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 | 2,744,457 |
| Italy | 377,979 |
| United States | 205,955 |
| Belgium | 173,058 |
| Singapore | 55,391 |
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 | 2,617,661 | 126,796 | -2,490,865 |
| Italy | 0 | 377,979 | +377,979 |
| United States | 133,794 | 72,161 | -61,633 |
| Belgium | 173,058 | 0 | -173,058 |
| Singapore | 55,391 | 0 | -55,391 |
| Netherlands | 23,610 | 0 | -23,610 |
| China | 0 | 22,307 | +22,307 |
| Canada | 18,542 | 0 | -18,542 |
| France | 0 | 16,385 | +16,385 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,022 | 0 | -8,022 |
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 | 1,407,987 |
| Germany | 959,146 |
| United States | 497,191 |
| Italy | 343,349 |
| China | 195,561 |
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 | 0 | -1,407,987 |
| Germany | 959,146 | 0 | -959,146 |
| United States | 351,391 | 145,800 | -205,591 |
| Italy | 0 | 343,349 | +343,349 |
| China | 69,082 | 126,479 | +57,397 |
| Thailand | 159,146 | 0 | -159,146 |
| Singapore | 55,391 | 0 | -55,391 |
| Malaysia | 15,324 | 0 | -15,324 |
| Belgium | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
| Ireland | 5,797 | 0 | -5,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,142,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,269 |
| Air transport | 213,776 |
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) | 2,680,098 | 462,788 | -2,217,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,801 | 94,468 | -115,333 |
| Air transport | 150,411 | 63,365 | -87,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,843,210 |
| London | 237,461 |
| Southampton | 217,907 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,265 |
| Felixstowe | 76,424 |
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 | 2,465,231 | 377,979 | -2,087,252 |
| London | 152,652 | 84,809 | -67,843 |
| Southampton | 144,472 | 73,435 | -71,037 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,367 | 24,898 | -53,469 |
| Felixstowe | 55,391 | 21,033 | -34,358 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 37,151 | 27,231 | -9,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,506 | 0 | -42,506 |
| Luton Airport | 24,510 | 0 | -24,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,547 | 11,236 | +4,689 |
| Hull | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 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+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 |
| United States | 1,867,949 |
| Turkey | 783,976 |
| France | 587,915 |
| Germany | 317,729 |
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 | 1,211,060 | 656,889 | -554,171 |
| Turkey | 275,766 | 508,210 | +232,444 |
| France | 586,047 | 1,868 | -584,179 |
| Germany | 146,099 | 171,630 | +25,531 |
| Netherlands | 308,815 | 0 | -308,815 |
| Ireland | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Sweden | 71,968 | 110,058 | +38,090 |
| Poland | 131,269 | 0 | -131,269 |
| Romania | 68,353 | 57,376 | -10,977 |
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) | 5,816,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,463,420 |
| Air transport | 327,127 |
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 | 675,204 | -4,465,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,427,407 | 1,036,013 | -391,394 |
| Air transport | 215,753 | 111,374 | -104,379 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,715,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,471,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,812 |
| Dover | 489,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,911 |
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 | 650,954 | -3,413,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,275,353 | 196,006 | -1,079,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,812 | 0 | -1,069,812 |
| Dover | 0 | 489,618 | +489,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,305 | 107,606 | -101,699 |
| Milford | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Harwich | 152,054 | 0 | -152,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 102,103 | +102,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,509 | 24,250 | +18,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,448 | 3,768 | -2,680 |
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