Import/export HS code 84748010: Machines for shaping ceramic paste
Machines used to shape or mold ceramic paste into desired forms
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.
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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 | 11,829,655 |
| France | 1,797,765 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 |
| United States | 905,023 |
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 | 7,114,341 | 4,715,314 | -2,399,027 |
| France | 1,548,970 | 248,795 | -1,300,175 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 | 0 | -1,011,396 |
| United States | 821,164 | 83,859 | -737,305 |
| China | 559,976 | 298,820 | -261,156 |
| Germany | 164,765 | 128,383 | -36,382 |
| Taiwan | 101,556 | 156,198 | +54,642 |
| Czechia | 127,683 | 109,104 | -18,579 |
| Austria | 226,354 | 0 | -226,354 |
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 | 11,820,207 |
| China | 1,703,219 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 |
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 | 7,106,911 | 4,713,296 | -2,393,615 |
| China | 1,024,194 | 679,025 | -345,169 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 | 0 | -1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 | 0 | -1,011,396 |
| United States | 820,199 | 83,859 | -736,340 |
| Czechia | 132,488 | 178,413 | +45,925 |
| Taiwan | 101,556 | 190,163 | +88,607 |
| Austria | 226,354 | 0 | -226,354 |
| Netherlands | 30,866 | 12,605 | -18,261 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 16,845,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,101,416 |
| Air transport | 205,201 |
| Other | 105,308 |
| Road transport | 41,290 |
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) | 9,941,561 | 6,903,549 | -3,038,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,645,026 | 456,390 | -1,188,636 |
| Air transport | 119,567 | 85,634 | -33,933 |
| Other | 105,308 | 0 | -105,308 |
| Road transport | 20,471 | 20,819 | +348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,090,534 |
| Killingholme | 2,535,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,843,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 996,537 |
| Southampton | 891,770 |
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 | 6,635,853 | 4,454,681 | -2,181,172 |
| Killingholme | 1,261,704 | 1,273,784 | +12,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,575,709 | 267,960 | -1,307,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,578 | 693,959 | +391,381 |
| Southampton | 858,013 | 33,757 | -824,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,491 | 25,371 | -228,120 |
| Portsmouth | 184,180 | 94,111 | -90,069 |
| Belfast Port | 37,259 | 207,035 | +169,776 |
| London | 142,903 | 78,606 | -64,297 |
| Felixstowe | 51,510 | 91,144 | +39,634 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POTTERYCRAFTS LIMITED | 35 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 32 |
| BATH POTTERS SUPPLIES LIMITED | 25 |
| POTCLAYS LIMITED | 19 |
| CROMARTIE HOBBYCRAFT LIMITED | 13 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 13 |
| IBSTOCK BRICK LIMITED | 12 |
| HOT CLAY LTD | 10 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 10 |
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 13,347,091 |
| Qatar | 669,564 |
| Indonesia | 345,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 287,954 |
| Austria | 222,484 |
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 | 8,287,377 | 5,059,714 | -3,227,663 |
| Qatar | 669,564 | 0 | -669,564 |
| Indonesia | 304,945 | 40,500 | -264,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 250,318 | 37,636 | -212,682 |
| Austria | 1,136 | 221,348 | +220,212 |
| Canada | 213,640 | 5,115 | -208,525 |
| Mexico | 120,743 | 87,059 | -33,684 |
| Ireland | 77,241 | 62,694 | -14,547 |
| France | 100,974 | 19,702 | -81,272 |
| Italy | 64,530 | 41,000 | -23,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 30,224 |
| United States | 24,876 |
| China | 16,133 |
| Czechia | 14,130 |
| Italy | 11,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,834 | 23,390 | +16,556 |
| United States | 18,869 | 6,007 | -12,862 |
| China | 9,280 | 6,853 | -2,427 |
| Czechia | 10,805 | 3,325 | -7,480 |
| Italy | 9,222 | 2,353 | -6,869 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 8,780 | +8,780 |
| Germany | 1,163 | 723 | -440 |
| Switzerland | 78 | 140 | +62 |
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) | 14,688,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 681,866 |
| Air transport | 665,989 |
| Other | 172,203 |
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) | 9,554,151 | 5,134,022 | -4,420,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,248 | 431,618 | +181,370 |
| Air transport | 478,772 | 187,217 | -291,555 |
| Other | 98,516 | 73,687 | -24,829 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,819,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,618,127 |
| Felixstowe | 738,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 526,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 487,802 |
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 | 5,880,105 | 4,939,059 | -941,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,511,914 | 106,213 | -2,405,701 |
| Felixstowe | 723,466 | 14,554 | -708,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,813 | 324,575 | +122,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 416,692 | 71,110 | -345,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,559 | 87,181 | -91,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,356 | 16,761 | -199,595 |
| 000 | 98,516 | 73,687 | -24,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,016 | 79,154 | +68,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,299 | 29,442 | -3,857 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84748010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to shape or mold ceramic paste into desired forms