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 | 9,215,705 |
| Germany | 2,078,816 |
| Netherlands | 1,777,114 |
| Latvia | 1,521,259 |
| Italy | 1,364,649 |
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 | 6,756,107 | 2,459,598 | -4,296,509 |
| Germany | 944,147 | 1,134,669 | +190,522 |
| Netherlands | 478,730 | 1,298,384 | +819,654 |
| Latvia | 1,124,418 | 396,841 | -727,577 |
| Italy | 307,826 | 1,056,823 | +748,997 |
| United States | 922,724 | 142,875 | -779,849 |
| China | 305,841 | 455,391 | +149,550 |
| Japan | 140,716 | 591,826 | +451,110 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Portugal | 274,558 | 10,846 | -263,712 |
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 | 9,230,040 |
| Japan | 2,059,851 |
| Latvia | 1,793,037 |
| Italy | 1,531,307 |
| Germany | 1,426,172 |
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 | 6,757,912 | 2,472,128 | -4,285,784 |
| Japan | 663,065 | 1,396,786 | +733,721 |
| Latvia | 1,030,803 | 762,234 | -268,569 |
| Italy | 310,182 | 1,221,125 | +910,943 |
| Germany | 637,155 | 789,017 | +151,862 |
| China | 528,146 | 764,296 | +236,150 |
| United States | 1,039,708 | 141,767 | -897,941 |
| India | 0 | 633,839 | +633,839 |
| Portugal | 284,497 | 15,849 | -268,648 |
| Taiwan | 220,468 | 45,013 | -175,455 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -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) | 8,611,489 |
| Road transport | 5,839,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,572,732 |
| Air transport | 1,515,226 |
| Other | 211,394 |
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) | 3,509,422 | 5,102,067 | +1,592,645 |
| Road transport | 4,886,582 | 952,539 | -3,934,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,127,076 | 1,445,656 | -1,681,420 |
| Air transport | 634,072 | 881,154 | +247,082 |
| Other | 124,035 | 87,359 | -36,676 |
| 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 | 2,913,149 |
| Thamesport | 1,579,615 |
| Belfast Port | 1,513,398 |
| Felixstowe | 1,100,393 |
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 | 865,064 | 2,048,085 | +1,183,021 |
| Thamesport | 1,112,165 | 467,450 | -644,715 |
| Belfast Port | 1,475,425 | 37,973 | -1,437,452 |
| Felixstowe | 209,602 | 890,791 | +681,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,532 | 530,404 | +210,872 |
| Harwich | 33,323 | 786,332 | +753,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,652 | 0 | -791,652 |
| London | 458,825 | 34,808 | -424,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,193 | 301,820 | +127,627 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 77 |
| PLOCKMATIC GROUP UK LIMITED | 63 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 56 |
| INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 43 |
| 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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 4,623,846 |
| Netherlands | 1,733,528 |
| Germany | 1,145,232 |
| Latvia | 954,168 |
| France | 556,409 |
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 | 3,172,529 | 1,451,317 | -1,721,212 |
| Netherlands | 1,281,322 | 452,206 | -829,116 |
| Germany | 564,676 | 580,556 | +15,880 |
| Latvia | 215,021 | 739,147 | +524,126 |
| France | 230,163 | 326,246 | +96,083 |
| India | 146,206 | 286,215 | +140,009 |
| South Africa | 213,832 | 130,098 | -83,734 |
| Spain | 246,554 | 35,311 | -211,243 |
| Brazil | 101,713 | 179,386 | +77,673 |
| Poland | 155,622 | 119,096 | -36,526 |
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) | 6,370,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,804,845 |
| Air transport | 1,164,951 |
| Road transport | 17,481 |
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) | 3,936,896 | 2,433,394 | -1,503,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,977,498 | 2,827,347 | -150,151 |
| Air transport | 613,123 | 551,828 | -61,295 |
| Road transport | 17,481 | 0 | -17,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,141,921 |
| Southampton | 3,096,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,523,668 |
| Felixstowe | 1,457,599 |
| 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 | 1,733,397 | 2,408,524 | +675,127 |
| Southampton | 2,577,411 | 519,338 | -2,058,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 883,574 | 640,094 | -243,480 |
| Felixstowe | 1,170,876 | 286,723 | -884,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 205,507 | 791,079 | +585,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 347,494 | 456,782 | +109,288 |
| Dover | 70,691 | 118,124 | +47,433 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,100 | 125,590 | +67,490 |
| London | 36,398 | 124,910 | +88,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 107,372 | 53,602 | -53,770 |
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