Import/export HS code 84602990: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal tasks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,736,054 |
| France | 502,635 |
| China | 434,913 |
| United States | 141,885 |
| Finland | 138,926 |
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 | 4,058,796 | 677,258 | -3,381,538 |
| France | 498,404 | 4,231 | -494,173 |
| China | 148,761 | 286,152 | +137,391 |
| United States | 30,777 | 111,108 | +80,331 |
| Finland | 89,844 | 49,082 | -40,762 |
| Spain | 14,833 | 64,997 | +50,164 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| India | 17,247 | 43,200 | +25,953 |
| Italy | 56,750 | 3,447 | -53,303 |
| 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 | 4,606,782 |
| China | 495,967 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| United States | 132,332 |
| Hungary | 130,187 |
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 | 3,849,019 | 757,763 | -3,091,256 |
| China | 188,917 | 307,050 | +118,133 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| United States | 23,475 | 108,857 | +85,382 |
| Hungary | 109,104 | 21,083 | -88,021 |
| Finland | 89,844 | 32,485 | -57,359 |
| Poland | 84,934 | 24,821 | -60,113 |
| Italy | 64,425 | 8,531 | -55,894 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,418 | +72,418 |
| India | 17,247 | 21,200 | +3,953 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 5,407,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,070 |
| Air transport | 301,100 |
| Road transport | 6,288 |
| Other | 5,472 |
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) | 4,607,456 | 799,585 | -3,807,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 253,916 | 470,154 | +216,238 |
| Air transport | 152,484 | 148,616 | -3,868 |
| Road transport | 6,288 | 0 | -6,288 |
| Other | 5,259 | 213 | -5,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,193,823 |
| Harwich | 1,455,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 745,093 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 438,251 |
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 | 1,619,045 | 574,778 | -1,044,267 |
| Harwich | 1,454,553 | 951 | -1,453,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 673,126 | 71,967 | -601,159 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Felixstowe | 134,426 | 303,825 | +169,399 |
| London | 180,154 | 120,895 | -59,259 |
| Thamesport | 63,555 | 89,980 | +26,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,625 | 4,549 | -108,076 |
| Southampton | 34,588 | 60,662 | +26,074 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,365 | 21,718 | -37,647 |
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 | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 26 |
| 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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 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 | 1,380,533 |
| Turkey | 360,485 |
| United States | 358,271 |
| Ireland | 186,664 |
| 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 | 403,736 | 976,797 | +573,061 |
| Turkey | 157,485 | 203,000 | +45,515 |
| United States | 130,125 | 228,146 | +98,021 |
| Ireland | 76,527 | 110,137 | +33,610 |
| France | 150,793 | 7,443 | -143,350 |
| Germany | 42,700 | 24,684 | -18,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,506 | 37,611 | +10,105 |
| Spain | 51,728 | 0 | -51,728 |
| Czechia | 4,519 | 34,968 | +30,449 |
| Thailand | 0 | 38,500 | +38,500 |
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 | 136 | 117 | -19 |
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) | 1,430,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 926,753 |
| Air transport | 587,653 |
| 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) | 234,464 | 1,195,722 | +961,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 526,569 | 400,184 | -126,385 |
| Air transport | 434,745 | 152,908 | -281,837 |
| Other | 136 | 420 | +284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,061,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 551,363 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,912 |
| Southampton | 148,474 |
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 Gateway Port | 102,271 | 959,246 | +856,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,736 | 277,627 | +3,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,216 | 23,932 | -320,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,344 | 122,568 | -18,776 |
| Southampton | 0 | 148,474 | +148,474 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 0 | -140,573 |
| Holyhead | 38,408 | 75,151 | +36,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,761 | 37,286 | -10,475 |
| 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