Import/export HS code 84401010: Folding machines for books
Machines that fold paper sheets for bookbinding or packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,635,136 |
| Japan | 3,392,073 |
| Canada | 2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 1,091,559 |
| Portugal | 428,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,214,090 | 2,421,046 | +1,206,956 |
| Japan | 2,152,723 | 1,239,350 | -913,373 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,097,276 | +2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Portugal | 33,914 | 394,488 | +360,574 |
| Netherlands | 107,103 | 169,860 | +62,757 |
| India | 110,954 | 147,804 | +36,850 |
| China | 114,888 | 36,047 | -78,841 |
| United States | 117,278 | 31,795 | -85,483 |
| France | 40,220 | 82,352 | +42,132 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,521,416 |
| Japan | 3,418,681 |
| Canada | 2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 1,101,048 |
| Portugal | 818,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,148,379 | 2,373,037 | +1,224,658 |
| Japan | 2,136,302 | 1,282,379 | -853,923 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,097,276 | +2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 621,671 | 479,377 | -142,294 |
| Portugal | 236,482 | 581,726 | +345,244 |
| India | 110,954 | 147,804 | +36,850 |
| China | 129,084 | 54,751 | -74,333 |
| Latvia | 4,756 | 156,097 | +151,341 |
| Taiwan | 64,725 | 95,197 | +30,472 |
| United States | 122,038 | 31,795 | -90,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,923,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,461,830 |
| Road transport | 1,091,559 |
| Air transport | 359,954 |
| Other | 219,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,443,969 | 3,479,224 | +1,035,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,375,149 | 3,086,681 | +1,711,532 |
| Road transport | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Air transport | 116,541 | 243,413 | +126,872 |
| Other | 145,587 | 73,837 | -71,750 |
| Rail transport | 46,684 | 0 | -46,684 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,255,829 |
| Dover | 2,814,087 |
| ZLC | 1,091,559 |
| Felixstowe | 1,003,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 693,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,234,466 | 3,021,363 | +1,786,897 |
| Dover | 669,726 | 2,144,361 | +1,474,635 |
| ZLC | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Felixstowe | 768,826 | 234,299 | -534,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,298 | 607,800 | +522,502 |
| Newhaven | 173,167 | 248,504 | +75,337 |
| Harwich | 396,679 | 0 | -396,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,003 | 40,695 | -276,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,697 | 209,085 | +95,388 |
| 000 | 145,587 | 73,837 | -71,750 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,110,726 |
| United States | 265,724 |
| Ireland | 245,259 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 |
| Germany | 177,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 963,125 | 147,601 | -815,524 |
| United States | 169,283 | 96,441 | -72,842 |
| Ireland | 199,510 | 45,749 | -153,761 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 | 0 | -195,000 |
| Germany | 56,080 | 121,319 | +65,239 |
| Australia | 107,500 | 26,505 | -80,995 |
| France | 12,935 | 89,076 | +76,141 |
| Poland | 63,271 | 17,800 | -45,471 |
| Spain | 12,608 | 67,487 | +54,879 |
| Italy | 79,241 | 0 | -79,241 |
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) | 2,377,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,031,859 |
| Air transport | 86,410 |
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) | 1,859,194 | 518,741 | -1,340,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 570,083 | 461,776 | -108,307 |
| Air transport | 40,776 | 45,634 | +4,858 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,097,763 |
| Southampton | 703,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 652,656 |
| Felixstowe | 437,935 |
| Holyhead | 235,065 |
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 | 849,860 | 247,903 | -601,957 |
| Southampton | 523,074 | 180,438 | -342,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 319,800 | 332,856 | +13,056 |
| Felixstowe | 411,035 | 26,900 | -384,135 |
| Holyhead | 191,331 | 43,734 | -147,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,768 | 23,604 | -33,164 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 56,500 | +56,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,933 | 31,979 | +12,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,165 | 0 | -38,165 |
| Dover | 0 | 32,413 | +32,413 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that fold paper sheets for bookbinding or packaging