Import/export HS code 84858090: Various 3D printers
Machines for additive manufacturing not specified in other subcategories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 533,231 |
| China | 509,174 |
| Germany | 290,123 |
| Australia | 259,259 |
| Norway | 124,480 |
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 | 184,352 | 348,879 | +164,527 |
| China | 268,113 | 241,061 | -27,052 |
| Germany | 51,187 | 238,936 | +187,749 |
| Australia | 185,349 | 73,910 | -111,439 |
| Norway | 113,328 | 11,152 | -102,176 |
| Italy | 67,180 | 0 | -67,180 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 54,652 | +54,652 |
| France | 54,259 | 0 | -54,259 |
| Sweden | 0 | 21,839 | +21,839 |
| Belgium | 12,943 | 3,470 | -9,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 668,207 |
| United States | 637,084 |
| Australia | 295,476 |
| Sweden | 136,447 |
| Italy | 67,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 272,665 | 395,542 | +122,877 |
| United States | 172,300 | 464,784 | +292,484 |
| Australia | 210,414 | 85,062 | -125,352 |
| Sweden | 113,328 | 23,119 | -90,209 |
| Italy | 67,180 | 0 | -67,180 |
| France | 54,259 | 0 | -54,259 |
| Germany | 41,802 | 0 | -41,802 |
| Switzerland | 12,052 | 0 | -12,052 |
| Turkey | 10,095 | 1,679 | -8,416 |
| Norway | 0 | 11,152 | +11,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 1,427,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 445,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,679 |
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 | 535,506 | 891,682 | +356,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 386,046 | 59,118 | -326,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,783 | 48,896 | +6,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 919,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,327 |
| Felixstowe | 206,413 |
| Thamesport | 157,105 |
| Birmingham Airport | 145,581 |
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 | 360,041 | 559,005 | +198,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,868 | 129,459 | -3,409 |
| Felixstowe | 199,183 | 7,230 | -191,953 |
| Thamesport | 156,109 | 996 | -155,113 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,225 | 118,356 | +91,131 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,372 | 83,696 | +68,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,136 | 41,666 | +13,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,122 | +58,122 |
| Belfast Port | 30,754 | 0 | -30,754 |
| Dover | 12,361 | 0 | -12,361 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 237,398 |
| Hungary | 147,772 |
| France | 143,709 |
| Germany | 105,951 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,569 |
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 | 230,252 | 7,146 | -223,106 |
| Hungary | 43,738 | 104,034 | +60,296 |
| France | 22,107 | 121,602 | +99,495 |
| Germany | 93,837 | 12,114 | -81,723 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,731 | 74,838 | +73,107 |
| China | 0 | 51,678 | +51,678 |
| Ireland | 16,658 | 31,118 | +14,460 |
| Brazil | 41,758 | 0 | -41,758 |
| Ukraine | 40,524 | 954 | -39,570 |
| Norway | 30,757 | 2,437 | -28,320 |
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 | 594,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 393,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,597 |
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 | 420,511 | 173,998 | -246,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,674 | 257,476 | +121,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,262 | 3,335 | -47,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,428 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 210,326 |
| Dover | 135,048 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,223 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 74,838 |
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 | 269,958 | 61,470 | -208,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,183 | 112,143 | +13,960 |
| Dover | 20,833 | 114,215 | +93,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 100,781 | 8,442 | -92,339 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 74,838 | +74,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,262 | 0 | -51,262 |
| Holyhead | 16,658 | 31,118 | +14,460 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,883 | 18,563 | -8,320 |
| ZLC | 22,889 | 2,000 | -20,889 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 8,685 | +8,685 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84858090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for additive manufacturing not specified in other subcategories