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 | 479,954 |
| Germany | 110,378 |
| 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 | 242,895 | 237,059 | -5,836 |
| Germany | 88,563 | 21,815 | -66,748 |
| China | 19,533 | 35,023 | +15,490 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Czechia | 22,839 | 0 | -22,839 |
| United States | 4,946 | 0 | -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 | 576,289 |
| China | 74,569 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Germany | 21,815 |
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 | 355,134 | 221,155 | -133,979 |
| China | 23,642 | 50,927 | +27,285 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Germany | 0 | 21,815 | +21,815 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 243,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,228 |
| 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 | 237,871 | 5,280 | -232,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,533 | 207,712 | +188,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,413 | 21,815 | -115,598 |
| Air transport | 9,970 | 59,090 | +49,120 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 243,151 |
| 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 | 237,871 | 5,280 | -232,591 |
| 499 | 0 | 179,035 | +179,035 |
| Dover | 103,294 | 0 | -103,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,970 | 57,840 | +47,870 |
| Southampton | 19,533 | 22,450 | +2,917 |
| Purfleet | 34,119 | 0 | -34,119 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 29,292 | +29,292 |
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 | 326,481 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 |
| Australia | 78,375 |
| 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 | 109,929 | 216,552 | +106,623 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 | 0 | -78,460 |
| Australia | 0 | 78,375 | +78,375 |
| Italy | 71,050 | 0 | -71,050 |
| Israel | 50,283 | 1,012 | -49,271 |
| Turkey | 0 | 38,375 | +38,375 |
| South Africa | 0 | 25,034 | +25,034 |
| Czechia | 12,663 | 12,215 | -448 |
| Germany | 0 | 24,176 | +24,176 |
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) | 1,398,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,578 |
| 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) | 808,696 | 589,512 | -219,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,283 | 60,295 | -67,988 |
| 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 | 571,513 |
| Felixstowe | 289,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,900 |
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 | 263,900 | -43,713 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 289,668 | +289,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 | 0 | -256,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,743 | 35,944 | -98,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,620 | 50,280 | -11,340 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 109,929 | 0 | -109,929 |
| Portsmouth | 55,875 | 0 | -55,875 |
| Holyhead | 10,788 | 2,770 | -8,018 |
| Harwich | 0 | 7,245 | +7,245 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,944 | 4,075 | +2,131 |
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