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.
- 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 | 1,847,482 |
| 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 | 1,686,422 | 161,060 | -1,525,362 |
| 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 | 21,810 | 79,656 | +57,846 |
| 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 |
| United States | 520,465 |
| Italy | 480,680 |
| China | 216,907 |
| Thailand | 159,146 |
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 |
| United States | 354,669 | 165,796 | -188,873 |
| Italy | 0 | 480,680 | +480,680 |
| China | 119,620 | 97,287 | -22,333 |
| Thailand | 159,146 | 0 | -159,146 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 153,590 | +153,590 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 79,656 | +79,656 |
| Germany | 18,542 | 0 | -18,542 |
| Belgium | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
| Malaysia | 12,624 | 0 | -12,624 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| 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) | 2,411,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,146 |
| Air transport | 251,023 |
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) | 1,784,800 | 626,573 | -1,158,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,577 | 252,569 | +83,992 |
| Air transport | 142,054 | 108,969 | -33,085 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,034,933 |
| Southampton | 381,084 |
| London | 234,569 |
| 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 | 1,559,257 | 475,676 | -1,083,581 |
| Southampton | 145,628 | 235,456 | +89,828 |
| London | 163,328 | 71,241 | -92,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,367 | 61,853 | -16,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 79,656 | +79,656 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 36,740 | 20,532 | -16,208 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,506 | 0 | -42,506 |
| Felixstowe | 21,033 | 6,000 | -15,033 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,301 | 22,703 | +21,402 |
| Luton Airport | 21,810 | 0 | -21,810 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
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 |
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+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 |
| United States | 2,746,682 |
| Turkey | 1,207,087 |
| South Korea | 638,988 |
| France | 590,086 |
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 | 281,337 | 925,750 | +644,413 |
| South Korea | 0 | 638,988 | +638,988 |
| France | 583,747 | 6,339 | -577,408 |
| Ireland | 248,286 | 0 | -248,286 |
| India | 5,509 | 208,750 | +203,241 |
| Sweden | 172,997 | 8,005 | -164,992 |
| Germany | 174,642 | 1,033 | -173,609 |
| Poland | 131,269 | 0 | -131,269 |
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) | 2,447,872 |
| Air transport | 330,085 |
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) | 1,526,651 | 921,221 | -605,430 |
| Air transport | 251,290 | 78,795 | -172,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,592,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,167,483 |
| 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 | 1,166,262 | 1,221 | -1,165,041 |
| 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 | 241,074 | 71,048 | -170,026 |
| Milford | 248,286 | 0 | -248,286 |
| Tyne | 0 | 184,500 | +184,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,103 | 0 | -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