Import/export HS code 84401090: Various bookbinding machines
Other types of machines used in the bookbinding process
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 | 9,213,537 |
| Germany | 2,074,118 |
| Netherlands | 1,841,199 |
| Latvia | 1,544,303 |
| Italy | 1,323,221 |
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 | 6,759,164 | 2,454,373 | -4,304,791 |
| Germany | 955,669 | 1,118,449 | +162,780 |
| Netherlands | 663,713 | 1,177,486 | +513,773 |
| Latvia | 1,105,566 | 438,737 | -666,829 |
| Italy | 280,958 | 1,042,263 | +761,305 |
| United States | 132,333 | 933,266 | +800,933 |
| China | 352,268 | 466,104 | +113,836 |
| Japan | 142,478 | 594,001 | +451,523 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Portugal | 294,811 | 8,024 | -286,787 |
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 | 9,233,097 |
| Japan | 2,121,301 |
| Latvia | 1,823,193 |
| Italy | 1,484,654 |
| Germany | 1,441,503 |
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 | 6,753,969 | 2,479,128 | -4,274,841 |
| Japan | 878,042 | 1,243,259 | +365,217 |
| Latvia | 993,301 | 829,892 | -163,409 |
| Italy | 283,314 | 1,201,340 | +918,026 |
| Germany | 604,202 | 837,301 | +233,099 |
| China | 566,096 | 766,485 | +200,389 |
| United States | 256,862 | 932,158 | +675,296 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Portugal | 304,750 | 13,027 | -291,723 |
| Taiwan | 215,952 | 49,529 | -166,423 |
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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 8,413,049 |
| Road transport | 5,839,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,687,599 |
| Air transport | 1,736,443 |
| Other | 215,512 |
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) | 3,496,375 | 4,916,674 | +1,420,299 |
| Road transport | 4,886,582 | 952,539 | -3,934,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,361,588 | 2,326,011 | -35,577 |
| Air transport | 803,192 | 933,251 | +130,059 |
| Other | 125,855 | 89,657 | -36,198 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 53,123 | +53,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 7,646,494 |
| Dover | 2,857,997 |
| Thamesport | 1,607,950 |
| Belfast Port | 1,513,398 |
| Felixstowe | 1,143,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,264,582 | 2,381,912 | -2,882,670 |
| Dover | 835,147 | 2,022,850 | +1,187,703 |
| Thamesport | 1,117,943 | 490,007 | -627,936 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| Felixstowe | 247,252 | 896,632 | +649,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 532,747 | 530,404 | -2,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,261 | 790,391 | +789,130 |
| Harwich | 33,323 | 639,434 | +606,111 |
| London | 495,868 | 34,808 | -461,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,231 | 288,902 | +108,671 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 113 |
| FELLOWES LTD | 76 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 62 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 57 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 55 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 42 |
| MULLER MARTINI LIMITED | 41 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| RENZ (UK) LTD | 34 |
| ENCORE MACHINERY LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 4,710,681 |
| Netherlands | 1,752,588 |
| Germany | 1,105,085 |
| Latvia | 963,810 |
| France | 565,107 |
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 | 3,214,401 | 1,496,280 | -1,718,121 |
| Netherlands | 847,700 | 904,888 | +57,188 |
| Germany | 557,516 | 547,569 | -9,947 |
| Latvia | 202,404 | 761,406 | +559,002 |
| France | 238,861 | 326,246 | +87,385 |
| India | 146,206 | 209,215 | +63,009 |
| South Africa | 218,562 | 123,673 | -94,889 |
| Spain | 293,590 | 36,311 | -257,279 |
| Brazil | 101,713 | 179,386 | +77,673 |
| Poland | 152,330 | 122,388 | -29,942 |
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) | 6,370,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,810,850 |
| Air transport | 1,172,329 |
| Road transport | 24,623 |
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) | 3,977,566 | 2,393,411 | -1,584,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,456,521 | 3,354,329 | +897,808 |
| Air transport | 630,502 | 541,827 | -88,675 |
| Road transport | 24,623 | 0 | -24,623 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,160,248 |
| Southampton | 3,148,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,516,140 |
| Felixstowe | 1,456,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 996,586 |
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 | 1,610,856 | 2,549,392 | +938,536 |
| Southampton | 2,794,660 | 353,924 | -2,440,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 854,875 | 661,265 | -193,610 |
| Felixstowe | 757,858 | 698,352 | -59,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,492 | 967,094 | +937,602 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,680 | 455,291 | +89,611 |
| Dover | 74,240 | 103,627 | +29,387 |
| London | 36,398 | 124,910 | +88,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,921 | 45,445 | -58,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,069 | 110,905 | +73,836 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84401090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of machines used in the bookbinding process