Import/export HS code 84238220: Electronic medium capacity scales
Medium capacity scales that use electronic methods to measure 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 | 5,641,745 |
| Netherlands | 2,418,250 |
| China | 1,978,951 |
| Slovakia | 672,823 |
| Italy | 388,171 |
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 | 2,768,074 | 2,873,671 | +105,597 |
| Netherlands | 1,264,353 | 1,153,897 | -110,456 |
| China | 905,099 | 1,073,852 | +168,753 |
| Slovakia | 266,015 | 406,808 | +140,793 |
| Italy | 85,934 | 302,237 | +216,303 |
| Spain | 204,880 | 113,069 | -91,811 |
| United States | 185,412 | 126,137 | -59,275 |
| Ireland | 81,349 | 149,630 | +68,281 |
| Czechia | 144,736 | 20,159 | -124,577 |
| France | 89,120 | 55,444 | -33,676 |
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 | 6,538,453 |
| China | 3,117,213 |
| Thailand | 600,061 |
| Spain | 320,915 |
| Taiwan | 287,575 |
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 | 2,965,158 | 3,573,295 | +608,137 |
| China | 1,553,521 | 1,563,692 | +10,171 |
| Thailand | 226,843 | 373,218 | +146,375 |
| Spain | 207,986 | 112,929 | -95,057 |
| Taiwan | 159,010 | 128,565 | -30,445 |
| United States | 135,243 | 117,861 | -17,382 |
| New Zealand | 97,405 | 147,947 | +50,542 |
| Switzerland | 179,569 | 48,694 | -130,875 |
| Netherlands | 71,508 | 135,478 | +63,970 |
| Italy | 56,483 | 105,620 | +49,137 |
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 | 16 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 7,253,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,369,448 |
| Air transport | 2,247,940 |
| Other | 367,240 |
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) | 3,433,731 | 3,819,777 | +386,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,804,805 | 1,564,643 | -240,162 |
| Air transport | 933,475 | 1,314,465 | +380,990 |
| Other | 331,687 | 35,553 | -296,134 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,672,974 |
| London | 2,133,720 |
| Felixstowe | 1,492,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,102,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,012,572 |
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 | 1,333,779 | 2,339,195 | +1,005,416 |
| London | 1,341,129 | 792,591 | -548,538 |
| Felixstowe | 805,662 | 686,839 | -118,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,370 | 703,557 | +304,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 552,378 | 460,194 | -92,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 349,716 | 291,823 | -57,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,254 | 267,680 | +5,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 202,272 | 266,002 | +63,730 |
| Southampton | 300,929 | 162,210 | -138,719 |
| 000 | 331,687 | 35,553 | -296,134 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 104 |
| ADAM EQUIPMENT CO. LIMITED | 73 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO LIMITED | 51 |
| DATAMARS AGRI UK LTD | 45 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 44 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 41 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 34 |
| ADIENT SEATING UK LTD | 34 |
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 32 |
| SICK (UK) LTD. | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 578,720 |
| Germany | 560,778 |
| Ireland | 277,023 |
| France | 184,758 |
| Greece | 132,876 |
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 | 272,356 | 306,364 | +34,008 |
| Germany | 346,892 | 213,886 | -133,006 |
| Ireland | 154,124 | 122,899 | -31,225 |
| France | 129,217 | 55,541 | -73,676 |
| Greece | 132,876 | 0 | -132,876 |
| Netherlands | 67,911 | 55,286 | -12,625 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,233 | 60,455 | +42,222 |
| Iceland | 17,738 | 58,608 | +40,870 |
| Canada | 19,188 | 51,421 | +32,233 |
| Spain | 1,114 | 60,761 | +59,647 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,434 |
| XI | 616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,623 | 1,811 | -812 |
| XI | 616 | 0 | -616 |
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 | 1,150,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,113,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,518 |
| Other | 5,050 |
| Road transport | 4,509 |
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 | 555,527 | 594,677 | +39,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,065 | 562,537 | +11,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,577 | 112,941 | -159,636 |
| Other | 3,239 | 1,811 | -1,428 |
| Road transport | 4,509 | 0 | -4,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 750,737 |
| East Midlands Airport | 619,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 371,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,118 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,392 |
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 | 425,842 | 324,895 | -100,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 367,158 | 252,031 | -115,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,466 | 230,770 | +90,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,939 | 25,179 | -171,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,039 | 47,353 | -10,686 |
| Holyhead | 23,689 | 80,920 | +57,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,888 | 52,247 | +26,359 |
| ZLC | 26,721 | 47,260 | +20,539 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,938 | 57,604 | +41,666 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,760 | 42,877 | +23,117 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84238220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium capacity scales that use electronic methods to measure weight