Import/export HS code 84672970: Planers
Used for shaping or smoothing wood surfaces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,748,300 |
| Germany | 764,575 |
| Netherlands | 235,425 |
| Japan | 92,392 |
| Poland | 79,670 |
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 | 1,924,180 | 1,824,120 | -100,060 |
| Germany | 394,557 | 370,018 | -24,539 |
| Netherlands | 157,811 | 77,614 | -80,197 |
| Japan | 31,970 | 60,422 | +28,452 |
| Poland | 71,391 | 8,279 | -63,112 |
| Belgium | 43,500 | 0 | -43,500 |
| Italy | 15,031 | 18,738 | +3,707 |
| Romania | 7,919 | 22,780 | +14,861 |
| Spain | 15,371 | 12,719 | -2,652 |
| Taiwan | 9,132 | 9,853 | +721 |
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 | 4,735,201 |
| Japan | 93,954 |
| Viet Nam | 53,752 |
| Malaysia | 46,304 |
| Germany | 45,789 |
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 | 2,480,625 | 2,254,576 | -226,049 |
| Japan | 31,970 | 61,984 | +30,014 |
| Viet Nam | 53,752 | 0 | -53,752 |
| Malaysia | 39,129 | 7,175 | -31,954 |
| Germany | 21,324 | 24,465 | +3,141 |
| Italy | 14,618 | 18,027 | +3,409 |
| Romania | 7,919 | 22,780 | +14,861 |
| Spain | 14,248 | 10,809 | -3,439 |
| Czechia | 17,791 | 3,292 | -14,499 |
| United Kingdom | 9,804 | 8,279 | -1,525 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,937,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,060,168 |
| Other | 107,817 |
| Air transport | 54,241 |
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) | 2,043,816 | 1,894,061 | -149,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 547,058 | 513,110 | -33,948 |
| Other | 99,551 | 8,266 | -91,285 |
| Air transport | 29,916 | 24,325 | -5,591 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,230,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 820,285 |
| Southampton | 591,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,941 |
| Dover | 361,877 |
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 | 1,433,948 | 796,889 | -637,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,269 | 652,016 | +483,747 |
| Southampton | 258,813 | 333,043 | +74,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 313,454 | 178,487 | -134,967 |
| Dover | 165,931 | 195,946 | +30,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,869 | 83,649 | +24,780 |
| 000 | 99,551 | 8,266 | -91,285 |
| Purfleet | 14,618 | 64,954 | +50,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,619 | 19,112 | -29,507 |
| Thamesport | 50,620 | 3,640 | -46,980 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 59 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 59 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 49 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 40 |
| FESTOOL UK LIMITED | 35 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 23 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 22 |
| GODFREYS I.T. LIMITED | 19 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 8,711,930 |
| Germany | 2,699,047 |
| Czechia | 1,790,560 |
| Belgium | 1,652,520 |
| Poland | 1,427,274 |
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 | 5,083,864 | 3,628,066 | -1,455,798 |
| Germany | 1,496,501 | 1,202,546 | -293,955 |
| Czechia | 1,074,980 | 715,580 | -359,400 |
| Belgium | 970,380 | 682,140 | -288,240 |
| Poland | 797,515 | 629,759 | -167,756 |
| Denmark | 593,353 | 738,007 | +144,654 |
| Spain | 402,306 | 448,731 | +46,425 |
| Italy | 515,601 | 295,310 | -220,291 |
| Austria | 410,249 | 363,110 | -47,139 |
| Sweden | 454,078 | 237,699 | -216,379 |
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 | 44,269 |
| Taiwan | 14,514 |
| Ireland | 897 |
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 | 27,211 | 17,058 | -10,153 |
| Taiwan | 7,132 | 7,382 | +250 |
| Ireland | 0 | 897 | +897 |
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) | 23,051,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,221,173 |
| Air transport | 89,043 |
| Other | 61,296 |
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) | 13,168,268 | 9,882,774 | -3,285,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,561,428 | 659,745 | -901,683 |
| Air transport | 78,829 | 10,214 | -68,615 |
| Other | 34,515 | 26,781 | -7,734 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,773,461 |
| Dover | 2,008,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,262,884 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,163,603 |
| London | 1,013,512 |
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 | 10,275,325 | 8,498,136 | -1,777,189 |
| Dover | 2,007,542 | 1,365 | -2,006,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 638,179 | 624,705 | -13,474 |
| Middlesbrough | 901,028 | 262,575 | -638,453 |
| London | 535,968 | 477,544 | -58,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,165 | 386,049 | +364,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,821 | 118,012 | -25,809 |
| Felixstowe | 78,077 | 48,378 | -29,699 |
| Harwich | 77,824 | 14,691 | -63,133 |
| Holyhead | 44,598 | 40,910 | -3,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84672970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used for shaping or smoothing wood surfaces