Import/export HS code 84561290: Various light beam machines
Light beam machines for general material cutting or shaping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 436,533 |
| Spain | 150,068 |
| United States | 50,109 |
| Ireland | 19,072 |
| Germany | 19,052 |
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 | 237,951 | 198,582 | -39,369 |
| Spain | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| United States | 50,109 | 0 | -50,109 |
| Ireland | 14,000 | 5,072 | -8,928 |
| Germany | 17,823 | 1,229 | -16,594 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Australia | 0 | 16,707 | +16,707 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,038 | +12,038 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 7,121 | +7,121 |
| Taiwan | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
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 | 444,178 |
| Spain | 155,796 |
| United States | 59,617 |
| United Kingdom | 39,014 |
| France | 18,459 |
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 | 239,295 | 204,883 | -34,412 |
| Spain | 4,202 | 151,594 | +147,392 |
| United States | 59,617 | 0 | -59,617 |
| United Kingdom | 3,148 | 35,866 | +32,718 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Germany | 17,823 | 0 | -17,823 |
| Taiwan | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
| India | 4,317 | 1,101 | -3,216 |
| Belgium | 1,081 | 0 | -1,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 323,881 |
| Air transport | 230,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,914 |
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) | 207,589 | 116,292 | -91,297 |
| Air transport | 114,182 | 116,537 | +2,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,299 | 160,615 | +128,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 150,068 |
| Felixstowe | 137,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,526 |
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 | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| Felixstowe | 59,090 | 78,483 | +19,393 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,556 | 24,670 | -84,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,576 | 64,910 | +45,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,564 | 28,962 | -10,602 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,844 | 16,265 | -13,579 |
| Thamesport | 18,459 | 13,139 | -5,320 |
| Southampton | 20,484 | 0 | -20,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,903 | 0 | -16,903 |
| Fishguard | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 2 |
| TELESISEAGLE LIMITED | 2 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 2 |
| HPC LASER LTD | 2 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTEK LIMITED | 1 |
| THE NORTON MOTORCYCLE CO. LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 309,758 |
| China | 154,522 |
| Switzerland | 114,026 |
| United States | 84,188 |
| Malaysia | 36,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 153,098 | 156,660 | +3,562 |
| China | 0 | 154,522 | +154,522 |
| Switzerland | 114,026 | 0 | -114,026 |
| United States | 74,885 | 9,303 | -65,582 |
| Malaysia | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| Ireland | 32,417 | 1,050 | -31,367 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 26,000 | +26,000 |
| Czechia | 21,000 | 0 | -21,000 |
| Austria | 7,174 | 0 | -7,174 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
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 | 405,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,989 |
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 | 353,798 | 52,069 | -301,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,725 | 151,194 | +84,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,421 | 156,568 | +119,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,104 |
| Felixstowe | 153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,000 |
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 | 220,106 | 32,998 | -187,108 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 153,568 | +153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 148,944 | +148,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,847 | 10,875 | -83,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| Holyhead | 32,417 | 1,050 | -31,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,674 | 1,200 | -30,474 |
| ZLC | 25,866 | 3,319 | -22,547 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,554 | 4,877 | -5,677 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 3,000 | +3,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84561290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light beam machines for general material cutting or shaping