Import/export HS code 84604090: Various honing or lapping machines
Non-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,611,734 |
| China | 508,427 |
| Italy | 426,591 |
| Sweden | 252,677 |
| Germany | 240,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 803,167 | 808,567 | +5,400 |
| China | 299,527 | 208,900 | -90,627 |
| Italy | 213,489 | 213,102 | -387 |
| Sweden | 165,710 | 86,967 | -78,743 |
| Germany | 166,158 | 74,639 | -91,519 |
| United States | 136,892 | 16,453 | -120,439 |
| Taiwan | 3,333 | 140,317 | +136,984 |
| Netherlands | 61,596 | 34,802 | -26,794 |
| France | 3,861 | 82,652 | +78,791 |
| Denmark | 40,219 | 34,119 | -6,100 |
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 States | 1,216,565 |
| Switzerland | 535,003 |
| China | 519,326 |
| Italy | 419,019 |
| Sweden | 258,875 |
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 States | 391,545 | 825,020 | +433,475 |
| Switzerland | 526,016 | 8,987 | -517,029 |
| China | 307,446 | 211,880 | -95,566 |
| Italy | 217,350 | 201,669 | -15,681 |
| Sweden | 165,710 | 93,165 | -72,545 |
| United Kingdom | 167,701 | 8,738 | -158,963 |
| Germany | 25,964 | 143,929 | +117,965 |
| Taiwan | 8,940 | 140,317 | +131,377 |
| Denmark | 47,148 | 39,600 | -7,548 |
| Netherlands | 50,755 | 0 | -50,755 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 1,808,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,332 |
| Air transport | 563,296 |
| Road transport | 522,350 |
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) | 636,727 | 1,171,468 | +534,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,663 | 330,669 | -147,994 |
| Air transport | 330,358 | 232,938 | -97,420 |
| Road transport | 522,350 | 0 | -522,350 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,330,917 |
| Dover | 457,921 |
| Felixstowe | 407,262 |
| Southampton | 252,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 522,350 | 808,567 | +286,217 |
| Dover | 298,839 | 159,082 | -139,757 |
| Felixstowe | 138,207 | 269,055 | +130,848 |
| Southampton | 218,464 | 34,210 | -184,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,526 | 951 | -240,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,275 | 176,476 | +111,201 |
| Birmingham Airport | 135,612 | 89,693 | -45,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,736 | 70,075 | -6,661 |
| Thamesport | 112,417 | 26,459 | -85,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,921 | 25,575 | -86,346 |
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
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,411,153 |
| Saudi Arabia | 518,358 |
| China | 414,469 |
| Germany | 312,392 |
| Czechia | 221,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 219,483 | 1,191,670 | +972,187 |
| Saudi Arabia | 129,326 | 389,032 | +259,706 |
| China | 345,986 | 68,483 | -277,503 |
| Germany | 99,116 | 213,276 | +114,160 |
| Czechia | 32,392 | 188,849 | +156,457 |
| France | 67,791 | 144,758 | +76,967 |
| Netherlands | 105,961 | 100,825 | -5,136 |
| Canada | 123,653 | 72,903 | -50,750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 122,525 | 44,545 | -77,980 |
| Japan | 119,686 | 27,250 | -92,436 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 626 | 265 | -361 |
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) | 1,980,392 |
| Air transport | 1,684,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,496,483 |
| Other | 891 |
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) | 535,487 | 1,444,905 | +909,418 |
| Air transport | 807,154 | 877,112 | +69,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,246 | 883,237 | +269,991 |
| Other | 626 | 265 | -361 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,319,346 |
| Felixstowe | 1,122,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,047,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 551,880 |
| Dover | 245,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 563,703 | 755,643 | +191,940 |
| Felixstowe | 339,492 | 782,976 | +443,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 465,075 | 582,108 | +117,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,975 | 495,905 | +439,930 |
| Dover | 32,314 | 213,251 | +180,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,981 | 27,183 | -117,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,847 | 46,883 | -49,964 |
| Southampton | 43,173 | 100,540 | +57,367 |
| ZLC | 32,803 | 67,649 | +34,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 75,000 | +75,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84604090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces