Import/export HS code 84642019: Various grinding or polishing machines for glass
Machines for grinding or polishing glass, excluding optical glass
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,678,232 |
| Austria | 958,594 |
| France | 922,123 |
| Netherlands | 454,414 |
| China | 403,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,128,532 | 1,549,700 | -1,578,832 |
| Austria | 767,278 | 191,316 | -575,962 |
| France | 922,123 | 0 | -922,123 |
| Netherlands | 454,414 | 0 | -454,414 |
| China | 173,661 | 229,677 | +56,016 |
| Germany | 116,620 | 115,556 | -1,064 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 132,009 | +107,128 |
| United States | 56,186 | 41,443 | -14,743 |
| South Korea | 0 | 24,129 | +24,129 |
| Ireland | 8,784 | 14,305 | +5,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,014,375 |
| Austria | 1,411,236 |
| China | 1,002,751 |
| Germany | 166,394 |
| Turkey | 156,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,466,242 | 1,548,133 | -1,918,109 |
| Austria | 1,219,920 | 191,316 | -1,028,604 |
| China | 759,553 | 243,198 | -516,355 |
| Germany | 81,380 | 85,014 | +3,634 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 132,009 | +107,128 |
| United States | 60,893 | 73,552 | +12,659 |
| Japan | 31,912 | 0 | -31,912 |
| South Korea | 0 | 24,129 | +24,129 |
| Canada | 9,056 | 0 | -9,056 |
| United Kingdom | 4,927 | 0 | -4,927 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,887,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,826,079 |
| Air transport | 224,847 |
| Road transport | 29,301 |
| Other | 27,187 |
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) | 4,698,403 | 1,189,440 | -3,508,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 806,901 | 1,019,178 | +212,277 |
| Air transport | 161,040 | 63,807 | -97,233 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,301 | +29,301 |
| Other | 12,882 | 14,305 | +1,423 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,005,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,041,293 |
| Felixstowe | 722,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 |
| London | 160,111 |
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 | 3,636,242 | 1,368,814 | -2,267,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 640,467 | 400,826 | -239,641 |
| Felixstowe | 499,972 | 222,357 | -277,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 | 0 | -314,393 |
| London | 124,476 | 35,635 | -88,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,996 | 87,858 | +32,862 |
| Purfleet | 132,006 | 0 | -132,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,242 | 5,101 | -84,141 |
| Thamesport | 31,987 | 51,328 | +19,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,747 | 37,893 | -6,854 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 5,117,546 |
| Canada | 483,764 |
| Ireland | 286,338 |
| Germany | 207,348 |
| Israel | 159,026 |
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 | 3,010,863 | 2,106,683 | -904,180 |
| Canada | 181,836 | 301,928 | +120,092 |
| Ireland | 259,400 | 26,938 | -232,462 |
| Germany | 207,348 | 0 | -207,348 |
| Israel | 0 | 159,026 | +159,026 |
| Sweden | 115,512 | 11,996 | -103,516 |
| China | 115,971 | 1,500 | -114,471 |
| Argentina | 38,321 | 74,920 | +36,599 |
| Ukraine | 110,139 | 0 | -110,139 |
| Lithuania | 77,500 | 6,072 | -71,428 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 861 | 327 | -534 |
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) | 5,028,442 |
| Air transport | 1,332,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 924,073 |
| Other | 1,231 |
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) | 2,821,618 | 2,206,824 | -614,794 |
| Air transport | 768,236 | 563,889 | -204,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 819,885 | 104,188 | -715,697 |
| Other | 861 | 370 | -491 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,006,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,948,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 748,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 608,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 358,409 |
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 | 1,616,678 | 1,390,131 | -226,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,143,687 | 804,697 | -338,990 |
| East Midlands Airport | 523,269 | 225,126 | -298,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,541 | 76,910 | -454,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,104 | 325,305 | +292,201 |
| ZLC | 210,768 | 9,473 | -201,295 |
| Holyhead | 169,136 | 18,668 | -150,468 |
| Heysham | 86,680 | 0 | -86,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,881 | 1,510 | -61,371 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,900 | 19,096 | -11,804 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84642019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for grinding or polishing glass, excluding optical glass