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 | 12,174,185 |
| France | 1,840,524 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| China | 877,419 |
| Slovenia | 433,459 |
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 | 8,557,805 | 3,616,380 | -4,941,425 |
| France | 1,538,240 | 302,284 | -1,235,956 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| China | 562,592 | 314,827 | -247,765 |
| Slovenia | 433,459 | 0 | -433,459 |
| Germany | 165,453 | 221,341 | +55,888 |
| Taiwan | 111,263 | 139,073 | +27,810 |
| Czechia | 130,793 | 113,144 | -17,649 |
| Netherlands | 116,817 | 118,330 | +1,513 |
| United States | 119,923 | 103,171 | -16,752 |
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 | 12,172,167 |
| China | 1,785,425 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 433,459 |
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 | 8,557,805 | 3,614,362 | -4,943,443 |
| China | 1,005,436 | 779,989 | -225,447 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 | 0 | -1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 433,459 | 0 | -433,459 |
| Czechia | 162,921 | 174,940 | +12,019 |
| Taiwan | 145,228 | 139,073 | -6,155 |
| United States | 118,958 | 103,171 | -15,787 |
| Austria | 0 | 117,485 | +117,485 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 16,852,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,170,649 |
| Air transport | 198,911 |
| Other | 58,114 |
| Road transport | 45,816 |
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) | 10,887,282 | 5,964,892 | -4,922,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 704,039 | 466,610 | -237,429 |
| Air transport | 107,402 | 91,509 | -15,893 |
| Other | 58,114 | 0 | -58,114 |
| Road transport | 20,471 | 25,345 | +4,874 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,876,538 |
| Killingholme | 2,535,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,839,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 996,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,862 |
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 | 7,115,832 | 3,760,706 | -3,355,126 |
| Killingholme | 1,509,165 | 1,026,323 | -482,842 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,594,512 | 245,272 | -1,349,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,578 | 693,959 | +391,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,491 | 25,371 | -228,120 |
| Belfast Port | 54,292 | 205,846 | +151,554 |
| Portsmouth | 139,485 | 72,524 | -66,961 |
| Southampton | 164,373 | 33,877 | -130,496 |
| London | 130,019 | 64,651 | -65,368 |
| Harwich | 69,635 | 105,725 | +36,090 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POTTERYCRAFTS LIMITED | 36 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 33 |
| BATH POTTERS SUPPLIES LIMITED | 27 |
| POTCLAYS LIMITED | 20 |
| IBSTOCK BRICK LIMITED | 13 |
| CROMARTIE HOBBYCRAFT LIMITED | 13 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 13 |
| HOT CLAY LTD | 12 |
| NORTH EAST POTTERY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 10 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON 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 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 10,490,449 |
| Indonesia | 345,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 289,227 |
| Austria | 223,540 |
| Canada | 220,099 |
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 | 5,848,944 | 4,641,505 | -1,207,439 |
| Indonesia | 304,945 | 40,500 | -264,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 246,362 | 42,865 | -203,497 |
| Austria | 219,669 | 3,871 | -215,798 |
| Canada | 215,140 | 4,959 | -210,181 |
| Mexico | 119,516 | 87,059 | -32,457 |
| Ireland | 50,036 | 123,976 | +73,940 |
| Germany | 38,450 | 115,260 | +76,810 |
| France | 99,888 | 32,013 | -67,875 |
| Italy | 59,837 | 41,508 | -18,329 |
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 | 33,356 |
| Afghanistan | 27,862 |
| China | 20,621 |
| United States | 18,786 |
| Czechia | 18,546 |
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 | 5,324 | 28,032 | +22,708 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 27,862 | +27,862 |
| China | 10,634 | 9,987 | -647 |
| United States | 6,964 | 11,822 | +4,858 |
| Czechia | 7,253 | 11,293 | +4,040 |
| Italy | 8,308 | 2,379 | -5,929 |
| Germany | 471 | 6,541 | +6,070 |
| Switzerland | 218 | 0 | -218 |
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) | 11,164,707 |
| Air transport | 769,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 693,616 |
| Other | 198,305 |
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) | 6,471,481 | 4,693,226 | -1,778,255 |
| Air transport | 459,577 | 309,826 | -149,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 461,521 | 232,095 | -229,426 |
| Other | 61,785 | 136,520 | +74,735 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,887,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,689,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 518,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 487,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 264,382 |
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 | 4,375,430 | 4,512,236 | +136,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,586,507 | 103,154 | -1,483,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 404,275 | 114,001 | -290,274 |
| Liverpool Docks | 416,692 | 71,110 | -345,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,379 | 82,003 | -100,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,693 | 31,364 | -178,329 |
| 000 | 61,785 | 136,520 | +74,735 |
| ZLC | 23,064 | 111,466 | +88,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,315 | 87,316 | +76,001 |
| Felixstowe | 76,613 | 0 | -76,613 |
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