Import/export HS code 84561110: Laser machines for electronics
Laser machines used mainly for making printed circuits or parts for computers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,344,816 |
| Japan | 4,726,219 |
| Switzerland | 2,644,435 |
| Germany | 2,416,571 |
| South Africa | 717,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,952,130 | 3,392,686 | -1,559,444 |
| Japan | 2,339,423 | 2,386,796 | +47,373 |
| Switzerland | 1,125,351 | 1,519,084 | +393,733 |
| Germany | 965,514 | 1,451,057 | +485,543 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| United States | 268,515 | 302,790 | +34,275 |
| France | 431,261 | 26,745 | -404,516 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 447,938 | +447,938 |
| Netherlands | 277,083 | 113,210 | -163,873 |
| Italy | 358,833 | 3,937 | -354,896 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,394,021 |
| Japan | 4,997,860 |
| Switzerland | 2,703,910 |
| Germany | 2,096,190 |
| Slovenia | 1,015,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,978,717 | 3,415,304 | -1,563,413 |
| Japan | 2,562,964 | 2,434,896 | -128,068 |
| Switzerland | 1,125,351 | 1,578,559 | +453,208 |
| Germany | 765,839 | 1,330,351 | +564,512 |
| Slovenia | 446,629 | 568,644 | +122,015 |
| United States | 389,437 | 350,916 | -38,521 |
| South Africa | 717,107 | 0 | -717,107 |
| Italy | 366,719 | 0 | -366,719 |
| Netherlands | 236,393 | 51,739 | -184,654 |
| Turkey | 261,924 | 0 | -261,924 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +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) | 8,932,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,401,795 |
| Air transport | 6,271,951 |
| Road transport | 77,765 |
| Other | 5,846 |
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) | 5,618,290 | 3,313,829 | -2,304,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,069,363 | 3,332,432 | +263,069 |
| Air transport | 3,169,261 | 3,102,690 | -66,571 |
| Road transport | 17,928 | 59,837 | +41,909 |
| Other | 21 | 5,825 | +5,804 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,368,055 |
| Tyne | 5,090,944 |
| ZLC | 2,644,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,613,026 |
| Dover | 1,520,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,583,727 | 2,784,328 | +200,601 |
| Tyne | 3,410,793 | 1,680,151 | -1,730,642 |
| ZLC | 1,125,351 | 1,519,084 | +393,733 |
| Eurotunnel | 698,684 | 914,342 | +215,658 |
| Dover | 962,056 | 558,348 | -403,708 |
| Felixstowe | 506,842 | 474,820 | -32,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,205 | 58,977 | -757,228 |
| Belfast Port | 230,557 | 636,909 | +406,352 |
| Southampton | 401,560 | 80,406 | -321,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,360 | 277,035 | +183,675 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| HOBARTS LASER SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS LTD | 15 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 12 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 9 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 8 |
| DAISYMOON DESIGNS LIMITED | 7 |
| ALTUS GROUP LTD | 7 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 5 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 4 |
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+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,724,800 |
| United States | 1,489,106 |
| Ireland | 1,112,953 |
| Germany | 973,720 |
| India | 585,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 655,675 | 1,069,125 | +413,450 |
| United States | 116,585 | 1,372,521 | +1,255,936 |
| Ireland | 493,680 | 619,273 | +125,593 |
| Germany | 606,411 | 367,309 | -239,102 |
| India | 37,588 | 547,982 | +510,394 |
| Japan | 246,191 | 198,497 | -47,694 |
| Brazil | 0 | 242,531 | +242,531 |
| France | 20,406 | 85,705 | +65,299 |
| South Korea | 71,950 | 17,259 | -54,691 |
| Dominican Republic | 79,796 | 0 | -79,796 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10,769 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0 | 10,769 | +10,769 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,494,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,015,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996,088 |
| Other | 10,769 |
| Road transport | 8,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,901,650 | 2,592,705 | +691,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 786,770 | 1,228,897 | +442,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,432 | 896,656 | +797,224 |
| Other | 0 | 10,769 | +10,769 |
| Road transport | 8,088 | 0 | -8,088 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,960,283 |
| Harwich | 843,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 602,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 550,025 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,474,738 | 2,485,545 | +1,010,807 |
| Harwich | 413,238 | 429,806 | +16,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,796 | 722,080 | +642,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,912 | 471,090 | +340,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,220 | 309,805 | +69,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,834 | 52,518 | -197,316 |
| London Stansted Airport | 134,609 | 0 | -134,609 |
| Southampton | 0 | 93,200 | +93,200 |
| London | 0 | 80,371 | +80,371 |
| ZLC | 26,786 | 17,488 | -9,298 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84561110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Laser machines used mainly for making printed circuits or parts for computers