Import/export HS code 84604090: Various honing or lapping machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces
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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 | 1,793,665 |
| China | 426,734 |
| Italy | 270,078 |
| Sweden | 234,427 |
| Germany | 194,022 |
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 | 733,995 | 1,059,670 | +325,675 |
| China | 221,912 | 204,822 | -17,090 |
| Italy | 99,699 | 170,379 | +70,680 |
| Sweden | 126,659 | 107,768 | -18,891 |
| Germany | 173,013 | 21,009 | -152,004 |
| United States | 121,989 | 42,152 | -79,837 |
| Netherlands | 52,068 | 38,132 | -13,936 |
| France | 3,861 | 73,914 | +70,053 |
| Denmark | 42,671 | 30,464 | -12,207 |
| Taiwan | 3,352 | 58,725 | +55,373 |
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 | 1,228,956 |
| Switzerland | 716,934 |
| China | 437,633 |
| Italy | 264,952 |
| Sweden | 234,427 |
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 | 127,134 | 1,101,822 | +974,688 |
| Switzerland | 707,947 | 8,987 | -698,960 |
| China | 229,831 | 207,802 | -22,029 |
| Italy | 103,560 | 161,392 | +57,832 |
| Sweden | 126,659 | 107,768 | -18,891 |
| United Kingdom | 221,969 | 0 | -221,969 |
| Germany | 14,615 | 89,939 | +75,324 |
| Denmark | 54,859 | 36,180 | -18,679 |
| Taiwan | 8,959 | 58,725 | +49,766 |
| 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 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -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) | 1,651,386 |
| Road transport | 704,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,723 |
| Air transport | 509,716 |
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) | 341,102 | 1,310,284 | +969,182 |
| Road transport | 704,281 | 0 | -704,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,998 | 281,725 | -100,273 |
| Air transport | 278,923 | 230,793 | -48,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,512,848 |
| Dover | 359,940 |
| Southampton | 266,706 |
| Felixstowe | 263,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,526 |
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 | 704,281 | 808,567 | +104,286 |
| Dover | 162,413 | 197,527 | +35,114 |
| Southampton | 226,439 | 40,267 | -186,172 |
| Felixstowe | 74,606 | 188,648 | +114,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,406 | 152,120 | +62,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,601 | 152,070 | +95,469 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,671 | 89,053 | -14,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,028 | 67,349 | -19,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,642 | 60,469 | -23,173 |
| Thamesport | 75,873 | 45,670 | -30,203 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Other personal service activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 648,384 |
| Saudi Arabia | 517,330 |
| China | 345,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 263,877 |
| Germany | 238,022 |
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 | 197,828 | 450,556 | +252,728 |
| Saudi Arabia | 60,101 | 457,229 | +397,128 |
| China | 6,494 | 339,492 | +332,998 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,483 | 68,394 | -127,089 |
| Germany | 50,693 | 187,329 | +136,636 |
| France | 48,411 | 164,138 | +115,727 |
| Canada | 89,667 | 95,221 | +5,554 |
| Netherlands | 50,096 | 123,489 | +73,393 |
| Japan | 119,686 | 25,998 | -93,688 |
| Singapore | 91,419 | 24,635 | -66,784 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,592,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,253,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,143,463 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 793,171 | 799,239 | +6,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,126 | 1,024,090 | +794,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 560,210 | 583,253 | +23,043 |
| 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 | 1,198,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 887,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 508,953 |
| Felixstowe | 381,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 216,354 |
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 | 534,872 | 663,739 | +128,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,814 | 481,984 | +76,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,598 | 450,355 | +391,757 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 381,361 | +381,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,894 | 32,460 | -151,434 |
| Southampton | 114,902 | 100,540 | -14,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,415 | 73,233 | +19,818 |
| ZLC | 23,535 | 54,478 | +30,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 75,000 | +75,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,704 | 23,745 | -22,959 |
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