Import/export HS code 84798970: Circuit assembly machines
Automated machines for placing electronic components on printed circuit boards
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,903,170 |
| China | 6,168,112 |
| Germany | 3,981,489 |
| Netherlands | 3,938,198 |
| Sweden | 2,685,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,072,041 | 7,831,129 | +3,759,088 |
| China | 5,855,796 | 312,316 | -5,543,480 |
| Germany | 1,520,906 | 2,460,583 | +939,677 |
| Netherlands | 1,820,172 | 2,118,026 | +297,854 |
| Sweden | 1,440,699 | 1,244,908 | -195,791 |
| Switzerland | 1,334,315 | 1,125,373 | -208,942 |
| Japan | 632,016 | 1,525,094 | +893,078 |
| Czechia | 2,700 | 1,293,443 | +1,290,743 |
| France | 759,456 | 431,684 | -327,772 |
| Malaysia | 221,669 | 840,044 | +618,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,903,170 |
| China | 6,463,049 |
| Japan | 4,564,182 |
| Germany | 3,550,681 |
| Netherlands | 3,119,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,072,041 | 7,831,129 | +3,759,088 |
| China | 5,968,456 | 494,593 | -5,473,863 |
| Japan | 1,443,609 | 3,120,573 | +1,676,964 |
| Germany | 1,023,554 | 2,527,127 | +1,503,573 |
| Netherlands | 1,390,819 | 1,729,132 | +338,313 |
| Sweden | 1,441,066 | 1,308,322 | -132,744 |
| Switzerland | 1,332,180 | 1,125,373 | -206,807 |
| United States | 506,875 | 871,454 | +364,579 |
| France | 664,118 | 337,319 | -326,799 |
| Singapore | 203,789 | 416,321 | +212,532 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 22,537,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,408,472 |
| Air transport | 2,610,473 |
| Road transport | 2,047,463 |
| Other | 20,258 |
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) | 11,765,975 | 10,771,713 | -994,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,627,939 | 7,780,533 | +2,152,594 |
| Air transport | 926,927 | 1,683,546 | +756,619 |
| Road transport | 1,044,410 | 1,003,053 | -41,357 |
| Other | 19,055 | 1,203 | -17,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 11,938,503 |
| Felixstowe | 7,591,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,397,676 |
| ZLC | 2,352,611 |
| Dover | 2,244,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 4,072,041 | 7,866,462 | +3,794,421 |
| Felixstowe | 6,410,783 | 1,180,771 | -5,230,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,109,561 | 2,288,115 | +1,178,554 |
| ZLC | 1,189,605 | 1,163,006 | -26,599 |
| Dover | 1,328,816 | 915,919 | -412,897 |
| Harwich | 1,355,485 | 801,363 | -554,122 |
| Southampton | 601,562 | 731,532 | +129,970 |
| Hull | 34,694 | 1,293,443 | +1,258,749 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,157,684 | +1,157,684 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,463 | 810,502 | +642,039 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROPLACER LIMITED | 36 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| MYCRONIC LTD | 25 |
| BARNES GROUP (U.K.) LIMITED | 25 |
| BLUNDELL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 23 |
| ITW LIMITED | 20 |
| NEWQUIP LIMITED | 17 |
| RECORD U.K. LIMITED | 16 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 3,300,835 |
| Norway | 1,122,520 |
| Italy | 1,057,163 |
| Brazil | 1,010,073 |
| Germany | 831,441 |
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 | 2,614,281 | 686,554 | -1,927,727 |
| Norway | 911,164 | 211,356 | -699,808 |
| Italy | 145,085 | 912,078 | +766,993 |
| Brazil | 331,946 | 678,127 | +346,181 |
| Germany | 630,027 | 201,414 | -428,613 |
| India | 620,217 | 33,779 | -586,438 |
| Qatar | 326,546 | 306,520 | -20,026 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 308,049 | 155,954 | -152,095 |
| China | 294,622 | 129,024 | -165,598 |
| Netherlands | 121,677 | 165,245 | +43,568 |
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 | 1,026 |
| XI | 30 |
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 | 653 | 373 | -280 |
| XI | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 4,856,234 |
| Air transport | 4,688,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,125,793 |
| Other | 1,056 |
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) | 3,904,546 | 951,688 | -2,952,858 |
| Air transport | 2,609,538 | 2,078,921 | -530,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,636,171 | 1,489,622 | -146,549 |
| Other | 653 | 403 | -250 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,456,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,375,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,162,156 |
| Manchester Airport | 868,936 |
| East Midlands Airport | 792,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,327,296 | 1,129,138 | -198,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,275,966 | 99,426 | -2,176,540 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,049,916 | 1,112,240 | +62,324 |
| Manchester Airport | 504,497 | 364,439 | -140,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 484,830 | 307,567 | -177,263 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 603,526 | 106,595 | -496,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 514,107 | 178,378 | -335,729 |
| Felixstowe | 234,138 | 354,072 | +119,934 |
| Southampton | 205,925 | 263,215 | +57,290 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 302,398 | 1,201 | -301,197 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84798970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Automated machines for placing electronic components on printed circuit boards