Import/export HS code 680430: Hand sharpening stones
Handheld stones used for sharpening or polishing tools
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 | 2,283,978 |
| Germany | 1,987,805 |
| United States | 822,515 |
| Japan | 631,159 |
| Netherlands | 306,943 |
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 | 1,308,084 | 975,894 | -332,190 |
| Germany | 1,196,906 | 790,899 | -406,007 |
| United States | 474,783 | 347,732 | -127,051 |
| Japan | 239,136 | 392,023 | +152,887 |
| Netherlands | 131,703 | 175,240 | +43,537 |
| Italy | 63,458 | 84,145 | +20,687 |
| India | 7,572 | 125,376 | +117,804 |
| France | 73,832 | 51,551 | -22,281 |
| Switzerland | 36,311 | 22,070 | -14,241 |
| Spain | 29,757 | 28,211 | -1,546 |
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 | 2,851,765 |
| Germany | 1,776,019 |
| United States | 847,914 |
| Japan | 629,452 |
| India | 179,639 |
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 | 1,558,476 | 1,293,289 | -265,187 |
| Germany | 1,078,461 | 697,558 | -380,903 |
| United States | 509,287 | 338,627 | -170,660 |
| Japan | 238,412 | 391,040 | +152,628 |
| India | 11,439 | 168,200 | +156,761 |
| Italy | 62,397 | 87,629 | +25,232 |
| Taiwan | 62,383 | 23,565 | -38,818 |
| Spain | 24,927 | 28,579 | +3,652 |
| Mexico | 13,028 | 39,145 | +26,117 |
| Czechia | 20,713 | 18,942 | -1,771 |
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 | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Kent | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Kent | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Essex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 2,746,567 |
| Air transport | 2,277,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,973,246 |
| Other | 51,279 |
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) | 1,321,985 | 1,424,582 | +102,597 |
| Air transport | 1,335,532 | 942,088 | -393,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,115,111 | 858,135 | -256,976 |
| Other | 32,894 | 18,385 | -14,509 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 978,131 |
| Dover | 972,417 |
| East Midlands Airport | 825,282 |
| Southampton | 770,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 606,191 |
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 | 507,334 | 470,797 | -36,537 |
| Dover | 454,413 | 518,004 | +63,591 |
| East Midlands Airport | 447,587 | 377,695 | -69,892 |
| Southampton | 400,982 | 369,373 | -31,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,651 | 283,540 | -39,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,588 | 206,474 | -85,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,157 | 255,799 | +103,642 |
| London Stansted Airport | 201,544 | 128,341 | -73,203 |
| Birmingham Airport | 241,959 | 67,645 | -174,314 |
| Thamesport | 131,321 | 169,524 | +38,203 |
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 | 74 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 93 |
| KEMET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 84 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 73 |
| MASTER ABRASIVES LTD | 70 |
| MOLERODA FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 57 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 57 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 52 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 47 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 46 |
| BURTON MCCALL LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 578,595 |
| Ireland | 202,620 |
| Germany | 142,696 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,953 |
| France | 84,448 |
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 | 269,859 | 308,736 | +38,877 |
| Ireland | 69,378 | 133,242 | +63,864 |
| Germany | 92,636 | 50,060 | -42,576 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,227 | 45,726 | -14,501 |
| France | 59,968 | 24,480 | -35,488 |
| China | 63,121 | 16,254 | -46,867 |
| Canada | 42,408 | 32,211 | -10,197 |
| Poland | 24,550 | 43,242 | +18,692 |
| Thailand | 23,825 | 39,179 | +15,354 |
| Czechia | 28,236 | 14,546 | -13,690 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,778 |
| China | 1,245 |
| Germany | 363 |
| Mexico | 129 |
| Ireland | 50 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,845 | 933 | -912 |
| China | 784 | 461 | -323 |
| Germany | 363 | 0 | -363 |
| Mexico | 82 | 47 | -35 |
| Ireland | 30 | 20 | -10 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 994,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 442,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 365,422 |
| Road transport | 5,723 |
| Other | 4,765 |
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 | 514,823 | 479,538 | -35,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,651 | 212,962 | -16,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,704 | 157,718 | -49,986 |
| Road transport | 5,723 | 0 | -5,723 |
| Other | 3,234 | 1,531 | -1,703 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 430,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,795 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,143 |
| ZLC | 224,100 |
| Southampton | 188,160 |
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 | 217,962 | 212,300 | -5,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,307 | 98,488 | -39,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,773 | 72,370 | -88,403 |
| ZLC | 99,010 | 125,090 | +26,080 |
| Southampton | 1,868 | 186,292 | +184,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,646 | 2,053 | -112,593 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,553 | 18,859 | -53,694 |
| Holyhead | 27,557 | 61,450 | +33,893 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,459 | 26,323 | -18,136 |
| Glasgow Airport | 19,454 | 17,337 | -2,117 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handheld stones used for sharpening or polishing tools