Import/export HS code 84602990: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal tasks
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,635,194 |
| France | 501,317 |
| China | 473,480 |
| United States | 133,133 |
| Finland | 101,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,959,119 | 676,075 | -3,283,044 |
| France | 498,359 | 2,958 | -495,401 |
| China | 155,773 | 317,707 | +161,934 |
| United States | 20,226 | 112,907 | +92,681 |
| Finland | 52,215 | 49,082 | -3,133 |
| Spain | 14,833 | 64,997 | +50,164 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| Switzerland | 8,620 | 50,294 | +41,674 |
| India | 15,594 | 43,200 | +27,606 |
| Portugal | 0 | 55,815 | +55,815 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,577,037 |
| China | 539,290 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| United States | 123,580 |
| Hungary | 117,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,771,045 | 805,992 | -2,965,053 |
| China | 196,260 | 343,030 | +146,770 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| United States | 12,924 | 110,656 | +97,732 |
| Hungary | 96,103 | 21,083 | -75,020 |
| Poland | 76,232 | 24,821 | -51,411 |
| Finland | 52,215 | 32,485 | -19,730 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| United Kingdom | 15,508 | 22,887 | +7,379 |
| India | 15,594 | 21,200 | +5,606 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 5,217,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 753,865 |
| Air transport | 305,717 |
| Road transport | 56,582 |
| Other | 213 |
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) | 4,419,551 | 797,518 | -3,622,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,259 | 492,606 | +231,347 |
| Air transport | 138,962 | 166,755 | +27,793 |
| Road transport | 6,288 | 50,294 | +44,006 |
| Other | 0 | 213 | +213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,093,537 |
| Harwich | 1,455,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 726,230 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 463,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,518,759 | 574,778 | -943,981 |
| Harwich | 1,454,553 | 951 | -1,453,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 655,536 | 70,694 | -584,842 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 141,769 | 321,910 | +180,141 |
| London | 180,154 | 120,895 | -59,259 |
| Thamesport | 63,555 | 90,990 | +27,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,234 | 2,356 | -110,878 |
| Southampton | 34,588 | 60,662 | +26,074 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,365 | 24,919 | -34,446 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 31 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 21 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 16 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 15 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 15 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,431,033 |
| Turkey | 360,485 |
| United States | 334,821 |
| Ireland | 193,894 |
| France | 158,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,303,504 | 1,127,529 | -175,975 |
| Turkey | 157,485 | 203,000 | +45,515 |
| United States | 120,013 | 214,808 | +94,795 |
| Ireland | 76,551 | 117,343 | +40,792 |
| France | 150,793 | 7,443 | -143,350 |
| Germany | 36,200 | 73,347 | +37,147 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,506 | 37,611 | +10,105 |
| Spain | 51,728 | 0 | -51,728 |
| Czechia | 4,519 | 34,968 | +30,449 |
| Thailand | 11,000 | 27,500 | +16,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 303 |
| China | 253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 303 | +303 |
| China | 160 | 93 | -67 |
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) | 2,459,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 971,215 |
| Air transport | 586,199 |
| Other | 556 |
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) | 1,122,364 | 1,337,222 | +214,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 520,818 | 450,397 | -70,421 |
| Air transport | 444,961 | 141,238 | -303,723 |
| Other | 160 | 396 | +236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,198,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,064,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 580,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 250,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,000 | 1,187,474 | +1,176,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,002,271 | 61,746 | -940,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 265,837 | 314,327 | +48,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,086 | 16,062 | -336,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,244 | 129,798 | +9,554 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 0 | -140,573 |
| Holyhead | 38,408 | 75,151 | +36,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,639 | 38,954 | -5,685 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,006 | 48,088 | +38,082 |
| ZLC | 16,396 | 22,171 | +5,775 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84602990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal tasks