Import/export HS code 84401090: Various bookbinding machines
Other types of machines used in the bookbinding process
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,455,933 |
| Italy | 2,232,095 |
| Germany | 2,152,272 |
| Netherlands | 1,989,415 |
| Latvia | 1,670,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,691,657 | 2,764,276 | -2,927,381 |
| Italy | 792,115 | 1,439,980 | +647,865 |
| Germany | 1,233,293 | 918,979 | -314,314 |
| Netherlands | 443,088 | 1,546,327 | +1,103,239 |
| Latvia | 1,022,124 | 648,003 | -374,121 |
| United States | 891,989 | 221,945 | -670,044 |
| China | 267,173 | 626,213 | +359,040 |
| Japan | 116,182 | 630,392 | +514,210 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Brazil | 174,182 | 0 | -174,182 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,488,859 |
| Italy | 2,375,134 |
| Japan | 2,072,346 |
| Latvia | 2,036,428 |
| China | 1,508,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,720,005 | 2,768,854 | -2,951,151 |
| Italy | 919,015 | 1,456,119 | +537,104 |
| Japan | 471,078 | 1,601,268 | +1,130,190 |
| Latvia | 1,005,103 | 1,031,325 | +26,222 |
| China | 618,749 | 890,026 | +271,277 |
| Germany | 607,451 | 888,880 | +281,429 |
| United States | 1,016,225 | 213,185 | -803,040 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Taiwan | 232,501 | 57,883 | -174,618 |
| Brazil | 174,182 | 0 | -174,182 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,754,177 |
| Road transport | 5,152,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,525,503 |
| Air transport | 1,415,138 |
| Other | 175,606 |
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) | 3,858,453 | 5,895,724 | +2,037,271 |
| Road transport | 4,129,415 | 1,023,263 | -3,106,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,598,306 | 1,927,197 | -671,109 |
| Air transport | 562,981 | 852,157 | +289,176 |
| Other | 92,381 | 83,225 | -9,156 |
| Rail transport | 53,123 | 0 | -53,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,887,665 |
| Dover | 3,977,879 |
| Thamesport | 1,764,083 |
| Belfast Port | 1,513,398 |
| Felixstowe | 1,116,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,188,827 | 2,698,838 | -1,489,989 |
| Dover | 1,627,323 | 2,350,556 | +723,233 |
| Thamesport | 1,091,328 | 672,755 | -418,573 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| Felixstowe | 114,700 | 1,001,611 | +886,911 |
| Harwich | 48,683 | 951,611 | +902,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 790,391 | 0 | -790,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,349 | 548,473 | +375,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 248,049 | 278,935 | +30,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 177,903 | 301,467 | +123,564 |
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 | 17 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 115 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 80 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 67 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 60 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 45 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 43 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| RENZ (UK) LTD | 34 |
| ENCORE MACHINERY LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 4,015,354 |
| Netherlands | 1,611,851 |
| Germany | 1,018,400 |
| Latvia | 864,080 |
| Spain | 541,980 |
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 | 3,265,070 | 750,284 | -2,514,786 |
| Netherlands | 1,222,068 | 389,783 | -832,285 |
| Germany | 495,205 | 523,195 | +27,990 |
| Latvia | 151,908 | 712,172 | +560,264 |
| Spain | 252,804 | 289,176 | +36,372 |
| France | 367,369 | 34,958 | -332,411 |
| India | 57,791 | 297,800 | +240,009 |
| South Africa | 123,624 | 164,308 | +40,684 |
| Poland | 150,922 | 129,096 | -21,826 |
| Brazil | 53,638 | 183,111 | +129,473 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,790,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,561,246 |
| Air transport | 1,038,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,037,685 | 2,752,758 | -284,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,886,123 | 1,675,123 | -2,211,000 |
| Air transport | 562,058 | 476,870 | -85,188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,968,279 |
| Southampton | 2,832,619 |
| Felixstowe | 1,237,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,211,988 |
| Liverpool Docks | 997,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,915,441 | 2,052,838 | +137,397 |
| Southampton | 2,433,497 | 399,122 | -2,034,375 |
| Felixstowe | 951,343 | 285,809 | -665,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,460 | 719,528 | +227,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 781,573 | 215,980 | -565,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,752 | 395,439 | +45,687 |
| Harwich | 91,743 | 85,288 | -6,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,062 | 48,087 | -57,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,307 | 129,266 | +104,959 |
| Dover | 23,338 | 126,293 | +102,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of machines used in the bookbinding process