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 | 9,414,396 |
| Japan | 5,700,710 |
| Switzerland | 2,729,578 |
| Germany | 2,295,000 |
| 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 | 6,869,187 | 2,545,209 | -4,323,978 |
| Japan | 2,375,742 | 3,324,968 | +949,226 |
| Switzerland | 1,323,181 | 1,406,397 | +83,216 |
| Germany | 1,053,805 | 1,241,195 | +187,390 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| United States | 312,331 | 308,022 | -4,309 |
| France | 442,770 | 17,927 | -424,843 |
| Luxembourg | 447,938 | 0 | -447,938 |
| Italy | 354,610 | 8,297 | -346,313 |
| Netherlands | 231,134 | 91,886 | -139,248 |
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 | 9,536,179 |
| Japan | 5,896,556 |
| Switzerland | 2,789,053 |
| Germany | 2,095,938 |
| Slovenia | 893,954 |
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 | 6,903,182 | 2,632,997 | -4,270,185 |
| Japan | 2,571,588 | 3,324,968 | +753,380 |
| Switzerland | 1,323,181 | 1,465,872 | +142,691 |
| Germany | 1,168,118 | 927,820 | -240,298 |
| Slovenia | 580,579 | 313,375 | -267,204 |
| United States | 413,596 | 325,309 | -88,287 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| Italy | 354,610 | 4,360 | -350,250 |
| Netherlands | 221,649 | 51,739 | -169,910 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 9,867,916 |
| Air transport | 7,159,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,470,570 |
| Road transport | 77,765 |
| Other | 5,825 |
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) | 7,618,348 | 2,249,568 | -5,368,780 |
| Air transport | 2,994,882 | 4,164,402 | +1,169,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,823,663 | 2,646,907 | -1,176,756 |
| Road transport | 17,928 | 59,837 | +41,909 |
| Other | 9 | 5,816 | +5,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,342,689 |
| Tyne | 5,090,944 |
| ZLC | 2,729,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,575,552 |
| Dover | 1,569,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,551,724 | 3,790,965 | +1,239,241 |
| Tyne | 5,090,944 | 0 | -5,090,944 |
| ZLC | 1,323,181 | 1,406,397 | +83,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 911,952 | 663,600 | -248,352 |
| Dover | 1,338,125 | 231,502 | -1,106,623 |
| Felixstowe | 894,277 | 451,218 | -443,059 |
| Belfast Port | 465,919 | 775,704 | +309,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 835,791 | 401,397 | -434,394 |
| Southampton | 65,039 | 334,447 | +269,408 |
| 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.
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 92 |
| TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS LTD | 17 |
| HOBARTS LASER SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 12 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 10 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 9 |
| DAISYMOON DESIGNS LIMITED | 7 |
| ALTUS GROUP LTD | 7 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 5 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | 1,618,129 |
| United States | 1,465,906 |
| Ireland | 1,252,695 |
| Germany | 1,208,708 |
| India | 587,239 |
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 | 868,753 | 749,376 | -119,377 |
| United States | 902,565 | 563,341 | -339,224 |
| Ireland | 394,744 | 857,951 | +463,207 |
| Germany | 530,400 | 678,308 | +147,908 |
| India | 39,088 | 548,151 | +509,063 |
| Japan | 246,274 | 338,669 | +92,395 |
| Brazil | 0 | 242,531 | +242,531 |
| Spain | 18,000 | 191,611 | +173,611 |
| France | 79,614 | 13,646 | -65,968 |
| 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 | 4,946,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,087,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 984,032 |
| 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 | 2,297,115 | 2,649,368 | +352,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,115,294 | 972,697 | -142,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,512 | 881,520 | +779,008 |
| 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 | 4,574,153 |
| Harwich | 843,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 724,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 623,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 602,002 |
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 | 2,093,028 | 2,481,125 | +388,097 |
| Harwich | 594,948 | 248,096 | -346,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,500 | 723,485 | +721,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 237,448 | 386,053 | +148,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,805 | 328,197 | +54,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,200 | 98,592 | -20,608 |
| Southampton | 0 | 93,200 | +93,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,636 | 64,835 | +45,199 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,059 | 6,368 | -67,691 |
| London | 80,371 | 0 | -80,371 |
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