Import/export HS code 68042212: Non-reinforced abrasive tools
Grinding tools made of abrasives or ceramics without reinforcement
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,623,376 |
| Austria | 927,432 |
| Italy | 752,654 |
| Poland | 678,253 |
| Slovenia | 478,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,225,700 | 1,397,676 | +171,976 |
| Austria | 367,028 | 560,404 | +193,376 |
| Italy | 381,917 | 370,737 | -11,180 |
| Poland | 118,865 | 559,388 | +440,523 |
| Slovenia | 194,310 | 283,906 | +89,596 |
| China | 303,080 | 138,216 | -164,864 |
| Netherlands | 258,496 | 181,358 | -77,138 |
| Sweden | 130,925 | 53,891 | -77,034 |
| France | 91,147 | 74,863 | -16,284 |
| Switzerland | 73,663 | 84,745 | +11,082 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,766,959 |
| Italy | 792,966 |
| Poland | 715,473 |
| Austria | 681,075 |
| Slovenia | 492,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,344,015 | 1,422,944 | +78,929 |
| Italy | 402,711 | 390,255 | -12,456 |
| Poland | 159,504 | 555,969 | +396,465 |
| Austria | 339,044 | 342,031 | +2,987 |
| Slovenia | 200,455 | 292,158 | +91,703 |
| China | 320,531 | 147,078 | -173,453 |
| Sweden | 130,925 | 257,642 | +126,717 |
| Netherlands | 59,391 | 122,406 | +63,015 |
| Czechia | 91,708 | 73,303 | -18,405 |
| United States | 69,404 | 74,081 | +4,677 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 3,599,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,425,177 |
| Air transport | 1,293,448 |
| Road transport | 59,871 |
| Other | 25,254 |
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) | 1,523,629 | 2,075,548 | +551,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,198,278 | 1,226,899 | +28,621 |
| Air transport | 625,280 | 668,168 | +42,888 |
| Road transport | 49,359 | 10,512 | -38,847 |
| Other | 14,509 | 10,745 | -3,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,454,570 |
| Thamesport | 1,069,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 973,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 766,631 |
| Felixstowe | 657,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 611,983 | 842,587 | +230,604 |
| Thamesport | 458,759 | 611,152 | +152,393 |
| Eurotunnel | 507,717 | 465,321 | -42,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,458 | 511,173 | +255,715 |
| Felixstowe | 307,920 | 349,273 | +41,353 |
| Birmingham Airport | 297,189 | 301,160 | +3,971 |
| Harwich | 183,894 | 173,774 | -10,120 |
| London | 145,645 | 169,011 | +23,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,108 | 64,137 | -120,971 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 76,949 | 124,404 | +47,455 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARVEY PERFORMANCE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| WALTHER TROWAL LIMITED | 49 |
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 48 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 45 |
| RÖSLER UK LTD | 43 |
| P.B.R.ABRASIVES(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 41 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 41 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| FINISHING TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 33 |
| METPREP LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,175,819 |
| United States | 671,232 |
| Poland | 508,018 |
| India | 133,822 |
| Germany | 123,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 492,627 | 683,192 | +190,565 |
| United States | 623,188 | 48,044 | -575,144 |
| Poland | 499,324 | 8,694 | -490,630 |
| India | 94,276 | 39,546 | -54,730 |
| Germany | 58,458 | 65,192 | +6,734 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 115,942 | +115,942 |
| Sweden | 58,202 | 52,032 | -6,170 |
| Italy | 37,785 | 34,639 | -3,146 |
| Australia | 28,957 | 25,699 | -3,258 |
| China | 28,390 | 23,369 | -5,021 |
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 | 2,559 |
| XI | 88 |
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 | 1,025 | 1,534 | +509 |
| XI | 0 | 88 | +88 |
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 | 1,553,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,264,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,888 |
| Other | 2,838 |
| Road transport | 2,085 |
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 | 1,159,451 | 394,526 | -764,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 579,114 | 685,125 | +106,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,373 | 234,515 | -266,858 |
| Other | 1,128 | 1,710 | +582 |
| Road transport | 2,085 | 0 | -2,085 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 561,251 |
| Holyhead | 472,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 452,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 433,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 410,183 |
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 | 528,065 | 33,186 | -494,879 |
| Holyhead | 184,225 | 288,625 | +104,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 351,908 | 100,578 | -251,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,684 | 163,909 | -105,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 401,383 | 8,800 | -392,583 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,410 | 193,953 | +47,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,283 | 210,248 | +113,965 |
| Milford | 62,956 | 157,161 | +94,205 |
| ZLC | 73,028 | 49,900 | -23,128 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,954 | 11,630 | -44,324 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made of abrasives or ceramics without reinforcement