Import/export HS code 84401030: Sewing and stapling machines
Machines that sew or staple pages together to bind books
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1,964,755 |
| Italy | 1,507,806 |
| Japan | 787,047 |
| Germany | 667,111 |
| China | 406,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1,287,535 | 677,220 | -610,315 |
| Italy | 173,216 | 1,334,590 | +1,161,374 |
| Japan | 386,806 | 400,241 | +13,435 |
| Germany | 530,118 | 136,993 | -393,125 |
| China | 113,236 | 292,989 | +179,753 |
| Israel | 185,261 | 0 | -185,261 |
| Spain | 0 | 132,220 | +132,220 |
| France | 8,294 | 121,235 | +112,941 |
| United States | 0 | 73,622 | +73,622 |
| Ireland | 10,707 | 46,531 | +35,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1,964,755 |
| Italy | 1,685,551 |
| Japan | 905,850 |
| Germany | 614,732 |
| China | 426,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1,287,535 | 677,220 | -610,315 |
| Italy | 164,708 | 1,520,843 | +1,356,135 |
| Japan | 417,949 | 487,901 | +69,952 |
| Germany | 569,098 | 45,634 | -523,464 |
| China | 129,398 | 296,686 | +167,288 |
| United Kingdom | 87,232 | 152,267 | +65,035 |
| Israel | 74,547 | 0 | -74,547 |
| Switzerland | 72,672 | 0 | -72,672 |
| United States | 2,835 | 62,947 | +60,112 |
| Viet Nam | 15,636 | 13,277 | -2,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,510,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,723 |
| Other | 451,065 |
| Air transport | 29,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,025,307 | 2,485,373 | +460,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,764 | 737,959 | +323,195 |
| Other | 385,076 | 65,989 | -319,087 |
| Air transport | 24,630 | 4,631 | -19,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,058,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,153,810 |
| 000 | 451,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 383,233 |
| 499 | 242,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,452,630 | 1,605,621 | +152,991 |
| Eurotunnel | 353,476 | 800,334 | +446,858 |
| 000 | 385,076 | 65,989 | -319,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,261 | 197,972 | +12,711 |
| 499 | 0 | 242,553 | +242,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,840 | 101,730 | +8,890 |
| Southampton | 33,844 | 129,048 | +95,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,015 | 20,047 | -92,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,989 | 12,265 | -96,724 |
| Felixstowe | 44,059 | 53,066 | +9,007 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 3,116,840 |
| Malaysia | 972,651 |
| United Arab Emirates | 594,436 |
| Netherlands | 559,198 |
| Ireland | 540,392 |
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 | 1,191,986 | 1,924,854 | +732,868 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 972,651 | +972,651 |
| United Arab Emirates | 588,936 | 5,500 | -583,436 |
| Netherlands | 444,235 | 114,963 | -329,272 |
| Ireland | 93,298 | 447,094 | +353,796 |
| China | 127,623 | 403,014 | +275,391 |
| India | 259,919 | 33,963 | -225,956 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 223,633 | 29,678 | -193,955 |
| Saudi Arabia | 231,576 | 0 | -231,576 |
| Israel | 223,420 | 4,900 | -218,520 |
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) | 4,745,119 |
| Air transport | 2,354,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,953,778 |
| Other | 123 |
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) | 2,449,092 | 2,296,027 | -153,065 |
| Air transport | 711,812 | 1,642,358 | +930,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,035,023 | 918,755 | -116,268 |
| Other | 24 | 99 | +75 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,785,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,328,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,029,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 945,349 |
| Liverpool Docks | 772,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,291,245 | 1,494,682 | +203,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,779 | 1,633,097 | +937,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 479,915 | 549,387 | +69,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 502,337 | 443,012 | -59,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,050 | 517,763 | +262,713 |
| Southampton | 417,461 | 95,615 | -321,846 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 418,052 | 0 | -418,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,077 | 53,259 | +23,182 |
| Holyhead | 16,972 | 44,482 | +27,510 |
| Greenock | 42,102 | 0 | -42,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that sew or staple pages together to bind books