Import/export HS code 842389: Various scales
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,365,733 |
| China | 1,816,663 |
| Germany | 1,643,659 |
| Czechia | 1,574,281 |
| Italy | 1,003,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4,734,796 | 3,630,937 | -1,103,859 |
| China | 903,560 | 913,103 | +9,543 |
| Germany | 1,371,476 | 272,183 | -1,099,293 |
| Czechia | 1,018,013 | 556,268 | -461,745 |
| Italy | 554,709 | 448,823 | -105,886 |
| Netherlands | 419,087 | 226,013 | -193,074 |
| United States | 149,760 | 492,402 | +342,642 |
| Finland | 272,796 | 124,335 | -148,461 |
| Spain | 215,168 | 158,749 | -56,419 |
| France | 240,984 | 109,257 | -131,727 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,359,849 |
| China | 1,874,204 |
| Czechia | 1,574,281 |
| Germany | 1,555,601 |
| Italy | 1,194,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4,733,796 | 3,626,053 | -1,107,743 |
| China | 932,739 | 941,465 | +8,726 |
| Czechia | 1,018,013 | 556,268 | -461,745 |
| Germany | 1,417,974 | 137,627 | -1,280,347 |
| Italy | 686,630 | 507,409 | -179,221 |
| United Kingdom | 576,415 | 446,188 | -130,227 |
| United States | 232,895 | 593,351 | +360,456 |
| Spain | 203,852 | 254,811 | +50,959 |
| Finland | 272,796 | 124,335 | -148,461 |
| France | 201,050 | 47,854 | -153,196 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,929,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,499,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,407,728 |
| Other | 54,289 |
| Road transport | 47,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,815,097 | 5,114,060 | -1,701,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,100,799 | 1,398,499 | -1,702,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,213,847 | 1,193,881 | -19,966 |
| Other | 15,841 | 38,448 | +22,607 |
| Road transport | 30,998 | 16,145 | -14,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,713,755 |
| Dover | 1,762,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,337,146 |
| Eurotunnel | 967,837 |
| Felixstowe | 882,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,822,869 | 3,890,886 | -931,983 |
| Dover | 1,092,887 | 669,351 | -423,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 846,184 | 490,962 | -355,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 579,728 | 388,109 | -191,619 |
| Felixstowe | 475,567 | 407,418 | -68,149 |
| Killingholme | 740,058 | 0 | -740,058 |
| Birmingham Airport | 452,797 | 283,413 | -169,384 |
| Southampton | 359,851 | 251,963 | -107,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 382,167 | 129,873 | -252,294 |
| London Stansted Airport | 249,515 | 194,338 | -55,177 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STRAIGHTPOINT (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 85 |
| ITW LIMITED | 79 |
| DEMON TWEEKS LIMITED | 70 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| INTERCOMP EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| HONDA TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| MWS LIMITED | 31 |
| PHOENIX SCALES LIMITED | 28 |
| WOMAG WEIGHING LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 4,483,399 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,160,545 |
| Denmark | 1,777,995 |
| Ireland | 1,417,268 |
| Netherlands | 927,481 |
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 | 2,268,713 | 2,214,686 | -54,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,080,574 | 79,971 | -2,000,603 |
| Denmark | 312,718 | 1,465,277 | +1,152,559 |
| Ireland | 1,088,580 | 328,688 | -759,892 |
| Netherlands | 511,982 | 415,499 | -96,483 |
| Belgium | 461,243 | 443,543 | -17,700 |
| Japan | 467,825 | 407,425 | -60,400 |
| Canada | 466,500 | 306,825 | -159,675 |
| Germany | 394,618 | 236,192 | -158,426 |
| Australia | 352,954 | 242,493 | -110,461 |
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 | 183,367 |
| China | 2,418 |
| XI | 406 |
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 | 16,866 | 166,501 | +149,635 |
| China | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
| XI | 222 | 184 | -38 |
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 | 14,429,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,718,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,067,960 |
| Other | 187,823 |
| Road transport | 24,949 |
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 | 8,871,339 | 5,557,748 | -3,313,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,991,351 | 1,727,017 | -1,264,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 599,090 | 1,468,870 | +869,780 |
| Other | 19,506 | 168,317 | +148,811 |
| Road transport | 13,913 | 11,036 | -2,877 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 7,595,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,656,782 |
| ZLC | 2,543,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,532,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,336,622 |
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 Stansted Airport | 5,320,325 | 2,275,258 | -3,045,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,334,673 | 1,322,109 | -12,564 |
| ZLC | 1,110,417 | 1,433,362 | +322,945 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,738,822 | 793,887 | -944,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,788 | 1,185,834 | +1,035,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 611,866 | 324,501 | -287,365 |
| Milford | 657,731 | 2,000 | -655,731 |
| Manchester Airport | 393,574 | 183,477 | -210,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 85,213 | 298,210 | +212,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,672 | 154,763 | -47,909 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842389
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of scales not specified elsewhere