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 | 2,746,692 |
| Japan | 439,220 |
| Germany | 235,203 |
| France | 61,996 |
| Ireland | 41,101 |
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 | 1,270,355 | 1,476,337 | +205,982 |
| Japan | 162,485 | 276,735 | +114,250 |
| Germany | 124,195 | 111,008 | -13,187 |
| France | 29,541 | 32,455 | +2,914 |
| Ireland | 18,042 | 23,059 | +5,017 |
| Netherlands | 30,275 | 9,687 | -20,588 |
| Taiwan | 27,597 | 11,458 | -16,139 |
| Spain | 4,122 | 22,386 | +18,264 |
| Austria | 19,404 | 2,146 | -17,258 |
| United States | 14,905 | 6,193 | -8,712 |
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 | 3,050,150 |
| Japan | 441,339 |
| Germany | 41,475 |
| France | 39,854 |
| 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 | 1,467,094 | 1,583,056 | +115,962 |
| Japan | 162,485 | 278,854 | +116,369 |
| Germany | 3,687 | 37,788 | +34,101 |
| France | 27,805 | 12,049 | -15,756 |
| Taiwan | 8,971 | 11,458 | +2,487 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,979 | +17,979 |
| Belgium | 15,532 | 2,250 | -13,282 |
| United States | 10,379 | 931 | -9,448 |
| Canada | 0 | 8,906 | +8,906 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,880,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,516 |
| Air transport | 357,118 |
| Other | 108,862 |
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) | 1,350,191 | 1,530,202 | +180,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,382 | 168,134 | -32,248 |
| Air transport | 106,367 | 250,751 | +144,384 |
| Other | 73,357 | 35,505 | -37,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,470,891 |
| Southampton | 781,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,083 |
| Birmingham Airport | 154,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,105 |
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 | 766,733 | 704,158 | -62,575 |
| Southampton | 400,143 | 381,233 | -18,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,505 | 347,578 | +229,073 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,762 | 124,480 | +94,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,286 | 65,819 | -20,467 |
| Dover | 53,522 | 55,875 | +2,353 |
| 000 | 73,357 | 35,505 | -37,852 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,115 | 29,133 | -31,982 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,461 | 60,125 | +37,664 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 62 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 51 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 48 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 40 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 33 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 33 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,116,420 |
| Belgium | 507,136 |
| Germany | 288,883 |
| Finland | 235,099 |
| Poland | 231,255 |
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 | 638,402 | 478,018 | -160,384 |
| Belgium | 314,766 | 192,370 | -122,396 |
| Germany | 92,534 | 196,349 | +103,815 |
| Finland | 166,246 | 68,853 | -97,393 |
| Poland | 150,231 | 81,024 | -69,207 |
| Kazakhstan | 65,800 | 148,547 | +82,747 |
| Ireland | 130,799 | 49,299 | -81,500 |
| Denmark | 62,428 | 108,236 | +45,808 |
| Czechia | 53,303 | 114,909 | +61,606 |
| Spain | 19,245 | 140,363 | +121,118 |
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 | 46,917 |
| Ireland | 250 |
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 | 25,136 | 21,781 | -3,355 |
| Ireland | 250 | 0 | -250 |
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) | 3,537,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,294 |
| Air transport | 112,909 |
| Other | 49,311 |
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) | 1,727,326 | 1,809,933 | +82,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 427,928 | 195,366 | -232,562 |
| Air transport | 98,489 | 14,420 | -84,069 |
| Other | 25,816 | 23,495 | -2,321 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,780,614 |
| Middlesbrough | 325,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,636 |
| London | 202,658 |
| Dover | 181,665 |
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 | 1,290,860 | 1,489,754 | +198,894 |
| Middlesbrough | 253,630 | 71,907 | -181,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,641 | 159,995 | +87,354 |
| London | 123,143 | 79,515 | -43,628 |
| Dover | 180,030 | 1,635 | -178,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,286 | 103,206 | +86,920 |
| Holyhead | 84,054 | 21,579 | -62,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,845 | 33,869 | -15,976 |
| Felixstowe | 30,804 | 18,645 | -12,159 |
| 000 | 25,816 | 23,495 | -2,321 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84672953
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used for smoothing surfaces with a sanding belt