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 | 2,629,587 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,393 |
| Netherlands | 880,296 |
| 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 | 6,244,727 | 5,480,868 | -763,859 |
| United States | 2,582,829 | 46,758 | -2,536,071 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| Netherlands | 876,519 | 3,777 | -872,742 |
| India | 603,810 | 199,303 | -404,507 |
| Austria | 524,861 | 0 | -524,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,241 | 61,046 | +59,805 |
| Germany | 32,741 | 28,112 | -4,629 |
| China | 13,066 | 38,707 | +25,641 |
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 | 2,625,760 |
| 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 | 7,097,678 | 5,480,868 | -1,616,810 |
| United States | 2,580,760 | 45,000 | -2,535,760 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| India | 603,810 | 199,303 | -404,507 |
| United Kingdom | 554,544 | 33,482 | -521,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| China | 13,762 | 38,707 | +24,945 |
| Slovenia | 21,843 | 29,439 | +7,596 |
| Taiwan | 41,000 | 2,600 | -38,400 |
| Canada | 10,940 | 19,811 | +8,871 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,718,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,403,676 |
| Air transport | 587,051 |
| 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) | 5,549,687 | 5,168,580 | -381,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,834,678 | 568,998 | -6,265,680 |
| Air transport | 433,124 | 153,927 | -279,197 |
| Other | 673 | 0 | -673 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,578,546 |
| Dover | 2,191,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,238,600 |
| Southampton | 1,211,112 |
| Felixstowe | 815,485 |
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 | 7,097,678 | 5,480,868 | -1,616,810 |
| Dover | 2,178,808 | 12,809 | -2,165,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,823 | 3,777 | -1,231,046 |
| Southampton | 1,211,112 | 0 | -1,211,112 |
| Felixstowe | 607,720 | 207,765 | -399,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,554 | 56,707 | -225,847 |
| London Stansted Airport | 108,191 | 79,285 | -28,906 |
| 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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 260,755 |
| Oman | 192,578 |
| South Africa | 98,941 |
| 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 | 160,711 | 100,044 | -60,667 |
| Oman | 0 | 192,578 | +192,578 |
| South Africa | 24,180 | 74,761 | +50,581 |
| Czechia | 90,186 | 2,748 | -87,438 |
| Brazil | 77,516 | 5,000 | -72,516 |
| Turkey | 46,161 | 0 | -46,161 |
| Saudi Arabia | 28,323 | 13,558 | -14,765 |
| Germany | 5,000 | 35,976 | +30,976 |
| China | 19,153 | 19,555 | +402 |
| Sweden | 1,440 | 28,155 | +26,715 |
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 | 795,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,963 |
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 | 544,324 | 251,035 | -293,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,722 | 270,441 | +257,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,705 | 19,258 | -34,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 516,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,867 |
| ZLC | 76,830 |
| 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 | 375,903 | 140,903 | -235,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,282 | 267,339 | +256,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,623 | 23,244 | -100,379 |
| ZLC | 22,019 | 54,811 | +32,792 |
| Dover | 31,478 | 11,766 | -19,712 |
| Glasgow Airport | 14,570 | 22,397 | +7,827 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,027 | 5,557 | -13,470 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,209 | 5,534 | -2,675 |
| Holyhead | 3,200 | 1,935 | -1,265 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,440 | 3,102 | +1,662 |
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