Import/export HS code 84561290: Various light beam machines
Light beam machines for general material cutting or shaping
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.
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* 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 | 468,564 |
| Spain | 150,068 |
| United States | 83,140 |
| Ireland | 19,072 |
| Germany | 19,052 |
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 | 259,418 | 209,146 | -50,272 |
| Spain | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| United States | 77,892 | 5,248 | -72,644 |
| Ireland | 14,000 | 5,072 | -8,928 |
| Germany | 920 | 18,132 | +17,212 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Australia | 0 | 16,707 | +16,707 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,038 | +12,038 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 7,121 | +7,121 |
| Taiwan | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
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 | 476,209 |
| Spain | 155,796 |
| United States | 92,648 |
| United Kingdom | 39,014 |
| France | 18,459 |
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 | 260,762 | 215,447 | -45,315 |
| Spain | 4,202 | 151,594 | +147,392 |
| United States | 90,548 | 2,100 | -88,448 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 39,014 | +39,014 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Germany | 920 | 16,903 | +15,983 |
| Taiwan | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
| India | 0 | 5,418 | +5,418 |
| Belgium | 1,081 | 0 | -1,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 341,392 |
| Air transport | 263,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,434 |
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) | 225,100 | 116,292 | -108,808 |
| Air transport | 127,084 | 136,666 | +9,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,916 | 177,518 | +147,602 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 151,932 |
| Dover | 150,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,553 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,449 | 78,483 | +5,034 |
| Dover | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,556 | 24,670 | -84,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,643 | 64,910 | +25,267 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,468 | 37,022 | -7,446 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,192 | 21,917 | -2,275 |
| Thamesport | 18,459 | 13,139 | -5,320 |
| Southampton | 20,484 | 0 | -20,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,903 | +16,903 |
| London | 15,916 | 0 | -15,916 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 2 |
| TELESISEAGLE LIMITED | 2 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 2 |
| HPC LASER LTD | 2 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTEK LIMITED | 1 |
| THE NORTON MOTORCYCLE CO. LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 315,626 |
| China | 154,522 |
| Switzerland | 114,026 |
| United States | 98,728 |
| Ireland | 45,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 156,822 | 158,804 | +1,982 |
| China | 0 | 154,522 | +154,522 |
| Switzerland | 113,026 | 1,000 | -112,026 |
| United States | 89,425 | 9,303 | -80,122 |
| Ireland | 17,542 | 27,761 | +10,219 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 36,000 | +36,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 26,000 | +26,000 |
| Czechia | 0 | 21,000 | +21,000 |
| Poland | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| Austria | 7,174 | 0 | -7,174 |
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 | 429,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,989 |
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 | 374,334 | 55,213 | -319,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,718 | 198,905 | +155,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,421 | 192,568 | +191,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 267,644 |
| Felixstowe | 153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,874 |
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 | 234,646 | 32,998 | -201,648 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 153,568 | +153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 148,944 | +148,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,843 | 13,019 | -88,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,674 | 22,200 | -3,474 |
| Holyhead | 9,542 | 27,761 | +18,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 36,000 | +36,000 |
| ZLC | 25,866 | 3,319 | -22,547 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,554 | 5,877 | -3,677 |
| Dover | 8,502 | 0 | -8,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84561290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light beam machines for general material cutting or shaping