Import/export HS code 844010: Bookbinding machinery
General machines for binding books, such as folding, collating, or sewing 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,550,194 |
| Germany | 7,167,826 |
| Japan | 5,598,030 |
| Italy | 4,529,295 |
| Netherlands | 2,372,516 |
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 | 6,314,679 | 3,235,515 | -3,079,164 |
| Germany | 3,410,761 | 3,757,065 | +346,304 |
| Japan | 3,019,354 | 2,578,676 | -440,678 |
| Italy | 1,015,745 | 3,513,550 | +2,497,805 |
| Netherlands | 574,811 | 1,797,705 | +1,222,894 |
| Canada | 28,500 | 2,097,276 | +2,068,776 |
| Slovakia | 1,301,145 | 677,220 | -623,925 |
| Latvia | 1,028,250 | 762,898 | -265,352 |
| China | 710,334 | 1,016,717 | +306,383 |
| United States | 1,024,897 | 438,777 | -586,120 |
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 | 9,856,139 |
| Japan | 7,409,254 |
| Germany | 5,831,705 |
| Italy | 5,087,383 |
| China | 2,241,448 |
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 | 6,596,573 | 3,259,566 | -3,337,007 |
| Japan | 3,577,761 | 3,831,493 | +253,732 |
| Germany | 2,333,120 | 3,498,585 | +1,165,465 |
| Italy | 1,371,608 | 3,715,775 | +2,344,167 |
| China | 918,511 | 1,322,937 | +404,426 |
| Latvia | 1,015,985 | 1,187,422 | +171,437 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,097,276 | +2,097,276 |
| Slovakia | 1,322,941 | 677,220 | -645,721 |
| United States | 1,153,334 | 408,845 | -744,489 |
| Portugal | 350,427 | 594,353 | +243,926 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 20,488,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,084,497 |
| Road transport | 6,251,287 |
| Air transport | 2,080,578 |
| Other | 1,215,497 |
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) | 7,864,829 | 12,623,444 | +4,758,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,701,654 | 6,382,843 | +681,189 |
| Road transport | 4,751,086 | 1,500,201 | -3,250,885 |
| Air transport | 782,588 | 1,297,990 | +515,402 |
| Other | 916,941 | 298,556 | -618,385 |
| Rail transport | 99,807 | 0 | -99,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,462,418 |
| ZLC | 7,986,274 |
| Southampton | 4,930,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,415,851 |
| Felixstowe | 2,283,382 |
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 | 4,311,912 | 7,150,506 | +2,838,594 |
| ZLC | 4,810,498 | 3,175,776 | -1,634,722 |
| Southampton | 1,454,053 | 3,476,121 | +2,022,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 686,823 | 1,729,028 | +1,042,205 |
| Felixstowe | 939,095 | 1,344,287 | +405,192 |
| Thamesport | 1,205,348 | 720,794 | -484,554 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| Harwich | 445,362 | 951,611 | +506,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,312 | 903,200 | +537,888 |
| 000 | 916,941 | 298,556 | -618,385 |
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 | 30 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 123 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 94 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 84 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 67 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 60 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 47 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| RENZ (UK) LTD | 34 |
| RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 10,191,788 |
| Netherlands | 2,898,164 |
| India | 2,657,280 |
| Germany | 1,349,685 |
| Malaysia | 1,068,540 |
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 | 5,641,009 | 4,550,779 | -1,090,230 |
| Netherlands | 2,330,360 | 567,804 | -1,762,556 |
| India | 1,851,435 | 805,845 | -1,045,590 |
| Germany | 652,025 | 697,660 | +45,635 |
| Malaysia | 88,689 | 979,851 | +891,162 |
| Ireland | 351,439 | 663,320 | +311,881 |
| Latvia | 153,541 | 813,872 | +660,331 |
| United Arab Emirates | 894,631 | 53,041 | -841,590 |
| Spain | 320,734 | 557,348 | +236,614 |
| China | 301,623 | 570,879 | +269,256 |
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) | 18,673,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,945,695 |
| Air transport | 3,506,720 |
| 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) | 11,497,079 | 7,176,605 | -4,320,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,465,894 | 4,479,801 | -1,986,093 |
| Air transport | 1,326,603 | 2,180,117 | +853,514 |
| Other | 24 | 99 | +75 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,742,756 |
| Southampton | 6,450,111 |
| Felixstowe | 5,818,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,471,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,136,302 |
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 | 3,635,492 | 3,107,264 | -528,228 |
| Southampton | 3,972,316 | 2,477,795 | -1,494,521 |
| Felixstowe | 3,699,042 | 2,119,267 | -1,579,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,624,580 | 1,846,633 | -777,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,069,572 | 2,066,730 | +997,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,355,936 | 733,743 | -622,193 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,395,652 | 392,019 | -1,003,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,877 | 228,542 | +18,665 |
| Holyhead | 251,847 | 166,731 | -85,116 |
| Harwich | 234,243 | 106,783 | -127,460 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 844010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: General machines for binding books, such as folding, collating, or sewing machines