Import/export HS code 848230: Spherical roller bearings
Bearings that can handle misalignment and heavy loads, used in industrial machinery
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,304,430 |
| United States | 12,082,178 |
| Germany | 10,501,973 |
| France | 5,426,232 |
| Netherlands | 3,418,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,052,856 | 9,251,574 | +1,198,718 |
| United States | 4,180,628 | 7,901,550 | +3,720,922 |
| Germany | 5,160,145 | 5,341,828 | +181,683 |
| France | 2,710,813 | 2,715,419 | +4,606 |
| Netherlands | 1,922,599 | 1,495,483 | -427,116 |
| Canada | 747,015 | 595,851 | -151,164 |
| Italy | 653,597 | 394,986 | -258,611 |
| Israel | 0 | 878,619 | +878,619 |
| China | 466,992 | 360,671 | -106,321 |
| Denmark | 125,199 | 671,951 | +546,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,317,642 |
| Germany | 10,701,874 |
| United States | 9,378,355 |
| China | 4,033,225 |
| United Kingdom | 3,866,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,759,084 | 7,558,558 | +799,474 |
| Germany | 4,662,255 | 6,039,619 | +1,377,364 |
| United States | 4,442,498 | 4,935,857 | +493,359 |
| China | 2,024,017 | 2,009,208 | -14,809 |
| United Kingdom | 2,711,203 | 1,155,145 | -1,556,058 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,102,961 | +2,102,961 |
| Poland | 267,615 | 1,768,392 | +1,500,777 |
| France | 799,765 | 1,148,533 | +348,768 |
| Japan | 964,538 | 558,386 | -406,152 |
| Malaysia | 792,399 | 636,709 | -155,690 |
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 | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| West Midlands | 24 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
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 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 13 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 10 | -3 |
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) | 20,760,780 |
| Air transport | 20,375,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,406,186 |
| Other | 3,066,311 |
| Road transport | 1,260,224 |
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) | 9,856,555 | 10,904,225 | +1,047,670 |
| Air transport | 7,923,441 | 12,452,301 | +4,528,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,879,305 | 6,526,881 | +1,647,576 |
| Other | 2,294,287 | 772,024 | -1,522,263 |
| Road transport | 1,000,106 | 260,118 | -739,988 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 17,110,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,261,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,056,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,197,447 |
| Dover | 3,746,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 8,058,141 | 9,052,300 | +994,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,965,530 | 5,296,093 | +3,330,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,017,625 | 3,039,285 | +21,660 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,898,286 | 2,299,161 | +400,875 |
| Dover | 1,337,098 | 2,409,611 | +1,072,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,771,863 | 1,785,074 | +13,211 |
| 000 | 2,294,287 | 772,024 | -1,522,263 |
| 499 | 2,672 | 1,587,921 | +1,585,249 |
| ZLC | 999,155 | 521,732 | -477,423 |
| Felixstowe | 984,129 | 431,802 | -552,327 |
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
|
94 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
54 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
23 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 69 |
| 2026-04 | 70 |
| 2026-03 | 79 |
| 2026-02 | 68 |
| 2026-01 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 125 |
| NBC GROUP LIMITED | 117 |
| NSK EUROPE LIMITED | 115 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 114 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 112 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 101 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 98 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 98 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 97 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 204 |
| 1m-15m | 127 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 29 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
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 | 9,100,026 |
| Singapore | 8,373,233 |
| Belgium | 8,175,933 |
| China | 4,992,449 |
| Germany | 4,580,608 |
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 | 4,214,099 | 4,885,927 | +671,828 |
| Singapore | 4,303,376 | 4,069,857 | -233,519 |
| Belgium | 7,650,609 | 525,324 | -7,125,285 |
| China | 2,511,941 | 2,480,508 | -31,433 |
| Germany | 1,135,213 | 3,445,395 | +2,310,182 |
| France | 2,257,854 | 1,814,677 | -443,177 |
| Canada | 709,120 | 969,921 | +260,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 281,387 | 1,227,756 | +946,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,538 | 433,088 | -591,450 |
| Poland | 613,026 | 408,143 | -204,883 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 104,333 |
| Germany | 81,093 |
| Italy | 54,632 |
| Sweden | 54,021 |
| China | 37,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 53,376 | 50,957 | -2,419 |
| Germany | 50,140 | 30,953 | -19,187 |
| Italy | 29,135 | 25,497 | -3,638 |
| Sweden | 24,077 | 29,944 | +5,867 |
| China | 16,382 | 21,293 | +4,911 |
| United States | 11,582 | 16,281 | +4,699 |
| Spain | 7,926 | 5,839 | -2,087 |
| Switzerland | 6,676 | 5,752 | -924 |
| Romania | 11,414 | 248 | -11,166 |
| Taiwan | 4,224 | 198 | -4,026 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 30,236,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,992,196 |
| Road transport | 5,929,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,978,267 |
| Other | 415,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,130,303 | 15,106,055 | -24,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,597,010 | 7,395,186 | +798,176 |
| Road transport | 5,929,269 | 0 | -5,929,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,507,349 | 1,470,918 | -36,431 |
| Other | 221,114 | 194,425 | -26,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,731,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,058,077 |
| ZLC | 8,432,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,089,959 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,240,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,013,247 | 6,717,828 | +1,704,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,598,606 | 5,459,471 | +1,860,865 |
| ZLC | 7,911,694 | 521,265 | -7,390,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,140,648 | 3,949,311 | -191,337 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,089,299 | 3,151,254 | +61,955 |
| London Stansted Airport | 837,378 | 1,017,179 | +179,801 |
| Glasgow Airport | 663,721 | 732,638 | +68,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 527,046 | 470,862 | -56,184 |
| Portsmouth | 722,963 | 271,379 | -451,584 |
| Manchester Airport | 682,170 | 182,326 | -499,844 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bearings that can handle misalignment and heavy loads, used in industrial machinery