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 | 9,215,705 |
| Germany | 2,073,741 |
| Netherlands | 1,740,266 |
| Latvia | 1,461,425 |
| Italy | 1,352,844 |
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 | 6,756,107 | 2,459,598 | -4,296,509 |
| Germany | 1,166,511 | 907,230 | -259,281 |
| Netherlands | 592,399 | 1,147,867 | +555,468 |
| Latvia | 1,090,362 | 371,063 | -719,299 |
| Italy | 781,991 | 570,853 | -211,138 |
| United States | 924,010 | 141,589 | -782,421 |
| China | 296,754 | 453,991 | +157,237 |
| Japan | 131,598 | 591,826 | +460,228 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Portugal | 208,591 | 10,846 | -197,745 |
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 | 9,230,040 |
| Japan | 2,049,127 |
| Latvia | 1,724,315 |
| Italy | 1,492,921 |
| Germany | 1,406,420 |
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 | 6,757,912 | 2,472,128 | -4,285,784 |
| Japan | 652,341 | 1,396,786 | +744,445 |
| Latvia | 1,067,137 | 657,178 | -409,959 |
| Italy | 905,929 | 586,992 | -318,937 |
| Germany | 654,983 | 751,437 | +96,454 |
| China | 551,111 | 721,459 | +170,348 |
| United States | 1,043,608 | 137,867 | -905,741 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Taiwan | 229,251 | 31,895 | -197,356 |
| Portugal | 218,530 | 15,849 | -202,681 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,541,453 |
| Road transport | 5,839,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,270,186 |
| Air transport | 1,504,561 |
| Other | 202,208 |
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) | 4,145,129 | 4,396,324 | +251,195 |
| Road transport | 4,886,582 | 952,539 | -3,934,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,936,363 | 1,333,823 | -1,602,540 |
| Air transport | 677,791 | 826,770 | +148,979 |
| Other | 115,014 | 87,194 | -27,820 |
| 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 | 7,642,209 |
| Dover | 2,861,540 |
| Thamesport | 1,516,149 |
| Belfast Port | 1,513,398 |
| Felixstowe | 1,100,393 |
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 | 5,260,297 | 2,381,912 | -2,878,385 |
| Dover | 1,485,576 | 1,375,964 | -109,612 |
| Thamesport | 1,144,181 | 371,968 | -772,213 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| Felixstowe | 209,602 | 890,791 | +681,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,926 | 530,404 | +212,478 |
| Harwich | 47,149 | 772,506 | +725,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,652 | 0 | -791,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,781 | 228,901 | -14,880 |
| Southampton | 213,295 | 211,993 | -1,302 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 113 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 77 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 63 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 56 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 43 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 41 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| RENZ (UK) LTD | 34 |
| ENCORE MACHINERY LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | 4,498,068 |
| Netherlands | 1,733,528 |
| Germany | 1,116,038 |
| Latvia | 904,581 |
| India | 407,921 |
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 | 3,361,751 | 1,136,317 | -2,225,434 |
| Netherlands | 1,367,558 | 365,970 | -1,001,588 |
| Germany | 628,811 | 487,227 | -141,584 |
| Latvia | 165,434 | 739,147 | +573,713 |
| India | 121,706 | 286,215 | +164,509 |
| France | 156,496 | 246,762 | +90,266 |
| South Africa | 190,313 | 125,099 | -65,214 |
| Spain | 246,554 | 35,311 | -211,243 |
| Poland | 155,622 | 119,096 | -36,526 |
| Brazil | 53,638 | 169,361 | +115,723 |
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) | 6,076,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,606,072 |
| Air transport | 1,111,465 |
| Road transport | 17,481 |
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) | 4,128,641 | 1,947,832 | -2,180,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,068,882 | 2,537,190 | -531,692 |
| Air transport | 593,431 | 518,034 | -75,397 |
| Road transport | 17,481 | 0 | -17,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,958,140 |
| Southampton | 2,989,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,495,150 |
| Felixstowe | 1,418,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 995,053 |
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 | 1,815,922 | 2,142,218 | +326,296 |
| Southampton | 2,469,714 | 519,338 | -1,950,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,708 | 594,442 | -306,266 |
| Felixstowe | 1,131,374 | 286,723 | -844,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 518,974 | 476,079 | -42,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 372,419 | 431,857 | +59,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,605 | 48,243 | -58,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,069 | 113,505 | +76,436 |
| London | 143,856 | 0 | -143,856 |
| Dover | 26,050 | 109,779 | +83,729 |
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