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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,311,210 |
| Germany | 1,274,381 |
| Sweden | 779,643 |
| Italy | 596,521 |
| France | 457,261 |
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 | 561,623 | 749,587 | +187,964 |
| Germany | 718,799 | 555,582 | -163,217 |
| Sweden | 659,209 | 120,434 | -538,775 |
| Italy | 328,309 | 268,212 | -60,097 |
| France | 63,051 | 394,210 | +331,159 |
| Netherlands | 18,566 | 227,900 | +209,334 |
| Spain | 81,090 | 77,499 | -3,591 |
| India | 19,104 | 92,700 | +73,596 |
| Austria | 79,780 | 7,511 | -72,269 |
| Belgium | 50,526 | 4,224 | -46,302 |
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 | 1,767,701 |
| Germany | 1,199,696 |
| Sweden | 779,643 |
| Italy | 693,981 |
| Spain | 158,589 |
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 | 766,735 | 1,000,966 | +234,231 |
| Germany | 500,940 | 698,756 | +197,816 |
| Sweden | 659,209 | 120,434 | -538,775 |
| Italy | 378,835 | 315,146 | -63,689 |
| Spain | 81,090 | 77,499 | -3,591 |
| France | 61,362 | 71,323 | +9,961 |
| India | 19,104 | 92,700 | +73,596 |
| Turkey | 1,230 | 32,155 | +30,925 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 32,631 | +32,631 |
| Netherlands | 18,566 | 12,533 | -6,033 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 2,364,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,183,203 |
| Air transport | 443,541 |
| Other | 165,399 |
| Road transport | 33,861 |
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) | 938,566 | 1,425,512 | +486,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,253,485 | 929,718 | -323,767 |
| Air transport | 332,981 | 110,560 | -222,421 |
| Other | 75,112 | 90,287 | +15,175 |
| Road transport | 1,230 | 32,631 | +31,401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,604,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,163,026 |
| Felixstowe | 883,571 |
| Thamesport | 206,115 |
| 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 | 785,566 | 819,293 | +33,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 743,097 | 419,929 | -323,168 |
| Felixstowe | 245,911 | 637,660 | +391,749 |
| Thamesport | 123,386 | 82,729 | -40,657 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,979 | 22,382 | -158,597 |
| Southampton | 36,693 | 164,578 | +127,885 |
| 000 | 75,112 | 90,287 | +15,175 |
| Belfast Port | 115,838 | 0 | -115,838 |
| London | 6,213 | 106,935 | +100,722 |
| Harwich | 103,654 | 0 | -103,654 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 3,123,591 |
| United States | 1,361,301 |
| Germany | 566,395 |
| Ireland | 473,208 |
| France | 342,991 |
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 | 20,651 | -3,082,289 |
| United States | 1,033,427 | 327,874 | -705,553 |
| Germany | 49,317 | 517,078 | +467,761 |
| Ireland | 36,893 | 436,315 | +399,422 |
| France | 334,841 | 8,150 | -326,691 |
| Turkey | 2,937 | 293,000 | +290,063 |
| India | 221,283 | 0 | -221,283 |
| Spain | 97,909 | 10,049 | -87,860 |
| 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) | 3,322,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,733,870 |
| Air transport | 1,367,603 |
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) | 1,965,862 | 1,357,086 | -608,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,270,359 | 463,511 | -1,806,848 |
| Air transport | 1,240,441 | 127,162 | -1,113,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,206,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 881,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 775,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 753,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 706,169 |
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 | 56,568 | -2,093,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 486,542 | 394,856 | -91,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 735,588 | 39,762 | -695,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 671,259 | 81,851 | -589,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 635,869 | 70,300 | -565,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,740 | 484,993 | +428,253 |
| Manchester Airport | 433,794 | 18,800 | -414,994 |
| Southampton | 44,365 | 311,643 | +267,278 |
| Heysham | 3,555 | 209,600 | +206,045 |
| Dover | 95,687 | 59,586 | -36,101 |
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