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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,830,988 |
| Japan | 3,319,627 |
| Canada | 2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 1,091,559 |
| Portugal | 544,564 |
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 | 1,214,533 | 2,616,455 | +1,401,922 |
| Japan | 2,394,434 | 925,193 | -1,469,241 |
| Canada | 685,706 | 1,411,570 | +725,864 |
| Switzerland | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Portugal | 407,723 | 136,841 | -270,882 |
| Netherlands | 91,532 | 169,860 | +78,328 |
| United States | 118,838 | 30,235 | -88,603 |
| India | 147,804 | 0 | -147,804 |
| China | 92,340 | 36,047 | -56,293 |
| Latvia | 0 | 114,895 | +114,895 |
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 | 3,684,745 |
| Japan | 3,351,127 |
| Canada | 2,097,276 |
| Switzerland | 1,101,048 |
| Portugal | 904,969 |
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 | 1,099,864 | 2,584,881 | +1,485,017 |
| Japan | 2,381,632 | 969,495 | -1,412,137 |
| Canada | 685,706 | 1,411,570 | +725,864 |
| Switzerland | 621,671 | 479,377 | -142,294 |
| Portugal | 580,890 | 324,079 | -256,811 |
| Taiwan | 70,876 | 95,568 | +24,692 |
| China | 102,917 | 53,478 | -49,439 |
| Latvia | 0 | 156,097 | +156,097 |
| United States | 123,598 | 30,235 | -93,363 |
| India | 147,804 | 0 | -147,804 |
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 | 2 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,861,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,705,664 |
| Road transport | 1,091,559 |
| Air transport | 247,406 |
| Other | 172,128 |
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) | 3,337,863 | 2,523,655 | -814,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,655,800 | 3,049,864 | +1,394,064 |
| Road transport | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Air transport | 154,357 | 93,049 | -61,308 |
| Other | 172,128 | 0 | -172,128 |
| 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 | 4,252,719 |
| Dover | 2,669,456 |
| ZLC | 1,091,559 |
| Felixstowe | 965,982 |
| Harwich | 694,733 |
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 | 1,948,995 | 2,303,724 | +354,729 |
| Dover | 673,108 | 1,996,348 | +1,323,240 |
| ZLC | 621,671 | 469,888 | -151,783 |
| Felixstowe | 940,070 | 25,912 | -914,158 |
| Harwich | 340,499 | 354,234 | +13,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,021 | 482,495 | +299,474 |
| Newhaven | 421,671 | 116,162 | -305,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,003 | 40,695 | -276,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,547 | 61,281 | -89,266 |
| 000 | 172,128 | 0 | -172,128 |
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
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
4 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1,097,998 |
| United States | 264,190 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 |
| Germany | 176,074 |
| Australia | 134,005 |
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 | 1,018,048 | 79,950 | -938,098 |
| United States | 181,199 | 82,991 | -98,208 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 | 0 | -195,000 |
| Germany | 52,880 | 123,194 | +70,314 |
| Australia | 107,500 | 26,505 | -80,995 |
| Ireland | 58,135 | 45,749 | -12,386 |
| France | 9,224 | 89,076 | +79,852 |
| Poland | 72,071 | 9,000 | -63,071 |
| 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) | 2,279,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 831,858 |
| Air transport | 74,430 |
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) | 1,932,957 | 346,960 | -1,585,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 373,800 | 458,058 | +84,258 |
| Air transport | 28,796 | 45,634 | +16,838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,005,245 |
| Southampton | 698,012 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 632,195 |
| Felixstowe | 437,935 |
| Holyhead | 93,690 |
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 | 841,022 | 164,223 | -676,799 |
| Southampton | 598,675 | 99,337 | -499,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,057 | 329,138 | +26,081 |
| Felixstowe | 411,035 | 26,900 | -384,135 |
| Holyhead | 49,956 | 43,734 | -6,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,768 | 23,604 | -33,164 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 56,500 | +56,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,487 | 31,979 | +22,492 |
| Dover | 0 | 32,413 | +32,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,006 | 13,655 | -2,351 |
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