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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,761,598 |
| France | 517,899 |
| China | 471,977 |
| Japan | 328,752 |
| United States | 135,788 |
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 | 2,092,689 | 668,909 | -1,423,780 |
| France | 495,673 | 22,226 | -473,447 |
| China | 225,801 | 246,176 | +20,375 |
| Japan | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| United States | 28,205 | 107,583 | +79,378 |
| Finland | 79,255 | 47,791 | -31,464 |
| Netherlands | 3,208 | 86,740 | +83,532 |
| Spain | 14,855 | 64,975 | +50,120 |
| Taiwan | 3,813 | 68,605 | +64,792 |
| Portugal | 0 | 55,815 | +55,815 |
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 | 2,791,816 |
| China | 612,915 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| Japan | 328,752 |
| United States | 127,365 |
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 | 1,977,811 | 814,005 | -1,163,806 |
| China | 243,080 | 369,835 | +126,755 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Japan | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| United States | 22,033 | 105,332 | +83,299 |
| Finland | 62,658 | 47,791 | -14,867 |
| Poland | 55,339 | 22,056 | -33,283 |
| Taiwan | 3,813 | 68,605 | +64,792 |
| Hungary | 55,140 | 0 | -55,140 |
| United Kingdom | 31,281 | 887 | -30,394 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +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) | 3,466,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,047,064 |
| Air transport | 297,059 |
| Road transport | 50,294 |
| Other | 279 |
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) | 2,674,013 | 792,772 | -1,881,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,175 | 748,889 | +450,714 |
| Air transport | 77,035 | 220,024 | +142,989 |
| Road transport | 0 | 50,294 | +50,294 |
| Other | 22 | 257 | +235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,455,618 |
| Dover | 840,837 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 431,055 |
| Eurotunnel | 382,703 |
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 | 1,452,329 | 3,289 | -1,449,040 |
| Dover | 364,191 | 476,646 | +112,455 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 246,979 | 184,076 | -62,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,663 | 235,040 | +87,377 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| London | 183,824 | 43,969 | -139,855 |
| Thamesport | 37,163 | 121,143 | +83,980 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,982 | 54,619 | +20,637 |
| 499 | 0 | 69,492 | +69,492 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 34 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 25 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 18 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 17 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 17 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 17 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,491,990 |
| United States | 504,062 |
| Turkey | 262,485 |
| Ireland | 189,033 |
| Italy | 177,261 |
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 | 1,354,461 | 2,137,529 | +783,068 |
| United States | 153,850 | 350,212 | +196,362 |
| Turkey | 160,985 | 101,500 | -59,485 |
| Ireland | 75,469 | 113,564 | +38,095 |
| Italy | 16,416 | 160,845 | +144,429 |
| France | 153,125 | 18,284 | -134,841 |
| Belgium | 1,727 | 96,087 | +94,360 |
| Germany | 13,643 | 64,410 | +50,767 |
| Guyana | 0 | 77,000 | +77,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,241 | 42,411 | +14,170 |
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 | 183 |
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 | 83 | 100 | +17 |
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) | 3,692,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,092,702 |
| Air transport | 626,551 |
| Other | 486 |
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) | 1,219,813 | 2,472,773 | +1,252,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,296 | 621,406 | +150,110 |
| Air transport | 453,140 | 173,411 | -279,729 |
| Other | 386 | 100 | -286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,435,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,070,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 471,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 440,144 |
| Portsmouth | 297,201 |
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 | 84,808 | 2,350,470 | +2,265,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,029,421 | 40,796 | -988,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,856 | 235,499 | -357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,720 | 97,424 | -245,296 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 156,628 | +16,055 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,962 | 121,570 | -4,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,715 | 99,362 | +86,647 |
| Holyhead | 43,651 | 51,710 | +8,059 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,963 | 44,758 | +28,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,673 | 15,417 | -27,256 |
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