Import/export HS code 84604010: Numerically controlled honing or lapping machines
Computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,090,322 |
| Italy | 377,979 |
| United States | 205,955 |
| Belgium | 173,058 |
| Singapore | 55,391 |
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 | 2,892,915 | 197,407 | -2,695,508 |
| Italy | 0 | 377,979 | +377,979 |
| United States | 10,998 | 194,957 | +183,959 |
| Belgium | 13,912 | 159,146 | +145,234 |
| Singapore | 55,391 | 0 | -55,391 |
| Netherlands | 40,856 | 9,186 | -31,670 |
| China | 0 | 22,307 | +22,307 |
| Canada | 18,542 | 0 | -18,542 |
| France | 0 | 16,385 | +16,385 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,022 | 0 | -8,022 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,407,987 |
| Germany | 1,270,877 |
| United States | 513,667 |
| Italy | 343,349 |
| China | 213,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,365,481 | 42,506 | -1,322,975 |
| Germany | 1,270,877 | 0 | -1,270,877 |
| United States | 199,847 | 313,820 | +113,973 |
| Italy | 0 | 343,349 | +343,349 |
| China | 94,673 | 118,546 | +23,873 |
| Thailand | 0 | 159,146 | +159,146 |
| Singapore | 55,391 | 0 | -55,391 |
| Malaysia | 41,756 | 0 | -41,756 |
| Belgium | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
| Ireland | 5,797 | 0 | -5,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 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) | 3,474,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,269 |
| Air transport | 255,457 |
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) | 2,773,972 | 700,478 | -2,073,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,005 | 217,264 | +130,259 |
| Air transport | 190,839 | 64,618 | -126,221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,154,941 |
| London | 257,294 |
| Southampton | 217,907 |
| Birmingham Airport | 118,514 |
| Felixstowe | 76,424 |
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 | 2,617,816 | 537,125 | -2,080,691 |
| London | 136,447 | 120,847 | -15,600 |
| Southampton | 21,676 | 196,231 | +174,555 |
| Birmingham Airport | 106,009 | 12,505 | -93,504 |
| Felixstowe | 55,391 | 21,033 | -34,358 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 32,691 | 31,691 | -1,000 |
| Luton Airport | 41,756 | 9,186 | -32,570 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 42,506 | +42,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,547 | 11,236 | +4,689 |
| Hull | 13,912 | 0 | -13,912 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 |
| United States | 1,885,444 |
| France | 599,045 |
| Poland | 392,743 |
| Germany | 317,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,630,000 | 1,300,000 | -1,330,000 |
| United States | 1,046,807 | 838,637 | -208,170 |
| France | 578,114 | 20,931 | -557,183 |
| Poland | 392,743 | 0 | -392,743 |
| Germany | 142,054 | 175,675 | +33,621 |
| Netherlands | 308,815 | 0 | -308,815 |
| Turkey | 276,793 | 18,592 | -258,201 |
| Ireland | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Sweden | 20,338 | 169,132 | +148,794 |
| Romania | 44,499 | 79,874 | +35,375 |
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) | 5,828,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,234,055 |
| Air transport | 352,067 |
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) | 3,678,293 | 2,150,504 | -1,527,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,688,881 | 545,174 | -1,143,707 |
| Air transport | 120,175 | 231,892 | +111,717 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,715,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,731,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,082,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 341,851 |
| Milford | 248,286 |
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 | 2,630,000 | 2,085,754 | -544,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,536,827 | 194,785 | -1,342,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,041,784 | 40,500 | -1,001,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,175 | 221,676 | +101,501 |
| Milford | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Harwich | 152,054 | 0 | -152,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 102,103 | +102,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,509 | 24,250 | +18,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 10,216 | +10,216 |
| Felixstowe | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84604010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces