Import/export HS code 84602990: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal tasks
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,873,497 |
| France | 495,673 |
| China | 415,256 |
| United States | 127,136 |
| Finland | 96,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,216,493 | 657,004 | -1,559,489 |
| France | 495,673 | 0 | -495,673 |
| China | 214,271 | 200,985 | -13,286 |
| United States | 14,229 | 112,907 | +98,678 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 32,964 | -30,544 |
| Spain | 14,833 | 64,997 | +50,164 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| Switzerland | 8,620 | 50,294 | +41,674 |
| Portugal | 0 | 55,815 | +55,815 |
| India | 7,680 | 43,200 | +35,520 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,930,002 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| China | 472,317 |
| United States | 118,713 |
| Finland | 79,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,143,081 | 786,921 | -1,356,160 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| China | 246,009 | 226,308 | -19,701 |
| United States | 8,057 | 110,656 | +102,599 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 16,367 | -47,141 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| Poland | 35,345 | 23,065 | -12,280 |
| Hungary | 34,057 | 21,083 | -12,974 |
| United Kingdom | 15,508 | 22,887 | +7,379 |
| India | 7,680 | 21,200 | +13,520 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 3,454,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 684,529 |
| Air transport | 285,887 |
| Road transport | 56,582 |
| Other | 213 |
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) | 2,689,919 | 764,416 | -1,925,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,630 | 368,899 | +53,269 |
| Air transport | 122,782 | 163,105 | +40,323 |
| Road transport | 6,288 | 50,294 | +44,006 |
| Other | 0 | 213 | +213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,455,504 |
| Dover | 896,076 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 414,701 |
| London | 232,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,454,553 | 951 | -1,453,602 |
| Dover | 343,297 | 552,779 | +209,482 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 207,065 | 207,636 | +571 |
| London | 116,564 | 116,329 | -235 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,442 | 64,157 | -97,285 |
| Thamesport | 71,118 | 81,557 | +10,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,234 | 2,356 | -110,878 |
| Southampton | 22,934 | 60,662 | +37,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,604 | 24,919 | -27,685 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 31 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 21 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 16 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 15 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 15 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
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+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,431,033 |
| Turkey | 360,485 |
| United States | 334,821 |
| Ireland | 164,317 |
| France | 158,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,323,854 | 1,107,179 | -216,675 |
| Turkey | 258,985 | 101,500 | -157,485 |
| United States | 131,049 | 203,772 | +72,723 |
| Ireland | 71,747 | 92,570 | +20,823 |
| France | 158,236 | 0 | -158,236 |
| Germany | 36,200 | 73,347 | +37,147 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,241 | 30,317 | +2,076 |
| Spain | 48,897 | 0 | -48,897 |
| Czechia | 4,519 | 34,968 | +30,449 |
| Thailand | 11,000 | 27,500 | +16,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 303 |
| China | 215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 303 | 0 | -303 |
| China | 153 | 62 | -91 |
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) | 2,449,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 942,120 |
| Air transport | 570,123 |
| Other | 518 |
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) | 1,139,763 | 1,309,819 | +170,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 617,662 | 324,458 | -293,204 |
| Air transport | 465,218 | 104,905 | -360,313 |
| Other | 456 | 62 | -394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,198,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,064,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 577,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 240,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,558 | 1,181,916 | +1,165,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,017,621 | 46,396 | -971,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,506 | 212,827 | -151,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,086 | 16,062 | -336,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 135,845 | 104,804 | -31,041 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 0 | -140,573 |
| Holyhead | 27,477 | 69,211 | +41,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,357 | 18,961 | -42,396 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,195 | 40,794 | +28,599 |
| ZLC | 17,879 | 19,551 | +1,672 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84602990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal tasks