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 | 916,516 |
| China | 847,765 |
| United States | 312,119 |
| Austria | 289,561 |
| 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 | 437,756 | 478,760 | +41,004 |
| China | 431,185 | 416,580 | -14,605 |
| United States | 78,542 | 233,577 | +155,035 |
| Austria | 174,967 | 114,594 | -60,373 |
| France | 104,082 | 25,867 | -78,215 |
| Netherlands | 5,258 | 75,752 | +70,494 |
| Italy | 40,994 | 13,041 | -27,953 |
| Ireland | 35,450 | 11,319 | -24,131 |
| India | 27,629 | 1,559 | -26,070 |
| Japan | 8,780 | 14,111 | +5,331 |
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 | 924,129 |
| Germany | 829,451 |
| United States | 380,692 |
| Austria | 285,785 |
| Italy | 55,072 |
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 | 459,868 | 464,261 | +4,393 |
| Germany | 408,209 | 421,242 | +13,033 |
| United States | 119,356 | 261,336 | +141,980 |
| Austria | 174,197 | 111,588 | -62,609 |
| Italy | 42,744 | 12,328 | -30,416 |
| Japan | 26,930 | 26,003 | -927 |
| Taiwan | 6,919 | 33,004 | +26,085 |
| France | 37,562 | 1,628 | -35,934 |
| India | 28,951 | 1,559 | -27,392 |
| Denmark | 16,306 | 11,954 | -4,352 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,479,738 |
| Air transport | 630,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 544,735 |
| Other | 99,674 |
| 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) | 688,836 | 790,902 | +102,066 |
| Air transport | 333,227 | 297,418 | -35,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,619 | 259,116 | -26,503 |
| Other | 59,000 | 40,674 | -18,326 |
| 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 | 500,902 |
| Thamesport | 384,486 |
| London | 378,840 |
| Birmingham Airport | 285,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,167 |
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 | 234,372 | 266,530 | +32,158 |
| Thamesport | 214,895 | 169,591 | -45,304 |
| London | 100,613 | 278,227 | +177,614 |
| Birmingham Airport | 162,530 | 122,944 | -39,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,851 | 84,316 | -27,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,417 | 109,739 | +42,322 |
| Dover | 69,447 | 57,391 | -12,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,554 | 87,189 | +48,635 |
| Belfast Port | 106,635 | 17,355 | -89,280 |
| 000 | 59,000 | 40,674 | -18,326 |
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 | 27 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 44 |
| MASTER ABRASIVES LTD | 42 |
| KAYSON GREEN LIMITED | 34 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 27 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 24 |
| FINISHING AIDS AND TOOLS LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 36 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 480,064 |
| Germany | 256,058 |
| United States | 243,923 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 239,419 |
| Austria | 199,361 |
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 | 219,859 | 260,205 | +40,346 |
| Germany | 123,849 | 132,209 | +8,360 |
| United States | 95,411 | 148,512 | +53,101 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 124,412 | 115,007 | -9,405 |
| Austria | 65,368 | 133,993 | +68,625 |
| Ireland | 41,054 | 67,515 | +26,461 |
| Mexico | 23,466 | 25,839 | +2,373 |
| France | 20,266 | 23,464 | +3,198 |
| Turkey | 4,125 | 24,560 | +20,435 |
| Sweden | 11,915 | 15,493 | +3,578 |
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 | 26,368 | 48,322 | +21,954 |
| XI | 55 | 170 | +115 |
| Taiwan | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 1,294,083 |
| Air transport | 451,282 |
| Other | 74,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,760 |
| Road transport | 947 |
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) | 564,604 | 729,479 | +164,875 |
| Air transport | 185,863 | 265,419 | +79,556 |
| Other | 26,431 | 48,492 | +22,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,217 | 44,543 | +21,326 |
| Road transport | 947 | 0 | -947 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,257,849 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,098 |
| 000 | 74,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,003 |
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 | 549,863 | 707,986 | +158,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,400 | 88,479 | +5,079 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,229 | 36,869 | -4,360 |
| 000 | 26,431 | 48,492 | +22,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,561 | 39,442 | +4,881 |
| ZLC | 15,747 | 57,573 | +41,826 |
| 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 |
| Holyhead | 3,124 | 15,213 | +12,089 |
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