Import/export HS code 680421: Diamond grinding tools
Grinding tools made with synthetic or natural diamond particles
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 | 11,135,234 |
| Germany | 7,266,491 |
| Italy | 6,675,286 |
| Austria | 6,031,293 |
| Spain | 5,311,934 |
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 | 5,754,019 | 5,381,215 | -372,804 |
| Germany | 3,757,197 | 3,509,294 | -247,903 |
| Italy | 3,447,637 | 3,227,649 | -219,988 |
| Austria | 3,464,811 | 2,566,482 | -898,329 |
| Spain | 2,876,516 | 2,435,418 | -441,098 |
| South Korea | 2,236,395 | 1,872,974 | -363,421 |
| Sweden | 1,122,415 | 1,388,665 | +266,250 |
| United States | 971,170 | 896,950 | -74,220 |
| Japan | 874,622 | 395,334 | -479,288 |
| Switzerland | 581,792 | 621,847 | +40,055 |
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 | 16,789,206 |
| South Korea | 6,123,103 |
| Italy | 5,832,177 |
| Germany | 3,592,943 |
| Spain | 3,409,512 |
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 | 8,749,477 | 8,039,729 | -709,748 |
| South Korea | 3,292,834 | 2,830,269 | -462,565 |
| Italy | 3,009,570 | 2,822,607 | -186,963 |
| Germany | 1,932,911 | 1,660,032 | -272,879 |
| Spain | 1,734,617 | 1,674,895 | -59,722 |
| United States | 1,201,747 | 1,088,039 | -113,708 |
| Japan | 1,311,126 | 828,810 | -482,316 |
| Austria | 1,131,723 | 971,818 | -159,905 |
| India | 901,354 | 754,201 | -147,153 |
| Hungary | 684,202 | 544,569 | -139,633 |
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 | 30 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 |
| West Midlands | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 |
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 | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 9 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Kent | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Essex | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
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 | 26,233,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,327,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,875,101 |
| Other | 279,045 |
| Road transport | 81,463 |
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 | 13,856,067 | 12,377,008 | -1,479,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,013,634 | 7,314,062 | -699,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,627,349 | 5,247,752 | -379,597 |
| Other | 205,804 | 73,241 | -132,563 |
| Road transport | 69,284 | 12,179 | -57,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,198,384 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,342,272 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,505,497 |
| Thamesport | 4,312,004 |
| Felixstowe | 4,289,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,443,529 | 4,754,855 | +311,326 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,114,689 | 2,227,583 | -887,106 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,332,119 | 2,173,378 | -158,741 |
| Thamesport | 2,406,521 | 1,905,483 | -501,038 |
| Felixstowe | 2,736,909 | 1,552,318 | -1,184,591 |
| Southampton | 1,993,013 | 2,188,055 | +195,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,737,019 | 1,611,888 | -125,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,780,432 | 1,440,240 | -340,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,483,486 | 1,708,635 | +225,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,635,331 | 1,258,222 | -377,109 |
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 | 110 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 77 |
| 2025-10 | 86 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 69 |
| 2025-07 | 85 |
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 | 155 |
| 54m+ | 117 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | 3,207,585 |
| Germany | 1,856,969 |
| Ireland | 1,738,673 |
| Mexico | 917,074 |
| Poland | 779,165 |
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 | 1,692,802 | 1,514,783 | -178,019 |
| Germany | 1,134,639 | 722,330 | -412,309 |
| Ireland | 878,739 | 859,934 | -18,805 |
| Mexico | 455,336 | 461,738 | +6,402 |
| Poland | 499,376 | 279,789 | -219,587 |
| France | 401,862 | 313,589 | -88,273 |
| Spain | 400,477 | 314,460 | -86,017 |
| Austria | 394,406 | 297,841 | -96,565 |
| Israel | 376,218 | 236,313 | -139,905 |
| United Arab Emirates | 244,857 | 263,411 | +18,554 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 55,392 |
| Germany | 27,314 |
| Bulgaria | 20,347 |
| XU | 13,982 |
| Sweden | 10,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 31,540 | 23,852 | -7,688 |
| Germany | 6,023 | 21,291 | +15,268 |
| Bulgaria | 10,995 | 9,352 | -1,643 |
| XU | 8,946 | 5,036 | -3,910 |
| Sweden | 6,540 | 4,329 | -2,211 |
| XI | 4,320 | 3,464 | -856 |
| Italy | 4,335 | 3,104 | -1,231 |
| Belgium | 2,591 | 4,637 | +2,046 |
| Ireland | 49 | 3,426 | +3,377 |
| Luxembourg | 1,924 | 0 | -1,924 |
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 | 12,158,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,718,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 508,552 |
| Other | 157,734 |
| Road transport | 68,128 |
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 | 6,603,357 | 5,555,502 | -1,047,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,319,116 | 1,399,498 | -919,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,416 | 206,136 | -96,280 |
| Other | 78,285 | 79,449 | +1,164 |
| Road transport | 68,128 | 0 | -68,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,223,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,053,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,461,963 |
| ZLC | 2,337,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,207,843 |
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 | 2,847,174 | 2,376,166 | -471,008 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,611,936 | 1,441,151 | -170,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,579,020 | 882,943 | -696,077 |
| ZLC | 1,323,108 | 1,014,560 | -308,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 690,393 | 517,450 | -172,943 |
| Holyhead | 192,189 | 236,608 | +44,419 |
| Manchester Airport | 183,425 | 199,454 | +16,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 317,009 | 33,860 | -283,149 |
| Harwich | 179,051 | 2,728 | -176,323 |
| Dover | 112,747 | 59,050 | -53,697 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made with synthetic or natural diamond particles