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 | 3,017,467 |
| France | 517,899 |
| China | 484,695 |
| Japan | 351,139 |
| Finland | 140,443 |
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 | 2,364,158 | 653,309 | -1,710,849 |
| France | 495,673 | 22,226 | -473,447 |
| China | 216,076 | 268,619 | +52,543 |
| Japan | 22,387 | 328,752 | +306,365 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 76,935 | +13,427 |
| United States | 14,229 | 120,956 | +106,727 |
| Netherlands | 2,224 | 89,948 | +87,724 |
| Spain | 14,833 | 64,997 | +50,164 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| Switzerland | 8,620 | 50,294 | +41,674 |
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 | 3,053,503 |
| China | 632,874 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| Japan | 351,139 |
| United States | 126,762 |
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 | 2,247,967 | 805,536 | -1,442,431 |
| China | 247,814 | 385,060 | +137,246 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Japan | 22,387 | 328,752 | +306,365 |
| United States | 8,057 | 118,705 | +110,648 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 60,338 | -3,170 |
| Poland | 52,329 | 23,924 | -28,405 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| Hungary | 55,140 | 0 | -55,140 |
| United Kingdom | 15,508 | 22,887 | +7,379 |
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 | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 3,680,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,107,399 |
| Air transport | 353,375 |
| Road transport | 56,582 |
| 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) | 2,837,584 | 843,217 | -1,994,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,254 | 792,145 | +476,891 |
| Air transport | 124,963 | 228,412 | +103,449 |
| Road transport | 6,288 | 50,294 | +44,006 |
| Other | 0 | 279 | +279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,457,842 |
| Dover | 981,748 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 441,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 336,874 |
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 | 3,289 | -1,451,264 |
| Dover | 495,215 | 486,533 | -8,682 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 199,750 | 241,335 | +41,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,933 | 176,941 | +17,008 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| London | 111,464 | 116,329 | +4,865 |
| Thamesport | 71,118 | 124,956 | +53,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,590 | 1,689 | -113,901 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,604 | 48,633 | -3,971 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 33 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 24 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 17 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 17 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 3,497,233 |
| United States | 505,728 |
| Turkey | 360,485 |
| Italy | 177,261 |
| Ireland | 172,004 |
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 | 1,333,404 | 2,163,829 | +830,425 |
| United States | 130,058 | 375,670 | +245,612 |
| Turkey | 258,985 | 101,500 | -157,485 |
| Italy | 16,416 | 160,845 | +144,429 |
| Ireland | 61,832 | 110,172 | +48,340 |
| France | 158,236 | 0 | -158,236 |
| Belgium | 1,727 | 96,087 | +94,360 |
| Germany | 2,940 | 75,113 | +72,173 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,241 | 38,049 | +9,808 |
| Spain | 48,897 | 2,926 | -45,971 |
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 | 221 |
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 | 121 | 100 | -21 |
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) | 1,190,562 |
| Air transport | 561,464 |
| Other | 524 |
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) | 1,149,313 | 2,543,273 | +1,393,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 572,532 | 618,030 | +45,498 |
| Air transport | 441,913 | 119,551 | -322,362 |
| Other | 424 | 100 | -324 |
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 | 556,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,148 |
| 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 | 26,108 | 2,409,170 | +2,383,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,017,621 | 52,596 | -965,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,259 | 226,923 | -102,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,086 | 16,062 | -336,024 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 156,628 | +16,055 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,962 | 119,264 | -6,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,419 | 103,658 | +95,239 |
| Holyhead | 27,477 | 72,315 | +44,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,936 | 22,397 | -18,539 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,195 | 48,526 | +36,331 |
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