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 | 468,832 |
| Germany | 92,562 |
| China | 54,855 |
| 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 | 232,034 | 236,798 | +4,764 |
| Germany | 92,562 | 0 | -92,562 |
| China | 24,432 | 30,423 | +5,991 |
| 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 | 563,062 |
| China | 76,973 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Germany | 3,999 |
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 | 314,383 | 248,679 | -65,704 |
| China | 30,646 | 46,327 | +15,681 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Germany | 3,999 | 0 | -3,999 |
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 | 326,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,847 |
| Air transport | 62,348 |
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 | 232,034 | 94,404 | -137,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,573 | 22,839 | -95,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,432 | 115,415 | +90,983 |
| Air transport | 0 | 62,348 | +62,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 326,438 |
| Dover | 103,294 |
| 499 | 91,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,098 |
| 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 | 232,034 | 94,404 | -137,630 |
| Dover | 80,455 | 22,839 | -57,616 |
| 499 | 0 | 91,338 | +91,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 61,098 | +61,098 |
| Southampton | 19,533 | 22,450 | +2,917 |
| Purfleet | 34,119 | 0 | -34,119 |
| Felixstowe | 4,899 | 2,877 | -2,022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 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 | 768,644 |
| India | 344,981 |
| 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 | 210,225 | -348,194 |
| India | 26,000 | 318,981 | +292,981 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 43,986 | 0 | -43,986 |
| South Africa | 0 | 25,034 | +25,034 |
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) | 1,338,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 376,732 |
| Air transport | 2,956 |
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 | 603,311 | -131,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 342,930 | 33,802 | -309,128 |
| Air transport | 1,944 | 1,012 | -932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 534,213 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,056 |
| Felixstowe | 241,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,152 |
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 | 226,600 | -81,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,411 | 0 | -256,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,024 | 31,032 | -185,992 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 241,748 | +241,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,118 | 25,034 | -145,084 |
| 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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,944 | 1,012 | -932 |
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