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 | 3,019,979 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,393 |
| Netherlands | 876,519 |
| India | 793,813 |
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 | 2,923,307 | 96,672 | -2,826,635 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| Netherlands | 876,519 | 0 | -876,519 |
| India | 3,410 | 790,403 | +786,993 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 685,309 | 0 | -685,309 |
| Austria | 524,861 | 0 | -524,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| China | 22,872 | 28,403 | +5,531 |
| Germany | 36,755 | 8,656 | -28,099 |
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 | 2,909,058 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,393 |
| India | 793,813 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 672,250 |
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 | 2,814,144 | 94,914 | -2,719,230 |
| Switzerland | 1,646,500 | 1,893 | -1,644,607 |
| India | 3,410 | 790,403 | +786,993 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 672,250 | 0 | -672,250 |
| United Kingdom | 561,304 | 0 | -561,304 |
| United Arab Emirates | 227,309 | 0 | -227,309 |
| Mexico | 102,596 | 1,758 | -100,838 |
| China | 35,386 | 28,403 | -6,983 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 10,694,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,351,743 |
| Air transport | 647,953 |
| 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) | 5,551,511 | 5,142,683 | -408,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,581,257 | 4,770,486 | +1,189,229 |
| Air transport | 518,139 | 129,814 | -388,325 |
| 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 | 2,185,527 |
| Southampton | 1,877,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,823 |
| 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 | 2,175,556 | 9,971 | -2,165,585 |
| Southampton | 1,877,612 | 0 | -1,877,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,823 | 0 | -1,234,823 |
| Felixstowe | 290,039 | 815,485 | +525,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 381,365 | 35,642 | -345,723 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,185 | 85,334 | +9,149 |
| Glasgow Airport | 32,397 | 0 | -32,397 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,227 | 1,821 | -23,406 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,919 | 0 | -26,919 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
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+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 373,576 |
| Czechia | 92,934 |
| Brazil | 82,516 |
| Turkey | 46,161 |
| Saudi Arabia | 41,881 |
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 | 269,349 | 104,227 | -165,122 |
| Czechia | 90,186 | 2,748 | -87,438 |
| Brazil | 0 | 82,516 | +82,516 |
| Turkey | 0 | 46,161 | +46,161 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,720 | 18,161 | -5,559 |
| Germany | 25,860 | 11,800 | -14,060 |
| China | 16,363 | 18,199 | +1,836 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,595 | +29,595 |
| South Africa | 26,205 | 0 | -26,205 |
| Ireland | 18,780 | 4,118 | -14,662 |
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 | 879,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,745 |
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 | 570,298 | 309,016 | -261,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,026 | 56,217 | +27,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,413 | 7,332 | -9,081 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 578,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,028 |
| ZLC | 117,233 |
| Dover | 41,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,630 |
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 | 403,702 | 174,572 | -229,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,854 | 105,174 | +49,320 |
| ZLC | 93,257 | 23,976 | -69,281 |
| Dover | 5,000 | 36,478 | +31,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,826 | 17,804 | -3,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,976 | 2,790 | -10,186 |
| Glasgow Airport | 14,570 | 0 | -14,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,915 | 5,294 | +2,379 |
| 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