Import/export HS code 844010: Bookbinding machinery
General machines for binding books, such as folding, collating, or sewing machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,989,728 |
| Germany | 7,226,583 |
| Japan | 5,430,686 |
| Italy | 2,562,946 |
| Netherlands | 2,062,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,273,006 | 2,716,722 | -4,556,284 |
| Germany | 3,961,419 | 3,265,164 | -696,255 |
| Japan | 2,693,229 | 2,737,457 | +44,228 |
| Italy | 601,212 | 1,961,734 | +1,360,522 |
| Netherlands | 591,902 | 1,470,549 | +878,647 |
| Slovakia | 1,080,668 | 897,697 | -182,971 |
| Latvia | 1,144,158 | 511,736 | -632,422 |
| United States | 1,207,589 | 324,564 | -883,025 |
| China | 594,982 | 824,305 | +229,323 |
| Canada | 725,588 | 685,706 | -39,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 10,276,402 |
| Japan | 7,242,287 |
| Germany | 6,589,861 |
| Italy | 3,089,631 |
| Slovakia | 2,000,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,347,016 | 2,929,386 | -4,417,630 |
| Japan | 3,501,517 | 3,740,770 | +239,253 |
| Germany | 3,726,716 | 2,863,145 | -863,571 |
| Italy | 780,349 | 2,309,282 | +1,528,933 |
| Slovakia | 1,093,101 | 907,060 | -186,041 |
| Latvia | 1,056,290 | 894,551 | -161,739 |
| China | 857,857 | 987,171 | +129,314 |
| United States | 1,325,995 | 307,938 | -1,018,057 |
| Canada | 697,088 | 685,706 | -11,382 |
| Portugal | 604,140 | 444,251 | -159,889 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Kent | 6 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 18,847,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,984,870 |
| Road transport | 6,617,492 |
| Air transport | 2,187,577 |
| Other | 1,462,400 |
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) | 8,802,270 | 10,045,355 | +1,243,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,435,744 | 4,549,126 | -1,886,618 |
| Road transport | 5,402,130 | 1,215,362 | -4,186,768 |
| Air transport | 898,692 | 1,288,885 | +390,193 |
| Other | 1,036,043 | 426,357 | -609,686 |
| Rail transport | 27,701 | 72,106 | +44,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,974,741 |
| ZLC | 8,440,263 |
| Southampton | 4,062,782 |
| Felixstowe | 2,250,777 |
| Thamesport | 1,761,489 |
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 | 4,021,073 | 5,953,668 | +1,932,595 |
| ZLC | 5,795,528 | 2,644,735 | -3,150,793 |
| Southampton | 2,117,685 | 1,945,097 | -172,588 |
| Felixstowe | 939,573 | 1,311,204 | +371,631 |
| Thamesport | 1,232,833 | 528,656 | -704,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 654,568 | 923,853 | +269,285 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| 000 | 1,036,043 | 426,357 | -609,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 521,148 | 865,654 | +344,506 |
| Harwich | 584,038 | 786,332 | +202,294 |
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 | 30 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 119 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 91 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 81 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 63 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 56 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 45 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| RENZ (UK) LTD | 34 |
| ENCORE MACHINERY LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 10,556,242 |
| Netherlands | 3,021,021 |
| India | 2,706,490 |
| Germany | 1,505,292 |
| France | 1,231,155 |
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 | 5,558,135 | 4,998,107 | -560,028 |
| Netherlands | 2,406,249 | 614,772 | -1,791,477 |
| India | 1,937,430 | 769,060 | -1,168,370 |
| Germany | 749,055 | 756,237 | +7,182 |
| France | 703,623 | 527,532 | -176,091 |
| Brazil | 906,447 | 232,579 | -673,868 |
| Latvia | 228,269 | 842,480 | +614,211 |
| United Arab Emirates | 281,655 | 661,635 | +379,980 |
| Ireland | 265,688 | 657,039 | +391,351 |
| China | 286,914 | 428,067 | +141,153 |
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) | 19,725,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,301,812 |
| Air transport | 2,966,717 |
| Road transport | 17,481 |
| Other | 102 |
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) | 12,041,552 | 7,683,796 | -4,357,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,451,273 | 4,850,539 | -1,600,734 |
| Air transport | 792,661 | 2,174,056 | +1,381,395 |
| Road transport | 17,481 | 0 | -17,481 |
| Other | 24 | 78 | +54 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,255,669 |
| Southampton | 6,996,590 |
| Felixstowe | 5,542,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,980,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,523,263 |
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 | 3,557,975 | 3,697,694 | +139,719 |
| Southampton | 4,302,146 | 2,694,444 | -1,607,702 |
| Felixstowe | 3,834,822 | 1,707,203 | -2,127,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,347,314 | 1,633,317 | -1,713,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 471,842 | 2,051,421 | +1,579,579 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,475,886 | 619,502 | -856,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 731,930 | 1,281,113 | +549,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,621 | 291,411 | +109,790 |
| Holyhead | 209,714 | 166,705 | -43,009 |
| Dover | 125,305 | 156,601 | +31,296 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 844010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: General machines for binding books, such as folding, collating, or sewing machines