Import/export HS code 85433040: Printed circuit board machines
Machines specifically used for making printed circuit boards through electroplating or electrolysis
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 11,725,595 |
| United States | 3,014,055 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,393 |
| Netherlands | 879,369 |
| India | 803,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,639,239 | 9,086,356 | +6,447,117 |
| United States | 2,921,760 | 92,295 | -2,829,465 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| Netherlands | 876,519 | 2,850 | -873,669 |
| India | 3,410 | 799,703 | +796,293 |
| Austria | 524,861 | 0 | -524,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,991 | 61,046 | +54,055 |
| China | 21,438 | 42,177 | +20,739 |
| Germany | 30,804 | 31,715 | +911 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 12,578,546 |
| United States | 2,909,894 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,393 |
| India | 803,113 |
| United Kingdom | 588,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,492,190 | 9,086,356 | +5,594,166 |
| United States | 2,819,357 | 90,537 | -2,728,820 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| India | 3,410 | 799,703 | +796,293 |
| United Kingdom | 554,544 | 33,482 | -521,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| Mexico | 102,596 | 1,758 | -100,838 |
| China | 22,134 | 42,177 | +20,043 |
| Slovenia | 21,843 | 29,439 | +7,596 |
| Taiwan | 41,000 | 2,600 | -38,400 |
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 | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,719,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,697,393 |
| Air transport | 703,596 |
| Other | 673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,547,750 | 5,172,183 | -375,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,916,114 | 4,781,279 | +1,865,165 |
| Air transport | 502,465 | 201,131 | -301,334 |
| Other | 673 | 0 | -673 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,583,151 |
| Dover | 2,193,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,237,673 |
| Southampton | 1,211,112 |
| Felixstowe | 1,105,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,496,795 | 9,086,356 | +5,589,561 |
| Dover | 2,176,871 | 16,412 | -2,160,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,823 | 2,850 | -1,231,973 |
| Southampton | 1,211,112 | 0 | -1,211,112 |
| Felixstowe | 290,039 | 815,485 | +525,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 387,156 | 62,713 | -324,443 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,185 | 118,816 | +42,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,843 | 23,059 | +1,216 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,637 | 0 | -25,637 |
| Killingholme | 23,568 | 0 | -23,568 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 284,954 |
| Oman | 192,578 |
| South Africa | 100,966 |
| Czechia | 92,934 |
| Brazil | 82,516 |
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 | 158,484 | 126,470 | -32,014 |
| Oman | 0 | 192,578 | +192,578 |
| South Africa | 26,205 | 74,761 | +48,556 |
| Czechia | 90,186 | 2,748 | -87,438 |
| Brazil | 77,516 | 5,000 | -72,516 |
| Germany | 23,549 | 35,976 | +12,427 |
| Turkey | 46,161 | 0 | -46,161 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,720 | 18,161 | -5,559 |
| China | 16,363 | 22,345 | +5,982 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,595 | +29,595 |
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 | 813,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,512 |
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 | 532,060 | 281,704 | -250,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,492 | 274,671 | +260,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,254 | 19,258 | -52,996 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 540,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 283,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,995 |
| ZLC | 73,185 |
| Dover | 43,244 |
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 | 368,025 | 172,703 | -195,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,976 | 270,129 | +257,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,623 | 21,372 | -102,251 |
| ZLC | 22,927 | 50,258 | +27,331 |
| Dover | 31,478 | 11,766 | -19,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,576 | 5,557 | -32,019 |
| Glasgow Airport | 14,570 | 22,397 | +7,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,915 | 10,828 | +7,913 |
| Holyhead | 3,200 | 1,935 | -1,265 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,542 | +4,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85433040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically used for making printed circuit boards through electroplating or electrolysis