Import/export HS code 842381: Small capacity scales
Scales that can weigh up to 30 kg, suitable for small items
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 | 9,590,000 |
| Hungary | 5,447,800 |
| United States | 4,514,037 |
| China | 3,544,098 |
| Netherlands | 3,353,251 |
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 | 4,799,364 | 4,790,636 | -8,728 |
| Hungary | 288,310 | 5,159,490 | +4,871,180 |
| United States | 421,981 | 4,092,056 | +3,670,075 |
| China | 1,834,437 | 1,709,661 | -124,776 |
| Netherlands | 1,777,854 | 1,575,397 | -202,457 |
| France | 609,933 | 553,347 | -56,586 |
| Italy | 467,533 | 392,393 | -75,140 |
| Spain | 402,511 | 353,480 | -49,031 |
| Denmark | 276,982 | 92,730 | -184,252 |
| Iceland | 165,889 | 118,414 | -47,475 |
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 | 9,746,418 |
| China | 6,142,289 |
| Slovakia | 5,225,654 |
| Mexico | 3,857,961 |
| Netherlands | 890,688 |
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 | 5,079,519 | 4,666,899 | -412,620 |
| China | 3,205,571 | 2,936,718 | -268,853 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,225,654 | +5,225,654 |
| Mexico | 26,140 | 3,831,821 | +3,805,681 |
| Netherlands | 472,028 | 418,660 | -53,368 |
| Italy | 493,347 | 306,965 | -186,382 |
| Spain | 363,981 | 347,567 | -16,414 |
| XS | 221,930 | 255,079 | +33,149 |
| Hungary | 262,170 | 144,342 | -117,828 |
| United Kingdom | 114,306 | 251,370 | +137,064 |
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 | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 | 14 | 20 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 | 2 | -5 |
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) | 17,275,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,573,901 |
| Air transport | 4,353,372 |
| Other | 532,091 |
| Road transport | 69,989 |
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) | 5,934,968 | 11,340,310 | +5,405,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,187,778 | 6,386,123 | +3,198,345 |
| Air transport | 2,491,085 | 1,862,287 | -628,798 |
| Other | 444,629 | 87,462 | -357,167 |
| Road transport | 62,057 | 7,932 | -54,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,339,567 |
| Southampton | 5,070,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,557,156 |
| Felixstowe | 2,162,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,005,339 |
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 | 3,045,415 | 6,294,152 | +3,248,737 |
| Southampton | 802,986 | 4,267,231 | +3,464,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,415,339 | 3,141,817 | +1,726,478 |
| Felixstowe | 1,310,040 | 852,627 | -457,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 991,451 | 1,013,888 | +22,437 |
| London | 463,235 | 700,297 | +237,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 394,043 | 683,206 | +289,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 536,311 | 410,515 | -125,796 |
| London Stansted Airport | 535,103 | 311,661 | -223,442 |
| Birmingham Airport | 521,563 | 222,700 | -298,863 |
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 | 80 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 113 |
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 112 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 97 |
| MARSDEN WEIGHING MACHINE GROUP LIMITED | 86 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 73 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 71 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 68 |
| DEE SET LOGISTICS LIMITED | 61 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 54 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,450,962 |
| United States | 4,090,740 |
| France | 3,329,685 |
| Germany | 2,440,128 |
| Mexico | 2,421,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,417,190 | 5,033,772 | +616,582 |
| United States | 2,083,225 | 2,007,515 | -75,710 |
| France | 1,270,653 | 2,059,032 | +788,379 |
| Germany | 1,592,784 | 847,344 | -745,440 |
| Mexico | 2,222,218 | 198,932 | -2,023,286 |
| Ireland | 1,065,157 | 1,253,010 | +187,853 |
| Spain | 1,159,003 | 955,162 | -203,841 |
| Poland | 1,063,008 | 932,639 | -130,369 |
| South Africa | 763,199 | 758,808 | -4,391 |
| Saudi Arabia | 339,341 | 1,087,634 | +748,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 2,722 |
| XI | 1,350 |
| Netherlands | 1,309 |
| China | 384 |
| Germany | 46 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| XI | 722 | 628 | -94 |
| Netherlands | 700 | 609 | -91 |
| China | 211 | 173 | -38 |
| Germany | 46 | 0 | -46 |
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) | 27,163,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,954,413 |
| Air transport | 5,289,722 |
| Road transport | 14,156 |
| Other | 5,811 |
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) | 12,489,542 | 14,674,416 | +2,184,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,367,937 | 4,586,476 | -2,781,461 |
| Air transport | 2,517,038 | 2,772,684 | +255,646 |
| Road transport | 14,156 | 0 | -14,156 |
| Other | 1,679 | 4,132 | +2,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,474,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,788,904 |
| Felixstowe | 3,697,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,558,013 |
| Harwich | 3,234,919 |
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 | 9,119,629 | 9,354,761 | +235,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,028,018 | 1,760,886 | -1,267,132 |
| Felixstowe | 1,945,071 | 1,752,105 | -192,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,870,338 | 1,687,675 | -182,663 |
| Harwich | 1,174,134 | 2,060,785 | +886,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,205,762 | 1,039,612 | -166,150 |
| Southampton | 1,187,250 | 754,703 | -432,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 715,316 | 894,062 | +178,746 |
| Holyhead | 725,439 | 596,756 | -128,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 403,500 | 352,995 | -50,505 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842381
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales that can weigh up to 30 kg, suitable for small items