Import/export HS code 84401020: Collating and gathering machines
Machines that collect and arrange pages in order for bookbinding
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 523,337 |
| Germany | 97,048 |
| China | 52,355 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Czechia | 22,839 |
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 | 275,744 | 247,593 | -28,151 |
| Germany | 97,048 | 0 | -97,048 |
| China | 4,899 | 47,456 | +42,557 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,839 | +22,839 |
| United States | 0 | 4,946 | +4,946 |
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 | 621,789 |
| China | 70,251 |
| Spain | 26,011 |
| Germany | 8,485 |
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 | 358,093 | 263,696 | -94,397 |
| China | 11,113 | 59,138 | +48,025 |
| Spain | 26,011 | 0 | -26,011 |
| Germany | 8,485 | 0 | -8,485 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 389,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,375 |
| Air transport | 56,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 275,744 | 114,049 | -161,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,059 | 22,839 | -100,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,899 | 129,476 | +124,577 |
| Air transport | 0 | 56,470 | +56,470 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 389,793 |
| Dover | 103,294 |
| 499 | 85,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,470 |
| Southampton | 41,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 275,744 | 114,049 | -161,695 |
| Dover | 80,455 | 22,839 | -57,616 |
| 499 | 0 | 85,866 | +85,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 56,470 | +56,470 |
| Southampton | 0 | 41,983 | +41,983 |
| Purfleet | 34,119 | 0 | -34,119 |
| Felixstowe | 4,899 | 1,627 | -3,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,486 | 0 | -4,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,999 | 0 | -3,999 |
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 | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 597,877 |
| India | 344,981 |
| France | 133,200 |
| Spain | 85,105 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 |
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 | 587,652 | 10,225 | -577,427 |
| India | 26,000 | 318,981 | +292,981 |
| France | 129,400 | 3,800 | -125,600 |
| Spain | 80,625 | 4,480 | -76,145 |
| Ecuador | 78,460 | 0 | -78,460 |
| Italy | 63,903 | 7,147 | -56,756 |
| Belgium | 59,243 | 0 | -59,243 |
| Israel | 50,283 | 1,012 | -49,271 |
| Australia | 0 | 48,575 | +48,575 |
| Netherlands | 43,986 | 0 | -43,986 |
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) | 1,215,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,694 |
| Air transport | 2,956 |
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) | 811,946 | 403,311 | -408,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,989 | 44,705 | -388,284 |
| Air transport | 992 | 1,964 | +972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 379,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,163 |
| Felixstowe | 241,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 352,446 | 26,600 | -325,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,811 | 0 | -271,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,458 | 44,705 | -181,753 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 241,748 | +241,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,118 | 25,034 | -145,084 |
| Portsmouth | 136,500 | 0 | -136,500 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 109,929 | +109,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,243 | 0 | -59,243 |
| London | 16,463 | 0 | -16,463 |
| Holyhead | 10,788 | 0 | -10,788 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that collect and arrange pages in order for bookbinding