Import/export HS code 84401010: Folding machines for books
Machines that fold paper sheets for bookbinding or packaging
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 | 3,467,929 |
| Japan | 3,267,897 |
| Canada | 1,382,794 |
| Switzerland | 771,321 |
| Portugal | 538,424 |
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 | 1,719,005 | 1,748,924 | +29,919 |
| Japan | 1,701,464 | 1,566,433 | -135,031 |
| Canada | 697,088 | 685,706 | -11,382 |
| Switzerland | 515,548 | 255,773 | -259,775 |
| Portugal | 110,022 | 428,402 | +318,380 |
| India | 110,954 | 147,804 | +36,850 |
| Netherlands | 103,615 | 107,986 | +4,371 |
| United States | 97,283 | 51,790 | -45,493 |
| China | 120,479 | 24,833 | -95,646 |
| Latvia | 0 | 114,895 | +114,895 |
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 | 3,548,703 |
| Japan | 3,254,671 |
| Canada | 1,382,794 |
| Switzerland | 780,130 |
| Portugal | 745,721 |
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 | 1,688,266 | 1,860,437 | +172,171 |
| Japan | 1,682,773 | 1,571,898 | -110,875 |
| Canada | 697,088 | 685,706 | -11,382 |
| Switzerland | 516,432 | 263,698 | -252,734 |
| Portugal | 317,319 | 428,402 | +111,083 |
| India | 110,954 | 147,804 | +36,850 |
| China | 140,054 | 32,470 | -107,584 |
| United States | 99,264 | 56,550 | -42,714 |
| Latvia | 9,512 | 132,317 | +122,805 |
| Taiwan | 59,001 | 64,904 | +5,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,018,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,373,426 |
| Road transport | 771,321 |
| Air transport | 354,179 |
| Other | 235,651 |
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) | 2,685,836 | 2,332,678 | -353,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,010,252 | 2,363,174 | +352,922 |
| Road transport | 515,548 | 255,773 | -259,775 |
| Air transport | 127,996 | 226,183 | +98,187 |
| Other | 130,577 | 105,074 | -25,503 |
| Rail transport | 27,701 | 18,983 | -8,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,418,882 |
| Dover | 2,478,212 |
| Felixstowe | 1,004,446 |
| ZLC | 771,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,139 |
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 | 1,834,144 | 1,584,738 | -249,406 |
| Dover | 1,081,707 | 1,396,505 | +314,798 |
| Felixstowe | 651,790 | 352,656 | -299,134 |
| ZLC | 515,548 | 255,773 | -259,775 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,395 | 614,744 | +550,349 |
| Harwich | 550,715 | 0 | -550,715 |
| Newhaven | 283,189 | 248,504 | -34,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,108 | 267,590 | +177,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,697 | 194,218 | +80,521 |
| 000 | 130,577 | 105,074 | -25,503 |
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 | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,100,476 |
| Ireland | 243,244 |
| United States | 241,480 |
| Germany | 228,389 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 982,125 | 118,351 | -863,774 |
| Ireland | 181,351 | 61,893 | -119,458 |
| United States | 152,882 | 88,598 | -64,284 |
| Germany | 96,610 | 131,779 | +35,169 |
| United Arab Emirates | 195,000 | 0 | -195,000 |
| Australia | 107,500 | 26,505 | -80,995 |
| France | 12,810 | 87,540 | +74,730 |
| Spain | 15,408 | 80,095 | +64,687 |
| Italy | 87,431 | 0 | -87,431 |
| Belgium | 83,245 | 0 | -83,245 |
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) | 2,367,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,037,056 |
| Air transport | 93,568 |
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) | 1,913,419 | 454,247 | -1,459,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,201 | 472,855 | -91,346 |
| Air transport | 42,726 | 50,842 | +8,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,123,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 681,473 |
| Southampton | 658,812 |
| Felixstowe | 451,935 |
| Holyhead | 235,065 |
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 | 894,860 | 228,653 | -666,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,807 | 357,666 | +33,859 |
| Southampton | 528,775 | 130,037 | -398,738 |
| Felixstowe | 411,035 | 40,900 | -370,135 |
| Holyhead | 181,351 | 53,714 | -127,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,618 | 62,366 | +6,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,446 | 41,466 | +31,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,977 | 9,376 | -19,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,165 | 0 | -38,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,681 | 6,762 | -16,919 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that fold paper sheets for bookbinding or packaging