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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* 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 | 3,963,281 |
| Austria | 1,378,544 |
| France | 922,123 |
| Netherlands | 456,570 |
| China | 383,195 |
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 | 3,477,687 | 485,594 | -2,992,093 |
| Austria | 1,378,544 | 0 | -1,378,544 |
| France | 0 | 922,123 | +922,123 |
| Netherlands | 456,570 | 0 | -456,570 |
| China | 104,415 | 278,780 | +174,365 |
| Germany | 120,463 | 101,810 | -18,653 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 117,159 | +92,278 |
| United States | 59,772 | 0 | -59,772 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,871 | +14,871 |
| Ireland | 8,784 | 5,989 | -2,795 |
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 | 4,296,037 |
| Austria | 1,831,186 |
| China | 972,492 |
| Germany | 164,153 |
| Turkey | 142,040 |
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 | 2,888,320 | 1,407,717 | -1,480,603 |
| Austria | 1,831,186 | 0 | -1,831,186 |
| China | 691,836 | 280,656 | -411,180 |
| Germany | 77,113 | 87,040 | +9,927 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 117,159 | +92,278 |
| United States | 61,477 | 21,076 | -40,401 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,090,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,245,916 |
| Air transport | 206,650 |
| Road transport | 29,301 |
| Other | 21,965 |
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) | 4,544,506 | 1,546,332 | -2,998,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 936,719 | 309,197 | -627,522 |
| Air transport | 158,680 | 47,970 | -110,710 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,301 | +29,301 |
| Other | 11,878 | 10,087 | -1,791 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,265,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 811,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 754,120 |
| Felixstowe | 708,546 |
| 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 | 3,420,386 | 844,946 | -2,575,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 212,975 | 598,272 | +385,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 666,262 | 87,858 | -578,404 |
| Felixstowe | 457,964 | 250,582 | -207,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 | 0 | -314,393 |
| London | 179,057 | 23,993 | -155,064 |
| Purfleet | 132,006 | 0 | -132,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,682 | 11,560 | -66,122 |
| Thamesport | 33,099 | 38,917 | +5,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,534 | 5,011 | -48,523 |
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 | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 4,222,798 |
| Canada | 534,160 |
| Netherlands | 345,741 |
| Ireland | 276,448 |
| 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 | 2,534,371 | 1,688,427 | -845,944 |
| Canada | 241,657 | 292,503 | +50,846 |
| Netherlands | 337,439 | 8,302 | -329,137 |
| Ireland | 233,712 | 42,736 | -190,976 |
| Germany | 7,066 | 201,468 | +194,402 |
| Israel | 0 | 141,201 | +141,201 |
| Sweden | 4,760 | 122,748 | +117,988 |
| China | 0 | 115,971 | +115,971 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 110,139 | +110,139 |
| Argentina | 38,321 | 65,410 | +27,089 |
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 | 900 |
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 | 334 | -232 |
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) | 4,120,834 |
| Air transport | 1,354,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,202,610 |
| Other | 943 |
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) | 2,351,082 | 1,769,752 | -581,330 |
| Air transport | 640,405 | 713,890 | +73,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 790,297 | 412,313 | -377,984 |
| Other | 566 | 377 | -189 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,724,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,308,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 846,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 570,726 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 |
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 | 1,130,650 | 1,593,826 | +463,176 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,145,303 | 162,967 | -982,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 584,033 | 262,947 | -321,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 225,904 | 344,822 | +118,918 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 | 0 | -331,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,783 | 238,734 | +190,951 |
| ZLC | 7,432 | 209,592 | +202,160 |
| Holyhead | 155,077 | 25,195 | -129,882 |
| Heysham | 76,912 | 9,768 | -67,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,129 | 2,591 | -72,538 |
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