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 | 8,330,802 |
| Japan | 4,671,072 |
| Switzerland | 2,647,294 |
| Germany | 2,251,631 |
| 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 | 4,821,389 | 3,509,413 | -1,311,976 |
| Japan | 2,354,047 | 2,317,025 | -37,022 |
| Switzerland | 1,526,646 | 1,120,648 | -405,998 |
| Germany | 1,030,354 | 1,221,277 | +190,923 |
| South Africa | 0 | 717,107 | +717,107 |
| United States | 202,689 | 369,670 | +166,981 |
| France | 431,261 | 26,745 | -404,516 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 447,938 | +447,938 |
| Italy | 358,833 | 3,937 | -354,896 |
| Turkey | 340,975 | 0 | -340,975 |
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 | 8,381,074 |
| Japan | 4,954,023 |
| Switzerland | 2,706,769 |
| Germany | 1,866,410 |
| Slovenia | 1,080,113 |
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 | 4,849,043 | 3,532,031 | -1,317,012 |
| Japan | 2,588,898 | 2,365,125 | -223,773 |
| Switzerland | 1,526,646 | 1,180,123 | -346,523 |
| Germany | 765,839 | 1,100,571 | +334,732 |
| Slovenia | 511,469 | 568,644 | +57,175 |
| United States | 323,611 | 432,068 | +108,457 |
| South Africa | 0 | 717,107 | +717,107 |
| Italy | 366,719 | 0 | -366,719 |
| Turkey | 340,975 | 0 | -340,975 |
| Netherlands | 236,393 | 0 | -236,393 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 9,027,920 |
| Air transport | 6,262,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,123,135 |
| 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) | 4,789,383 | 4,238,537 | -550,846 |
| Air transport | 3,254,913 | 3,007,624 | -247,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,468,290 | 2,654,845 | -813,445 |
| 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 | 5,414,875 |
| Tyne | 5,090,944 |
| ZLC | 2,647,294 |
| Dover | 1,520,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,383,246 |
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 | 2,674,625 | 2,740,250 | +65,625 |
| Tyne | 3,410,793 | 1,680,151 | -1,730,642 |
| ZLC | 1,526,646 | 1,120,648 | -405,998 |
| Dover | 962,056 | 558,348 | -403,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 698,684 | 684,562 | -14,122 |
| Felixstowe | 357,118 | 629,389 | +272,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,098 | 776,084 | +676,986 |
| Belfast Port | 230,557 | 636,909 | +406,352 |
| Southampton | 366,147 | 127,724 | -238,423 |
| 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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| HOBARTS LASER SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS LTD | 14 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 12 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 8 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 7 |
| DAISYMOON DESIGNS LIMITED | 7 |
| ALTUS GROUP LTD | 7 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 5 |
| MACSA ID UK LTD | 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+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 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 | 1,494,652 |
| Ireland | 1,089,067 |
| 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 | 122,131 | 1,372,521 | +1,250,390 |
| Ireland | 519,444 | 569,623 | +50,179 |
| Germany | 606,411 | 367,309 | -239,102 |
| India | 37,588 | 547,982 | +510,394 |
| Japan | 242,679 | 217,844 | -24,835 |
| Brazil | 0 | 242,531 | +242,531 |
| Romania | 172,201 | 0 | -172,201 |
| France | 20,406 | 85,705 | +65,299 |
| South Korea | 71,950 | 17,259 | -54,691 |
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 | 4,450,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,142,150 |
| 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 | 1,866,334 | 2,584,121 | +717,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 929,753 | 1,212,397 | +282,644 |
| 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 | 3,918,180 |
| Harwich | 843,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 642,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 602,002 |
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 | 1,433,876 | 2,484,304 | +1,050,428 |
| Harwich | 413,238 | 429,806 | +16,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,796 | 722,080 | +642,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,151 | 293,305 | -55,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,912 | 471,090 | +340,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,834 | 48,220 | -201,614 |
| London Stansted Airport | 134,609 | 0 | -134,609 |
| Southampton | 0 | 93,200 | +93,200 |
| London | 0 | 80,371 | +80,371 |
| ZLC | 32,332 | 14,443 | -17,889 |
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