Import/export HS code 84604090: Various honing or lapping machines
Non-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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,793,665 |
| China | 458,603 |
| Italy | 291,772 |
| Sweden | 234,427 |
| Germany | 194,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 717,305 | 1,076,360 | +359,055 |
| China | 166,672 | 291,931 | +125,259 |
| Italy | 121,393 | 170,379 | +48,986 |
| Sweden | 104,896 | 129,531 | +24,635 |
| Germany | 22,812 | 171,210 | +148,398 |
| United States | 119,684 | 44,457 | -75,227 |
| Netherlands | 35,165 | 55,035 | +19,870 |
| Denmark | 45,105 | 37,784 | -7,321 |
| France | 4,641 | 74,791 | +70,150 |
| Taiwan | 3,352 | 58,725 | +55,373 |
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 States | 1,228,956 |
| Switzerland | 723,357 |
| China | 463,079 |
| Italy | 288,303 |
| Sweden | 234,427 |
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 States | 56,991 | 1,171,965 | +1,114,974 |
| Switzerland | 710,704 | 12,653 | -698,051 |
| China | 168,168 | 294,911 | +126,743 |
| Italy | 126,034 | 162,269 | +36,235 |
| Sweden | 104,896 | 129,531 | +24,635 |
| United Kingdom | 137,702 | 84,267 | -53,435 |
| Germany | 3,495 | 101,059 | +97,564 |
| Denmark | 57,293 | 43,500 | -13,793 |
| Taiwan | 8,959 | 58,725 | +49,766 |
| Netherlands | 33,852 | 16,903 | -16,949 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 1,669,220 |
| Road transport | 704,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 669,639 |
| Air transport | 556,856 |
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) | 168,066 | 1,501,154 | +1,333,088 |
| Road transport | 704,281 | 0 | -704,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,805 | 368,834 | +68,029 |
| Air transport | 300,874 | 255,982 | -44,892 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,512,848 |
| Dover | 359,940 |
| Southampton | 272,622 |
| Felixstowe | 269,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 704,281 | 808,567 | +104,286 |
| Dover | 94,575 | 265,365 | +170,790 |
| Southampton | 162,029 | 110,593 | -51,436 |
| Felixstowe | 64,246 | 205,431 | +141,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,221 | 241,526 | +240,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,594 | 160,267 | +101,673 |
| Birmingham Airport | 80,787 | 111,937 | +31,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,474 | 67,349 | -45,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,031 | 62,774 | -40,257 |
| Thamesport | 75,873 | 45,670 | -30,203 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Other personal service activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 720,384 |
| Saudi Arabia | 517,330 |
| China | 345,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 274,766 |
| Netherlands | 254,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 229,255 | 491,129 | +261,874 |
| Saudi Arabia | 60,101 | 457,229 | +397,128 |
| China | 6,494 | 339,492 | +332,998 |
| United Arab Emirates | 198,037 | 76,729 | -121,308 |
| Netherlands | 131,336 | 123,489 | -7,847 |
| Germany | 49,347 | 188,675 | +139,328 |
| France | 23,747 | 188,802 | +165,055 |
| Canada | 89,667 | 95,221 | +5,554 |
| Japan | 0 | 145,684 | +145,684 |
| Singapore | 92,945 | 24,635 | -68,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 787 | 265 | -522 |
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 | 1,685,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,334,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,152,408 |
| Other | 1,052 |
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 | 718,144 | 967,833 | +249,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,366 | 1,024,090 | +713,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 524,611 | 627,797 | +103,186 |
| Other | 787 | 265 | -522 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,207,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 896,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 508,953 |
| Felixstowe | 462,601 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,243 |
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 | 394,491 | 812,798 | +418,307 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 371,561 | 525,182 | +153,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,598 | 450,355 | +391,757 |
| Felixstowe | 81,240 | 381,361 | +300,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 177,248 | 51,995 | -125,253 |
| Southampton | 114,902 | 100,540 | -14,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,415 | 73,233 | +19,818 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,000 | 24,817 | -47,183 |
| ZLC | 23,535 | 54,478 | +30,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 75,000 | +75,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84604090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces