Import/export HS code 84672953: Belt sanders
Used for smoothing surfaces with a sanding belt
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,530,849 |
| Japan | 413,487 |
| Germany | 209,582 |
| France | 57,557 |
| Ireland | 40,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,266,128 | 1,264,721 | -1,407 |
| Japan | 199,571 | 213,916 | +14,345 |
| Germany | 116,311 | 93,271 | -23,040 |
| France | 43,081 | 14,476 | -28,605 |
| Ireland | 17,753 | 22,840 | +5,087 |
| Taiwan | 30,347 | 8,708 | -21,639 |
| Netherlands | 30,686 | 3,313 | -27,373 |
| United States | 14,905 | 12,121 | -2,784 |
| Spain | 3,686 | 22,343 | +18,657 |
| Austria | 14,382 | 0 | -14,382 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,798,749 |
| Japan | 415,606 |
| Germany | 40,926 |
| France | 35,415 |
| Taiwan | 20,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,448,006 | 1,350,743 | -97,263 |
| Japan | 201,690 | 213,916 | +12,226 |
| Germany | 3,236 | 37,690 | +34,454 |
| France | 23,366 | 12,049 | -11,317 |
| Taiwan | 11,721 | 8,708 | -3,013 |
| Finland | 17,979 | 0 | -17,979 |
| Belgium | 14,459 | 2,250 | -12,209 |
| Canada | 0 | 8,906 | +8,906 |
| United States | 7,173 | 931 | -6,242 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,622 | +4,622 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,666,700 |
| Air transport | 350,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,967 |
| Other | 67,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,372,507 | 1,294,193 | -78,314 |
| Air transport | 144,884 | 205,162 | +60,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,689 | 137,278 | -64,411 |
| Other | 37,984 | 29,460 | -8,524 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,310,024 |
| Southampton | 714,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,016 |
| Birmingham Airport | 152,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 734,448 | 575,576 | -158,872 |
| Southampton | 393,804 | 321,137 | -72,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 181,521 | 311,495 | +129,974 |
| Birmingham Airport | 44,165 | 108,288 | +64,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,480 | 67,541 | +61 |
| Dover | 87,605 | 13,804 | -73,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,294 | 17,704 | -45,590 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,720 | 33,965 | -8,755 |
| 000 | 37,984 | 29,460 | -8,524 |
| Luton Airport | 26,640 | 33,620 | +6,980 |
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
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 62 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 51 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 48 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 40 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 33 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 33 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 22 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| SIDAS UK LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,061,817 |
| Belgium | 479,169 |
| Germany | 290,290 |
| Poland | 214,185 |
| Finland | 194,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 588,616 | 473,201 | -115,415 |
| Belgium | 316,319 | 162,850 | -153,469 |
| Germany | 85,104 | 205,186 | +120,082 |
| Poland | 126,397 | 87,788 | -38,609 |
| Finland | 125,535 | 68,853 | -56,682 |
| Kazakhstan | 42,402 | 151,233 | +108,831 |
| Czechia | 56,048 | 125,218 | +69,170 |
| Ireland | 121,906 | 51,505 | -70,401 |
| Denmark | 77,719 | 87,301 | +9,582 |
| Spain | 17,109 | 138,694 | +121,585 |
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 | 47,381 |
| Ireland | 235 |
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 | 25,038 | 22,343 | -2,695 |
| Ireland | 235 | 0 | -235 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,368,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,995 |
| Air transport | 104,865 |
| Other | 49,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,576,080 | 1,792,187 | +216,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 357,459 | 195,536 | -161,923 |
| Air transport | 96,610 | 8,255 | -88,355 |
| Other | 25,890 | 23,870 | -2,020 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,707,104 |
| Middlesbrough | 283,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,846 |
| London | 176,515 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,199,569 | 1,507,535 | +307,966 |
| Middlesbrough | 211,405 | 71,907 | -139,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,786 | 139,060 | +53,274 |
| London | 106,414 | 70,101 | -36,313 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,960 | 105,913 | +90,953 |
| Dover | 102,768 | 1,635 | -101,133 |
| Holyhead | 76,413 | 23,410 | -53,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,107 | 33,978 | -8,129 |
| 000 | 25,890 | 23,870 | -2,020 |
| Felixstowe | 47,227 | 2,222 | -45,005 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84672953
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used for smoothing surfaces with a sanding belt