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 | 59,608,300 |
| Germany | 43,727,641 |
| France | 12,927,459 |
| Belgium | 7,568,818 |
| Italy | 4,129,117 |
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 | 24,703,303 | 34,904,997 | +10,201,694 |
| Germany | 19,819,665 | 23,907,976 | +4,088,311 |
| France | 5,957,192 | 6,970,267 | +1,013,075 |
| Belgium | 3,858,694 | 3,710,124 | -148,570 |
| Italy | 1,737,705 | 2,391,412 | +653,707 |
| Netherlands | 1,595,982 | 1,940,689 | +344,707 |
| Japan | 705,192 | 997,733 | +292,541 |
| China | 278,195 | 1,038,925 | +760,730 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 150,670 | 1,058,334 | +907,664 |
| Austria | 239,572 | 560,933 | +321,361 |
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 | 49,484,361 |
| United States | 30,427,364 |
| France | 20,479,116 |
| Italy | 9,640,941 |
| Canada | 6,412,309 |
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 | 22,406,515 | 27,077,846 | +4,671,331 |
| United States | 11,824,879 | 18,602,485 | +6,777,606 |
| France | 9,100,491 | 11,378,625 | +2,278,134 |
| Italy | 4,042,409 | 5,598,532 | +1,556,123 |
| Canada | 2,899,424 | 3,512,885 | +613,461 |
| China | 2,314,809 | 3,348,933 | +1,034,124 |
| Japan | 1,607,702 | 2,607,382 | +999,680 |
| Romania | 2,000,783 | 2,098,487 | +97,704 |
| India | 1,068,508 | 1,169,454 | +100,946 |
| United Kingdom | 639,094 | 1,554,042 | +914,948 |
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 | 54 |
| West Midlands | 39 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 35 |
| 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 | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 | 28 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 20 | -9 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 20 | +7 |
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 | 82,352,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,003,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,755,858 |
| Other | 3,656,527 |
| Road transport | 828,568 |
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 | 34,880,519 | 47,471,620 | +12,591,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,713,667 | 21,290,307 | +3,576,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,543,595 | 9,212,263 | +2,668,668 |
| Other | 2,089,926 | 1,566,601 | -523,325 |
| Road transport | 102,387 | 726,181 | +623,794 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,997,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,657,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,669,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,228,807 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,240,470 |
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 | 6,567,054 | 18,430,601 | +11,863,547 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,310,908 | 13,346,688 | +4,035,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,466,792 | 13,202,482 | +4,735,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,822,917 | 9,405,890 | -1,417,027 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,700,972 | 4,539,498 | -2,161,474 |
| Dover | 5,767,847 | 4,977,033 | -790,814 |
| Thamesport | 4,287,812 | 3,943,474 | -344,338 |
| 000 | 2,089,926 | 1,566,601 | -523,325 |
| Southampton | 832,780 | 2,414,537 | +1,581,757 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,039,996 | +3,039,996 |
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 | 140 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 89 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 67 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 122 |
| 2026-03 | 121 |
| 2026-02 | 122 |
| 2026-01 | 115 |
| 2025-12 | 124 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 121 |
| NSK EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| SKF (U.K.) LIMITED | 105 |
| NBC GROUP LIMITED | 104 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 103 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 102 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 96 |
| PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITED | 96 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 96 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 300 |
| 1m-15m | 214 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 48 |
| 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 | 34,497,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,500,428 |
| Germany | 10,654,724 |
| Singapore | 8,939,055 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,094,101 |
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 | 18,628,358 | 15,869,397 | -2,758,961 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,257,191 | 22,243,237 | +12,986,046 |
| Germany | 5,519,759 | 5,134,965 | -384,794 |
| Singapore | 3,894,525 | 5,044,530 | +1,150,005 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,185,287 | 2,908,814 | -1,276,473 |
| China | 2,911,265 | 2,960,769 | +49,504 |
| France | 2,473,621 | 1,869,725 | -603,896 |
| South Africa | 3,026,229 | 582,002 | -2,444,227 |
| Belgium | 1,801,957 | 1,612,908 | -189,049 |
| India | 1,240,599 | 2,010,286 | +769,687 |
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 | 56,049 |
| Germany | 43,556 |
| China | 14,736 |
| Romania | 9,477 |
| United States | 7,050 |
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 | 21,450 | 34,599 | +13,149 |
| Germany | 30,212 | 13,344 | -16,868 |
| China | 9,389 | 5,347 | -4,042 |
| Romania | 5,005 | 4,472 | -533 |
| United States | 6,876 | 174 | -6,702 |
| Italy | 2,491 | 3,852 | +1,361 |
| 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 | 90,455,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,823,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,874,658 |
| Other | 146,678 |
| Road transport | 81,585 |
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 | 38,648,941 | 51,806,414 | +13,157,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,567,791 | 16,255,456 | -6,312,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,169,447 | 1,705,211 | -1,464,236 |
| Other | 83,792 | 62,886 | -20,906 |
| Road transport | 3,860 | 77,725 | +73,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,405,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,830,290 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,692,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,361,312 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,009,643 |
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 | 21,386,100 | 35,019,518 | +13,633,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,443,554 | 15,386,736 | -6,056,818 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,602,007 | 5,090,420 | -2,511,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,657,837 | 3,703,475 | -954,362 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,034,884 | 3,974,759 | +1,939,875 |
| Manchester Airport | 922,994 | 1,563,667 | +640,673 |
| ZLC | 1,109,901 | 1,351,493 | +241,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,564,489 | 353,180 | -1,211,309 |
| Liverpool Docks | 706,465 | 893,740 | +187,275 |
| Glasgow Airport | 376,014 | 258,890 | -117,124 |
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