Import/export HS code 68042250: Various material tools
Grinding tools made from materials other than ceramics or silicates
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 912,538 |
| China | 882,580 |
| United States | 307,339 |
| Austria | 294,935 |
| France | 129,949 |
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 | 426,666 | 485,872 | +59,206 |
| China | 469,349 | 413,231 | -56,118 |
| United States | 78,542 | 228,797 | +150,255 |
| Austria | 169,792 | 125,143 | -44,649 |
| France | 104,082 | 25,867 | -78,215 |
| Netherlands | 8,495 | 63,946 | +55,451 |
| Italy | 40,703 | 14,334 | -26,369 |
| Ireland | 37,957 | 11,319 | -26,638 |
| India | 27,629 | 1,559 | -26,070 |
| Japan | 11,333 | 14,111 | +2,778 |
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 | 958,944 |
| Germany | 810,663 |
| United States | 377,061 |
| Austria | 293,666 |
| Italy | 56,998 |
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 | 498,032 | 460,912 | -37,120 |
| Germany | 392,993 | 417,670 | +24,677 |
| United States | 117,667 | 259,394 | +141,727 |
| Austria | 173,110 | 120,556 | -52,554 |
| Italy | 43,409 | 13,589 | -29,820 |
| Japan | 29,483 | 26,003 | -3,480 |
| France | 37,562 | 1,628 | -35,934 |
| Taiwan | 6,919 | 28,187 | +21,268 |
| India | 28,951 | 1,559 | -27,392 |
| Denmark | 17,881 | 11,954 | -5,927 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
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 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,514,255 |
| Air transport | 646,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 528,186 |
| Other | 94,138 |
| Road transport | 78,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 718,586 | 795,669 | +77,083 |
| Air transport | 349,392 | 297,324 | -52,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 274,005 | 254,181 | -19,824 |
| Other | 59,000 | 35,138 | -23,862 |
| Road transport | 44,750 | 33,324 | -11,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 503,504 |
| Thamesport | 394,339 |
| London | 365,499 |
| Birmingham Airport | 280,298 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 242,573 | 260,931 | +18,358 |
| Thamesport | 214,519 | 179,820 | -34,699 |
| London | 89,832 | 275,667 | +185,835 |
| Birmingham Airport | 159,165 | 121,133 | -38,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,144 | 90,813 | -37,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,460 | 121,682 | +64,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,415 | 87,736 | +48,321 |
| Belfast Port | 106,635 | 17,355 | -89,280 |
| Dover | 67,114 | 52,927 | -14,187 |
| Southampton | 114,011 | 2,106 | -111,905 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 43 |
| MASTER ABRASIVES LTD | 42 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 33 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 26 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 24 |
| FINISHING AIDS AND TOOLS LIMITED | 21 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 18 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 16 |
| KR SAWS LIMITED | 15 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 456,622 |
| Germany | 270,534 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 251,251 |
| United States | 242,477 |
| Austria | 190,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 210,079 | 246,543 | +36,464 |
| Germany | 134,971 | 135,563 | +592 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 137,731 | 113,520 | -24,211 |
| United States | 86,882 | 155,595 | +68,713 |
| Austria | 69,492 | 121,494 | +52,002 |
| Ireland | 40,042 | 66,575 | +26,533 |
| Mexico | 27,168 | 25,839 | -1,329 |
| France | 22,878 | 23,464 | +586 |
| Turkey | 4,125 | 24,560 | +20,435 |
| Czechia | 0 | 26,418 | +26,418 |
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 | 74,690 |
| XI | 225 |
| Taiwan | 8 |
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 | 21,719 | 52,971 | +31,252 |
| XI | 22 | 203 | +181 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 2 | -4 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,271,516 |
| Air transport | 456,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,423 |
| Other | 74,923 |
| Road transport | 3,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 567,468 | 704,048 | +136,580 |
| Air transport | 194,544 | 262,436 | +67,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,880 | 44,543 | +4,663 |
| Other | 21,747 | 53,176 | +31,429 |
| Road transport | 3,724 | 0 | -3,724 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,240,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,765 |
| 000 | 74,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 552,727 | 688,179 | +135,452 |
| London Stansted Airport | 79,520 | 92,171 | +12,651 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,536 | 34,490 | -15,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,815 | 41,950 | +3,135 |
| 000 | 21,747 | 53,176 | +31,429 |
| ZLC | 18,524 | 50,769 | +32,245 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,873 | 43,056 | +31,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,859 | 28,973 | +23,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,308 | 18,231 | +15,923 |
| Southampton | 17,358 | 0 | -17,358 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from materials other than ceramics or silicates