Import/export HS code 68042290: Various abrasive tools
Grinding tools made from other unspecified materials
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 | 5,377,265 |
| Germany | 2,865,466 |
| United States | 2,856,271 |
| Japan | 1,451,443 |
| Switzerland | 1,135,945 |
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 | 2,855,917 | 2,521,348 | -334,569 |
| Germany | 1,663,738 | 1,201,728 | -462,010 |
| United States | 1,507,677 | 1,348,594 | -159,083 |
| Japan | 656,258 | 795,185 | +138,927 |
| Switzerland | 621,985 | 513,960 | -108,025 |
| Italy | 587,713 | 508,112 | -79,601 |
| Netherlands | 285,690 | 406,423 | +120,733 |
| Ireland | 300,632 | 275,191 | -25,441 |
| Austria | 101,281 | 445,505 | +344,224 |
| Thailand | 263,856 | 204,512 | -59,344 |
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 | 7,896,945 |
| United States | 2,828,242 |
| Japan | 1,655,663 |
| Switzerland | 1,098,186 |
| Italy | 1,058,683 |
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 | 4,312,671 | 3,584,274 | -728,397 |
| United States | 1,549,713 | 1,278,529 | -271,184 |
| Japan | 676,597 | 979,066 | +302,469 |
| Switzerland | 602,268 | 495,918 | -106,350 |
| Italy | 578,620 | 480,063 | -98,557 |
| Thailand | 393,811 | 354,206 | -39,605 |
| Mexico | 375,637 | 318,712 | -56,925 |
| Poland | 174,556 | 358,398 | +183,842 |
| Germany | 257,778 | 273,190 | +15,412 |
| Czechia | 257,222 | 170,572 | -86,650 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
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 | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
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 | 6,891,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,813,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,209,055 |
| Road transport | 72,096 |
| Other | 50,133 |
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 | 3,354,081 | 3,537,308 | +183,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,500,649 | 3,312,853 | -187,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,895,036 | 2,314,019 | -581,017 |
| Road transport | 53,274 | 18,822 | -34,452 |
| Other | 22,778 | 27,355 | +4,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,583,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,454,744 |
| Felixstowe | 2,390,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,014,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,759,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,353,148 | 1,229,982 | -123,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,312,474 | 1,142,270 | -170,204 |
| Felixstowe | 1,483,157 | 907,518 | -575,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,232,134 | 782,442 | -449,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 971,711 | 787,478 | -184,233 |
| Dover | 759,523 | 611,017 | -148,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,361 | 745,230 | +554,869 |
| Birmingham Airport | 452,204 | 458,611 | +6,407 |
| Manchester Airport | 144,030 | 655,798 | +511,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 338,749 | 329,712 | -9,037 |
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 | 98 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 57 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 54 |
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 | 111 |
| 54m+ | 91 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 490,671 |
| Ireland | 370,753 |
| Pakistan | 337,197 |
| India | 331,929 |
| United States | 250,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 244,670 | 246,001 | +1,331 |
| Ireland | 267,246 | 103,507 | -163,739 |
| Pakistan | 173,481 | 163,716 | -9,765 |
| India | 202,413 | 129,516 | -72,897 |
| United States | 164,046 | 86,360 | -77,686 |
| United Arab Emirates | 98,126 | 12,392 | -85,734 |
| France | 75,402 | 31,842 | -43,560 |
| Saudi Arabia | 45,366 | 41,110 | -4,256 |
| Netherlands | 37,323 | 37,991 | +668 |
| Japan | 0 | 62,942 | +62,942 |
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 | 12,527 |
| Italy | 3,280 |
| Ireland | 1,865 |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,827 |
| Taiwan | 452 |
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 | 5,008 | 7,519 | +2,511 |
| Italy | 2,744 | 536 | -2,208 |
| Ireland | 1,753 | 112 | -1,641 |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 606 | 1,221 | +615 |
| Taiwan | 88 | 364 | +276 |
| Switzerland | 213 | 110 | -103 |
| XU | 190 | 72 | -118 |
| South Korea | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| Finland | 0 | 34 | +34 |
| XI | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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 | 1,810,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 770,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 309,306 |
| Other | 20,666 |
| Road transport | 1,034 |
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 | 1,066,192 | 744,637 | -321,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,157 | 335,890 | -98,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,472 | 166,834 | +24,362 |
| Other | 10,651 | 10,015 | -636 |
| Road transport | 1,034 | 0 | -1,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 534,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 423,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 405,509 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 313,114 | 221,048 | -92,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,583 | 227,909 | -48,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,991 | 159,841 | -104,150 |
| Manchester Airport | 210,093 | 195,416 | -14,677 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,168 | 83,470 | -53,698 |
| ZLC | 106,874 | 71,748 | -35,126 |
| Southampton | 65,693 | 107,416 | +41,723 |
| Holyhead | 67,917 | 25,836 | -42,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,717 | 32,419 | +702 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,490 | 39,337 | +15,847 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from other unspecified materials