Import/export HS code 84859090: Various parts for 3D printers
Spare parts for additive manufacturing machines not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,136,610 |
| Germany | 9,855,688 |
| United States | 7,420,363 |
| Netherlands | 3,415,392 |
| Israel | 3,311,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,849,595 | 8,287,015 | +3,437,420 |
| Germany | 5,166,154 | 4,689,534 | -476,620 |
| United States | 4,044,190 | 3,376,173 | -668,017 |
| Netherlands | 1,739,755 | 1,675,637 | -64,118 |
| Israel | 1,538,981 | 1,772,726 | +233,745 |
| Switzerland | 514,955 | 1,463,241 | +948,286 |
| Ireland | 507,996 | 377,346 | -130,650 |
| Denmark | 364,968 | 228,132 | -136,836 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 206,235 | 376,958 | +170,723 |
| Italy | 151,115 | 370,320 | +219,205 |
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 | 16,069,525 |
| United States | 8,211,420 |
| Germany | 6,187,750 |
| Singapore | 3,851,440 |
| Israel | 2,407,764 |
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 | 6,102,068 | 9,967,457 | +3,865,389 |
| United States | 4,329,025 | 3,882,395 | -446,630 |
| Germany | 2,746,105 | 3,441,645 | +695,540 |
| Singapore | 1,906,820 | 1,944,620 | +37,800 |
| Israel | 1,110,156 | 1,297,608 | +187,452 |
| United Kingdom | 744,840 | 369,625 | -375,215 |
| Netherlands | 619,497 | 418,292 | -201,205 |
| Italy | 168,632 | 561,474 | +392,842 |
| Ireland | 377,397 | 294,201 | -83,196 |
| Denmark | 364,731 | 202,007 | -162,724 |
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 | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
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 | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 17 | +8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
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 | 18,311,553 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,184,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,260,107 |
| Other | 30,013 |
| Road transport | 1,952 |
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 | 8,428,185 | 9,883,368 | +1,455,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,753,474 | 8,431,144 | +2,677,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,880,353 | 5,379,754 | -500,599 |
| Other | 15,276 | 14,737 | -539 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,952 | +1,952 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,073,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,569,765 |
| Southampton | 4,521,729 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,379,141 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,093,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,592,470 | 5,481,354 | +888,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,848,979 | 2,720,786 | -128,193 |
| Southampton | 2,570,836 | 1,950,893 | -619,943 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,418,389 | 2,960,752 | +1,542,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,054,798 | 2,038,948 | -15,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,274,227 | 2,804,038 | +1,529,811 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,381,226 | 1,717,179 | +335,953 |
| Dover | 779,598 | 1,404,785 | +625,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 408,743 | 639,248 | +230,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,598 | 387,023 | +87,425 |
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 | 50 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3D SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 50 |
| HP INC UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 48 |
| 3DGBIRE LTD | 48 |
| E3D-ONLINE LIMITED | 45 |
| DANLY UK LIMITED | 43 |
| ULTIMAKER (GB) LIMITED | 43 |
| THE CARTRIDGE PEOPLE LTD | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 97 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,228,765 |
| United States | 4,834,427 |
| Czechia | 1,880,377 |
| Ireland | 1,694,148 |
| China | 995,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,332,075 | 11,896,690 | +10,564,615 |
| United States | 1,821,005 | 3,013,422 | +1,192,417 |
| Czechia | 1,126,495 | 753,882 | -372,613 |
| Ireland | 1,048,869 | 645,279 | -403,590 |
| China | 627,396 | 368,316 | -259,080 |
| Austria | 303,590 | 350,797 | +47,207 |
| France | 374,431 | 162,498 | -211,933 |
| Sweden | 221,114 | 287,662 | +66,548 |
| Spain | 110,944 | 311,610 | +200,666 |
| Netherlands | 226,281 | 187,552 | -38,729 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 20,228 |
| Italy | 4,319 |
| Netherlands | 929 |
| Germany | 359 |
| Ireland | 332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 20,228 | +20,228 |
| Italy | 4,319 | 0 | -4,319 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 929 | +929 |
| Germany | 85 | 274 | +189 |
| Ireland | 73 | 259 | +186 |
| XI | 0 | 205 | +205 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,245,181 |
| Air transport | 10,305,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,640,921 |
| Other | 56,930 |
| Road transport | 2,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,346,779 | 12,898,402 | +10,551,623 |
| Air transport | 5,510,012 | 4,795,972 | -714,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,217 | 1,528,704 | +1,416,487 |
| Other | 35,035 | 21,895 | -13,140 |
| Road transport | 2,506 | 0 | -2,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,605,344 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,304,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,457,874 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,518,952 |
| Holyhead | 1,297,127 |
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 | 1,348,744 | 12,256,600 | +10,907,856 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,185,535 | 2,118,652 | -1,066,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 894,523 | 1,563,351 | +668,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 754,091 | 764,861 | +10,770 |
| Holyhead | 770,085 | 527,042 | -243,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,193 | 1,222,702 | +1,213,509 |
| ZLC | 585,105 | 288,765 | -296,340 |
| Southampton | 0 | 299,172 | +299,172 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,833 | 56,683 | -17,150 |
| Dover | 72,224 | 44,598 | -27,626 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84859090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for additive manufacturing machines not covered elsewhere