Import/export HS code 84561110: Laser machines for electronics
Laser machines used mainly for making printed circuits or parts for computers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,241,732 |
| Japan | 4,299,389 |
| Switzerland | 2,644,435 |
| Germany | 2,197,948 |
| South Africa | 717,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,223,380 | 3,018,352 | -2,205,028 |
| Japan | 2,314,480 | 1,984,909 | -329,571 |
| Switzerland | 1,485,351 | 1,159,084 | -326,267 |
| Germany | 1,057,854 | 1,140,094 | +82,240 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| United States | 314,020 | 242,198 | -71,822 |
| France | 431,261 | 26,745 | -404,516 |
| Luxembourg | 447,938 | 0 | -447,938 |
| Netherlands | 269,744 | 94,528 | -175,216 |
| Italy | 358,833 | 3,937 | -354,896 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,284,024 |
| Japan | 4,571,030 |
| Switzerland | 2,703,910 |
| Germany | 1,991,116 |
| Slovenia | 901,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,245,371 | 3,038,653 | -2,206,718 |
| Japan | 2,538,021 | 2,033,009 | -505,012 |
| Switzerland | 1,485,351 | 1,218,559 | -266,792 |
| Germany | 1,108,703 | 882,413 | -226,290 |
| Slovenia | 644,043 | 257,681 | -386,362 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| United States | 445,002 | 271,642 | -173,360 |
| Italy | 354,610 | 0 | -354,610 |
| Netherlands | 232,397 | 51,739 | -180,658 |
| Turkey | 161,195 | 0 | -161,195 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,789,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,218,309 |
| Air transport | 5,700,312 |
| Road transport | 77,765 |
| Other | 5,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,863,537 | 2,926,420 | -2,937,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,021,766 | 2,196,543 | -1,825,223 |
| Air transport | 3,069,838 | 2,630,474 | -439,364 |
| Road transport | 17,928 | 59,837 | +41,909 |
| Other | 19 | 5,816 | +5,797 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 5,090,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,882,054 |
| ZLC | 2,644,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,613,026 |
| Dover | 1,398,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 3,410,793 | 1,680,151 | -1,730,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,556,137 | 2,325,917 | -230,220 |
| ZLC | 1,485,351 | 1,159,084 | -326,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,009,647 | 603,379 | -406,268 |
| Dover | 1,288,343 | 110,410 | -1,177,933 |
| Felixstowe | 831,882 | 141,081 | -690,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 828,585 | 44,783 | -783,802 |
| Belfast Port | 151,014 | 615,723 | +464,709 |
| Southampton | 401,560 | 80,406 | -321,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,360 | 277,035 | +183,675 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| HOBARTS LASER SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS LTD | 15 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 12 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 9 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 8 |
| DAISYMOON DESIGNS LIMITED | 7 |
| ALTUS GROUP LTD | 7 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 5 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,633,495 |
| United States | 1,452,704 |
| Ireland | 887,422 |
| Germany | 824,525 |
| India | 585,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 746,080 | 887,415 | +141,335 |
| United States | 80,183 | 1,372,521 | +1,292,338 |
| Ireland | 358,289 | 529,133 | +170,844 |
| Germany | 591,316 | 233,209 | -358,107 |
| India | 39,088 | 546,482 | +507,394 |
| Japan | 252,089 | 179,922 | -72,167 |
| Brazil | 0 | 242,531 | +242,531 |
| France | 50,624 | 42,636 | -7,988 |
| Dominican Republic | 79,796 | 0 | -79,796 |
| Lithuania | 79,632 | 0 | -79,632 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10,769 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10,769 | 0 | -10,769 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,958,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,900,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996,088 |
| Other | 10,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,631,908 | 2,326,874 | +694,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 896,440 | 1,004,118 | +107,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,937 | 894,151 | +792,214 |
| Other | 10,769 | 0 | -10,769 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,596,393 |
| Harwich | 843,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 602,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,372,434 | 2,223,959 | +851,525 |
| Harwich | 594,948 | 248,096 | -346,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,296 | 720,580 | +639,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,912 | 471,090 | +340,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,580 | 266,736 | +96,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,086 | 49,233 | -96,853 |
| Southampton | 0 | 93,200 | +93,200 |
| London | 0 | 80,371 | +80,371 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,059 | 0 | -74,059 |
| ZLC | 19,658 | 16,528 | -3,130 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84561110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Laser machines used mainly for making printed circuits or parts for computers