Import/export HS code 84604010: Numerically controlled honing or lapping machines
Computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,804,957 |
| Italy | 515,310 |
| United States | 214,177 |
| Belgium | 173,058 |
| Singapore | 153,590 |
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 | 2,629,016 | 175,941 | -2,453,075 |
| Italy | 34,630 | 480,680 | +446,050 |
| United States | 129,704 | 84,473 | -45,231 |
| Belgium | 173,058 | 0 | -173,058 |
| Singapore | 0 | 153,590 | +153,590 |
| Netherlands | 22,710 | 79,656 | +56,946 |
| China | 21,033 | 7,274 | -13,759 |
| Canada | 18,542 | 0 | -18,542 |
| France | 0 | 16,385 | +16,385 |
| Switzerland | 1,301 | 4,993 | +3,692 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,414,096 |
| Germany | 959,146 |
| United States | 520,465 |
| Italy | 480,680 |
| China | 232,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,407,987 | 6,109 | -1,401,878 |
| Germany | 959,146 | 0 | -959,146 |
| United States | 339,788 | 180,677 | -159,111 |
| Italy | 0 | 480,680 | +480,680 |
| China | 135,591 | 97,287 | -38,304 |
| Thailand | 159,146 | 0 | -159,146 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 153,590 | +153,590 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 79,656 | +79,656 |
| Malaysia | 14,424 | 0 | -14,424 |
| Belgium | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,356,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,146 |
| Air transport | 264,080 |
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) | 2,715,237 | 641,454 | -2,073,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,577 | 252,569 | +83,992 |
| Air transport | 155,111 | 108,969 | -46,142 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,975,537 |
| Southampton | 381,084 |
| London | 239,283 |
| Birmingham Airport | 140,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,656 |
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 | 2,499,861 | 475,676 | -2,024,185 |
| Southampton | 145,628 | 235,456 | +89,828 |
| London | 153,161 | 86,122 | -67,039 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,367 | 61,853 | -16,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 79,656 | +79,656 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,997 | 20,532 | -27,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,506 | 0 | -42,506 |
| Felixstowe | 21,033 | 6,000 | -15,033 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,301 | 22,703 | +21,402 |
| Luton Airport | 23,610 | 0 | -23,610 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 |
| United States | 2,746,682 |
| Turkey | 1,209,643 |
| South Korea | 638,988 |
| France | 592,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 | 0 | -3,930,000 |
| United States | 1,214,828 | 1,531,854 | +317,026 |
| Turkey | 283,893 | 925,750 | +641,857 |
| South Korea | 0 | 638,988 | +638,988 |
| France | 586,047 | 6,339 | -579,708 |
| Ireland | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| India | 5,509 | 208,750 | +203,241 |
| Sweden | 67,894 | 114,908 | +47,014 |
| Germany | 14,487 | 161,188 | +146,701 |
| Romania | 85,177 | 49,389 | -35,788 |
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) | 7,516,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,448,923 |
| Air transport | 340,318 |
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) | 5,141,121 | 2,375,722 | -2,765,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,017,158 | 1,431,765 | +414,607 |
| Air transport | 253,217 | 87,101 | -166,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,592,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,168,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,812 |
| Dover | 920,000 |
| Felixstowe | 639,988 |
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 | 4,064,800 | 1,527,984 | -2,536,816 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,007,158 | 161,376 | -845,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,812 | 0 | -1,069,812 |
| Dover | 0 | 920,000 | +920,000 |
| Felixstowe | 1,000 | 638,988 | +637,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,001 | 79,354 | -163,647 |
| Milford | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Tyne | 0 | 184,500 | +184,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 102,103 | +102,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,509 | 24,250 | +18,741 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84604010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces