Import/export HS code 84238125: Shop scales
Scales used in shops for weighing goods for sale
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,925,818 |
| China | 738,757 |
| Hungary | 480,555 |
| Germany | 401,573 |
| Spain | 327,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 119,515 | 3,806,303 | +3,686,788 |
| China | 410,692 | 328,065 | -82,627 |
| Hungary | 0 | 480,555 | +480,555 |
| Germany | 119,325 | 282,248 | +162,923 |
| Spain | 176,523 | 150,573 | -25,950 |
| Ireland | 20,082 | 85,645 | +65,563 |
| India | 82,746 | 19,925 | -62,821 |
| Netherlands | 81,606 | 8,767 | -72,839 |
| Italy | 30,419 | 26,372 | -4,047 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,868 | +44,868 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,791,942 |
| China | 1,023,284 |
| Slovakia | 480,555 |
| Spain | 304,298 |
| Germany | 161,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 0 | 3,791,942 | +3,791,942 |
| China | 584,515 | 438,769 | -145,746 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 480,555 | +480,555 |
| Spain | 176,523 | 127,775 | -48,748 |
| Germany | 129,610 | 31,507 | -98,103 |
| India | 92,706 | 19,925 | -72,781 |
| Ireland | 0 | 84,300 | +84,300 |
| Italy | 26,905 | 16,464 | -10,441 |
| United States | 23,870 | 13,821 | -10,049 |
| Poland | 4,146 | 2,225 | -1,921 |
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 | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,867,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,173,680 |
| Air transport | 507,239 |
| Other | 89,147 |
| Road transport | 7,932 |
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) | 644,985 | 4,222,578 | +3,577,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,696 | 876,984 | +580,288 |
| Air transport | 348,490 | 158,749 | -189,741 |
| Other | 62,132 | 27,015 | -35,117 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,932 | +7,932 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,977,198 |
| Felixstowe | 450,756 |
| Dover | 411,589 |
| London | 326,580 |
| Eurotunnel | 287,316 |
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 | 170,466 | 3,806,732 | +3,636,266 |
| Felixstowe | 397,674 | 53,082 | -344,592 |
| Dover | 24,324 | 387,265 | +362,941 |
| London | 59,790 | 266,790 | +207,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,275 | 246,041 | +204,766 |
| Birmingham Airport | 210,366 | 57,992 | -152,374 |
| Thamesport | 69,188 | 67,463 | -1,725 |
| ZLC | 29,129 | 82,241 | +53,112 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,512 | 79,038 | +55,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,106 | 47,287 | -3,819 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 57 |
| BIZERBA (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| HRL REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 15 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 12 |
| MWS LIMITED | 8 |
| DIEBOLD NIXDORF (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
| MARSDEN WEIGHING MACHINE GROUP LIMITED | 4 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 4 |
| NCR LIMITED | 4 |
| N.C.R. LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,112,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,119,586 |
| Ireland | 654,021 |
| Saudi Arabia | 487,072 |
| South Africa | 409,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,922,544 | 190,307 | -1,732,237 |
| United Arab Emirates | 776,820 | 342,766 | -434,054 |
| Ireland | 387,390 | 266,631 | -120,759 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 487,072 | +487,072 |
| South Africa | 215,285 | 194,422 | -20,863 |
| France | 117,311 | 127,253 | +9,942 |
| Switzerland | 120,484 | 94,265 | -26,219 |
| Australia | 84,983 | 106,856 | +21,873 |
| India | 96,348 | 92,641 | -3,707 |
| Lebanon | 68,567 | 84,415 | +15,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 162 |
| China | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 162 | +162 |
| China | 1 | 41 | +40 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,891,981 |
| Air transport | 1,821,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 863,187 |
| Other | 204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,806,638 | 1,085,343 | -1,721,295 |
| Air transport | 771,124 | 1,050,372 | +279,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 574,063 | 289,124 | -284,939 |
| Other | 1 | 203 | +202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,451,728 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,449 |
| Southampton | 979,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 854,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 448,609 |
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 Gateway Port | 647,603 | 804,125 | +156,522 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,449 | 0 | -1,133,449 |
| Southampton | 737,086 | 242,589 | -494,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,305 | 477,258 | +99,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,944 | 173,665 | -101,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 362,259 | 64,004 | -298,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,782 | 102,279 | -126,503 |
| Holyhead | 176,222 | 134,649 | -41,573 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,744 | 268,545 | +233,801 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,091 | 76,448 | +44,357 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238125
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales used in shops for weighing goods for sale