Import/export HS code 84238121: Check weighers
Machines that check if items meet a set weight
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 | 6,695,150 |
| Italy | 613,353 |
| Netherlands | 501,860 |
| China | 304,406 |
| France | 185,896 |
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 | 3,534,493 | 3,160,657 | -373,836 |
| Italy | 322,126 | 291,227 | -30,899 |
| Netherlands | 135,605 | 366,255 | +230,650 |
| China | 55,359 | 249,047 | +193,688 |
| France | 42,810 | 143,086 | +100,276 |
| Denmark | 89,679 | 67,302 | -22,377 |
| Switzerland | 62,057 | 33,560 | -28,497 |
| Ireland | 55,000 | 15,254 | -39,746 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 49,454 | +49,454 |
| Spain | 9,589 | 0 | -9,589 |
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 | 6,391,872 |
| Italy | 609,357 |
| Netherlands | 454,182 |
| China | 304,406 |
| Slovakia | 238,090 |
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 | 3,307,422 | 3,084,450 | -222,972 |
| Italy | 331,715 | 277,642 | -54,073 |
| Netherlands | 276,563 | 177,619 | -98,944 |
| China | 55,359 | 249,047 | +193,688 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 238,090 | +238,090 |
| United Kingdom | 44,430 | 113,648 | +69,218 |
| Denmark | 89,679 | 67,302 | -22,377 |
| France | 0 | 91,083 | +91,083 |
| Ireland | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| Switzerland | 4,339 | 33,560 | +29,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 7,605,913 |
| Air transport | 553,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 307,643 |
| Other | 160,100 |
| Road transport | 62,057 |
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) | 3,775,670 | 3,830,243 | +54,573 |
| Air transport | 227,277 | 325,918 | +98,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,281 | 205,362 | +103,081 |
| Other | 144,846 | 15,254 | -129,592 |
| Road transport | 62,057 | 0 | -62,057 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,948,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,999,871 |
| Felixstowe | 492,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 469,619 |
| London | 433,925 |
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 | 2,106,008 | 1,842,244 | -263,764 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,130,550 | 869,321 | -261,229 |
| Felixstowe | 163,781 | 328,982 | +165,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,251 | 426,368 | +383,117 |
| London | 215,776 | 218,149 | +2,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,530 | 212,814 | +156,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,540 | 188,780 | +153,240 |
| 000 | 144,846 | 15,254 | -129,592 |
| Thamesport | 86,970 | 49,857 | -37,113 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,388 | 28,679 | -48,709 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 42 |
| WIPOTEC-OCS LIMITED | 39 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 39 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 21 |
| MINEBEA INTEC UK LTD | 19 |
| LABOTEK GB LIMITED | 17 |
| ITW LIMITED | 16 |
| A & D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 14 |
| MPRD LIMITED | 12 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 5,557,022 |
| Poland | 1,917,674 |
| France | 1,312,683 |
| Saudi Arabia | 890,917 |
| Ireland | 599,505 |
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 | 1,699,628 | 3,857,394 | +2,157,766 |
| Poland | 1,056,059 | 861,615 | -194,444 |
| France | 149,681 | 1,163,002 | +1,013,321 |
| Saudi Arabia | 320,618 | 570,299 | +249,681 |
| Ireland | 343,571 | 255,934 | -87,637 |
| Germany | 253,767 | 339,025 | +85,258 |
| South Africa | 118,728 | 361,401 | +242,673 |
| Egypt | 352,314 | 0 | -352,314 |
| Hungary | 176,519 | 146,355 | -30,164 |
| Turkey | 51,197 | 266,805 | +215,608 |
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) | 11,731,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,503,751 |
| Air transport | 649,752 |
| Road transport | 7,764 |
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) | 4,009,226 | 7,722,531 | +3,713,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,194,267 | 1,309,484 | +115,217 |
| Air transport | 240,862 | 408,890 | +168,028 |
| Road transport | 7,764 | 0 | -7,764 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,786,866 |
| Harwich | 2,694,245 |
| Felixstowe | 2,180,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,454,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 616,130 |
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 | 2,307,995 | 4,478,871 | +2,170,876 |
| Harwich | 770,127 | 1,924,118 | +1,153,991 |
| Felixstowe | 726,838 | 1,453,656 | +726,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 686,304 | 768,502 | +82,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,066 | 383,064 | +149,998 |
| Holyhead | 302,072 | 237,667 | -64,405 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,680 | 22,440 | -111,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,380 | 55,080 | -31,300 |
| Southampton | 46,991 | 61,223 | +14,232 |
| Dover | 80,565 | 0 | -80,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that check if items meet a set weight