japan | 8,836,014 |
| Germany | 7,748,578 |
| Italy | 5,270,355 |
| Latvia | 2,859,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,327,558 | 4,069,923 | -3,257,635 |
| Japan | 4,352,137 | 4,483,877 | +131,740 |
| Germany | 3,313,246 | 4,435,332 | +1,122,086 |
| Italy | 1,472,516 | 3,797,839 | +2,325,323 |
| Latvia | 1,342,059 | 1,517,558 | +175,499 |
| China | 1,020,285 | 1,445,396 | +425,111 |
| Canada | 12,323 | 2,112,813 | +2,100,490 |
| Slovakia | 1,353,821 | 714,718 | -639,103 |
| United States | 1,380,178 | 566,218 | -813,960 |
| Portugal | 418,104 | 618,847 | +200,743 |
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 | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,178,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,395,834 |
| Air transport | 7,324,337 |
| Road transport | 6,396,440 |
| Other | 1,274,407 |
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) | 8,156,334 | 13,022,119 | +4,865,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,320,141 | 7,075,693 | +755,552 |
| Air transport | 3,583,678 | 3,740,659 | +156,981 |
| Road transport | 4,815,880 | 1,580,560 | -3,235,320 |
| Other | 956,678 | 317,729 | -638,949 |
| Rail transport | 156,258 | 0 | -156,258 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,722,152 |
| ZLC | 8,130,170 |
| Southampton | 4,930,174 |
| Thamesport | 2,684,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,654,127 |
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 | 4,457,601 | 7,264,551 | +2,806,950 |
| ZLC | 4,875,292 | 3,254,878 | -1,620,414 |
| Southampton | 1,454,053 | 3,476,121 | +2,022,068 |
| Thamesport | 1,553,311 | 1,130,964 | -422,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 846,592 | 1,807,535 | +960,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,288,028 | 1,246,580 | -41,448 |
| Felixstowe | 971,646 | 1,447,315 | +475,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 946,423 | 1,154,839 | +208,416 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| East Midlands Airport | 682,252 | 809,232 | +126,980 |
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 | 41 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 124 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 109 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 94 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 94 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 78 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 63 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 60 |
| HEIDELBERG GRAPHIC EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 52 |
| INGRAM CONTENT GROUP UK LTD. | 49 |
| KOMORI U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 12,093,187 |
| Netherlands | 3,307,340 |
| India | 2,716,144 |
| Germany | 2,309,863 |
| Latvia | 2,273,404 |
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 | 7,117,340 | 4,975,847 | -2,141,493 |
| Netherlands | 2,652,459 | 654,881 | -1,997,578 |
| India | 1,859,889 | 856,255 | -1,003,634 |
| Germany | 1,314,981 | 994,882 | -320,099 |
| Latvia | 573,059 | 1,700,345 | +1,127,286 |
| Ireland | 605,873 | 815,113 | +209,240 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,234,452 | 77,528 | -1,156,924 |
| France | 929,719 | 274,831 | -654,888 |
| Malaysia | 94,512 | 999,416 | +904,904 |
| Spain | 422,009 | 581,784 | +159,775 |
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) | 19,980,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,876,844 |
| Air transport | 8,818,641 |
| Other | 123 |
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) | 12,582,073 | 7,398,364 | -5,183,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,014,974 | 4,861,870 | -3,153,104 |
| Air transport | 4,466,808 | 4,351,833 | -114,975 |
| Other | 24 | 99 | +75 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,019,038 |
| Southampton | 7,039,078 |
| Felixstowe | 5,839,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,812,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,803,121 |
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 | 4,651,909 | 3,367,129 | -1,284,780 |
| Southampton | 4,461,349 | 2,577,729 | -1,883,620 |
| Felixstowe | 3,710,073 | 2,129,895 | -1,580,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,949,087 | 1,863,029 | -1,086,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,528,666 | 2,274,455 | +745,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,660,057 | 1,037,333 | -622,724 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,366,895 | 753,152 | -613,743 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,395,652 | 454,935 | -940,717 |
| ZLC | 838,656 | 734,120 | -104,536 |
| London Stansted Airport | 429,592 | 290,140 | -139,452 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to bind books, including sewing, stapling, and folding machines