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 | 5,023,453 |
| Austria | 1,194,666 |
| France | 922,123 |
| Netherlands | 454,414 |
| China | 434,379 |
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 | 3,304,889 | 1,718,564 | -1,586,325 |
| Austria | 1,003,350 | 191,316 | -812,034 |
| France | 0 | 922,123 | +922,123 |
| Netherlands | 454,414 | 0 | -454,414 |
| China | 121,460 | 312,919 | +191,459 |
| Germany | 112,317 | 124,370 | +12,053 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 132,009 | +107,128 |
| United States | 56,186 | 41,443 | -14,743 |
| Ireland | 8,784 | 9,487 | +703 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,871 | +14,871 |
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 | 5,354,642 |
| Austria | 1,647,308 |
| China | 1,024,546 |
| Germany | 174,593 |
| 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 | 2,715,522 | 2,639,120 | -76,402 |
| Austria | 1,455,992 | 191,316 | -1,264,676 |
| China | 707,352 | 317,194 | -390,158 |
| Germany | 75,273 | 99,320 | +24,047 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 132,009 | +107,128 |
| United States | 57,891 | 68,060 | +10,169 |
| Japan | 38,578 | 0 | -38,578 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,871 | +14,871 |
| Czechia | 5,942 | 4,281 | -1,661 |
| Canada | 9,056 | 0 | -9,056 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +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) | 6,414,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,899,002 |
| Air transport | 227,223 |
| Road transport | 29,301 |
| Other | 25,463 |
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) | 4,139,787 | 2,275,080 | -1,864,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 805,082 | 1,093,920 | +288,838 |
| Air transport | 154,978 | 72,245 | -82,733 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,301 | +29,301 |
| Other | 15,976 | 9,487 | -6,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,133,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,192,541 |
| Felixstowe | 743,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 378,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 |
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 | 3,208,702 | 1,924,569 | -1,284,133 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,357 | 949,184 | +705,827 |
| Felixstowe | 475,009 | 268,007 | -207,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,068 | 87,858 | -203,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 | 0 | -314,393 |
| London | 179,057 | 45,511 | -133,546 |
| Purfleet | 132,006 | 0 | -132,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,086 | 6,257 | -81,829 |
| Thamesport | 38,653 | 51,328 | +12,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,984 | 28,647 | -24,337 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 5,283,228 |
| Canada | 496,931 |
| Netherlands | 346,818 |
| Ireland | 290,540 |
| Germany | 208,534 |
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 | 3,034,571 | 2,248,657 | -785,914 |
| Canada | 181,402 | 315,529 | +134,127 |
| Netherlands | 339,251 | 7,567 | -331,684 |
| Ireland | 259,135 | 31,405 | -227,730 |
| Germany | 7,066 | 201,468 | +194,402 |
| Israel | 0 | 159,026 | +159,026 |
| Sweden | 115,512 | 11,996 | -103,516 |
| China | 0 | 117,471 | +117,471 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 110,139 | +110,139 |
| Australia | 61,552 | 44,210 | -17,342 |
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 | 1,009 |
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 | 566 | 443 | -123 |
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) | 5,108,168 |
| Air transport | 1,456,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,247,841 |
| Other | 1,052 |
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) | 2,796,820 | 2,311,348 | -485,472 |
| Air transport | 729,038 | 727,866 | -1,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 838,869 | 408,972 | -429,897 |
| Other | 566 | 486 | -80 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,010,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,009,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 864,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 601,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,403 |
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 | 1,585,401 | 1,425,025 | -160,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,136,290 | 873,364 | -262,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 585,301 | 279,185 | -306,116 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,134 | 377,081 | +152,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,783 | 320,620 | +272,837 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 | 0 | -331,330 |
| ZLC | 94,797 | 125,444 | +30,647 |
| Holyhead | 169,104 | 21,924 | -147,180 |
| Heysham | 86,680 | 0 | -86,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,757 | 2,473 | -74,284 |
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