Import/export HS code 84238125: Shop scales
Scales used in shops for weighing goods for sale
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- 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 | 3,920,232 |
| China | 741,406 |
| Hungary | 480,555 |
| Germany | 404,679 |
| Spain | 350,422 |
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 | 126,483 | 3,793,749 | +3,667,266 |
| China | 391,422 | 349,984 | -41,438 |
| Hungary | 0 | 480,555 | +480,555 |
| Germany | 132,344 | 272,335 | +139,991 |
| Spain | 192,152 | 158,270 | -33,882 |
| XS | 221,087 | 38,407 | -182,680 |
| Netherlands | 172,731 | 6,180 | -166,551 |
| Ireland | 20,082 | 85,645 | +65,563 |
| India | 80,734 | 21,937 | -58,797 |
| Italy | 33,237 | 24,928 | -8,309 |
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 | 1,025,191 |
| Slovakia | 480,555 |
| XS | 477,009 |
| Spain | 323,421 |
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 | 582,046 | 443,145 | -138,901 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 480,555 | +480,555 |
| XS | 221,930 | 255,079 | +33,149 |
| Spain | 187,949 | 135,472 | -52,477 |
| Germany | 212,926 | 31,507 | -181,419 |
| India | 90,694 | 21,937 | -68,757 |
| Ireland | 0 | 84,300 | +84,300 |
| Italy | 29,723 | 15,020 | -14,703 |
| United States | 25,963 | 1,267 | -24,696 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,868,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,250,360 |
| Air transport | 518,581 |
| Other | 93,706 |
| 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) | 632,191 | 4,236,663 | +3,604,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 390,370 | 859,990 | +469,620 |
| Air transport | 351,708 | 166,873 | -184,835 |
| Other | 59,610 | 34,096 | -25,514 |
| 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 | 3,980,435 |
| Felixstowe | 528,025 |
| Dover | 409,103 |
| London | 334,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,963 |
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 | 173,703 | 3,806,732 | +3,633,029 |
| Felixstowe | 448,445 | 79,580 | -368,865 |
| Dover | 30,479 | 378,624 | +348,145 |
| London | 65,712 | 268,802 | +203,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,275 | 237,688 | +196,413 |
| Birmingham Airport | 196,506 | 80,114 | -116,392 |
| Thamesport | 62,908 | 75,160 | +12,252 |
| ZLC | 29,129 | 82,241 | +53,112 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,657 | 47,287 | -15,370 |
| 000 | 59,610 | 34,096 | -25,514 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 56 |
| BIZERBA (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| HRL REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 15 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 12 |
| MWS LIMITED | 7 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 2,296,621 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,089,614 |
| Ireland | 642,667 |
| South Africa | 444,603 |
| Saudi Arabia | 360,282 |
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 | 2,106,314 | 190,307 | -1,916,007 |
| United Arab Emirates | 769,120 | 320,494 | -448,626 |
| Ireland | 407,685 | 234,982 | -172,703 |
| South Africa | 274,489 | 170,114 | -104,375 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 360,282 | +360,282 |
| France | 113,887 | 142,479 | +28,592 |
| Switzerland | 160,986 | 83,282 | -77,704 |
| Australia | 118,683 | 106,856 | -11,827 |
| India | 96,348 | 92,641 | -3,707 |
| Lebanon | 34,200 | 118,782 | +84,582 |
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 | 81 |
| 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 | 81 | +81 |
| 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) | 4,011,491 |
| Air transport | 1,784,413 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 886,586 |
| Other | 123 |
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) | 3,082,910 | 928,581 | -2,154,329 |
| Air transport | 724,045 | 1,060,368 | +336,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 626,370 | 260,216 | -366,154 |
| Other | 1 | 122 | +121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,569,498 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,449 |
| Southampton | 979,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 804,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 461,454 |
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 | 922,135 | 647,363 | -274,772 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,449 | 0 | -1,133,449 |
| Southampton | 737,086 | 242,589 | -494,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,305 | 427,330 | +50,025 |
| East Midlands Airport | 269,932 | 191,522 | -78,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 385,858 | 64,004 | -321,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,490 | 104,219 | -153,271 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,744 | 268,545 | +233,801 |
| Holyhead | 176,222 | 103,801 | -72,421 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,391 | 84,148 | +59,757 |
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