Import/export HS code 84778091: Size reduction equipment
Machines that cut or grind rubber or plastic into smaller pieces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 974,353 |
| China | 889,975 |
| Sweden | 766,094 |
| Italy | 518,522 |
| France | 429,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 633,078 | 341,275 | -291,803 |
| China | 364,538 | 525,437 | +160,899 |
| Sweden | 613,630 | 152,464 | -461,166 |
| Italy | 320,933 | 197,589 | -123,344 |
| France | 70,886 | 358,125 | +287,239 |
| Netherlands | 52,205 | 184,910 | +132,705 |
| Spain | 92,509 | 77,499 | -15,010 |
| Austria | 72,902 | 14,389 | -58,513 |
| Belgium | 50,526 | 4,224 | -46,302 |
| India | 19,104 | 0 | -19,104 |
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 | 1,200,515 |
| Germany | 1,027,094 |
| Sweden | 766,094 |
| Italy | 611,088 |
| Spain | 170,008 |
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 | 569,650 | 630,865 | +61,215 |
| Germany | 415,219 | 611,875 | +196,656 |
| Sweden | 613,630 | 152,464 | -461,166 |
| Italy | 371,459 | 239,629 | -131,830 |
| Spain | 92,509 | 77,499 | -15,010 |
| France | 69,197 | 83,474 | +14,277 |
| Netherlands | 52,205 | 0 | -52,205 |
| Austria | 12,226 | 14,389 | +2,163 |
| India | 19,104 | 0 | -19,104 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 16,047 | +16,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,052,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,569,205 |
| Air transport | 456,686 |
| Other | 105,231 |
| Road transport | 1,230 |
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) | 1,233,269 | 819,177 | -414,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 843,601 | 725,604 | -117,997 |
| Air transport | 153,743 | 302,943 | +149,200 |
| Other | 75,112 | 30,119 | -44,993 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,230 | +1,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,478,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 953,511 |
| Felixstowe | 466,553 |
| Thamesport | 230,123 |
| Manchester Airport | 203,361 |
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 | 715,399 | 762,786 | +47,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 697,518 | 255,993 | -441,525 |
| Felixstowe | 245,911 | 220,642 | -25,269 |
| Thamesport | 150,398 | 79,725 | -70,673 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 203,361 | +203,361 |
| Belfast Port | 86,407 | 29,431 | -56,976 |
| 000 | 75,112 | 30,119 | -44,993 |
| Harwich | 103,654 | 0 | -103,654 |
| Southampton | 50,018 | 48,995 | -1,023 |
| Birmingham Airport | 54,474 | 35,101 | -19,373 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,107,591 |
| United States | 1,367,632 |
| Germany | 583,199 |
| France | 355,158 |
| Turkey | 295,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,102,940 | 4,651 | -3,098,289 |
| United States | 857,921 | 509,711 | -348,210 |
| Germany | 40,887 | 542,312 | +501,425 |
| France | 324,016 | 31,142 | -292,874 |
| Turkey | 2,937 | 293,000 | +290,063 |
| Ireland | 36,893 | 254,948 | +218,055 |
| India | 221,283 | 0 | -221,283 |
| Spain | 79,431 | 53,960 | -25,471 |
| South Korea | 105,085 | 0 | -105,085 |
| Poland | 60,000 | 43,164 | -16,836 |
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) | 3,204,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,697,599 |
| Air transport | 1,341,967 |
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) | 1,917,324 | 1,286,867 | -630,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,123,051 | 574,548 | -1,548,503 |
| Air transport | 1,241,759 | 100,208 | -1,141,551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,193,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 930,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 775,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 753,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 671,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,150,200 | 43,012 | -2,107,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 502,114 | 428,810 | -73,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 735,588 | 39,762 | -695,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 671,259 | 81,851 | -589,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 462,863 | 208,699 | -254,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,236 | 507,497 | +473,261 |
| Manchester Airport | 433,794 | 2,800 | -430,994 |
| Southampton | 44,365 | 297,837 | +253,472 |
| Dover | 54,081 | 101,192 | +47,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,507 | 53,531 | +1,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84778091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that cut or grind rubber or plastic into smaller pieces