Import/export HS code 84401020: Collating and gathering machines
Machines that collect and arrange pages in order for bookbinding
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 514,094 |
| Germany | 114,377 |
| China | 54,556 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Czechia | 22,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 205,401 | 308,693 | +103,292 |
| Germany | 92,562 | 21,815 | -70,747 |
| China | 19,533 | 35,023 | +15,490 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,839 | +22,839 |
| United States | 0 | 4,946 | +4,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 610,429 |
| China | 74,569 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Germany | 25,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 289,855 | 320,574 | +30,719 |
| China | 23,642 | 50,927 | +27,285 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Germany | 3,999 | 21,815 | +17,816 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 277,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,227 |
| Air transport | 69,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 205,401 | 71,890 | -133,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,533 | 207,712 | +188,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,573 | 44,654 | -73,919 |
| Air transport | 0 | 69,060 | +69,060 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 277,291 |
| 499 | 179,035 |
| Dover | 103,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,810 |
| Southampton | 41,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 205,401 | 71,890 | -133,511 |
| 499 | 0 | 179,035 | +179,035 |
| Dover | 80,455 | 22,839 | -57,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 67,810 | +67,810 |
| Southampton | 19,533 | 22,450 | +2,917 |
| Purfleet | 34,119 | 0 | -34,119 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 29,292 | +29,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,999 | 0 | -3,999 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 789,099 |
| India | 352,481 |
| France | 131,485 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 |
| Italy | 71,050 |
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 | 558,419 | 230,680 | -327,739 |
| India | 26,000 | 326,481 | +300,481 |
| France | 127,685 | 3,800 | -123,885 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 | 0 | -78,460 |
| Italy | 71,050 | 0 | -71,050 |
| Belgium | 59,243 | 0 | -59,243 |
| Israel | 50,283 | 1,012 | -49,271 |
| Australia | 0 | 48,575 | +48,575 |
| Turkey | 0 | 38,375 | +38,375 |
| Germany | 1,108 | 24,176 | +23,068 |
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) | 1,404,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 375,506 |
| Air transport | 6,019 |
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) | 735,250 | 669,641 | -65,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,068 | 77,438 | -220,630 |
| Air transport | 1,944 | 4,075 | +2,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 541,713 |
| Felixstowe | 289,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 307,613 | 234,100 | -73,513 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 289,668 | +289,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 | 0 | -256,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,162 | 67,423 | -104,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,118 | 35,944 | -134,174 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 109,929 | +109,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,243 | 0 | -59,243 |
| Portsmouth | 55,875 | 0 | -55,875 |
| Holyhead | 10,788 | 2,770 | -8,018 |
| Harwich | 0 | 7,245 | +7,245 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that collect and arrange pages in order for bookbinding