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 | 505,260 |
| Italy | 431,188 |
| Germany | 250,551 |
| Sweden | 250,353 |
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 | 270,288 | 234,972 | -35,316 |
| Italy | 133,592 | 297,596 | +164,004 |
| Germany | 175,912 | 74,639 | -101,273 |
| Sweden | 138,534 | 111,819 | -26,715 |
| United States | 153,773 | 16,453 | -137,320 |
| Taiwan | 3,372 | 141,300 | +137,928 |
| Netherlands | 61,596 | 34,802 | -26,794 |
| France | 3,861 | 82,652 | +78,791 |
| Denmark | 37,776 | 36,562 | -1,214 |
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 | 1,235,041 |
| Switzerland | 535,003 |
| China | 516,159 |
| Italy | 426,062 |
| Sweden | 256,551 |
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 | 410,021 | 825,020 | +414,999 |
| Switzerland | 526,016 | 8,987 | -517,029 |
| China | 278,207 | 237,952 | -40,255 |
| Italy | 137,453 | 288,609 | +151,156 |
| Sweden | 138,534 | 118,017 | -20,517 |
| United Kingdom | 167,701 | 8,738 | -158,963 |
| Germany | 23,643 | 143,804 | +120,161 |
| Taiwan | 8,979 | 141,300 | +132,321 |
| Denmark | 54,459 | 42,043 | -12,416 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Devon | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 1,824,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,277 |
| Air transport | 577,853 |
| 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) | 563,415 | 1,260,726 | +697,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 424,377 | 384,900 | -39,477 |
| Air transport | 347,239 | 230,614 | -116,625 |
| 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 | 462,518 |
| Felixstowe | 404,095 |
| Southampton | 253,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 251,505 |
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 | 253,995 | 208,523 | -45,472 |
| Felixstowe | 112,992 | 291,103 | +178,111 |
| Southampton | 214,479 | 39,217 | -175,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,212 | 216,293 | +181,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,526 | 951 | -240,575 |
| Birmingham Airport | 135,612 | 89,693 | -45,919 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,802 | 25,575 | -103,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,736 | 67,751 | -8,985 |
| Thamesport | 87,331 | 53,635 | -33,696 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,389,351 |
| 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 | 207,103 | 1,182,248 | +975,145 |
| Saudi Arabia | 129,326 | 389,032 | +259,706 |
| China | 345,986 | 68,483 | -277,503 |
| Germany | 58,156 | 254,236 | +196,080 |
| Czechia | 32,392 | 188,849 | +156,457 |
| France | 57,895 | 154,654 | +96,759 |
| Netherlands | 84,111 | 115,520 | +31,409 |
| Canada | 113,867 | 81,883 | -31,984 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,354 | 66,166 | -46,188 |
| Japan | 119,686 | 25,998 | -93,688 |
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) | 1,953,177 |
| Air transport | 1,716,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,489,794 |
| 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) | 502,774 | 1,450,403 | +947,629 |
| Air transport | 823,351 | 892,798 | +69,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 544,288 | 945,506 | +401,218 |
| 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 | 1,377,343 |
| Felixstowe | 1,122,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,040,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,256 |
| 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 | 577,806 | 799,537 | +221,731 |
| Felixstowe | 339,492 | 782,976 | +443,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 396,117 | 644,377 | +248,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,337 | 511,919 | +479,582 |
| Dover | 32,314 | 213,251 | +180,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,236 | 29,133 | -118,103 |
| Southampton | 43,173 | 100,540 | +57,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 85,561 | 36,367 | -49,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 75,000 | +75,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,826 | 29,612 | -14,214 |
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