Import/export HS code 848240: Needle roller bearings
Compact bearings with needle-shaped rollers, ideal for applications with limited space
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 | 17,357,823 |
| United States | 4,883,478 |
| France | 2,277,376 |
| Italy | 1,878,546 |
| Japan | 1,668,694 |
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 | 6,991,249 | 10,366,574 | +3,375,325 |
| United States | 2,051,201 | 2,832,277 | +781,076 |
| France | 1,352,267 | 925,109 | -427,158 |
| Italy | 930,562 | 947,984 | +17,422 |
| Japan | 824,790 | 843,904 | +19,114 |
| China | 521,988 | 495,862 | -26,126 |
| Belgium | 363,484 | 405,863 | +42,379 |
| Netherlands | 292,080 | 354,965 | +62,885 |
| Switzerland | 311,451 | 257,216 | -54,235 |
| Slovakia | 250,722 | 254,383 | +3,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,056,065 |
| United States | 7,240,299 |
| Japan | 2,286,506 |
| Slovakia | 1,767,633 |
| Italy | 1,606,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,816,444 | 9,239,621 | +3,423,177 |
| United States | 3,496,562 | 3,743,737 | +247,175 |
| Japan | 1,084,650 | 1,201,856 | +117,206 |
| Slovakia | 884,126 | 883,507 | -619 |
| Italy | 790,835 | 815,921 | +25,086 |
| China | 672,838 | 712,010 | +39,172 |
| France | 732,450 | 627,205 | -105,245 |
| Viet Nam | 221,793 | 245,015 | +23,222 |
| Switzerland | 166,382 | 205,349 | +38,967 |
| Mexico | 191,325 | 173,193 | -18,132 |
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 | 49 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 |
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
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 | 30 | 35 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,815,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,189,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,477,793 |
| Other | 1,157,446 |
| Road transport | 399,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,881,267 | 9,934,704 | +4,053,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,076,924 | 4,112,877 | +35,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,659,511 | 3,818,282 | +158,771 |
| Other | 832,616 | 324,830 | -507,786 |
| Road transport | 232,129 | 167,328 | -64,801 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,801 | +11,801 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,039,566 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,659,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,527,494 |
| London | 2,975,912 |
| Dover | 2,943,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,037,127 | 5,002,439 | +2,965,312 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,056,342 | 2,603,392 | +547,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,861,755 | 1,665,739 | -196,016 |
| London | 1,450,987 | 1,524,925 | +73,938 |
| Dover | 1,169,142 | 1,774,408 | +605,266 |
| Thamesport | 1,069,352 | 692,712 | -376,640 |
| Southampton | 737,242 | 798,916 | +61,674 |
| London Stansted Airport | 575,806 | 932,028 | +356,222 |
| 499 | 713,129 | 660,353 | -52,776 |
| Birmingham Airport | 517,801 | 717,921 | +200,120 |
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 | 93 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 52 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 70 |
| 2026-03 | 80 |
| 2026-02 | 86 |
| 2026-01 | 72 |
| 2025-12 | 64 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| NIPPON THOMPSON EUROPE B V | 124 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 122 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| MIDLAND BEARINGS LIMITED | 110 |
| SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 103 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 96 |
| NBC GROUP LIMITED | 94 |
| NSK EUROPE LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 189 |
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 1,587,411 |
| India | 1,321,686 |
| Germany | 1,076,987 |
| China | 353,394 |
| Netherlands | 344,445 |
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 | 602,061 | 985,350 | +383,289 |
| India | 538,989 | 782,697 | +243,708 |
| Germany | 573,541 | 503,446 | -70,095 |
| China | 145,216 | 208,178 | +62,962 |
| Netherlands | 139,994 | 204,451 | +64,457 |
| France | 204,382 | 128,453 | -75,929 |
| Norway | 149,572 | 138,415 | -11,157 |
| Ireland | 145,193 | 109,905 | -35,288 |
| Italy | 71,061 | 116,676 | +45,615 |
| Kenya | 95,177 | 85,811 | -9,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 86,033 |
| China | 60,607 |
| Spain | 16,084 |
| Japan | 4,747 |
| Ireland | 1,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 41,630 | 44,403 | +2,773 |
| China | 21,386 | 39,221 | +17,835 |
| Spain | 16,084 | 0 | -16,084 |
| Japan | 4,560 | 187 | -4,373 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,242 | +1,242 |
| France | 481 | 0 | -481 |
| Czechia | 221 | 0 | -221 |
| XI | 161 | 45 | -116 |
| Slovakia | 77 | 83 | +6 |
| Singapore | 63 | 0 | -63 |
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 | 5,128,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,747,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,342,530 |
| Other | 173,205 |
| Road transport | 3,643 |
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 | 2,365,739 | 2,762,763 | +397,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,946 | 1,011,093 | +275,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 688,491 | 654,039 | -34,452 |
| Other | 86,435 | 86,770 | +335 |
| Road transport | 3,643 | 0 | -3,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,153,479 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,430,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,335,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 808,918 |
| ZLC | 776,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,119,079 | 1,034,400 | -84,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 445,029 | 985,444 | +540,415 |
| London Gateway Port | 535,004 | 800,391 | +265,387 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 407,275 | 401,643 | -5,632 |
| ZLC | 443,619 | 332,511 | -111,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 196,259 | 270,434 | +74,175 |
| Dover | 168,617 | 165,106 | -3,511 |
| Southampton | 77,414 | 140,457 | +63,043 |
| 000 | 86,435 | 86,770 | +335 |
| Glasgow Airport | 75,636 | 72,823 | -2,813 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compact bearings with needle-shaped rollers, ideal for applications with limited space