Import/export HS code 848250: Cylindrical roller bearings
Bearings with cylindrical rollers, used to support heavy radial loads in machinery
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 49,722,636 |
| Germany | 37,033,614 |
| France | 11,125,304 |
| Belgium | 6,670,551 |
| Italy | 3,165,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23,607,443 | 26,115,193 | +2,507,750 |
| Germany | 19,617,619 | 17,415,995 | -2,201,624 |
| France | 6,083,537 | 5,041,767 | -1,041,770 |
| Belgium | 3,889,083 | 2,781,468 | -1,107,615 |
| Italy | 1,680,516 | 1,484,850 | -195,666 |
| Netherlands | 1,652,977 | 1,335,335 | -317,642 |
| Japan | 671,215 | 695,998 | +24,783 |
| China | 303,988 | 736,090 | +432,102 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 33,010 | 968,005 | +934,995 |
| Czechia | 551,433 | 187,145 | -364,288 |
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 | 41,373,847 |
| United States | 25,272,126 |
| France | 17,353,015 |
| Italy | 7,808,186 |
| Canada | 5,607,771 |
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 | 21,903,902 | 19,469,945 | -2,433,957 |
| United States | 11,360,360 | 13,911,766 | +2,551,406 |
| France | 9,075,169 | 8,277,846 | -797,323 |
| Italy | 4,026,883 | 3,781,303 | -245,580 |
| Canada | 2,552,273 | 3,055,498 | +503,225 |
| China | 2,337,720 | 2,389,454 | +51,734 |
| Romania | 1,917,067 | 1,710,861 | -206,206 |
| Japan | 1,645,427 | 1,950,561 | +305,134 |
| India | 1,131,045 | 831,541 | -299,504 |
| United Kingdom | 539,572 | 1,259,701 | +720,129 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 37 |
| West Yorkshire | 35 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 |
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 | 38 | 28 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 19 | -10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 15 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
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 | 68,065,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,266,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,765,992 |
| Other | 3,469,009 |
| Road transport | 297,822 |
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 | 33,927,949 | 34,137,516 | +209,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,555,217 | 15,711,297 | -1,843,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,512,640 | 7,253,352 | +740,712 |
| Other | 1,955,825 | 1,513,184 | -442,641 |
| Road transport | 104,118 | 193,704 | +89,586 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,961 | +1,961 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 19,258,261 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,148,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,794,834 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,216,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,119,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,033,340 | 10,224,921 | +1,191,581 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,654,683 | 7,493,339 | -3,161,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,620,200 | 11,174,634 | +4,554,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,470,547 | 8,745,974 | +275,427 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,993,318 | 5,126,269 | -867,049 |
| Dover | 5,762,111 | 3,368,230 | -2,393,881 |
| Thamesport | 4,396,040 | 2,977,603 | -1,418,437 |
| 000 | 1,955,825 | 1,513,184 | -442,641 |
| Southampton | 630,946 | 1,914,997 | +1,284,051 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,452,293 | 1,043,253 | -409,040 |
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 | 134 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 85 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 36 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 115 |
| 2025-11 | 124 |
| 2025-10 | 136 |
| 2025-09 | 122 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NSK EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 110 |
| SKF (U.K.) LIMITED | 101 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 100 |
| NBC GROUP LIMITED | 100 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 98 |
| PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITED | 94 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 92 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 92 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 287 |
| 1m-15m | 200 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 43 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
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 | 31,432,425 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,511,774 |
| Germany | 9,157,627 |
| Singapore | 7,297,736 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,002,495 |
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 | 18,890,606 | 12,541,819 | -6,348,787 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,240,401 | 14,271,373 | +5,030,972 |
| Germany | 5,620,165 | 3,537,462 | -2,082,703 |
| Singapore | 3,945,885 | 3,351,851 | -594,034 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,368,431 | 1,634,064 | -2,734,367 |
| China | 3,061,581 | 2,458,760 | -602,821 |
| France | 2,657,094 | 1,048,226 | -1,608,868 |
| South Africa | 2,876,709 | 777,570 | -2,099,139 |
| Belgium | 1,422,065 | 1,774,037 | +351,972 |
| India | 1,347,078 | 1,565,110 | +218,032 |
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 | 39,333 |
| XI | 38,671 |
| China | 13,836 |
| Romania | 9,015 |
| United States | 7,125 |
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 | 26,375 | 12,958 | -13,417 |
| XI | 19,800 | 18,871 | -929 |
| China | 9,237 | 4,599 | -4,638 |
| Romania | 7,220 | 1,795 | -5,425 |
| United States | 6,951 | 174 | -6,777 |
| Italy | 3,389 | 3,654 | +265 |
| Sweden | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
| India | 557 | 0 | -557 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 85 | +85 |
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 | 74,980,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,298,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,204,048 |
| Other | 124,351 |
| Road transport | 97,482 |
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 | 39,337,987 | 35,642,976 | -3,695,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,359,029 | 11,939,061 | -10,419,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,420,199 | 1,783,849 | -1,636,350 |
| Other | 79,166 | 45,185 | -33,981 |
| Road transport | 19,757 | 77,725 | +57,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,979,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,486,757 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,774,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,970,767 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,989,994 |
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 | 21,877,183 | 23,102,125 | +1,224,942 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,242,339 | 11,244,418 | -9,997,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,753,358 | 4,021,130 | -3,732,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,041,561 | 2,929,206 | -2,112,355 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,650,727 | 3,339,267 | +1,688,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,656,880 | 522,868 | -1,134,012 |
| ZLC | 1,133,551 | 847,320 | -286,231 |
| Liverpool Docks | 796,331 | 863,705 | +67,374 |
| Manchester Airport | 978,852 | 649,900 | -328,952 |
| Glasgow Airport | 383,726 | 167,813 | -215,913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bearings with cylindrical rollers, used to support heavy radial loads in machinery